When the angels announced birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago, they did so by promising this: “Peace on earth, goodwill toward men.” (Luke 2:14) I’m not one to argue with a sky full of angels, but for many of us we don’t experience all that much peace. We sing Christmas songs about peace and wonder if it’s just a fairy tale. We wonder if life isn’t more like Humpty Dumpty … Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again. Deep down – most of us wish for a different ending. That doesn't always happen. From my vantage point, I see an uncertain world that doesn’t always have a happy ending. We don’t have to travel out of state or out of country to experience brokenness – all too often it happens too close…
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While the baby in the manger didn’t appear to be a Mighty God, he certainly was – and still is. The miracle of Christmas wasn’t the first or last miracle God would perform. He is still a Mighty God who has the power to transform our lives today.Watch more videos at the Mountainview YouTube channel. Need a Speaker or Presenter? Interested in having me speak for your church, conference, or organization? Follow this link to learn more. Looking for a Speaking Coach? The most successful people are not always the smartest people. But they have one thing in common: they communicate well. I'd love to help you become a better communicator. Click here.
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In 1955, an African-American Christian woman refused to surrender her seat to a white man on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Many see Rosa Parks as the mother of the civil rights movement and consider her act one of courage. But Rosa called her decision an act of faith. She believed God would give her the strength to endure whatever she had to face. This simple act of faith helped ignite a movement of change. As a person of faith, there will be times when you will have to step outside of what is comfortable in order to do the right thing. When you do, here is what Rosa Parks would tell you: "You must never be fearful about what you are doing if it is right." Professor at Warner University masters in business administration (mba) presenter at the WFX National Conference former president, Church Planters of the Rockies helped start 2…
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Known as the “Brown Bomber,” Joe Louis burst onto the boxing scene in 1935 to become one of America’s first black sports stars. He appeared unbeatable until 1936. That’s when he fought Max Schmeling, a German fighter who was the personal favorite of Adolph Hitler. Schmeling defeated Louis and Hitler branded him an Aryan hero. The two fought again in 1938 in front of 70,000 people at Yankee Stadium. Promoters billed it as the battle between America and the Nazis. The match was filled with racial and political implications. This time, Joe Louis won by scoring a brutal knockout. The tension between the United States and Germany would get worse over the next few years (years that included World War 2 and the Holocaust). But there was also tension here at home … On the one hand, Americans viewed Joe Louis as a boxing hero. On the other hand, many of these…
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For many of us, our view of God is way too small. In my younger years, I saw God as the principal in high school. Stick to the rules or else you’ll end up in his office and that won’t be any fun. That is a very small view of God – and a wrong view of God. How big is your view of God? While I don’t know the answer to that question, I do know a few things about each of you … At some point in life, you will face impossible odds. Some of you are OK right now. Others of you have already faced some really challenging circumstances. When faced with impossible odds, you will also face the question of whom you will trust. When your finances are thin, what will you lean into? When you can’t trust people around you, who will you trust? If…
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