Life and Peace: Greed, selfishness, lust, pride…these are emotions governed by the flesh. We should daily invite the Holy Spirit to govern our minds. That’s how we live the abundant life and have peace. “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”(Romans 8:6) “Religion …
Are We Coachable? Coaches share a lot of knowledge with athletes. Many times a player will look at the coach, nod their heads in agreement, then go out on the field or court and do just the opposite of the coaches instructions. As Christians, we are the same way at times. We read the Word …
Love: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:36-39) “Above all, love each …
God with Us: When we surrender our hearts to Christ, the Holy Spirit becomes a part of us to guide us, help us and comfort us. So, the Spirit is living in us, giving us life. We are blessed…not because anything we have done to earn it, but because of what Jesus did for us …
Freedom: Several days ago, I used Romans 8:1 for my morning Mound Visit to you. This morning, I want to send both Romans 8:1 and 8:1-2. The horrific physical, mental, and spiritual anguish Christ endured on the cross was for freedom…for you and for me. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are …
Anxiety: Sometimes our lives become like a roller coaster. Up one day, down the next. Feeling contentment one day, stress and anxiety the next. Our lives may be up and down, but God never changes. When we turn to Him, His strength can bring peace…even joy! “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought …
Seeking Ourselves, Seeking God: A popular thing for people when I was in my late teens and early twenties was to go off somewhere to “find themselves.” Now I see that when we are not sure about “where we are” in life, we should run to God, not away from Him. Seek God, He will …
Easter Week: May this week leading up to Easter bring all of us to the wonder of God’s grace, power, and love. “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” —Martin Luther “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and …
Peace: “There is no peace like the peace of those whose minds are possessed with full assurance that they have known God, and God has known them, and that this relationship guarantees God’s favor to them in life, through death and on forever.” (J.R. Packer) Jesus said: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I …
Opening Day! It’s Opening Day for Major League Baseball! The new season is beginning. Each player is hopeful for a banner year. The fans of each team are cautiously optimistic. Everyone is excited. Play ball! Each one of us can enjoy the excitement of Opening Day almost every day. “By reading the scriptures I am …