by Kevin Murray | Jun 8, 2023 | Challenges, Encouragement
Sometimes, I feel like a racehorse waiting for some gate to burst open so I can run around the track for God. But it just won’t open. My enthusiasm is there, but many parts of this life in Christ don’t move ahead like I think they should. Then I read, “In their...
by Kevin Murray | May 9, 2023 | Encouragement
I love a good read. My definition of a good read: Any book that edifies by means of learning, enjoyment, or relaxation in a way that draws me closer to God. Olympian Eric Liddell said, “When I run, I feel [God’s] pleasure.” If I may borrow the phrase, When...
by Kevin Murray | Mar 26, 2023 | Encouragement
My chocolate lab, Tracker, saw an owl the other evening. Now he thinks everything’s an owl. He’s dreaming by my chair-side now—of a dozen owls, going by the commotion of his four paws. Dogs dream of owls. People dream of destinies. Dogs have souls—a mind, a will,...
by Kevin Murray | Mar 2, 2023 | Encouragement
I was talking to a friend the other day about the state of affairs in this world; specifically, the events you hear about that cause you to shake your head and wonder, How can the world survive this? For emphasis, I added: “It’s not a good thing. That’s for...
by Kevin Murray | Feb 19, 2023 | Encouragement
Jesus said, “You are the light of the world”(Mt 5:14). That is one great privilege. That is one great responsibility. So by all means, shine your light today. Don’t let life’s pressing circumstances keep it hidden anymore. Shine your light. When times get dark in this...
by Kevin Murray | Jan 22, 2023 | Challenges, Encouragement
I am a Georgia Bulldog football fan. To the chagrin (or indifference) of non-fans, two weeks ago, Georgia cruised to a resounding victory in the National Championship game – cruised, so much so that the outcome was no longer in doubt by the end of the first...
