Sports Media Believer

Stuart Scott, a main character in ESPN's arsenal of personalities, recently had an interesting exchange with a "fan".  In the February 22 issue of ESPN the Magazine's "TWO WAY" section, an article in which Scott shares some of the chat sessions he has with sports fans, he was asked the following question by a fan identified as Dave from Bethesda, MD. "What's with the Biblical citations on Tim Tebow's eyeblack, Stu? If I were a player and had "There is" written on one side and "No God" on the other, would that be okay?

Now, don't be alarmed by this question but please think of your reaction and comment if you would in the comments section on this post.

As for Stuart Scotts' reply, well I could not be prouder of this public personalities response!!!! Here it is: "Dave, if that's what you want to do, I don't care. BUT Tim and I and billions of other believers in the world know you'd be wrong. I've seen the workings of God many times in my life, like when my two daughters were born. If you don't believe in God, watch a child be born. Then if you still say you don't believe in God, that's okay. The thing is, I think He'll watch over you anyway!"

Yes Stuart I feel the same. However, he has brought to mind one question. If there are billions of believers, then why do we feel like the minority? Believers, and fellow Christians, we are in grand numbers globally but many of us just don't use the large voices we have been given by his power.

So, next time you see an athlete raise hands and point to the sky in gratefulness to His God, remember, it's only one person speaking to millions. It should be millions speaking to one lost person. 

Thank you for reading our post today, and your comments will be a blessing.

Are you a nuisance or a service?

I recently received my latest issue of FORBES magazine and as usual, it had those darn loose renewal notices in it. Just I was about to get upset for the fourth time, due to them falling out, I found one that had an interesting explanation for their purpose!  It read "All magazines insert loose subscription cards and all of us periodically receive angry complaints from readers. We suggest to those complaining that they think of such cards not as nuisances but as bookmarks-a thoughtful service, if you will, for subscribers. Who gets annoyed with a bookmark?"--Malcolm Forbes (1983)   

Well, having been put in a position to think about it, I felt a strong presence of the Spirit and it came to me!  What if I applied this principle to my witness efforts. I talk to many people about the Lord during the week and true enough some of them do seem annoyed with my ministry. Should I leave them alone? OR should I "bookmark" that encounter for the next time I approach this person? I could pick up where I left off and continue my witness. Over time I believe the Spirit will convict them and my ministry will be productive and pleasing to our Father.

As the body of Christ, we as Christians, should be spreading the gospel, however, we have been told by the word that we will meet with persecution and through HIS power can prevail!

John 3: 11-21,28-36

I would offer this "tool" for you that bear witness for the Lord our Father. Implement it and share your testimony with us.

Thank You for reading our post today, GOD BLESS.

Fear not! God has a plan.

 

Canton TX- January 1 2010- A fire destroys the kitchen and Sunday School classrooms of our Church just hours after members held a "ring in the new year" movie night. The fire did indeed destroy the building BUT did not destroy the living spirit of the Church. We will

just pray more and take this opportunity for a revival of the Church.  The Church has served our community for over 110 years and was built by many members themselves.

Brother Bill Parr, Pastor of our loving congregation, has asked the members to just trust in GOD and our needs for the replacement of the Church building will be met. Many members have expressed sentiments of sorrow but all agree it was just the building NOT the Church which was harmed. Little Hope Baptist does not follow it's name in the matter of hope. In fact, we have an overflowing of hope and faith and will continue to meet as a Church in the community center.

As the rays of the sun shine through what was once a roof over our Church, rays of Christs' love and benevolence light up our hearts. Sure our building was destroyed, however, the spirit of our Lord Jesus lives within us and he is constructing a better congregation everyday.

Little Hope Baptist wants you to know the love of Christ and his wonderful work. Please join us for worship and fellowship at our temporary home. We are sharing testimony each Sunday morning service so, come hear and feel the power of the Lord. If you have not given your heart and life to Christ, we will show you the way. 

Thank you for reading our story today, we WILL be praying for you.