Sometimes it can be scary to think about all of the things Jesus asks us to do. In a world of darkness Jesus asks us to bring light and stand against evil. The weight of this calling can sometimes feel overwhelming to me. In 1947 Jackie Robinson was asked to do something that must have…

One of the most important things about being a disciple of Jesus is remembering we stand for something bigger than ourselves. I encourage you to read 1 Corinthians chapter 12. In this chapter of Paul’s writings we learn that each of us is the body of Christ. Because we are the body of Christ our…

Today we will continue talking about the life of Jackie Robinson. The faith of Robinson is often an understated part of his story. However, the faith of Jackie Robinson was absolutely essential in giving him the strength to successfully break segregation in professional baseball. In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first black baseball player to…

This week we will be talking about the lives of 2 men. Jackie Robinson and Branch Rickey. Like the rest of the country, professional baseball was segregated for many years. Branch Rickey was a devout Methodist who believed this segregation and discrimination was not only and injustice, but a sin against God. Therefore, Rickey vowed…

Today we will be doing our last lesson from the life of Basil the Great (329AD-379AD). Basil the Great once wrote about proprieties. Basil said, “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers…