The Kentucky Wildcat Baseball team have their backs against the wall. They must play Florida at 10:00 CST. If they win, they will play a talented Texas A&M team at 6:00 this evening. If they lose either game, some of the seniors may never play baseball again. But here’s what I know, the Wildcats have …
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”(Colossians 3:15) One of the key words in this verse, for me, is “let.” It’s important that we “allow” the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts. And I love the way …
Kentucky Coach Nick Mingione asked me to travel out to Omaha with the staff and team for the College World Series. He also invited one of my best friends and a teammate I met when we were in the Reds organization in 1972, Doug Flynn. We are roommates out here, but different men than we …
It’s not about what we’ve done. It’s about who He is. God extends grace and forgiveness to those He loves…that’s you and me. “Our worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s …
God cares more about your future than He does your past. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”(C.S. Lewis) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give …
I often pray for the peace of Christ. There are distractions, and even chaos, everywhere we turn. But God can give peace in the middle of life’s storms. We only need to enter in. “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”(Isaiah 26:3) “The Christian needs to …
Be mindful of others…their needs, struggles, pain, or loneliness. The gift of encouragement can go a long way in changing someone’s life for the better. “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”(1 Thessalonians 5:14) “I’ll lift you and …
As a child of God, there is no need to live in the shame of our past. The enemy uses shame and guilt to separate us from fellowship with Christ. Because of what Christ did for us on the cross, we have forgiveness. Instead of wearing shame, may we be clothed with His grace and …
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is to say nothing at all. Jesus said:“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.”(Matthew 15:18) “From listening comes wisdom and from speaking repentance.”(Anonymous) Keith MadisonSCORE International
Today is a great day to treat others in a way that you want to be treated. Encourage someone today. Extend a smile and a heart felt greeting. Be a good listener. “You are the only Bible some unbelievers will ever read.” – John MacArthur “And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who …