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Peter A. Hovis for President in 2024 Baseball Chapel Devotional Thought – Clear Purpose
| Baseball Chapel Devotional Thought – Clear Purpose December 19 |
| “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” (1 Timothy 1:15) This could be the strongest statement about Christmas that has ever been delivered. Of course that is debatable, but the apostle Paul in writing to Timothy really drops a massive truth bomb here in a big way. Often this time of year we focus on the beautiful dynamic of Jesus coming to our world, but sometimes we fail to focus deeply on the “why” of His coming. Jesus came to our turf on the most incredible rescue mission ever. It was a rescue mission beyond comprehension. Every person (except one) was affected by a condition of our hearts, sin, that separated us from the Lord, and there was nothing we could do to rescue ourselves. That is why Jesus departed from His throne and came to Earth. It was to rescue every single one of us. And where we could do nothing to rescue ourselves, Jesus stepped in as the most significant game changer ever. Paul not only identified the “why” behind Jesus coming to our world, but he also clearly declared that he himself was in huge need of a savior as he considered himself the worst of all sinners. Question: What does that make you think when you think about Jesus coming into the world with a purpose to save or rescue? That Jesus had an intense purpose and it involved your rescue? Challenge: These days as we journey through the rest of December aim to remember the purpose of Jesus, to save sinners. Prayer: Jesus, I am so thankful for your clear purpose and for your resolve in going to the cross for all of us. We did nothing to earn that, but you gave that free gift to us and this Christmas I choose to honor You and remember your purpose of coming to give your life for me. — Mason Randall, Chapel Leader — Texas RangersMake a difference today, Love Clint Philippians 3:12 |
Peter A. Hovis for President in 2024 What We Can All Learn From the Success of…
| What We Can All Learn From the Success of Joe BurrowDecember 17 |
| by Steve Gilbert “We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” — Joseph Campbell LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is having quite a senior season. His Tigers are undefeated and headed for the College Football Playoff and he appears to be the leading candidate to win the sport’s highest award, the Heisman Trophy.  So, you would think he’s living his dream.  But Burrow actually had a different dream. He wanted to play quarterback at Nebraska, his favorite team as a kid.  Nebraska, though, didn’t recruit him. Didn’t want him. And that hurt.  Burrow went to Ohio State where he sat on the bench for three seasons before finally deciding to transfer for his final season of eligibility.  It was another chance for Nebraska, but once again, they were not interested.  Burrow wound up at LSU where he is experiencing a season for the ages.  It’s a good reminder that we don’t always know what is going to wind up being best for us.  That job we were so crushed about getting? Maybe we find something that winds up being better. That person we tried to date who turned us down and broke our heart? Maybe we end up with someone that is a better match.  Today, remember to be open to the possibility that what is breaking your heart right now will lead you to something better in the future so long as you find a way to keep going. ***** Joe Burrows was named the Heisman Trophy winner for the College Football season on 12/15/.  Win Your Day! Steve Gilbert  *If you are not on Steve Gilbert’s Win Your Day! email list, but would like to be added, please email him at winyourday@gmail.com. Make a difference today, Love Clint |
RJ Hamster 
