It’s May. The weather is warmer and this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day. Every Monday I share articles or sites I’ve found interesting (links) and some random thoughts (bullets). Friday, I do a highlight on the article that got the most interest from today’s post. Click and away. And, as always, be challenged!
WEEKLY LINKS
Link of the Week
KIDS AND SPORTS – here’s a blog post from a Major League manager that gives perspective. Does yelling really help kids?
The Christian Faith
PARENTS – Do you know about Instagram and how/why your kids use it?
OPPOSITION TO CHRISTIANS – You’ll have to read this to believe it. Maybe not. Either way, please tell me who is acting worse here!
TOLEDO, OHIO – Here’s a post that gives a brief description of some of the problems found in Toledo. It highlights people who are bravely ministering in a very difficult spot. Take a read!
SPIRITUAL GIFTS – The variety of gifts shows how needy we are!
SEX – Here is a very good article about sex in Christian marriage. Please read this and let it challenge your thoughts.
GOD’S WORD – Are you prepared only on Sunday for God’s Word, or is it something you prepare for throughout the week as well?
BULLET THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK
Challenge
- Giving up our will is a reflection of what Jesus did for us when He went to the cross. Wow.
- If you are a part of a local church, what is your role? What is the church’s role? Do you give more than you get?
Sports
- Church softball starts tonight…..and no one cares outside of our league. Good perspective.
- Nice to see the Indians won six in a row. The highlight for me was Trevor Bauer’s scoreless outing (despite still struggling with control). I love following young baseball players.
Family
- Woohoo to my wife, Julie, who ran a half marathon (13.1 miles) on Saturday in Indianapolis. I’m proud of her accomplishment and dedication!
- For the first time in a long time I ran a 5K race. 20:30 wasn’t great, but it wasn’t bad either. About 6:35 per mile.
- If you have younger children, do you ever find yourself praying for the future spouses of your children? We have begun to do that recently, knowing that finding a peaceful spouse with similar beliefs makes so much difference.
Marriage
- It’s primary goal is to make you holy; your happiness comes second.
- Forgiveness is such a huge part of marriage it can’t be underestimated. As soon as you’re perfect you can stop forgiving your spouse.