The author reflects on Larry Bird’s extraordinary influence on Indiana State University’s basketball team in the 1970s, which showcased community engagement and pride. This leads to the topic of God’s original intention for mankind and the failure of the first Adam to be humanity’s leader. However, Jesus Christ came, representing the final Adam, leading mankind in God’s greater plan for humanity.
Tag: Life
Posted inFreedom
The Master Who Bought Them
The Bible teaches that Jesus will free us if we commit our lives to Him. As freed individuals, we must help others find freedom, too, in Jesus.
Posted inHate
No Love. Know Hate
In today’s society, hate seems to be running rampant. This hate is manifesting itself through violence and even within the Body of Christ. The Bible warns against hate, emphasizing the importance of love. Those who claim to live in the light but hate others are still living in darkness.
Posted inFaithfulness
Alive in Jesus
As followers of Jesus, we aim to live Christ-like lives by studying and applying God’s Word, trusting in His promises, praying continually, and finding our joy in Christ. We must also be aware of cultural Christianity’s deception and strive to lead others to a born-again life in Jesus.
Posted inDecision, Faithfulness, Life
Live for Jesus
When my wife and I met, she was a Christian bookstore employee deeply into Evie Tornquist’s music. Despite our differing tastes, we fell in love. “Live for Jesus” was her favorite Evie song.
Posted inPromises, Provision, Truth
Seeing Things Differently
How different one’s journey to the grave becomes when the veil of life and reality, is experienced, even for the briefest moments.
Posted inChurch, Faithfulness, Purpose
Now About You
How Is Your Life Have you ever come to the end of a long day and felt you had nothing to show for your labor? As a believer, you know Jesus saved you for a purpose1, but you still feel the weight of the here and now. Perhaps you question whether you can ever break […]
Posted inCross
The Key to Peace
Notice that Jesus said, “For there is a necessity for the stumbling-blocks to come.”
