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 …
POST SEASON MOUND VISIT Many times coaches and athletes prepare hard for a season, then play, coach and battle hard during a grueling schedule. Finally, they lay it all on the line during the post season. After 10 months of preparation and competing the “tank becomes empty.” There’s nothing left. The body, mind and soul …
Lunchtime Mound Visit A few takeaways from our Monday morning Coaches and Scouts Bible Study: “The great doors of opportunity swing on little hinges called ‘obedience.’” (Mike Linch) “And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.”(2 …
Jesus always invited the most interesting peopleto the party; prostitutes, beggars, tax collectors, Pharisees and people like us. The conversations must have been fascinating. In the streets, Jesus touched the lepers, spoke in the synagogues and helped, healed and rescued all types of people.His arms were open. They were not folded across His chest “Jesus …