Pat Summerall was born with a severe congenital condition where his right foot pointed backward (like a clubfoot), leading doctors to break and reset it while he was an infant, telling his mother he might walk with a limp but likely never play sports. He overcame this birth defect, which resulted in a shorter right leg, to become a successful college and professional football player, famously kicking field goals and later becoming a legendary NFL broadcaster.

There are overcomers in the world of sports and overcomers in faith.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

1 John 4:4

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

We have overcome because He has overcome. Give it some thought.

Gary

First, the doctor told me the good news: I was going to have a disease named after me.

–      Steve Martin

Eve thought she was hearing good news: She could be just like God. Some Christian religions propagate that lie right up to the present time. Fake news started in the garden.

2 Corinthians 11:3

But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Don’t be deceived by fake news. Believe the Bible.

Give it some thought.

Gary

Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry. 

–       Mark Twain

How can we live that kind of life? Does the Bible address it? Glad you asked.

1 Thessalonians 4:11

“…make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,”

1 Timothy 6:6-7

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.”

Matthew 6:33

“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Start today working towards the goal of making your funeral director feel bad.

Give it some thought.

Gary

Once the Devil was walking along with one of his cohorts. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. “What did he find?” asked the cohort. “A piece of the truth,” the Devil replied. “Doesn’t it bother you that he found a piece of the truth?” asked the cohort. “No,” said the Devil, “I will see to it that he makes a religion out of it.”

2 Timothy 2:15 

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Psalm 25:5 

Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.

Read your Bible. Don’t be taken in by a piece of the truth.

Gary

According to two University of Louisville scientists, 13 percent of all coins and 42 percent of paper money carry infectious organisms. I read that and wondered how many infectious organisms my wife came into contact with by living in a family of 15, milking cows, changing diapers, teaching for 35 years and being in contact with someone from Allagash for 55 years.

No, that discovery didn’t cause me to take any precautions in handling money or my wife.  It’s not an organism that concerns me but an organization called the church which can be so dangerous for some, even me.

Matthew 7:15 

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Colossians 2:8 

See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.

The church contains some critters you just don’t want to allow contact with. Protect yourself and use a credit card as much as possible.

Give it some consideration.

Gary

“Since God has put His work into your weak hands, look not for long ease here: You must feel the full weight of your calling: a weak man with a strong God.”  

–       Lady Culross

I qualify, because I am a weak man with a strong God. Now don’t get me wrong because sometimes I get that statement backwards and my Savior must of necessity put me back on track. Does this happen to you?

Hebrews 12:5-7

And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by Him. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and chastises every son whom He receives.” It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 

Give it some thought.

Gary

It is estimated that over 500,000 Americans have counterfeit diplomas or credentials. Counterfeit diplomas and credentials represent a massive, growing, multi-billion-dollar global industry, with significant impact in the United States. Experts estimate that there are over 5,000 active diploma mills, 1,500 accreditation mills, and over 500 fake diploma websites, with recent scams involving thousands of fraudulent, high-level nursing degrees.

Did you know the Church has the same problem as the world? The fakes are a constant source of irritation for the great commission.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So, it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.

Matthew 24:24 

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Make sure your hires are well vetted. Give it some thought.

Gary