How did we get the Bible that we have today? This is a common question among Christians and even skeptics of the Christian faith. In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, the Assistant Professor of New Testament at Phoenix Seminary, Dr. Peter Gurry, helps us answer this question. Specifically, Dr. Gurry talks about how the Bible was copied, how the Biblical canon was formed, and how the Bible has been translated. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this episode, and be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Do you want to join our community of Christian leaders working in the college and pro sport industry? Learn how you can get involved with USG here .

“I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.” Psalm 81:10 “Can I pray for you?” These five words carry a lot of weight, especially in places where hopelessness, anxiety, and all types of darkness exist. Often, in the workplace especially, I’m challenged by the reality that I have the answer to everyone’s problems. The answer is Jesus. Praying with and for coworkers, family members, and unsaved friends, can be super intimidating. But, when we step out in faith, knowing that Jesus has the power to set people free, there is joy in taking the gift of life that Jesus has given you and sharing it with others. When you fall in love with Jesus, He consumes all that you do, say, touch, etc. When He is the most precious, the most valuable there becomes no “off” button on evangelism because you’re oozing with love for Jesus everywhere. Scripture says that what’s done in secret will be brought to the light. So your time with Jesus in secret will effortlessly overflow to everyone around you. Test me on this! My “cup runneth over” is true, when your cup is filled with Him. If you have a need, come to Jesus. He pours His Spirit out without measure. That promise is for all of His children and all of those who will come into the family. He is longing to give Himself away, looking for a heart to receive Him. Lord Jesus, you are the fairest of ten thousand. Hide us behind the cross today. May you be exalted, and may you be glorified in all that we do.

I love the song we sing in church, “I surrender all. I surrender all. All to thee my precious savior, I surrender all.”   But, do we release the grip? Do we walk the talk? I'm guilty of belting this on Sunday, but struggling to hand over control on Monday.   Let’s talk this out…The enemy has no access to a life completely and radically surrendered to Jesus and His Lordship. HALLELUJAH! Do we trust Him enough to morning by morning give Him everything? Each morning in prayer, I’ll usually tell the Lord, “I surrender my life again to beloved Jesus.” He paid for it and honestly, I don’t want it. (John 12:24-26) I don’t want to be the Lord of my life. I’ve been there and done that. Trust me, it’s not pretty. Even when I don’t understand, I know this…true freedom is found in true surrender. Folks, Jesus is coming back. The Spirit and the bride say come. The marriage supper of the Lamb is on the horizon. I can hear the wedding bells. He will have His worthy reward, a spotless bride. Allow the potter’s hands to shift you into rhythms of simplified and deeper intimacy with Christ. Allow the Spirit of truth to daily take you into fellowship with the Father. There the wellspring of life is found. This is how you get to know the Son of Man. The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25  is always sobering to me. I would pause and read it right now, asking the Holy Spirit to open your mind to this section of scripture! Quick synopsis… Five wise virgins had oil in their lamps, ready for the return of Jesus. Five did not. Those without oil were unable to enter the wedding banquet because, “‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.” We long to know you, Jesus. Ready your bride. It’s time to surrender and entrust that He is more than able to hold all of your life together for all eternity. He is worthy of this.

Uncommon Sports Group seeks to develop Christ-centered future college and pro sport industry leaders. A large part of how USG develops future leaders of sport is by funding its members to attend conferences, conventions, and events that develop them spiritually and professionally. Earlier this summer, USG attended the annual AD's 4 Christ Convention in Nashville, TN, with a group of eight of its members. The AD's 4 Christ Convention brings together Christian Athletic Directors from across the country for a weekend of spiritual growth and fellowship. Lauren Drinane was able to receive funding to attend the AD's 4 Christ Convention this past July. Lauren is a USG member and currently works as the Assistant to the Head Football Coach at Eastern Michigan University. Below is a testimony from Lauren reflecting on her experience at the 2024 AD's 4 Christ Convention: "I am extremely grateful for USG and the opportunity they provided me with to attend the ADs 4 Christ Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this summer. Spending the weekend connecting with other like-minded Christians who are well-revered in their respective areas of athletics was incredible, but the best part was seeing how faithfully these Athletic Directors and high-level leaders follow Jesus in their everyday lives. Having just started a new job, moving across the country, and being days away from starting my first football season, this weekend helped slow me down and remind me of what is most important: my walk with Jesus. Life can get crazy working in the world of collegiate athletics, and the ADs 4 Christ Convention provided a much-needed pause to connect with other Christians and remember the true reason we do what we do. Additionally, the weekend provided a chance to connect with a handful of other USG members from across the country, which is always my favorite thing. Getting to see friends I rarely get to see and meet other USG members in person for the first time was arguably my favorite part of the whole conference, and I look forward to the next time or opportunity where I can spend time connecting with the USG community.  I am super thankful that the USG staff thought of me for this opportunity and poured into personal, spiritual, and professional growth. Having the opportunity to attend the ADs 4 Christ Convention was the highlight of my summer, and I left with a full cup ready to attack this football season." Seeing how the Lord impacted Lauren and the entire group of future Christ-centered Athletic Directors at the 2024 AD's 4 Christ Convention is encouraging! If you're interested in learning more about Uncommon Sports Group and how we can support you as a Christian in the sports industry,  click here  to contact us or click here  to see how you can get involved in our community.

As the world around us conforms to modern values that go against the truth of Scripture, Christians are put in a difficult position. How do we remain firm in the values and truth we find in God’s Word and continue to engage with the culture around us that opposes these values? For Christians working in sports, this challenge is all too familiar. More and more college and professional sports organizations are aligning themselves with secular values, which puts Christians working for these organizations in a difficult position. Do they conform to the team’s cultural values, or make the difficult stance to remain firm in biblical values?  In this blog, we will help you as a Christian sport industry professional to navigate the challenge of remaining firm to the truth of Christianity, despite the shifting values in culture, as well as helping you continue to be able to engage with culture despite your differences. Who is Your Master? The Bible speaks often of spiritual adultery. The book of Hosea is entirely focused on highlighting the adultery Israel had committed against God with idols. In our modern day, Christians are still able to commit spiritual adultery. James 4:4 warns of the dangers of spiritual adultery, “You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” James makes it very clear that we cannot please both the world and God. We cannot serve two masters. Spiritual adultery leads to enmity with God, and we must be careful to remain faithful to Christ above all else. So, how do we ensure that we do not engage in spiritual adultery amid the many shifting values within our culture? Being Transformed Paul’s letter to the Romans is filled with practical applications for us in the modern day. Christians living in Rome lived in a society that opposed Christian values and morality in some heinous ways, which is not unlike what believers are facing today. In Romans 12:2, Paul provides practical guidance to the believers living in Rome as to how they can remain faithful to Christian values and truth while living in an anti-Christian culture: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is- his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Paul’s guidance is founded on the first sentence of this verse: do not conform to the pattern of this world. This is the guiding principle that every Christian working in sports should follow. Similarly to the words from James, Paul makes it clear that the Christian must be careful to not conform to the pattern of this world. But the question remains, how do we avoid friendship with the world and conforming to its values and patterns? Thankfully, Paul sheds light on this as he continues in Romans 12:2b, saying, “But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is- his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” If we are to be able to deny conforming to the pattern of this world, especially as Christian sport industry professionals working for organizations that are pushing worldly values and ideologies, then we need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, which gives us the ability to clearly know what God’s will is. One of the core ways that we can transform our minds, which is communicated throughout Scripture, is by reading and knowing Scripture. In God’s mercy, He has given us His Word as a compass that guides us to know His will and what He calls good. Paul writes in Colossians 3:16 that believers should allow the Word of God to “dwell in them richly.” Furthermore, Psalm 119:11 states, “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” The Psalmist and Paul both communicate a similar message: allow the Word of God to be stored up in your heart and mind so that your mind and actions can be transformed.  As Christian sport industry professionals desire to live in accordance with God’s Word amidst opposing values in the world, it is essential to have God’s Word stored up in their hearts and mind if they desire to be victorious in this pursuit. Another core way that we can transform our minds is by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Scripture makes it very clear that believers are not changed by their own power but by God’s working of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of those who receive Christ by faith. Titus 3:5 says, “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” In this Scripture, we are reminded that the renewing of our minds is ultimately a work of the Holy Spirit, not a work of ourselves. It certainly is important to acknowledge the difficulty of denying the temptation to conform to the patterns of this world. It is in our human nature to please the majority, which makes it difficult for us to stand firm in Christ. Thankfully, believers are given the power of the Holy Spirit to be able to stand firm, no matter how difficult it may feel. Conclusion As values in culture drift further and further from the truths and values outlined in Scripture, it is essential as a Christian working in sports to be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you will be able to determine God’s will in any and every situation. This can be done through a continual reliance on the power of the Holy Spirit within you, as well as storing God’s Word in your heart so that you will be able to resist sin and walk in truth. We pray as a ministry that you will continue to engage with culture, but not compromise with its opposing values. Instead, stand firm in the truth while faithfully loving those around you who live in opposition to God’s eternal Word. If you would like to learn more about Uncommon Sports Group, or get involved with our ministries, tap the link here !

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Pray without ceasing for years has tripped me up. It seemed like an impossible task. I’d ask…”Lord, if I’m trying to broadcast a game, how do I interview a coach AND pray?” In this human thinking, I realized my idea of prayer was pretty off. What if being in constant unity with the Holy Spirit, meant constantly praying?   When I’m interviewing an athlete, talking to my brother, or exercising in the gym…I’m not doing it alone. I’m communing with and inviting in the presence of the Holy Spirit. That’s a game-changer…and a drug. Once you begin to live constantly aware of His presence, you can’t live without Him. But, here’s the catch. You need Him, to know Him.   By spending time in His Word, in His presence, in fellowship with Him He reveals Himself to you. He teaches you His ways. He reveals Himself and HE PUTS  the burning desire in your heart to be with Him. It’s not something we can conjure up on our own. We’re fully reliant on the Lord, to love the Lord. When you love Him, you never cease from wanting His presence.    Be overcome by Jesus. Enjoy Him forever and ever.

Paul writes in Philippians 3:14, "I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." As sport industry professionals, how can you be in pursuit of the eternal prize that we have in Christ? In this episode, the Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Dallas Baptist University, Dr. Ryon Phillips, discusses living with an eternal mindset focused on the eternal prize Christ has called us to. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this episode, and be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Do you want to join our community of Christian leaders working in the college and pro sport industry? Learn how you can get involved with USG here .

For the first time in a few years, I had the opportunity to shepherd a group of seven of our USG members alongside our Director of Ministry, Adam Maronde, at the annual ADs 4 Christ convention, in Nashville, Tennessee. This annual gathering brings together Athletic Directors at all levels, Division I through NAIA, for a time of guest speakers, fellowship, prayer, connection, reflection, and a refilling of cups, after a busy year within intercollegiate athletics. This event has been impactful for USG members since 2019, in them being able to build relationships with present leaders within intercollegiate athletics that love Jesus and leave encouraged by what the Lord is doing in intercollegiate athletics, as a whole.  A few highlights stick out to me in regards to how the Lord moved at the gathering. One of the guest speakers, Steven Bunn of College Golf Fellowship, emphasized the importance of abiding in Christ, as noted in John 15. He noted how older translations for this section would use the word "abode". With the translation of "abode" meaning a home or dwelling place, Steven emphasized the vitality and importance for us as apprentices of Jesus, to make our home in Christ Jesus daily. Later in this talk, and after diving into a section of the book of Ezekiel, Steven touched on the greatest gifts that we receive from God outside of salvation in Him. He said that "suffering", "weakness" and "denied abundance" were the other great gifts that we receive from God. This resonated with me, as though these three items don't appear as gifts at first, they really are gifts from God. As we die to ourselves, and go through hardship, pain, and trials, we grow in depth, intimacy, and reliance on the Lord that we otherwise wouldn't have, if we didn't go through these things, revealing true faith. As we "abode" in Him, He shows us that He is all that we need, and we get to experience our relationship with Him, in an honest, authentic, and real way, by dying to self and prioritizing His will over our own. With the flight data breach, most of our group had flight delays and cancellations over the weekend. I was in a similar situation, as I was trying to head to Charlotte from Nashville. At lunch at the conference on Saturday, I reconnected with a former intercollegiate athletics colleague that I found out now lived in Charlotte. After my flight cancellations, I kept trying to rebook new flights, but it had gotten to the point where I likely wasn't getting back to Charlotte for at least a few days.  As I was waiting on what was next, I found out that that intercollegiate athletics colleague and her husband had driven from Charlotte to Nashville, and they offered to take me back with them on their drive. After saying yes, then no, then with my flights getting canceled a fourth time, I felt peace from the Lord to reach out to them, if their offer was still viable. It was, and I jumped into the car with them for an approximate seven-hour drive back home to Charlotte on Sunday morning. I tangibly experienced the Lord as Jehovah Jireh, the God that provided that day, and He knew His plan on how to get me back to Charlotte. Even though I tried doing things with my own strength, He made a way. I was able to build a relationship with that couple and be encouraged by the hospitality and gratitude of the body of Christ within intercollegiate athletics.  In conclusion, I left Nashville encouraged by how the Lord is moving in the mission field of intercollegiate athletics, I was reminded of the importance of abiding in Christ, in how the Lord uses suffering for His glory, and when we surrender to Him and die to self, He provides all that we need in Him, and He makes our paths straight. If you would like to learn more about Uncommon Sports Group, or get involved with our ministries, tap the link here !

2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”   When praying, it can be easy for our minds to wander. But, it’s important to know that by the power of the Holy Spirit in us, we can take every thought captive.   I love the sports term, “quick flush.” When playing softball in college, if I made an error, I would kick some dirt and tell myself, “Get the next one.” Flush it, and move on. Honestly, I’ve found that mindset useful when distracted in prayer. If I catch myself thinking about online shopping while reading the precious scripture, I’ll re-focus and say, “I’m back Jesus.”   1 Corinthians 2:16 says, “For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.” Christ not only gave us His body but also His mind. Woah. In joining into prayer, we’re also partaking in such fellowship with Jesus that we can perceive, know, and understand His thoughts. Have you ever been such good friends with someone that you can finish each other’s sentences or have this canny ability to know what they’re thinking? Welp. John 15:15 says,” I no longer call you servants because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.”   Jesus is looking for friends. The best decision you could ever make in life is to befriend Jesus.   Important note: The Lord will often speak in prayer through scripture, thoughts, ideas, “a knowing”, etc. It’s not always this audible thundering voice from the throne, although that would be terrifying and wonderful. If any thought comes to mind that is in direct opposition to the Word of God, take it captive. Seriously, demolish. Don’t give it a second thought. By knowing His Word, you’ll know His voice. You’ll know what aligns with His Word and what does not. In order to know His voice, we must know His Word. Read, and meditate on it daily friends, not turning to the left or to the right.  (John 10:27-28)

What defines a successful career for a Christian working in sports? In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast recorded live at the 2024 Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference, NFL Sports Agent Molly McManimie discusses how her faith has redefined success in her role, and what true success looks like in the life of a follower of Christ. A new episode of the Uncommon Podcast is released every two weeks. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, right here on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out this episode, and be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get alerts when new episodes are released! Do you want to join our community of Christian leaders working in the college and pro sport industry? Learn how you can get involved with USG here .

If you can believe it, we have already reached the halfway point of 2024! While this year is flying by, it is important for us as a ministry to reflect on the work that the Lord has accomplished through the various programs and opportunities that have gone on up to this point in the year. In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive recap of the ministry activity that has happened so far this calendar year, to encourage you about the work that the Lord is accomplishing through USG! Academy Teams One of the constants for our ministry each year is our USG Academy program. The Academy is an eight-week virtual program that allows participants to grow in their relationships with Christ and as aspiring sport industry professionals through one-on-one discipleship, daily sport industry-specific devotionals through our curriculum, and practical hands-on assignments. You can learn more details about the USG Academy here .  So far this year, we have had two Academy teams go through the full eight-week program, and two more are coming up in the year's second half . In total, 39 young professionals have completed the eight-week Academy this year. Below is a list of the individuals who have graduated from the USG Academy: Team 38: Anthony Wedel (Liberty University), Andriejus Simkus-Sukauskas (Canada Games), Christian Light (Liberty University), Jakob Mayhall (Northern Texas PGA), Parker Lovett (LaGrange College), Aaron Magnuson (Pacers Sports & Entertainment), Arnold Haynes (Kutztown University), Carter Stanton (SMU Football), Cole Cameron (Taylor University), Conner Evora (Seminole Boosters), Gage Holder (Taylor University Football), Roland Pilizota (Grand Canyon University), Gabby Webster (University of Northwestern St. Paul), Maria Maroun (Concordia University St. Paul), Anna Hunsinger (Asbury University), Christina Shelby, Grace Normand (Taylor University), Kelsey Luther (Coastal Carolina University). Team 39: Elijah Bell (University of Minnesota), Marcal Johnson (Wichita State University), Matthew Hecmanczuk (Liberty University), Ben Edwards (Georgia Southern men’s basketball), Derek Bast (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sports writer), Nick Peterson (Sporting Kansas City), Richard Martin (NCCAA), Ryan Paddock (University of Virginia), Shane Sinon (Texas A&M men’s basketball), Tyde Coffey (Covenant College men’s basketball), Zach Mayfield (Middle Tennessee State University), Cedrick Joseph (Barry University men’s basketball), Dawson Dean (Oral Roberts University men’s basketball), Grayson Rulon (University of Kentucky), Matthew Faulks (Taylor University), Titus Skistad (Grand Canyon University), Kenzi Brewington (Crown College), Madison Lowery (Valdosta State University women’s basketball), Autumn McGowan, Liz Wood (Covenant College women’s basketball), Ruth Brueckner (Crown College). Impact Weekends Upon completing the eight-week virtual USG Academy program, participants are allowed to attend an in-person event called an Impact Weekend . These weekend events are fully funded by USG and provide the participants with hands-on experience both to help them grow in their walks with Christ and as sport industry professionals. Throughout the year, USG hosts a few Impact Weekends at different locations in the United States. Below are short recaps of each Impact Weekend in 2024. Dallas Impact Weekend- February 16-18: This Impact Weekend brought together ten USG Academy graduates to Dallas, Texas, for an exciting and fruitful weekend. The group was able to fellowship with one another through a social event at a bowling alley, receive a tour of the University of Texas at Dallas’ athletic facilities and hear from their Director of Athletics, partner with a local Christian non-profit for a service project, and tour the home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T stadium, and hear from a USG member that is working in guest services at the stadium. You can read a more detailed recap of the Dallas Impact Weekend here . Minneapolis Impact Weekend- June 21-23: This Impact Weekend brought together nearly 40 USG Academy graduates to USG’s home base in Minneapolis, MN. This particular Impact Weekend was unique because it happened directly alongside the second annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference. Over the course of the weekend, the participants were able to hear from the speakers at the conference, fellowship with one another through small group discussions, tour the Minnesota Vikings practice facility, and participate in an outreach activity in downtown Minneapolis. You can read a more detailed recap of the Minneapolis Impact Weekend here . 2nd Annual Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference The Christians Working in Sports (CWS) Conference is hosted by Uncommon Sports Group each year in Minneapolis, MN. The conference aims to provide an opportunity for Christians working in college and pro sports to gather together to get connected with one another, get encouragement in their faith, and get equipped for ministry in their roles. This year, USG hosted the second annual CWS Conference on June 20-21. The conference brought together nearly 150 Christians working across the college and pro sport industry, and featured a lineup of experienced and gifted speakers. You can read more about this year’s conference here . USG Member Opportunities Thus far in 2024, USG has funded seven spiritual and/or professional development opportunities for its members to participate in. Once participants complete the USG Academy and Impact Weekend, they become members of Uncommon Sports Group. Membership provides opportunities for individuals to receive funding to attend a variety of events including international mission trips, conferences, and conventions. Below is an overview of each member opportunity that has occurred in 2024. In early January, USG was able to send one of its members, Nathan Doremus, to the 2024 Passion Conference in Atlanta, GA. Nathan currently works at Liberty University as the Assistant Director of Ticket Operations. Read a short testimony from Nathan’s experience at Passion 2024 here . Later on in the year, USG was able to attend both the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Conventions alongside the men’s and women’s Final Fours, respectively. USG funded a group of ten members to attend the NABC Convention in Phoenix, AZ, alongside the men’s Final Four weekend. You can read a detailed recap of the convention here . USG funded a group of two members to attend the WBCA Convention in Cleveland, OH, alongside the women's Final Four weekend. Read a detailed recap of the convention here . Earlier this summer, USG funded a group of nine members to take part in an international mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya. The mission trip team spent nine days in Nairobi serving alongside two local partners through sports-focused ministry initiatives. Read a detailed recap of the mission trip to Kenya here . USG has funded members to a variety of other events throughout the year, including to the Daniel Summit, NACDA Convention, AEMA Convention, and AD’s 4 Christ. Conclusion It has been amazing to see the ways in which the Lord has used these opportunities to help young professionals working in college or pro sports to be strengthened in their faith and to assist their professional development. The funding for these events and opportunities is made possible by USG’s funding operation, Clean Out For A Cause (COFAC). Through the generous donations of sports apparel from countless college and professional sports teams, the COFAC operation can monetize these donations to provide funds for USG’s ministry initiatives. You can learn more about COFAC here . We are thankful for what the Lord has done through our ministry so far this year, and are excited to see what will be accomplished in the second half of 2024! If you would like to learn more about Uncommon Sports Group, or get involved with our ministries, tap the link here !

Often, the most impactful prayers can be found in a room where you can hear a pin drop. Why? When we sit before the Lord there is a reverential awe and wonder, a Holy fear of the Lord that comes when His presence is upon us. Even heaven will be silent before Jesus. “When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.” Revelation 8:1 When coming before the Lord in prayer it’s wonderful to be still. I heard once, “You’re praying when you forget you’re praying.” In the stillness, I’ll often ask the Holy Spirit to take over my mind, and my imagination. My goal is to see Jesus. I don’t just want head knowledge of Jesus, I want my heart to know all of Him. While we hold our tongue outwardly, inwardly there is a meditation of the heart that beautifully ushers in His presence. This satisfaction, this fellowship is not for a select few. It’s the children’s bread. It’s the way of life for those who believe in Jesus. He fills the hungry. If you want a deeper hunger for God, simply ask for it. Dependency and neediness before the Lord is the posture of a Christian. We are not independent. We’re fully and radically dependent on Jesus. He has everything you need. Allow Him to show you the easy and light burden of prayer. Time in His presence doesn’t negate the cares of life, it overcomes them. One of my favorite songs says… “O soul are you weary and troubled No light in the darkness you see There's light for a look at the Savior And life more abundant and free Turn your eyes upon Jesus Look full in his wonderful face And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace His word shall not fail you he promised Believe him and all will be well Then go to a world that is dying His perfect salvation to tell” Are you weary? Are you tired? Come to the Lamb. He will lead you beside still waters, He will quiet your soul.