Mound Visits, 10/16/19

Many times when things are going well I don’t think about God’s goodness. When things go wrong, I sometimes question God. God’s love for me is the same during the good times and the hard times. “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” […]

Mound Visits, 10/4/19

Heading down to the Dominican Republic with the University of Louisville baseball team this morning. Serving, Sharing, Competing and Team Building. Mound Visits will resume next week. Prayers appreciated! “Whoever wants to serve me must follow me, so that my servant will be with me where I am. And my Father will honor anyone who […]

Mound Visits, 10/3/19

Sometimes the burdens of life become far too heavy to carry alone. That’s when it’s very good to ask someone to pray for you. Several years ago, Country singer Ricky Skaggs sang a beautiful song about this: “Somebody’s prayin, I can feel it Somebody’s prayin’ for me Mighty hands are guiding me To protect what […]

Mound Visits, 9/27/19

“Christians are not better than non-Christians. Christians aren’t superior, but our Savior is.” (“A Praying Life” by Paul E. Miller) “He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy….” (Titus 3:5) Keith Madison SCORE International

Mound Visits, 9/26/19

Jesus said, “Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4) “Both the child and the cynic walk through the valley of the shadow of death. The cynic focuses on the darkness; the child focuses on the shepherd.” (Paul E. Miller) “Even though I walk through the […]

Mound Visits, 9/25/19

Jesus loves us this much… “He hides our unrighteousness with His righteousness, He covers our disobedience with His obedience, He shadows our death with His death that the wrath of God cannot find us.” (Unknown) “This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe…” (Romans 3:22) Keith Madison SCORE International

Mound Visits, 9/24/19

This short message is for people like me who become angry or anxious when things don’t go their way or when people disagree with them. The message is summed up in a quote by Paul E. Miller: “A godlike stance without godlike character and ability is pure tension.” “And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; […]

Mound Visits, 9/23/19

A few of my prayers today: Forgive me for thinking that I can do anything worthwhile without You. As I go through my day, help me to listen…to You and to those around me. Help me to have an awareness that You are with me, even when I don’t “feel” your presence. Give me the […]

Mound Visits, 9/20/19

It’s easier to think about putting someone in their place as opposed to thinking about putting myself in their place. “I think we all have empathy. We may not have enough courage to display it.”  (Maya Angelou) “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.” […]