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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…

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…

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. People seem nicer, except in checkout lines. Christmas music with words about Jesus gets played in stores other than Chick-fil-A. And who doesn’t love pictures with Santa? How do you feel about Christmas? Depending on your experiences growing up, Christmas may not give you the warm fuzzies. Perhaps there is an empty chair around the dinner table. Regardless of our personal experiences or feelings, Christmas is a reminder that God offers us the opportunity to be led by a Wonderful Counselor. Isaiah is an interesting character in the Bible. He’s known as one of the Major Prophets and will be quoted in the New Testament over 65 times. As a prophet, Isaiah had worked with godly rulers and ungodly rulers. In that sense, not much has changed. During the time we’re going to study, Isaiah is working with one of…

Those who leave a legacy are those who live every day as if it will be the day everyone remembers. This type of legacy will impact generations to come. You generosity is helping glorify God, grow people in Jesus, and it is going into local neighborhoods and around the world.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.

In order to make a lasting difference we must have a compelling dream from God. The biggest competitor will be our own selfishness – which is why we must enlarge our circle of love.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.