On January 11, 2021, the National College Football Championship was played between Alabama and Ohio State. A game in which Alabama won 52-24. During the first half aired a commercial from Ford Motor Company promoting the all-new Bronco Sport G.O.A.T. that gives its owners 4×4 offroad capabilities. The commercial tells the story of a colt… Read More »
Proof Of Ownership
“A sense of belonging is not physical. We can’t find it by changing where we live or what we do. We have to carry it within us.” ~ P.C. Cast Who is your owner? What a great question to ponder. Many have asked this question when they have stumbled upon a stray animal, but never… Read More »
Finding God During Convalescence
“Convalescence is a sort of grown-up rebirth, enabling us to see life with a fresh eye.” ~ Margaret Prescott Montague God’s healing power is experienced in varying ways. Sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, but if we are persistent in our efforts seeking God, we will experience God’s influence in our lives. Today, in our scripture readings,… Read More »
Change Behavior, Save Your Mind
“We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them.” ~ Albert Einstein What do you think? Do you have control over your thinking? Can you shut off your mind at will? Is your mind riddled with stinking thinking? These questions alone cause us to think even more, don’t they? Someone… Read More »
Who Are You Really?
Most people struggle to find their true identity in life. They find their identity in politics, sports, hobbies, video games, social media, ethnicity, home turf, education, work, etc. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reveal to us throughout scripture, especially in our readings today, that our identity should be in none other than Jesus Christ.… Read More »
Time Vampires
“Time is relative. In human life, time is experience. The faster you archive a significant experience to your memory, the more you live in the same clock time. In physics, the experience is represented by the distance traveled, and this entire thing is called the Relativity of Time. I want to age and die through… Read More »
Jealousy Rears Its Ugly Head
“Jealousy in romance is like salt in food. A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the pleasure and, under certain circumstances, can be life-threatening.” ~ Maya Angelou In the 15th chapter of Genesis, we see how ugly jealousy really is. Sarai despises Hagar for giving birth to Ishmael because she could… Read More »
Love You Live
If you touch, you feel. If you ask, you learn. If you look, you see. If you love, you live. –unknown The Creator of the universe is often referred to as the God of love. Others often express God is love. God created all of creation out of love. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul reminds… Read More »
The Ark of the Impossible
Most people alive today know the story of Noah’s Ark. Today, you can even travel to Williamstown, Kentucky, and tour a replica of Noah’s Ark, said to have been made to the exact specifications outlined in the bible. Many have also seen the movie “Noah” starring Russel Crowe, or some other movie/documentary about this mysterious… Read More »
Second-String Servant
“It’s frustrating at times when you think you’ve earned a chance to play on the field and you’re over there sitting on the bench. That’s not the kind of player I am. I’m the kind of player who wants to be out there on the field and needs to contribute every minute of every game.”… Read More »