But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Growing up at a relatively small Christian school, we were only offered one sport at a time. For the guys, it was soccer in the fall and wrestling in the winter months. Things changed dramatically when I was going into the eighth g

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 Edward Kimball was nothing special in the eyes of most men. He was not a pastor, missionary, business-owner, or CEO of a large company. He

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24 Cemeteries have long been considered creepy, especially at night. I don’t know how someone could live next to a cemetery. I certainly don’t think I could do it. It’s not that I feel like someone is going to come out of the grave or anything like that, but I guess it’s that d

But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. 1 Corinthians 7:17 I pulled into the turn lane to get onto the highway that leads to our church, just like I do on many days during the week. But that day I noticed something different. There, in the concrete median, with asphalt on either side of it, was a zinnia flower in full

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 This thought hit me the other day: what good is a life lived on earth if it hasn’t been lived for Jesus Christ? Think about all the me

Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ. Ephesians 3:8 I have been intrigued by the story of Forrest Fenn since he first hid his treasure and publish

For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? 1 Corinthians 4:7 Name me one person who plays in the NFL, NBA, and NHL simultaneously; who is also a detective in the FBI; and who works as a Navy SEAL. You can’t think of one? I’ll bet you could give me the names of different people who are involved in those groups individually, though. The

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 I have always been amazed by the people who are able to make beautiful carvings out of wood. Have you ever seen some of the intricate woodwork inside the colonial homes or in the old cath

But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:10 With any product that comes in more than one flavor, I always have my favorites. I like green and pink freeze pops. I want pink Starbursts. Give me all the vanilla Tootsie Rolls. I love the yellow Laffy Taffy. I’ll bet you have flavors that you like, as well. I’ve often wondered why the com

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 The common term in basketball for a hard block is a “pack.” In fact, in a basketball game, one of the biggest “Ooooh” moments happens when someone blocks a shot. It’s not the type of block where a player