MOUND VISIT You don’t have to look very far to see someone who is hurting. Even though the suffering is not permanent, it certainly feels that way at the time. God has not and will not abandon us in our emotional or physical pain. “You don’t really know Jesus is all you need until Jesus …
MOUND VISIT We are very seldom ever closer to God than when we serve others and give in love. “Believe, when you are most unhappy, that there is something for you to do in the world. So long as you can sweeten another’s pain, life is not in vain.” (Helen Keller) Jesus said… “But not …
MOUND VISIT When we admit a weakness and seek God for strength, He then can help us grow in strength through humility. “Admitting a weakness is a sign of strength.” – Andy Stanley “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”(Psalm 105:4) Keith MadisonSCORE International
MOUND VISIT It has been said, anger makes us small while forgiveness forces us to grow. “Humanity is never so beautiful as when praying for forgiveness, or else forgiving another.”(Jean Paul) “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to …
One of the few Musicals I’ve ever enjoyed is “Fiddler on the Roof.” The film centers on Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman living in Anatevka, who is faced with the challenge of marrying off his five daughters amidst the growing tension in his village. I enjoyed Tevyr’s conversations with God. He was constantly asking God …
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”(Matthew 5:9) Where are the peacemakers? The peacemakers are on their knees and in the Word of God. They are giving a smile instead of a bitter retort. They are the silent minority. We need to grow this movement because they are the children …
This is a day to be thankful for the bravery and brilliance of the farmers, shopkeepers, tradesmen and laborers who stored their tools, hung their shop keys and fought for freedom. God surely had something special in mind for this brave, young nation. “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking …
Mound Visit The greatest leadership principle is found, of course, in the Book of Wisdom—the Bible. Your parents probably taught this principle to you or you may have learned it in Kindergarten or Sunday School. It’s so profound that it’s called The Golden Rule: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”(Luke …
Mound Visit There isn’t a lot of security on Wall Street, or any street, to be honest. Inflation is up, crime is up and our trust in politicians and the media is down. For real security, look up to the cross. We are secured not because we hold tightly to Jesus, but because he holds …
Mound Visit A prayer for us today. “Heavenly Father, help us to walk with our heads up so that we might see what you have planned for us today. We have our own plans, but Yours can be life changing for us or for someone we encounter. As we go from one meeting to the …