Jesus told us in John 16:33 that we would experience trouble in this world. He also told us that he has “overcome the world.” We shouldn’t confuse God with life. What we go through in life is temporary. What God has in store for us is far better, and it’s eternal. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under …
I’m always very sad to read in Mark 15:34 about God turning His back on Jesus as He was on the cross crying out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Paul David Tripp explains beautifully why this painful experience had to occur: “Jesus faced separation from His Father in the here and …
You may have more friends than you think. You may have fewer friends than you think. Unless you find yourself in dire straits, it may be hard to know for sure. One thing I know; Jesus is the closest friend you could have. You can talk to Him about anything. He understands what you are …
Questions: Have you ever gotten the wrong first impression of someone? Do you write them off, or do you try harder to get to know them? I’ve been wrong about people many times…especially umpires! We receive grace with gratitude, but how often do we extend grace to others? “The most important single ingredient in the …
Your troubles don’t determine your destiny, Jesus does. “Through it allThrough it allI’ve learned to trust in JesusI’ve learned to trust in God”(Andrae Crouch) “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what …
As we continue the journey of faith and life through 2025, know that God is with us, for us, and in us. We are not alone. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.””(Deuteronomy 31:8) “If …
Former baseball coach, Tom Meyer, learned early in his career a valuable lesson from a young track athlete. She asked him, over 50 years ago, “Coach, when you win, do you win in God’s eyes? When you lose, do you win in God’s eyes.” These two simple questions changed the way Coach Meyer competed, and …
HAPPY NEW YEAR! In his “The Let Them Theory,” Mel Robbins says there are three things we all need to come to terms with: Life becomes easier when we accept those three statements and trust God while doing so. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you …
MOUND VISIT “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”(Matthew 6:21) “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”(1 Samuel 16:7b) During this “New Year,” I want my heart to be healthier than ever before. From …
MOUND VISIT Occasionally, I’ll drive through campus and notice how many students are walking with their heads down, looking at their smart phones. I’m not criticizing them, since there have been too many days in my life that I’ve missed what God has for me; my eyes, mind and heart were oblivious to what He …