Running For The Prize

"Run in such a way as to get the prize." 1 Corinthians 9:24 - The Christian life, running and life in general.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Relocated

This blog has moved to http://mikeballard.wordpress.com/

I invite you to come and check it out!

Grace and Peace,
Mike

Relocated

This blog has moved to http://mikeballard.wordpress.com/

I invite you to come and check it out!

Grace and Peace,
Mike

Thursday, April 06, 2006

When the Going Gets Tough!

We all face various struggles in life and come in all sorts of shapes and sizes: grief, stress, relationship challenges, sickness, disaster , fears on and on the list goes. It is imperative that we keep in mind that God loves us and cares deeply for us.

James writing to a group of Christians who have been facing head on the trails of suffering for their faith, James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (NIV)

Keep going strong in the Lord!

Monday, March 27, 2006

Welcome to Mike's Minute!

Thanks for taking a minute to check out my blog. I will share encouraging thoughts from God's word, viewpoints on ministry, and random happenings from my life. Lord willing, I will soon be podcasting my weekly sermons.

Today’s Scripture: "Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel." Ezra 7:10 NIV