Are you saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ? This is the most important eternal life-changing question and answer of your life. It's a simple yes or no question and “maybe” is not an option. You are either “saved” and you know that you know that you know you are saved OR you are “not saved” and still “lost,” without faith in Christ... condemned and without … Continue reading How to Get Saved!
Author: Diary of a Mad Baseball Coach (Rick Clarke)
My name is Rick Clarke. I'm an old, retired baseball coach with a lot of stories to tell.
This will be a fun blog. A little bit of this...a little bit of that. Great Mississippi baseball stories, especially about the players and teams at Magnolia Academy and Hinds Community (& Junior) College. And some funny stuff and lots of savvy observations.
The Unbridled Tongue
Be aware of the words that come out of your mouth. Good or bad? Appropriate or inappropriate? Necessary or unnecessary? Helpful? Hurtful? Be aware of the tone. Gentle? Harsh? And control the volume, too... is it too loud? Inside voice or outside voice? Most times a soft answer can calm a situation. And sometimes it's … Continue reading The Unbridled Tongue
Thoughts and Attitudes
Your habits repeated frequently enough become ingrained as actions and reactions on "auto-pilot" called attitudes. Thoughts and attitudes are related, but different. Random or specific thoughts originate in the head and are dealt with consciously, one at a time as they occur and are either acted on or dismissed. Attitudes, on the other hand, are … Continue reading Thoughts and Attitudes
Living Life Like God Intended You To Live It
Life is short and the only way you can live it as God intended it to be lived is to actually live it like God intended you to live it. His Grace, your faith, His promises, your obedience; His love for you, your love for Him, your love for yourself through Him and your love … Continue reading Living Life Like God Intended You To Live It
Our Identity Made Complete
(#17) Our local, national and even world-wide "identity" struggle is the consequence of trying to identify as “self minus God” which is where we all begin, but no matter how hard you try to do it by yourself, “self by yourself” without God will never, ever be enough. Your struggles will continue... forever. The "truth," absolute … Continue reading Our Identity Made Complete
His Name is Jesus
The following names and titles are specifically given to Jesus Christ. Studying this list will reveal who Jesus really is. Know all the names of Christ to better know His glory and love for us. 1. Almighty One – “…who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Rev. 1:8 2. Alpha and Omega – “I am the … Continue reading His Name is Jesus
Jesus said in order for you to be saved you must be "born again" not in the flesh, but spiritually. "Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the (Holy) Spirit gives birth to spirit." John 3:6 This is known as regeneration and it is a work of God’s grace where believers go through a spiritual rebirth and become … Continue reading
The Cross: The Symbol of Christianity
#16 The church has been right to choose the cross as its symbol for Christianity. Jesus gave clear instructions as to how he wished to be remembered: it was for his death. The cross of Christ is the only basis on which God can forgive sins. This is the divine dilemma that God resolved on … Continue reading The Cross: The Symbol of Christianity
Love!
#15 We can love because God first loved us. But to be loved by others, we must first love and be loveable. Love is reciprocal. You get what you give. Give it!
The Attitude Speech
#13 For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a motivational speaker and author just like my hero, the great “Zig” Ziglar. I had the voice for it and the personality. I had plenty of confidence, some good writing skills and I spent a lot of time searching for just … Continue reading The Attitude Speech
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