(#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
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.
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
An Analogy of How to Reach your Goals
#11 Stand on one side of a room and let your goal be to touch a target on the opposite wall. Touching the target symbolizes attaining anything you want to be or do or have. Take "two steps forward." This represents taking action, doing the things it takes to get what you want. Now take … Continue reading An Analogy of How to Reach your Goals
Let Your Light Shine
#10 Just like a lighthouse reveals light in the darkness for wandering ships, your face is a beacon that reveals friendliness, kindness and joyfulness for you and me. The look on your face, magnified by the look in your eyes, reveals on the outside, where all can see, what's going on in the inside; not … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
Contraction Distractions
#9 Can’t, don’t, won’t, ain’t. These are "contraction distractions." Cannot, do not, will not, am not, be not, have not. The focus must never be on "not." If you focus on not, not is what you will get. Keep it up and you'll find that you’re a prophet. The brain "muscle" does exactly what it's … Continue reading Contraction Distractions
The Math of a Good Life
#1 Positive and negative have long been used as common modifiers for the word attitude; a "positive" attitude or a "negative" attitude with positive meaning "good" and negative meaning "bad." Positive is like in math, symbolized by the "+" sign and meaning add; "to add to." Negative is symbolized by the "-" sign, meaning subtract, … Continue reading The Math of a Good Life
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