Coach Ken Woods tells about homelessness, divorce, being falsely accused of drug trafficking and sexual harassment. Growing up in Richmond, VA, Ken was 100% football, but fell into the wrong crowd and lost his dream through drugs. A life of pain ultimately turned to inner joy. …
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The story of David Montgomery’s quest to fill an empty place in his heart. His efforts to find peace and calm for his soul through sports, women, drinking, work success, more education, drugs and then back to sports proved to be lacking in long-term impact. David was unsettled and unhappy with life until he found true lasting peace. …
“Miss independence” finds dependence in this story of life change. Sharon’s quest for independence in life and a taste for the world’s riches left her empty. In this video find out how she discovered a satisfying love after experiencing great disappointment. …
If you are like me, you probably have days when you get so wrapped up in life’s rapid-fire events that you leave God out. Everyday events, conflicts, fears, interpersonal clashes, decisions and trials get solved….more or less…on our own. This, to say the least, does not result in the inner peace that God promises us. I am fortunate that in a moment of quiet reflection some time ago, God gave me a image in my mind that was so real I could almost feel it. It was a …
It was complete and utter devastation….obliteration on a scale seldom seen….chaos where beauty and order had just stood. Virtually everything flattened. Metal poles warped and distorted like twist ties on a loaf of bread. Majestic trees snapped in two like dry spaghetti…flatted like pixie sticks. It was as though a bomb went off where homes once stood….contents strewn far away…like fine china shattered on a marble floor….into a million pieces. This is Tuscaloosa, Alabama. On my way to Mississippi recently, I stayed at a Hampton …
Is it true that God is really with us…all the time?…even when things seem out of control, disorganized, and life’s purpose seems hollow? Is God still there when people hurt you, when you get slighted or when you feel inferior to everyone around you? Ever been in a meeting where personalities clashed, emotions roared and feelings were hurt. Ever sling a little mud back at the person that’s attacking you? I have. I recently had one of those meetings where …
I met a lady recently who was, unfortunately, experiencing the pains of divorce. During our chat, I asked if she had children. Nearly instantly a smile a mile wide came over her, she became animated and nearly burst with pride….yes, she had a child, a young daughter. She went on to share all sorts of stories about her daughter’s mannerisms, her full-of-life personality and even her beautiful hair. Pride and love flowed from this mother in sharp contrast to the sadness of the topic of divorce …
My wife called me the other day and said her Suburban had a flat tire. I was in the middle of some important work, so I was initially a little frustrated by the interruption. But, I quickly remembered that part of my role as husband is to protect and serve my wife….to save my damsel in distress. So, I confidently raced out of the house to fix the flat. When I got there I quickly crawled under the back …
It was an exciting day at our home recently, when my son, Will, got his learners permit. When I got home from a business trip, I got to experience his driving for the very first time. The last time I saw him drove the car was on a dirt road in rural Mississippi out near his Grandmother’s house. Today was more challenging. So, with some concern, pride and a certain excitement I jumped in the front passenger seat of the …
I know many of you marvel at God’s creation…for some of you, this is how you worship. I think for all of us, we tend to have those “aha” moments when we see a piece of creation in its raw beauty. Have you ever pulled your car over to the side of the road to gaze at a newly formed rainbow? Have you ever stared in silence at the massive number of stars in the heavens? Have you ever stopped …