The world is relentless in the way it tries to make you someone other than yourself. People who stay true to themselves and who God created them to be will please Him and enjoy much peace. “Today you’ll envy the blessings of another or you’ll bask in the wonder of the amazing grace you have …
MOUND VISIT Are you a peacemaker or troublemaker? Occasionally, I scroll through my X(Twitter) feed and see comments that are meant totally to insult someone. It usually involves sports, politics and, occasionally, religion. Some who post are angry and bitter and they simply want you to become angry and bitter. If social media is sowing …
MOUND VISIT We are all a work in progress. We grow, we fail. We walk tall, then we fall. In our pursuit of pleasing God, we stumble, but He steadies us. We surrender to Him and He uses us for good. Don’t be discouraged, keep walking, keep growing and continue to pursue the One who …
Heading to the Dominican Republic this morning. It will be so good to see friends that I’ve known there for 20 years. We will conduct free baseball clinics for over one thousand kids and take food to remote villages. It’s a blast to serve. You can serve in your school, your office or your neighborhood. …
If your personality is similar to mine, you want people to like you. Sometimes that makes it challenging for me to ‘mean what I say, and say what I mean.’ Why? Because I want to please others. But, when it comes to the Truth, the Word, the Gospel, I must step outside my comfort zone …
If there is someone in our life who has wronged us, until we forgive them it’s like an anchor to our souls preventing us from growing or moving forward in our faith. It has been said,“The first to apologize is the bravest.The first to forgive is strongest.The first to forget is the happiest.” “Bear with …
“Obedience is an act of thankful worship, not a fearful means of trying to gain favor with God….you don’t need to obey to gain God’s favor. Christ has gained God’s favor on your behalf…your obedience is a hymn of gratitude to a God who met you where you were and did for you what you …
Someone once wrote: Two natures beat within my breast,The one is foul, the other blessedThe one I love, the other I hate;The one I feed will dominate. Feed your faith daily and starve your doubts, fears and negativity. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your …
Dodger skipper Tommy Lasordaonce said, “There are three types of baseball players: Those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wonder what happens.” As Christians in America, are we making positive change, watching negative change or just wondering what is happening? “Do not merely listen to the word, and so …
MOUND VISIT “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”1 Peter 3:15 Let your light shine. People will see a difference. Give people a reason to …