Baptismal service July 2nd, 2023 for Macy Joy Lingle
Words were spoken by Dad Scott Lingle at the time of the baptismal service to
MACY JOY LINGLE
Your Mom & I could not be more proud of you.
God has been so incredibly good to us by allowing us to be your parents. You have brought our family so much joy, happiness, and love.
You continually blow us away with how gifted & talented you are.
I literally think you can & will achieve whatever you want to do in life.
Your decision today is by far our highlight. We believe that the single most important decision in life is to choose to follow Jesus and make him Lord of your life. While we know that you will accomplish so much in the future, everything else will pale in comparison to this decision & lifelong commitment.
My prayer for you today is that your roots will grow deep and you will flourish & and thrive in your walk with Jesus.
We believe God has amazing plans for your life and we pray that you will discover your full redemptive potential.
Lastly, here is a life verse that has been huge in my life:
Proverbs 3:6: in all your ways submit to the Lord and He will make your paths straight
Or As your great grandpa LINGLE used to tell us; wherever you go, take Jesus with you.
When someone has prolonged exposure in any of MacArthur’s work – be it in his sermon, books, commentary, or study Bible – one can truthfully say that he is a very diligent student of Scripture. He is also faithful. He is committed to explaining what the text really meant as authored by the writer of God’s Word. He was one of pastors who greatly exemplified 2 Timothy 2:15: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
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What Would I Say to a Young Christian Reading John Mark Comer?
A pastor asked me what I would say to a 25-year-old devouring John Mark Comer’s books. And he also wanted to know my general take on JMC.
Pastoral Response
First, I’d be thrilled to see a young man reading! It seems rare to see people reading actual books, let alone Christian books. I would cheer this brother on and be careful not to discourage him.
Next, I’d ask him diagnostic/pastoral questions like, “What did you like? What did you want to learn more about? What stuck with you? Didn’t understand? Disagreements?” I’d want to see and hear how he is processing and being formed by what he’s reading.
Third, and this is big, I’d ask him if he wants to read a few books together. I suggest going deeper with some of the sources Comer quotes. But I’d avoid the Roman Catholic Mystics that JMC has a strong affinity for. I’d begin with Augustine’s Confessions. Then, I would pivot to Luther’s A Simple Way to Pray, Calvin’s On the Christian Life, John Owen’s The Mortification of Sin, and more. Schedule times to meet, discuss the reading, pray together, and teach him how to pray the Psalms. Fill his shelves. Fill his heart. Shepherd him.
My General Take on Comer’s Work
What I love about Comer is how he wants to point people toward fellowship with Christ. It’s a Christ-pointing spirituality. One general concern is that he quotes a lot of unsavory mystics—the kind of stuff I wouldn’t quote as it could be perceived as an endorsement or even a red carpet to read more. The Puritans offer a doctrinal and affectional spirituality. Go there!
Further, I wish he were more practical. He’s very philosophical. Comer is a big Dallas Willard guy (a philosophy professor). This makes Comer insightful but not as straightforward. When listening to Practicing the Way, I remember thinking about his answer on how to be/abide with Jesus: “Just be with Jesus.” I said aloud, “C’mon. Tell people to listen to his voice in the Word, to pray to him, to meditate on the Word, his person and work, etc.” He does that a little. But I wish he were more straightforward about being in the Word. I almost get the impression that he downplays the intake of the Bible.
In Practicing the Way, I could be wrong or misremembering, but repentance is not featured in his discussion of spiritual formation/the Christian life. Confession is taught, but sadly, repentance is not (p.95). Comer is not going to give a detectable gospel-centered framework. I wish he were more explicit about the atonement and regeneration. I’m concerned that an unbeliever—especially an unbeliever who thinks they are a believer—could read Comer, do what he says, and still be dead in their sins.
A significant concern is found when Comer writes on page 136, as he defines the gospel, “And through apprenticeship to Jesus, we can enter into this kingdom and into the inner life of God himself.” That’s just not true. That’s anti-grace. We are saved by grace through faith in Christ. God’s work of grace, not discipleship, transfers us into his Kingdom (Col 1:13). I get what JMC is trying to say, but it is a clunky and sloppy way to say it. It reads as works-based righteousness and eternal life. I doubt he believes that (I hope he doesn’t!). But it needs clarifying. An editor should have snagged that.
When you read Practicing the Way, you will not be reminded or confronted with the work of Christ. Now, Comer is right to show Jesus as our model. That is Comer’s mega-theme. But Jesus is more than just a model for the Christian life. Jesus as the crucified Christ and risen Lord is the message of the Christian life (Matt–John). Jesus is the means of the Christian life (Gal 2:20). And he’s the motivation, too (2 Cor 5:15). We need to:
- Believe Jesus (initial + ongoing repentance and faith)
- Be with Jesus
- Become like Jesus (character and love)
Others, like Wyatt Graham, have contributed thoughtful reviews and concerns of Comer’s work. Part of the problem in some spiritual formation talk today is when we frame things in a way—from grammar, word choice, and quotes—so it sounds more profound, ancient, and more “spiritual.” So many talk about “naming” things, being in that “space,” doing the “work,” contemplative prayer, and so on. Here’s what I want to clearly say about spiritual formation: Read the Bible, pray the Bible, meditate on the Bible, believe Jesus, depend on the Spirit, fellowship with other believers, serve your church, pursue holiness, and live for the glory of God.
Comer is brilliant, a stellar communicator and writer, nonabrasive, pleasant, and funny. He is tapping into the younger generations’ longing for a serious faith. Praise the Lord! So, let’s join them in this pursuit. Let’s take them deeper into church history. Let’s go deeper into spiritual formation—deeper with Christ and in his Word.
Summary: What would I say to a young Christian reading JMC? “Hey, wanna read some more stuff on spirituality with me? Let’s go to the 17th century. You’ll love it.”
Nelma D Mcclintock
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Nelma D Mcclintock
July 20, 1933 — December 3, 2020
Indianapolis, IN
Nelma Doris McClintock, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 3, 2020. She was born on July 20, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Olin and Una Lingle.
Nelma married John (Mick) McClintock, on March 27, 1954, in Indianapolis, he preceded her in death in March 1981. Nelma worked off and on for many years in the food industry. She worked at the Kopper Kettle Restaurant in Morristown for several years before going to Indianapolis to work as a commissary food vendor for Service America until retirement. After retirement from Service America, she went to work for Beech Grove School system as a cafeteria worker for the Kindergarten staff where she worked until the end of her working career.
One of Nelma’s greatest accomplishments was the love she had for her family. She was the glue that held her family together. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She loved the lord and enjoyed listening to her spiritual music and playing games on her cell phone.
Nelma is survived by her five loving children; Michele (Dave) Compton; Sherri (Jack) Rupert; Cindy Gilmour; John D McClintock II, and Teresa McClintock; her grandchildren Jason McClintock (who lived with her) Christine (Greg) Schmidt; Connor Rupert; Travis (Angie) Ritter; Tricia (Scott) Wagner; Trevor (Amy) Ritter; John (Melissa) McClintock III; Matt (Carrie) McClintock; her 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren; her siblings, David Lingle, Don (Darlene) Lingle, Jerry (Marsha) Lingle; Ruthe (David) Pruett; along with several nieces and nephews.
Nelma is preceded in death by her husband Mick, her parents, and her sister MaryAnn Clark.
Services are in the care of Flanner Buchanan—Washington Park East.
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She was such an amazing human being. She always showed everyone kindness, even if they were a stranger. I always called her grandma. That’s who she was to me, and she will be no other. While I’m not blood related, she never failed to remind me her love showed no limits. I was treated no different from any of her other grandkids or kids. I loved her to no end. She was such a kind a gentle soul. I’ll never forget spending the night and waking up early. She would always make her coffee and me some breakfast. We would have such nice chats as she watched the morning news. She would tell me stories from when she was little and little life messages. Something I’ll never forget she told me was, “Never be sad over things that are meant to be good.” I really think that applies in this situation. While we are all devastated to no longer have her with us, we must understand that she is in heaven with all her family. She is at peace, no longer in pain, and she is in a safe and loving place. Something I would have loved to see if the angle’s faces when she arrives in heaven. Oh to have such an amazing woman arrive and be with them. Grandma was loved by her entire family and I don’t think there was someone she met who didn’t like her. I’ll always remember watching Teresa so her hair and we would all three talk. Just the little things that people often take for granted. I understand how blessed I am to have been apart of her life. There was never any question that I was her family. From day one she loved me like one of her own. That is something I’ll truly never forget. She was such a lovely and joyous person who always brought light into a situation. Although I was only apart of her life for 14 years, I hope she enjoyed her time with me, as I did with her. She always enjoyed watching me with the boys. Grandma was always proud of me. Wether I was practicing trumpet or reading her my poems and stories, she always told she was proud me me. “I can’t wait for you to grow up Olivia, cause you’re gonna do great things.” I just hope I will live up to her expectations. I hope she watches me and her entire family from the lovely place in heaven and smiles. She created an amazing family and now she can enjoy and watch her family in peace. I know she understood how much she was and will always be loved. So this is to you grandma. Fly high in heaven, and know that this family sure does love you. I hope to you have a great time until we can all be there with you.
OLIVIA BOWMAN
Dec 08, 2020
Nelma we love you so much and will miss you. You were the most loving and kind person for a sister-in-law. ❤️ Sorry you had to suffer so much with pain especially the last ten years. I know it’s awesome to walk on golden streets and see more beauty that we could ever imagine ! I know Mick was so happy to see you along with Mary and your mom & dad. I know Christmas this year in Heaven will be wonderful.
MARSHA LINGLE
Dec 08, 2020
There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. I am honored that you have chosen our family to care for your family during this time. Please let me know if there is more we can do to help celebrate your loved-one’s life. My Warmest Regards, Bruce W. Buchanan 4th Generation Owner Since 1881
BRUCE W. BUCHANAN
Dec 05, 2020
I miss you so much mom. My heart hurts and I can’t believe you’re gone. Everything was so fast. I didn’t even get to kiss you goodbye when the ambulance took you to the hospital and never returning home. I don’t have closure for many reasons. Michele, Sherri, Cindy, Johnny and myself…we all love you so much. Tell dad we love him too.
TERESA MCCLINTOCK
Dec 23, 2020
.Thank you Jerry, loved the song.
CINDY GILMOUR
Dec 13, 2020
Oh mom, I just don’t know how I tell you how special you are. You were always the first person I spoke to in the morning and the last one I talked to before I would go to bed. You always wanted to know if I had all my doors locked then you would say I will talk to you in the morning. Mom, you were my best friend. You never had a bad thing to say. We could always talk to you about anything and I mean anything. But rest and have the best time of your life. I love you with all my heart until we meet again.
CINDY GILMOUR
Dec 10, 2020
It’s hard to believe that you’re gone. Not a day goes by were I don’t think about you . I never got to do what we always planned , and i’m sorry but you’re in a much better place than this one. you would text me asking if i were okay, call me if you hadn’t talked to me in awhile and always thought of me as your pride and joy. I will forever hold onto our memories together, and I pray we meet again. I love you more than anything ❤️
KYLER SCHMIDT
Dec 09, 2020
Mom, you were always the staple in our family. When Dad was working or catching up on his sleep, you were the one we went to for our permissions, ideas, talks. You were our glue. We didn’t always agree on things and once or twice I’m sure you wanted to throttle me, but you were never mad at me for too long and I always knew you loved me anyway. You have been a part of our household together for the past several years and I never wanted you to be anywhere else and probably would have been upset it you had gone anywhere else. I loved having you here so I could continue to ask you questions and get your opinions on things. This was your home too and I wanted you to always feel comfortable here as well as loved. I will miss hearing that silly ‘stair’ chair make noise when you went downstairs or came up at night but I was so happy you were able to have that to continue with your independence. You were determined you were going to do things on your own and without help most of the time. I’m happy you are now with Dad again as well as with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Mary and all the family members who have been in heaven waiting for you. Continue to watch over all of us mom and know that I love you and miss you with all my heart, until we meet again.
MICHELE COMPTON
Dec 09, 2020
Nelma, my sweet sister. You were the sweetest, kindest person I know and had unconditional love for those you loved. I will never forget the times you stayed with me and our shopping trips, staying up late just talking. You were my best friend and I will miss you so much! I know it was a glorious reunion with Mick, mom, dad, and Mary. You are out of pain now and for that we can be thankful. I love you and will see you again!
RUTHE PRUETT
Dec 08, 2020
Thank you, Lord, for a kind gentle loving/praying sister like Nelma, some of her last remarks to me in a family gathering at Ruth and Dave’s house were how she had been praying for my recovery from a surgery I had a few weeks earlier. Nelma always loved her daughters/son and G-kids so much and that also included her siblings, she always would express how proud she was of her brothers. (David, Don, me) the last few years she would have a delicious dinner for all of us at Dave/Michele’s we will miss you Nelma. So thankful that sister-Ruth had us ALL over for a cook-out in October, we had not been together for a while before that because of COVID-19. Love and prayers for Michele/Dave. Sherry/Jack, Cindy, Teresa, Johnny, and ALL the extended family. I love this song, hope you enjoy it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQSq9nTq7X0
JERRY L LINGLE
Dec 08, 2020
Being the first grandchild was an honor. I got to have Nelma as my grandma for 44 years. She was amazing and loved with all her heart. Even tho I’m gonna miss her every second of the day, I know she is with my Papaw and Jesus and no longer hurting every day. Grandma please hug Papaw for me and tell him I love him as I do you. See ya when I get there.
CHRISTINE SCHMIDT
Dec 07, 2020
Olivia, that’s the sweetest tribute. You are so wise beyond your years. I love you snugglebug. And so did grandma. But you know that, cause she always told you so. ❤
TERESA MCCLINTOCK
Mar 30, 2021
Michelle, Sherri, Cindy, John and Teresa. I’m very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. She was a fine lady and I was glad to have known her. You have my condolences. Gary
GARY
Dec 13, 2020
As a grandchild she loved us grandkids as if we were the world to her. She was, as you would expect a perfect grandma. She showed us faith, strength, and love. To me, Grandma never met anyone she wouldn’t welcome with an open heart, and I can’t say we ever had a bad day together. To say she was a good woman is an understatement, she was beyond great! As painful as it is here, I know she’s having one heck of a reunion up there. We will meet again, thanks to our Savior, and I will have another amazing hug.
TRAVIS RITTER
Dec 12, 2020
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love you all!!
SHEILA SHOWALTER
Dec 10, 2020
My mom was a beautiful soul she loved her family with all her heart. She loved her Mom and Dad, her brothers, and sisters, and her kids, and grand kids, and great grand kids, she loved one man her whole life (my Dad) Mick, I have seen my mom laugh, cry, angered, but mostly She loved with a heart of gold. when she left us for glory my heart broke 💔 no one ever wants to lose their mom she was my first love, she taught us along with our Dad right from wrong she nurtured us taught us manners and that there was a name above all other names (Jesus)💖….. she molded us into who we are today. I know she’s in no more pain, nor is she suffering God has wiped away all tears and she’s rejoicing at the Lord’s feet with all those that love him. until we meet again mom you are forever in my heart ❤ I love you.
JOHN D MCCLINTOCKII
Dec 09, 2020
Ñelma, my dear sister who left us and went to her new home. I know Christ with open arms welcomed her along with Mick, mother and dad and Mary Ann. l will miss the telephone conversations, the getherings. Dad told me one day we would all be together again, I look forward to that day. I love you Ñelma.
DAVID LINGLE
Dec 09, 2020
Nelma, my sweet sister. You were the kindest, sweetest person I know and had unconditional love for those you loved. You were my best friend and I miss you so much. I know it was a glorious reunion with Mick, mother, dad and Mary. You are out of pain now and for that we can be thankful. I love you and will see you again some day!
RUTHE PRUETT
Dec 08, 2020
It is comforting to know that Nelma is in the presence of Jesus her Savior. We that remain will miss you terribly, but we know we will see you and all the rest of our dear family that have already passed. Thanks for being such a wonderful big sister. Love you Nelma
DON LINGLE
Dec 08, 2020
Where to begin? Nelma was an amazing women. I loved her dearly. Not as just my mother in law, but she made me feel as loved as her own. She loved her children from the depths of her soul and made sure to keep each of them very close. She was so proud of each of her grandchildren and seeing the next generation of great-grandkids arrive into the family. She loved her siblings and all of her nieces and nephews. She loved and was loved by everyone who in her life. You set a great example of family and the importance to keep families together. I loved you more than I got to tell you and I will be waiting to see you in paradise one day.
SHELLY MCCLINTOCK-HOLLAND
Dec 07, 2020
Olivia, that’s the sweetest tribute. You are so wise beyond your years. I love you snugglebug. And so did grandma. But you know that, cause she always told you so. ❤
TERESA MCCLINTOCK
Mar 30, 2021
My name is Peggy Nichols, widow of Tom Nichols. My husband worked with Nelma at Service America for many years. He always spoke well of her. Sending prayers for comfort and strength to her family and friends.
PEGGY NICHOLS FOR TOM NICHOLS
Dec 13, 2020
Well Aunt Nelma, although you are no longer on this earth you are where we all long to be, with Jesus. The times you and I were able to chat, the days I watched you love our family unconditionally, the way the entire family has known about Jesus is all because of those who lead so faithfully. I pray that first Jesus was honored yesterday as we did our best to honor you in spite of what we all would have loved to have done for you. The reality of it all isn’t about what we do for someone here on this earth after they are gone, it is what we do while we are living on this earth that matters for eternity. Thank you for allowing me to serve, to speak on your behalf about the most important relationship we can have. You will always be in our hearts, in my heart and I will always be grateful for your example, your faithfulness and love you showed to me, the entire family and all those you loved and came in contact with. I am already looking forward to the day when we all get to see Jesus and be together again. I love you with all of my heart, will miss you like the rest, but as I said yesterday I’m not going to feel burdened any longer because you are in the presence of Jesus and full of joy.
MARK LINGLE
Dec 11, 2020
Nelma, I can’t beleive you are gone. I am going to miss your sweet, loving voice, your hugs and your amazing smile. I know you aren’t in pain any longer and you are with Mick, knowing how happy that makes you. You always gave the best advise about everything. You always made me feel special and loved. I felt so fortunate to be a part of your life. Your family always made me feel loved and accepted. May you rest in Jesus loving arms and the love of those that were waiting for you. We will all meet again someday. Love you Nelma.
KATHLEEN MAHLER
Dec 10, 2020
So sorry to hear of Nelma’s passing. She was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. We worked at her last job at the school together and she was always so nice and caring. Prayers to the family some that I know Theresa and Dave and the ones I haven’t had the chance to meet. May she Rest In Peace.
ANGIE BILLINGSLEY
Dec 09, 2020
Nelma was one of the most beautiful women on the inside and outside I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was always so very thoughtful and such an encourager. I will see you again one day my precious sister in the Lord. Michele, Dave, and all the family, my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Such an honor to have a mom like her. God Bless.
DEBBIE YOUNGER
Dec 08, 2020
Nelma was a “2nd Mom” to me growing up. I remember countless times her along with who else could join at Grandma & Grandpa’s house on Friday nights. I also remember countless times being able to spend the night or weekend at her house as a kid. It was always a great time. I was impressed by her cooking and especially the fried chicken. I had a blast with my cousins. As time progressed and each year went by, the interactions were usually at family get togethers and when she would stay at my moms house for a week or so. Nelma always had a listening ear, loved hugs and genuinely cared about your life and your family. She was all about FAMILY. A couple of memories come to mind most recently… When Kara and I moved into our house, we had some deliveries scheduled and Nelma sat in the family room watching the workers snapping shipping bubble wrap. Nelma just wanted to be in the moment of fun and family. I was also glad we were able to have her at our house this summer with Michelle, Dave and my mom and David for a cookout. I cherish that time now so much. I’ll miss you but know I’ll see you again.
BRIAN LINGLE
Dec 08, 2020
Scott Lingle brings a breath of fresh air to our city. We know you will enjoy reading and getting to know our dear friend. We are very grateful for you and your lives of faith, hope, and love
| Happy Spring dear friends! Our profile this month brings “spring” to our steps for sure! Scott Lingle brings a breath of fresh air to our city. We know you will enjoy reading and getting to know our dear friend. We are very grateful for you and your lives of faith, hope, and love, Don & Greg |
| BACKGROUND Scott Lingle always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, growing up on the north side of Indy with parents who owned a real estate business. They introduced him to the joys and challenges of small business, but only after introducing him to the central importance of faith and family. The lessons stuck. After graduating from Lawrence North High School and obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, he began a two-decade journey into corporate America with United Healthcare. Indianapolis was the place he was rooted, and his love of faith and family runs deep, so it was the place he returned with his bride, Linda. Now married 33 years, the two couldn’t think of anywhere else they’d rather be. They’ve raised three sons and an adopted daughter, and are now twice grandparents. “The friendships, family, and faith community,” he says, “we love it.” Rewinding a decade, however, the higher up the ladder he went in his career, the harder it got to want to move that ladder to a different, riskier wall and fulfill his entrepreneurial impulse. “I finally said to Linda when I was 45, ‘I have to do it now, or it’s not going to happen,’” he recalls. That leap, taken 10 years ago, yielded an amazing, often challenging, but fun decade that he wouldn’t trade for anything. He had two friends propose startup ideas so, rather than choose one, he helped found two businesses simultaneously, both in the health technology sector. No pressure, right? With God’s grace, both have succeeded. The first, Insurance Specialist Group, “flew like a rocket ship,” with a million in sales the first year, and ultimately sold to AmeriLife in 2021. The second, Remodel Health, has been a steady grower, now with 111 employees and on the Inc. 5000 list for five years in a row. Remodel Health also made the Indianapolis Business Journal’s “Fast 25” list for the last four years. Lingle has the distinct privilege of serving as the Chairman of the Board and, with a great management team, found himself playing a ton of golf and pickleball for about three months before it got “very boring” and he began doing what he believes God has wired him most deeply to do: help young entrepreneurs (high school juniors, seniors and grads under age 21) develop into what he calls “redemptive entrepreneurs.” “God was calling me into a ministry growing and funding faith-driven entrepreneurs,” he says. “God has blessed me with the gift of entrepreneurship and blessed the businesses we’ve built. I feel led to help others do the same in a faith-driven, redemptive way; to teach others to love on their employees and customers and put people over profit.” In Indy that has shown up in a partnership with Shepherd Community and Elevate Indianapolis to launch a non-profit called Side Hustle School. It started when Don Palmer introduced him to Aaron Story, President and CEO of Elevate Indianapolis, and that partnership has been a game-changer for the school, yielding eight of its current students. Side Hustle School offers a weekly class, January to May – and outside the classroom helps students launch and grow startups using a blend of mentoring with business professionals and funding to achieve big ideas at a young age. Successful enterprises include car detailing, pressure washing, asphalt sealing, lawn mowing, hair styling, food service, and more. (Would you like to impact a young entrepreneur through hiring, or serving as a valuable mentor to help them grow skills necessary to small business owners? Please reach out to Lingle at the email address below and visit sidehustleschool.org to learn more.) Lingle’s dream is to scale the non-profit in the coming years, reaching all of Indianapolis high schools with the model that is proving truly successful – one committed young entrepreneur has already scheduled $30k of business this summer, and 10 students combined have managed to put up $20k in profits in less than five months. “They may not want to do these jobs for a lifetime,” says Lingle, “but they are learning valuable life skills along the way that can help them in whatever path they choose. They can begin growing teams, pivot into other lanes, and find themselves doing something else, and they can avoid racking up a lot of college debt. Many of my friends who are entrepreneurs started with a side hustle,” he adds. Now a member of the board of directors at his college alma mater, Lingle has developed a great working relationship with the college president that is leading to growth in educational offerings. They’ve launched a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship, a program of study designed for students who have a big idea, want to start their own business, or bring innovation and creativity to an existing organization. Thirty years ago when he was a student, there was no such curriculum, but today, thanks to his own entrepreneurial spirit, others have focused offerings. “I couldn’t have predicted this 10 years ago,” he says. “I’m now spending as much time building non-profit ministries as for-profit. It’s what God wired me for, and when you’re doing what God called you to do, you’re thriving.” Lingle is also active on the board of LifeSong for Orphans, where he serves on a committee dedicated to Zambia. He enjoys attending a meeting called Faith-Driven Investors once a month to hear from both for-profit and non-profit groups looking for seed money. He and Linda attend Westside Church of Nazarene, where he has been active in leadership, teaching roles, and small groups for three decades. LINGLE’S IDEAS FOR A BETTER INDY BE AROUND PEOPLE YOU WANT TO BE LIKE. There are five men who’ve mentored and inspired Lingle most: his dad, Tom Drake, Greg Enas, Don Palmer, and Doug Wilson. “Indy is really unique and thriving in generosity,” he says. “From the first time I met Greg, Don and Doug, they’ve been incredibly generous with contacts from their own network for what I’m trying to build and I’m learning from them.” LEAN IN. “My challenge to others would be quit being a spectator and get in the game. Life can be so much more fulfilling and rewarding when you discover your God-given calling and go do it in a big way. Lean in,” he says, “Get off the couch and take lots and lots of action,” adding that he faces doubts and fears and imposter syndrome but keeps getting up. “It’s all about trial and error. If you keep getting back up to bat again, pivot, make adjustments, and go again, you learn. The last 10 years really helped me with skills for the next challenges of building Side Hustle School.”OPEN UP YOUR NETWORK AS A GIFT TO OTHERS. “I wasn’t in the habit of doing that,” he says, “but now I do the same thing that was done for me. You’re always going to learn most from other people. That’s what we try to do with mentoring young entrepreneurs, and we do a ton of pairing them with someone who’s 10 or 20 years down the path in building the thing they’re trying to build.” One of the reasons he enjoys C7 is how the model opens up generosity all over Indy. “C7 to me is like the power of compound interest applied to kingdom relationships. It’s these dense networks and the massive impact that can have on a city. Indy is becoming stronger and stronger because of it,” he says. SCOTT LINGLE TRIVIA Favorite hobby besides work? PickleballGo to snack and beverage? Kilwin’s Toasted Coconut ice creamFavorite restaurant, locally? Root & BoneFavorite places for a vacation? Hilton Head IslandSecret Dream? Opening a farm-to-table restaurant with his wife and kids in Danville, where they are currently building a home. “I want to create a magnet to be around them as much as possible,” he says. With a nephew who is a chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Germany, a son and daughter-in-law who grow their own food, and “a wife who rivals Joanna Gaines, only more talented,” he says, Lingle likes his chances for success. Connect with Lingle at scottlingle@remodelhealth.com and check out Side Hustle School. |
Cling to the Cross!
James Smith, 1857
The cross of Christ represents his perfect work. On the cross he finished the work the Father had given him to do. Here he finished the atonement for transgression, here he expiated sin, and here he brought in an everlasting righteousness, for all who truly believe in him.To embrace the cross, therefore, is to receive and rest upon the perfect work of Christ, as the ground of our acceptance with God.
And faith in the cross, is believing that Jesus has made a full atonement for our sins, and venturing on that atonement alone, for the salvation of our souls.
Clinging to the cross, supposes that I have let go everything else, and that I throw my arms around it, and venture the whole weight of my eternal interests upon it. Clinging to the cross, intimates that I have both arms at liberty—that I turn my back on everything else, and facing it—I clasp it with a firm grasp, as a drowning mariner would a broken mast that was floating by his side.
There must be the renunciation of self, of every good work, of every religious duty, sacrament, office, and pretension; or there will be no clinging to the cross.
Self-despair always precedes this exercise of the soul; consequently there must be sound conviction of sin, a heart-felt sense of danger, and a thorough weaning from all false refuges. The cross will not unite with anything else, in laying a foundation of true hope, or a ground of acceptance with God. It must be the cross alone.
Therefore, said the Apostle, “May I never boast—except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world!” Galatians 6:14
Having embraced the cross, we should never loose our hold of it, nor allow anything to tempt us to draw one hand from it—but firmer and firmer should we grasp it. This then is our exhortation, Cling to the cross!
Cling to the cross—if you would enjoy PEACE of conscience, and peace with God. Jesus made peace by the blood of his cross, and we can only know peace by embracing the cross. The moment the eye is taken off self and every other object—and fixed on Jesus alone as dying the just for the unjust—we have peace. And so long as the eye is kept steadily fixed on the cross—we enjoy peace; but if only for one moment, any object is allowed to come between our eye and the cross—our peace is disturbed! Nor can we recover our tranquility, until we again turn from everything else—and fix the eye on the crucified One!
The soul may try prayers, penances, ordinances, anything, everything; but there is no solid, settled peace—but by clinging to the cross.
Cling to the cross—if you would enjoy CONFIDENCE in God.
In the cross, we see that Jehovah is a just God and a Savior.
On the cross we see written in large capitals, “GOD IS LOVE!”
From the cross we hear Jehovah say, “Fury is not in me!”
The cross reveals God to us as “Gracious, merciful, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.” Through the cross we see God, not exacting—but offering; not expelling—but inviting; not threatening—but promising!
If I look at God through the cross—I see a gracious Father, a loving friend, a glorious portion!
At the cross there is everything to inspire, feed, and strengthen confidence. Here slavish fears die, doubts are speedily dispersed, and joy and praise spring up in their place. At a distance from the cross, the confidence of a sinner becomes feeble—it fades, and dies. The closer we cling to the cross—the stronger, the steadier, the more influential our confidence becomes! Let us therefore cling to the cross, and thus hold fast the confidence we had at the beginning.
Cling to the cross—if you would have COURAGE in the cause of Christ! Nothing nerves the heart—like faith in his blood. Nothing emboldens the soul—like a firm hold of the cross. Courage is sure to be needed—for every Christian soldier must go to the war. Christ keeps no militia. He has no feather-bed soldiers for mere show. We must fight—if we are to conquer! And we must conquer—if we are to reign! And in order to this—courage is necessary.
If we look at the nature, number, experience, and determination of our foes—there is enough to dishearten and cast us down! If we consult the flesh—we shall be sure to turn cowards and run away. But if we cling to the cross—we shall be encouraged by the example of him who died on it, we shall be inspired by the love that impelled him to endure it, and the very grasp we give it—will fire our souls and fill us with fervor; so that we shall be ready to cry out with Paul, even when we see our enemies in all their boasted glory, “None of these things move me, neither do I count my life dear unto myself.” Let us therefore cling to the cross—and so shall we have courage to endure hardness, as good soldiers of Jesus Christ.
Cling to the cross—though your SINS rise up before you like mountains for their size; like the sands on the sea shore for their number; and glowing like scarlet and crimson, in color!
For no sins, however great, or however numerous, should tempt us to despond, or let go our hold on the cross—seeing the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from ALL sin.
There is a ‘buoyancy’ in the cross—which will never let anyone sink, who clings to it!
If our sins were as ponderous as the globe, or as numerous as all the particles of created matter—yet embracing the cross of Jesus—they are all forgiven, and forgiven forever!
They are all blotted out—like the dark clouds, which obscured the sun for a little while on the summer’s morning!
They are all blotted out—like a stone cast from an angel’s hand into the depths of the ocean! They are all forgiven and forgotten forever! Cling to the cross!
Cling to the cross—though Satan tries to induce you to let your hold go. He may suggest that you are not one of God’s elect; that for you the Savior never died; that your day of grace is past; that you have committed the unpardonable sin; or that God has given you up. He may try to lead you to compare yourself with some of the saints, who are deeply sanctified; or he may point to the hardness of your heart, your lack of love to Christ, the apparent uselessness of your life, the confusion of your mind on spiritual subjects, or your lack of life and power in prayer.
But let him suggest whatever he may; let him paint whatever pictures he will on your imagination, let his fiery darts be hurled at your head or heart with ever such force—still cling to the cross! Clinging to the cross, you are a match for Satan, and he well knows that; therefore he will try by all means, to get you to let go your hold. He will pervert doctrines, misapply portions of Scripture, and labor with all possible skill and assiduity to withdraw you from the cross. But whenever he attempts this, let him use whatever means he may; remember it is written of your brethren who were once just as you are now, that, though Satan, that old serpent, the devil, deceived the whole world—yet they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb!
Cling to the cross—though dullness and gloom seem to settle on your soul. It is but for the trial of your faith. If you cannot see the cross distinctly—then grasp it more tightly! Hold it more firmly!
The cross of Jesus was hidden by darkness once—but it only lasted three hours; and the darkness that now broods over your soul, will not last long. Cling to the cross, and behind it the sun will soon be seen to rise; and mounting to the meridian, it will disperse your gloom, dissipate your fears, brighten your evidences, and give you beauteous views!
Cling to the cross—though divine providence frowns upon you. Your circumstances may change, they may become perplexed and very trying—but clinging to the cross: the soul is safe, the eternal inheritance is sure, and the end will be bright and glorious! Providence without, often tries grace within! But the promises, all of which are confirmed by the blood of the cross—are intended to support and sustain it.
All may be depressing without—and all may be gloomy within; your sin may appear to be appalling; Satan may do his worst to distress you—still cling to the cross! Cling firmer and faster—the more discouragements arise, and temptations try you. If tempted to relax your hold, say, “Never! Come what will—and happen what may; under all changes without, and all variations within—I will cling to the cross! If I must perish—here I will die!”
Cling to the cross—all through life! Never take the eye off it! Never withdraw the hand from it! By day and by night, at home or abroad, on the land or the sea, in poverty and plenty, in darkness and light, in sorrow and joy—cling to the cross!
Cling to the cross—especially in death! The sick bed, the dying pillow, the painful disease, the dying pangs—are before you. Then, Satan will make his last onslaught. Then, the heart and flesh will fail. The Jordan will roll before you—perhaps overflowing its banks, and perhaps clothed with storms! Then you must burst all earthly bonds, and withdraw the affections from all earthly loves. This, this is the time to cling to the cross!
If Satan harasses you—hold up the cross!
If death terrifies you—hold up the cross!
If conscience accuses you—silence it with the cross!
When launching away, press the cross more firmly to your heart than ever, and plunge into death’s dark river, relying solely on the cross!
Cross of Jesus! You are now the ground of my hope, the object of my faith, the theme of my salvation, the subject of my song, the antidote of my miseries, and the joy of my heart. O may Your cross become growingly precious to me, and through life and all its changes, may I cling to Your cross!
But, when death—often dreaded death, shall come, though I want no crucifix, may the cross of Jesus stand out in bold relief before my mind’s eye! On that may I gaze when my eyes are glazed by death! On that may I rest when I feel all around giving way! And resting on this alone—clinging fast with a death-grasp to it—may I gasp my last, exclaiming,
“O the sweet wonders of that cross,
Where God my Savior loved and died!”
oh deeper I pray!
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Speaker Mike Johnson is suffering like all of us at the hands of the corrupt Barak Obiden regime’s economic policies, and a corrupt media who will LIE and support such a beastly government. ( not to mention the OPEN BORDER) SHAME ON YOU, Mr. Fuller of crap!
AMERICA IS LOOKING AT ANOTHER 911 AND SOON! — COMPLIMENTS OF BARAK O’BIDEN POLICIES OF INCOMPETENCE. OUR OPEN BORDERS, ISLAMIC TERRORISTS ARE HERE IN AMERICA PLOTTING AND PLANNING NOW!
Should Americans be worried about Hamas? How should we prepare for potential attacks on U.S. soil? Join me as I chat with my good friend and former U.S. Army Ranger, John Lovell.
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A must listen
I PUT my trust in the son of GOD Jesus Christ for ALL my future (who was a Jew)! I pray for the safety of Israel and the Jewish people whom I believe are God’s chosen people.
IRAN/HAMAS = HATE AND DESTRUCTION OF CIVILIZATION as we know it! Lovers of DEATH~
In Your Family
MUST WATCH, NO EXCUSES PLEASE! (46 MIN.)
In light of the war between Israel and Hamas, Pastor Gary Hamrick presents a Biblical perspective of the events. Who/What is Hamas? Why are they so intent on destroying Israel? Who are the Palestinians and why do many of them think of the Jews as “occupiers” and “colonialists”? And do these current events point to any particular Bible prophecy about the End Times? Pastor Gary answers these questions and more in today’s teaching entitled, “Israel, Hamas, and End Times.”
BEST INTERVIEW EVER! JARED KUSHNER IS A HUGE TALENT
Jared Kushner comes across as a skilled truthful kind ambassador of peace. Jared tries to see both sides of an issue. A learning process for me. I loved this interview. Thank you.
Good and Angry
Something that matters to you just isn’t right. First you see the problem, then you feel it. It starts with a rush of adrenaline and often a rush of words, but it ends with an overwhelming sense of irritation that impacts how we talk to those we live and work with, complaining, and maybe even a settled bitterness to a person or a group of person. We know anger affects us negatively, but we don’t know any other way to respond when life goes wrong.
Good and Angry, a groundbreaking new book from David Powlison, contends that anger is more than a problem to solve. Anger is our complex human response to things we perceive as wrong in a complex world, thus we must learn how to fruitfully and honestly deal with it. Powlison undertakes an in-depth exploration of the roots of anger, moral judgment, and righteous response by looking in a surprising place: God’s own anger.
Powlison reminds us that God gets angry too. He sees things in this world that aren’t right and he wants justice too. But God’s anger doesn’t devolve into manipulation or trying to control others to get his own way. Instead his anger is good and redemptive. It causes him to step into our world to make wrongs right, sending his own Son to die so that we can be reconciled. He is both our model for change and our power to change.
Good and Angry sets readers on a path toward a faithful and fruitful expression of anger, in which we return good for evil and redeem wrongs. Powlison offers practical help for people who struggle with irritation, complaining, or bitterness and gives guidance for how to respond constructively when life goes wrong. You, your family, and your friends will all be glad that you read this book. https://a.co/d/b1jGxTH
NOT TO SPEAK out IS evil! Anyone in this country who can’t abide by our constitution, values, and liberties needs to leave the US, be deported, or have citizenship revoked… ENOUGH! “This is NOT about territory. This is about killing all the Jews.”
Every once in a while, evil manifests itself in physical form, and that is what we saw this weekend in Israel in Hamas’ depraved attack. The surprise attack killed over 1,000 people and injured more than 4,000, and the count of dead and wounded is rising every day. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the world in Hebrew: “What we will do to our enemies in the next few days will echo for generations.” As of this taping, it’s reported that Israel is preparing an imminent ground invasion in the Gaza region. Glenn warns this episode is going to be hard. He shows evil incarnate in videos and images and tells the stories for the dead, because the time of choosing is now. We cannot hide from this evil. Glenn dives into the difficult questions: How involved was Iran? What was the Biden administration’s role in enabling the massacre? How did the CIA and Mossad fail to intercept the planned attack? How should the U.S. respond? The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro joins to explain why we need to watch the horror and says the actions of Hamas are “beneath animals.” Shapiro praises Biden’s decision to move U.S. aircraft carriers to the eastern Mediterranean and says he doesn’t believe we’re headed into World War III IF the West continues to do the right things to push back on Hamas and Hezbollah. BlazeTV host Dave Rubin joins to debunk the lies from the Left about Israel’s right to exist and defend her ancient homeland and calls the surprise attack “the second attempted Holocaust. Period.” Glenn adds THAT is the REAL reason for Hamas’ invasion: “This is NOT about territory. This is about killing all the Jews.”
THANKFUL FOR BILL WHITTLE COMMENTARY
Hamas attacks Israel with wicked evil
the horrific attacks on Israel by Hamas over the weekend; Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan for retaliation; Elon Musk allowing Iran’s Ali Khamenei’s hate-filled, anti-Israel rhetoric to show what supporters of Palestine really want; Andrew Tate’s bizarre anti-Israel statement; Barack Obama’s oblivious reaction; Gretchen Whitmer desperately trying to appeal to all sides; Mehdi Hasan attacking David French and Israel for any response to Hamas’ attacks; Ilhan Omar’s disgusting take on the barbaric attack on Israel; the Free Palestine Rally in New York’s Times Square; Joan Rivers’ timeless take on the how Israel should deal with Palestine; and much more.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Story of Courage and Faith
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, is a Christian hero for many. Executed by the Nazis just days before the end of WWII for his participation in a plot to assassinate Hitler, Bonhoeffer is hailed as a 20th-century martyr. But Bonhoeffer struggled with a moral dilemma – his religious views were in stark contrast to the evil he saw all around him. He chose to face possible imprisonment and execution and to remain faithful to the principles of his belief in God. Across the political and theological spectrum, Bonhoeffer is celebrated as an icon of true Christianity and his theological writings are classics throughout the Christian world.
Florence Chadwick gave up and stopped swimming. She was less than half a mile from the shore.
On a chilly and cloud-covered day in 1952, San Diego native Florence Chadwick began an almost 30-mile swim off the coast of Catalina Island to mainland California. She was attempting a long-distance journey that would put her in the history books yet again, having previously become the first woman to swim the English Channel both ways. Her mother encouraged her along the arduous swim from a nearby boat for more than fifteen hours. However, the fog became so dense Chadwick could barely see those boats traveling alongside her. The water was freezing. She was exhausted and depleted physically, mentally, and emotionally. She begged to be taken out of the water and into the boat. Her mother called out to her that she was so close; the shore was so near and attainable. Finally, Florence Chadwick gave up and stopped swimming. She was less than half a mile from the shore. The following day at a press conference she admitted, “ All I could see was the fog…I think if I could have seen the shore I would have made it.”
https://gentlereformation.com/2023/10/06/what-no-eye-has-seen/
Tell me Biden/Obama is NOT a tool of the devil!
The last two years under Biden’s border policies have seen record numbers of migrants. The highest annual record was 2.2 million last year. The 2023 fiscal year just ended, and we’ve already had 2 million encounters (and those are just the ones we know about). The message to migrants from the Biden administration seems to be, “If you come here illegally, you’ll be rewarded. If you do it the right way, you’re out of luck.” Fifteen years ago, a Christian family from Germany sought asylum in the United States so that they could freely homeschool their children without fear of fines or jail time. They peacefully and lawfully built a life in America. Two of their children were born here. Another two married U.S. citizens. They have been coordinating with our federal government ever since they set foot in America, but they were recently told by ICE to pack their bags. It’s been 10 years since Glenn Beck last interviewed this family, and they return to Mercury Studios in a desperate plea to avoid persecution and jail time in Germany for their beliefs. Why is the Biden administration targeting THEM while turning a blind eye to over 2 MILLION illegal aliens at the southern border? The family claim they were given no answers for why they’re facing deportation now. ICE did provide Glenn TV with a statement to try to explain the rationale, but Romeike lawyer Kevin Boden calls it “baloney! What’s changed in the last 10 years?” Glenn asks Uwe Romeike, “If you can’t stay here, and you aren’t welcome in Germany, where are you going to go?” “I don’t know. God will have to open us another door.”
Heavenly Father,
I pray that I live this day in your presence and please you more and more.
Lord Jesus, I pray that I take up my cross and follow you this day.
Holy Spirit, I pray that this day you will fill me with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Christian, you must not compromise what the Bible says about homosexuality—ever.
Christian, you must not compromise what the Bible says about homosexuality—ever. No matter how much you desire to be compassionate to the homosexuals, your first sympathies belong to the Lord and to the exaltation of His righteousness. Homosexuals stand in defiant rebellion against the will of their Creator who from the beginning “made them male and female” (Matthew 19:4).
Don’t allow yourself to be intimidated by homosexual advocates and their futile reasoning—their arguments are without substance. Homosexuals, and those who advocate that sin, are fundamentally committed to overturning the lordship of Christ in this world. But their rebellion is useless, for the Holy Spirit says, “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 6:9-10; cf. Galatians 5:19-21).
Mom and Dad:
I just read the book The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson and it had a profound impact on me. I plan to try to lead a group of 50 men at my church & community to go through this book together. Please pray for me on this important mission.
In the book, Jon Tyson recommends that we write a letter to our parents and share the impact & legacy that they had on us. I felt it was important for me to write a letter to both of you. There is no question that you both have had the greatest impact on my life and helped to shape me into the person I am today. God is so good, and I can’t thank Him enough for giving me the best parents I could have ever hoped for.
My memories of my childhood are nothing but positive. I always felt unconditionally loved and supported and encouraged by both of you. You were my biggest cheerleader, and it gave me the confidence that I could do whatever I wanted with my life. I’m thankful that you were so vocal and proactive about your encouragement. I know it’s easy to think about it and not say it. I feel like you both did such a great job at being super intentional about your encouraging words of love and support. I also think you did a great job of challenging me but not putting too much stress or pressure on me. I never felt like I had to live up to your expectations and never had any unnecessary pressure from that perspective.
Most importantly you taught and modeled Christian values extremely well. First by living out your faith. I remember hearing about & watching Mom go to church and go on the evangelism door-to-door ministry. You would share stories and I would be in awe of your courage to share your faith with complete strangers. I also watched and learned from your actions of doing this daily with people in restaurants and stores, you would ask to pray for them or share your faith on a very routine basis. I also remember many friends and family calling to get your advice and you would talk on the phone for hours helping them and praying for them. Mom was such an inspiration to me with her courage & boldness to not care what anyone thinks but God. You can strike up a conversation with anyone and let them know how much you love serving Jesus.
With Dad, I remember watching him read his Bible and pray and have such a commitment and discipline to this important practice. I also have been super impressed by his continuous maturing over the years. I tend to see most people age and become a little more cynical or grumpy or less joyful and with Dad it’s just the opposite. As you have grown older you have become kinder, more gentle, more joyful, more humble, more caring & generous. This is definitely the work of the Holy Spirit and evidence of the fruit of the Spirit growing in your life. My biggest takeaway from your life has been your humility which seems to grow year over year and it’s so impressive. I’ve even seen you grow in your role as a husband since you hit your 70’s. You seem to be more of a servant leader and go out of your way to serve Mom and serve others. It has been super inspiring to me. In addition, I am grateful for picking up the habit of lifelong learning & reading from Dad. You modeled this so well for us growing up and even now in your 70’s. I truly think I now have all my kids on the track of lifelong learning, and it started with me watching you.
Both of you have modeled praying out loud together so well. You both are prayer warriors and I know that has helped your marriage flourish and our family to flourish. Your prayers are so powerful, and I am so grateful for them. I give credit to God and your powerful prayers for my wonderful marriage, kids, health, and career because of God hearing and answering all your prayers. I also strongly believe this is why your marriage has continued to grow stronger and stronger after all these many years. I plan to grow stronger at this discipline in our marriage and encourage all the kids to follow your same path. Thanks so much for leading us so strongly in this area.
Mostly my childhood memories come from all the fun we had together. You always prioritized playing games with us, having meals together, and going on fantastic fun & memorable vacations. We always knew that you loved us so much and would do anything to encourage us and support us. So many great memories from our many FL vacations, Gatlinburg vacations, and many memories from all our houses with pools and pool parties. Even though you didn’t have a lot of financial resources in the early years you still made vacations a priority and we had tons of them, and they stand out as some of my greatest memories, you definitely got that right! During all those meals together and vacations together I learned so many important coaching lessons from you; choosing the right friends, keeping Jesus first, tithing & stewardship, sexual purity, choosing the right Christian spouse and so many others.
When it comes to my career, work ethic, frugality & anti-debt I’ve learned so much from watching both of you. I think it started with watching you come from very modest means and work hard & save your way to a wonderful life with a summer & winter home and no debt at a super young age (still in your 30’s I think, wow!). All while I was still at home and very impressionable. I learned from your garage sale buying & selling, house flipping, wise spending yet still making vacations and fun a priority. I picked up on many lessons you taught about Larry Burkett and getting out of debt as soon as possible. I picked up on how you could learn new ways to make money by buying low and selling high whether it was bikes, motorbikes, go-carts, or houses. It was very inspiring for me as a kid to get to play with the new bikes & go-carts and then watch you guys flip them for more money, what a great win/win! I think we lived in about 15 houses while I was still at home, and I always enjoyed moving up to a nicer and bigger house. I was also so impressed by your wisdom, knowledge, and creativity to know how to think outside the box to do this strategy when no one else was really taking advantage of it. You were clearly in the top 1% with this innovative approach and having the courage to make it happen. Once again, I was watching & learning from your excellent entrepreneurial mindset.
I remember as a very young boy watching Mom start a new business as an employment recruiter in the insurance industry. I was so impressed with her work ethic, drive, and courage to do this as both a woman and a stay-at-home mom. I listened and learned from many of the phone calls how to be a great salesperson and how to have hustle and grit. I think it planted seeds in my head that I would someday also want to start my own business and become an entrepreneur. It gave me the confidence that you can really do anything you want in life with the right drive, determination, and hustle.
With both of you guys, I learned that it is never too late in life to re-invent yourself. I was super inspired by watching Dad leave his job after 20+ years at the Star & News to take a bold leap to become a real estate brokers. I watched and learned at a very formative age that once again you can do anything in life with the right amount of courage, learning, drive, and hustle. Not only did you make that transition late in life, but you absolutely crushed it. I am certain that I followed in your footsteps and became an entrepreneur at age 45 because of your great model and example. I think it’s the courage to make this bold move late in life that stands out as the greatest lesson I learned from you in this category. You proved that it pays to take calculated risks no matter what age.
Lastly, I have learned so much from both of you as grandparents. You’ve been amazing for our kids. Praying for them non-stop, teaching them with your words & actions, and being very intentional to stay connected and involved in their lives. As Linda and I are approaching our grand-parenting stage of life I am hoping to be the best grandpa I can possibly be which means being very intentional about being fun, present & generous. You both have definitely demonstrated these character traits with all of our kids, and we are all so blessed because of your investment in their lives. I am so grateful to God for both of you and our history of faithfulness from your parents. I am working hard to be intentional about continuing this rich heritage of faithfulness to God for generation after generation. Not only are we blessed from both of you but also from watching & learning from Linda’s mom & dad. God has been so good to us and we’ve learned so much about parenting, grandparenting, and following Christ from both sets of parents. I love you guys so much and can’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done for me, my faith, my marriage, my kids, my career, and my entire life.
Love you both so much!
Scott
The Best!
Extremely enjoyable! I admire Bill O’Reilly and I admire Tucker Carlson. We are lucky to have them both.
Examine yourself to see if you are in the faith!
What Can Wash Away My Sins?
What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. | |
| Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. | |
| 2 | For my cleansing this I see— Nothing but the blood of Jesus! For my pardon this my plea— Nothing but the blood of Jesus! |
| 3 | Nothing can my sin erase Nothing but the blood of Jesus! Naught of works, ’tis all of grace— Nothing but the blood of Jesus! |
| 4 | This is all my hope and peace— Nothing but the blood of Jesus! This is all my righteousness— Nothing but the blood of Jesus! |
I desire government, good and godly government, but when those who administer it want to depose God, I owe THEM no allegiance!
The 3 Books Recommended: 1) Slaying Leviathan by Glenn Sunshine 2) The Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World by Douglas Kelly 3) Vindiciae Contra Tyrannos by Junius Brutus
I’m not calling for terrorism (random attack of a federal building), but at some point we have to realize the Founding Fathers and many Christians then, did take up arms against a tyrannical government. When I’m commanded to love my neighbor and the administration of a government hurts my neighbor, do I stand by and do nothing? Resisting an administration, either politically or by force, is not resisting the institution of government. I desire government, good and godly government, but when those who administer it want to depose God, I owe THEM no allegiance, only the institution in so much as it serves God and the people. Would they have allowed these institutions to keep existing? There’s a reason the administration is calling the Founding Fathers domestic terrorists. The administration has reached a level of tyranny where peaceful, God-fearing citizens have become a threat to the illegal and immoral abuse of power.
Love every speech he has made and I see him in the WH soon. For real I mean it. He is a winner. WRITE IN JOSH HAWLEY in 2024!
Andy Stanley is declaring sides
https://x.com/jerry_lingle/status/1704802393349652891?s=20
Andy Stanley Let’s just be clear, this isn’t middle space. This is declaring sides, and this is not the side consistent with biblical Christianity. This is the side that I believe is not only incompatible with biblical Christianity but cannot coexist https://albertmohler.com/2023/09/20/briefing-9-20-23
Men, you want meaning in your life, be a Husband and a Father, take responsibility for your life and others
Wow, such a delight to become acquainted with this young senator. Of course, meet-ups with Dr. Mohler are always a privilege. This combination is so exciting, interesting, and educational. I stopped the program long enough to order Sen Hawley’s book, both as the hardback and Kindle versions. How rewarding to learn that the influence of Sen. H. is present and at work in our US Congress!! His resounding Christian voice and influence are so needed in our government. So privileged to have this interview available to view, listen to, and learn from. Many thx and praise God!!
WAKE UP AMERICA!
Father Hunger: Why God Calls Men to Love and Lead
Fatherlessness is a “rot that is eating away at the modern soul,” writes Douglas Wilson, and the problem goes far beyond physical absence. “Most of our families are starving for fathers, even if Dad is around, and there’s a huge cost to our children and our society because of it.” Father Hunger takes a thoughtful, timely, richly engaging excursion into our cultural chasm of absentee fatherhood. Blending leading-edge research with incisive analysis and real-life examples, Wilson:
- Traces a range of societal ills?from poverty and crime to joyless feminism and paternalistic government expansion?to a vacuum of mature masculinity
- Explains the key differences between asserting paternal authority and reestablishing true spiritual fathering
- Uncovers the corporate-fulfillment fallacy and other mistaken assumptions that undermine fatherhood
- Extols the benefits of restoring fruitful fathering, from stronger marriages to greater economic liberty
Filled with practical ideas and self-evaluation tools, Father Hunger both encourages and challenges men to “embrace the high calling of fatherhood,” becoming the dads that their families and our culture so desperately need them to be. https://a.co/d/9aVW97h
My hope is built on nothing less than JESUS’ blood and righteousness.
My hope is built on nothing less than JESUS’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on JESUS’ name. On Christ, the solid ROCK, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand.
https://x.com/jerry_lingle/status/1703387925235290220?s=20
The Gospel is so well presented in this beautiful song
What do you say about Jesus?
Is He a liar or is He truly God’s Son?
We all have to answer
With a heart of conviction
Is this man the Holy One?
We must determine
That the gospel is true
That when He died on Calvary
He died for me and you
Is there a cross in your life
A place where Jesus
Turned your wrongs to right?
Is there a moment in time
When Jesus turned
Your darkness into light?
A day of revelation
When you become a new creation
Becausе you realized
Jesus is the Christ?
It’s a question only you can settle
Is there a cross in your life?
Many believe in His birthday
Oh, yeah, yeah
Many believe Jesus died on the cross
But do you believe
That He rose on the third day
Securing hope for the lost?
Oh, now is the hour to answer the call
To trust in Jesus once and for all
Mocking GOD= BIDEN & GOMORRAH family values!
Democrats Say It’ll Take A Lot More Than Eyewitness Testimony, Bank Records, Audio, Video, Complete Confessions For Them To Believe Biden Did Anything Wrong Obama’s unfulfilled ambitions set the stage for the Biden Regime—staffed heavily with Obama veterans—to complete the revolutionary transformation of the Democratic Party and country
How do you change your behavior? Change what you worship 