From the Abundance

This phrase is often used when little kids have coughing spells but it's a phrase I use with my friends when we laugh so hard we choke.  I was reading a bedtime story with my little cousin and the book had some of the miracles of Jesus in it.  The last story was the story of the paralyzed man (Mark 2:1-12).  And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. But there were certain of the scribes sitting the...

If you live in Kentucky, and even if you don't, you know the first Saturday in May is reserved for the most lucrative event for milliners everywhere, Derby!  The array of colorful hats and sun dresses, silver cups filled with mint juleps, and the red carpet fanfare of celebrity sightings in the Bluegrass is a tradition that began over 130 years ago.  Derby means something different for everybody, to some it's about the race, the tradition, the parties, BBQ, family gatherings, and others the gambling.  Although I've never been to the race, I watch it every year as I spend time at my Grandmother's house or with the rest of my family and there's 3 words the gamblers are always waiting to hear... Win, Place, and Show. Well I don't gamble but I have my own personal Win, Place, Show.. WIN- win souls to Christ; he who wins souls is wise (Proverbs 11:30);  win over your enemy, submit yourself to God, resist the devil and he shall flee (James 4:7), all I can do is wi...