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…

Today we are going to continue to learn lessons from the life of Basil the Great. During the year 358 AD Basil partnered with some of his family and friends to found the first Christian hospital. This hospital was free for all who were in need, and offered the ministry of healing. Basil was familiar…

Today we are going to continue to learn lessons from the life of Basil the Great (329AD-379AD). During his lifetime Basil was known for giving away loaves of bread to the hungry. Sometimes Basil would hide gold coins in the loaves of bread as an act of generosity to the poor. Basil once said, “When…

Nobody is beyond God’s love! This week we are thinking about sharing God’s love with others through our words and actions. But who are the “others” we are called to share God’s love with? In Luke 15:1-2 the actions of Jesus show us who is beyond God’s love, Now the tax collectors and sinners were…