Glory Minute 4.20- Interpreting God’s Will

Last week’s Glory Minute shared the story of Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera, who suffered a season-ending knee injury. We talked about how, following the injury, Rivera used the opportunity to give witness to his faith in Jesus Christ in the face of this disappointing injury. Yet he also used the injury to display a strong inner determination to press on in the face of the curveballs and challenges of life, an inner determination fueled by trust in God.

Glory Minute 4.19- A Proper-Time Harvest

Having grown up in New York, and still having lots of family and friends as Yankees fans, the season-ending injury to Yankees Pitcher Mariano Rivera was difficult for me to watch. Rivera is one of professional sports’ good guys, both on and off the field. A future Hall of Famer, Rivera is one of baseball’s most outspoken Christians.

Glory Minute 4.18- A Redefined Response to Rejection

Have you ever gotten rejected? Do you ever feel rejected? It is arguably one of life’s most difficult emotions to process through and recover from.

Acts chapter 13 tells a rejection story. It’s the story of the Apostles of Jesus Christ, those sent out to share the good news of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, visiting the city of Antioch. There they are welcomed by many, and lives are changed by their message. Others, however, out of jealousy, pushed back against them. By persecution and force, they drive the Apostles out, expelling them from their region. Such intense rejection must have been very difficult.

Glory Minute 4.17- God’s Timing

The Christian Church has lost a giant. Chuck Colson- author, teacher, and founder of the prison outreach ministry Prison Fellowship- died on Saturday. Colson blessed so many through his ministry, including myself, as one of his books, How Now Shall We Live, helped me transition my faith in Jesus Christ from being a Sunday morning thing to being something that changed how I live my every day.

Glory Minute 4.16- Shattered Trophies

Likely you’ve stumbled, tripped, on something, right? Folks in the state of Alabama these days are talking about the “stumble heard ’round the state”. The Father of a player on the University of Alabama Football team stumbled, tripped on a carpet in the University’s Athletic Building, and knocked over the crystal trophy from their recent National Championship Season. The crystal trophy shattered…broken.

Glory Minute 4.15- Is Easter Over?

For about as long as I can remember, Easter has always been one of my favorite days. I have great Easter memories, both from worship experiences, and from family traditions. Worship wise, I think of the lilies, the hymns, the Easter Gospel, the Hallelujah chorus…Family wise, I think of finding Easter baskets, lots of chocolate, and an afternoon and evening spent with loved ones, some now with the Lord Jesus. I mean, what day is better?