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Infinite Worth
"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." – (Matthew 10:29-31)
Because God so loved, He created. He intimately knows His creation, and loves each of us, individually. If God is aware of all of the birds of the air and the beasts of the field, how much more so, is He aware of us, personally? The Father's love is so great that He sent His only Son to die for us, (John 3:16), so that we could have life abundantly in Him forever.
This does not mean that our troubles will all fade away. However, we need not fear in times of trouble, for our help and our hope is present with us, and He will never leave us nor forsake us. The One who knows the number of hairs on our head, knows what we need in all things and at all times, far better than we do. He values us more that we do, as He willingly gave up His life for ours. How can we help but trust the One who truly knows and loves us?
from before our birth;
to the Lord above,
hold infinite worth.
He knows us by name,
and our hidden parts;
He still chooses love,
and mends broken hearts.
There's nothing that He,
does not clearly see;
yet He still picks love,
despite the ugly.
Our God's perfect love,
shall cast out all fear;
for it cannot stay,
when we know He's near.
Allow His great love,
to grant hope, rebirth;
for we are each His,
of infinite worth.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You know us intimately, and love us anyway. Thank You that we are of infinite worth unto You, as You loved us so much that You willingly sent Your Son to die in our place, so that we could have eternal life with You. Thank You that Your perfect love casts out fear, and that You remain present no matter what we face or endure. Forgive us for our fearfulness and lack of trust, and grow in us an unwavering faith that trusts in all things and at all times, that You are with us and You are good. Help us to love others as You love us, and may many come to know You and Your great love as a result. Be magnified as we move forward faithfully in You. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Father, I thank You that You have heard me. – John 11:41
Expressing Gratitude
"When Jesus came into Peter's house, He saw Peter's mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on Him." – (Matthew 8:14-15)
Peter's mother-in-law's response to the miraculous was immediate. She did not delay, but set right away, to serve the Savior, out of her heart of gratitude. She is an excellent example of how we ought to express our gratitude to God, as He too, has so often rescued and healed each one of us. Additionally, we have the promised hope of our heavenly home to hold, as our reason to give thanks. How we love and serve others, is a way that we are able to express our gratitude to God.
has made our hearts whole;
let our lives give thanks,
praise to Christ, extol.
May we serve others,
as He has served us;
let our existence,
reflect Lord Jesus.
With hope in our hearts,
and praise on our lips;
may we serve Him well,
as we've been equipped.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You love us as we are, and that Your love brings healing to our hurts – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Thank You that we can respond immediately to Your touch by stepping up to serve. Forgive us for thinking we have nothing to offer, or for being "too busy" to step out. Teach us to seek You in all things and at all times, so that we may be ever aware of what You have done, and what we have to hold in hope, so that we cannot help but long to serve out of a heart full of thanks and praise. May many come to know You, as we express our gratitude to You, our great and glorious God. Be glorified in all that we say and do. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. – Psalm 23:6
Sufficient Grace
When trials come, it is easy to default to the "O Lord get me out of this mess," sort of posture. It is an automatic response to want difficulty to go away. However, God does not see the struggles the same way that we do. Rather than a chance of us being pulled under, He sees struggles as an opportunity for His strength to be shown. Paul, who had some sort of ongoing affliction, asked the Lord to take it away. Three times He asked God to take it away, and alas, God did not. "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." – (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Though Paul's initial request was for the Lord to take the affliction, the very struggle that hindered him away; when the Lord answered him, Paul's perspective shifted. What he had viewed as a hindrance, he began to see as an opportunity to show the Lord's strength. Once he recognized that it was only by God's grace that he could do anything that the Lord was asking, he was empowered to embrace his weaknesses as opportunities for Christ's strength to shine.
The challenge is how are we to do this practically? I have seen brilliant examples, as faithful warriors press on and pursue all that God has for them, despite the obstacles that life throws their way. Their resolve is deep-rooted in a firmly established relationship with the Father. Each of them fix their eyes and hearts securely on Him, and trust in His unwavering faithfulness. We are called to press in and persevere, regardless of what comes our way. As our roots run deep, His strength becomes more evident, even when we are weak.
somewhere off the shore;
some simply adrift,
while others want more.
Some paddle, pursue,
a course set afar;
and some are content,
to float where they are.
Both will endure waves,
and boats will be rocked;
one self-sufficient,
and one faith unlocked.
Both will come to know,
their own sense of need;
one calls on the Lord,
allowing Him lead.
For in our weakness,
His strength clearly shows;
may we boast in Christ,
as we daily grow.
May His power rest,
so powerfully;
that all who draw near,
will see Christ in me.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that Your grace is all that we need to get through our greatest challenges. Thank You that Your power is made perfect in our weakness. Thank You that You utilize every challenge as an opportunity to grow us in Your grace, and make Your presence and power known. Forgive us for somehow thinking that You are not enough to carry us when we are unable to stand. Give us wisdom to know when to ask for You to remove something and when to have Your strength come and carry us. Teach us to trust You completely, so that we are completely aware of Your will in all things and at all times. May we love as You love us, and may many come to know the power and presence that is available through the gift of Your grace. Be glorified as we go forth today, and be the strength of our lives. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Because of the tender mercy of our God, …the rising sun will come to us from heaven. – Luke 1:78
Remember the Miracles
"I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all Your works and consider all Your mighty deeds." – (Psalm 77:11-12)
Israel learned over time, that as they encountered obstacles, hardships and struggles, if they focused their attention on the Lord and remembered all that the Lord had done for them already in difficult times before, their focus and faith would fix where it belonged, granting God room to be God. Time and time again, as Israel turned to the Lord and recognized all that He had done, they would see His mighty hand move once more.
The same practice ought to prevail in our lives today. When challenges come, do we stare at the struggle standing before us, or do we remember God's faithfulness the countless times prior, and hold onto HIm as we move forward in faith? So often our "success" in the struggle is simply a matter of to whom we turn. Do we meditate on the Lord and all of His loving kindness, or do we look to the mountains before us that we cannot ever move in our own strength? May we meditate on our Maker, as we remember the miraculous He has done in and through our lives.
to struggles and pain;
who faithfully held,
your heart through the rain?
The places where love,
and light entered in;
were glimpses of God,
Redeemer, and friend.
Where your needs were met,
or hopes were fulfilled;
blessings from the Lord,
His grace was instilled.
Remember His love,
His faithfulness too;
His presence remains,
forever with you.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You give us Your word that shows us countless examples of Your faithfulness throughout the ages. Thank You that You are the same God – yesterday, today and forever. Thank You that we can look back in our own lives and see Your faithfulness. Forgive us for not remembering the miraculous in times of trial, and help us to fix our eyes on You, and Your ability to do far beyond what we could even begin to imagine. Help us to hear You clearly, so that we may move in obedience as You call us. Lead us to love as we are loved by You, and may many come to know You and Your faithfulness as a result. Be glorified through the grace and goodness we extend to others today. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Show me Your ways, O Lord, teach me Your paths; …my hope is in You all day long. – Psalm 25:4-5
Promises to Purify
"Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." – (2 Corinthians 7:1)
The promises that Paul was referring to, were mentioned only a few verses earlier in the previous chapter. "…I will be their God, and they will be my people." – (6:16b) "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." – (6:18) Reminders that we are His, not only as His people, but as His own children, both promises to which we can cling.
To purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, is a two-part process. It requires us to both turn away from the sin that entangles us, and turn to God, who is our help and our hope.
Perfecting holiness is not something that we can do, but rather is what the Lord does in us, as we operate our very lives out of reverence for God. To live in reverence for God, is to be in ongoing awe of Him. The more we seek to know Him, the more we come to realize just how worthy He is of our deep respect and awe. May we turn from all that would ensnare our souls, and cling to Christ, who is our help and our hope, forever.
promise for all time;
in Christ we are Yours,
and by faith, You're mine.
Not only as Lord,
but as Father too;
You call us Your kids,
sons and daughters, new.
May we purify,
our lives from the things;
that contaminate,
peace that Your truth brings.
Help us turn away,
from unrighteousness;
and cling unto You,
God of faithfulness.
May we stand in awe,
forever in You;
our Hope and our Help,
the God of all truth.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promises. Thank You that if we come to You and place our trust in You, that You will be our God, and that You call us Your people. Thank You that You go beyond that – that You call us sons and daughters. Thank You that You help us turn from the sin that entangles us, and draw us unto Yourself. Forgive us for trying to do things on our own, thinking that we somehow are strong enough to stand. Teach us to turn to You, and to trust completely, as You alone are our Source. Help us to love as You love us, and lead many to come to know You as not only their God, but as a loving Father too. Be exalted in our every word and deed. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness of Your love; in Your great mercy turn to me.
- Psalm 69:16
He Hears
This morning, the reading plan I follow, included Psalm 61. Each time I read one of the Psalms written by David, I find myself so encouraged, as he was readily transparent in his calling out to the Lord, be it in strength or in struggle – always knowing his ultimate need for God to intervene.
"Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings." – (Psalm 61:1-4)
He closes out the Psalm by saying "Then will I ever sing praise to Your Name and fulfill my vows day after day." – (Psalm 61:8)
David, in the midst of his struggles, cries out to the Lord and asks Him to hear his prayers. He identifies his own feelings of weakness, and knows that in his own strength, he cannot stand. With God, David understands that his feet can be secured, despite what is seen, and the Lord is a space of safety – His very refuge in the midst of the mess. At the end of the day, David identifies the portion of the promises he has made unto the Lord, include offering praise each day, no matter what. We too, are meant to have a heart after God, just as David did. When we seek Him, we will find Him; and all of our praise ought to be offered up each day, regardless of our circumstances. God is good, even when life is not.
wherever we are;
no need to fear,
we're never too far.
For His hands reach,
the ends of the earth;
His hands protect,
our infinite worth.
A strong tower,
refuge in the storm;
strength when we're weak,
safety from all harm.
May we honor,
the Lord all our days;
do what He asks,
and give Him all praise.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You hear our cries and listen to our prayers. Thank You that You are our strength in weakness and our shelter in all of life's storms. Thank You that You lead us to safe spaces, and hide us in the shadow of Your wings. Forgive us for our fearfulness, as we shift our focus from You to the obstacle we need to overcome. Help us to fix our eyes securely on You, as You are our strength and our help, and the One who makes our path plain. Teach us to trust You more, so that we will more readily follow all that You ask. May we move mightily in Your love, as we are loved, and may many come to know You as their Maker and Mighty King. Lead us and guide us to honor You in all that we say and do, and may we ever sing praises unto You. Be glorified, O God. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ.
- Ephesians 2:4-5
The Fragrance of Life
"But thanks be to God, Who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task?" – (2 Corinthians 2:14-16)
When we give our lives to Christ, we are commissioned and sent out as His ambassadors to the world. His Holy Spirit enables us to speak His words, and it is Christ in us, that makes us competent and useful in carrying out our calling. On our own, we are ill-equipped to do all that He is asking. However, with Christ in us, there is nothing that He calls us to, that He will not also see us through. Rather than focus on what we lack, we ought to focus on our Source. He is the One equal to all tasks, so in and through Him, Thy will be done.
our scent is secure;
the sweet smell of grace,
He has made quite clear.
As we all go forth,
may we smell of life;
that turns lost to Him,
brings an end to strife.
For the Christ in us,
is who people see;
so let His light shine,
so captives are freed.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are gracious and kind, and that You use the least of us to touch the lives around us, if only we are willing. Thank You that when we invest in You, Your light is made evident in us. Forgive us for questioning our capacity to be utilized by You, or for getting in the way of what You want to accomplish in and through us. Teach us to trust You completely, and to recognize the possibilities presented by Your presence. Lead us to love as we are loved, and may many come to know the sweet fragrance of salvation in You. Be exalted, O God. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. – Job 8:21
Do Everything in Love
As Paul was coming to the close of his letter to the people of Corinth, he gave some basic instructions. One small verse spoke volumes, both at the time, and still today. "Do everything in love." – (I Corinthians 16:14)
What would that actually look like? If EVERYTHING we said and did was motivated by love, imagine the peace in our households, our neighborhoods, our churches and beyond… We need not look too far to find evidence of how a life lived this way, practically played out. Jesus was our perfect example of doing everything in love. When He approached people, He loved them where they were. They felt His acceptance, and found His love brought life, healing and opportunity that they had never known. Christ's ability to love through all that He said and did, brought life where it had not previously been found.
The very same power that equipped Jesus to "do everything in love", dwells in the hearts of all who believe. We too have the capacity, through Christ, to "do everything in love". It is merely a matter of surrender and ongoing dependence. Have we surrendered all that we are unto Him? Do we depend on Him daily, in all things and at all times, to be our help and our hope? Each of us are a work in progress; moving toward our heavenly home. The more we invest in our relationship with Christ, the more readily we will respond in love. All that we do is a reflection of Him who dwells in us. May we be a radiant reflection, as we love well.
may our eyes fix above;
as we work and play,
may all be done in love.
When we interact,
let our deeds point above;
and grace guide each word,
as we speak too, in love.
When trials do come,
let our hearts get rid of;
all doubt and all fear,
and hold fast to His love.
As day draws to close,
may all praise point above;
for another day,
He's granted by His love.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are LOVE. Thank You that because You sent Your Son, You made the way for us to draw near and know Your perfect love, personally. Thank You that You equip and empower us to move in love in all that we say and do, if only we are willing. Forgive us for attempting to rely on our own strength rather than Yours, and help us to trust You more so that we may do all things in Your love. Lead us and guide us to love as You love. May many come to know You as the Lover of their soul, and know the hope that is held forever in You. Be exalted through our love. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
When times are good, be happy. – Ecclesiastes 7:14
A God of Peace
"For God is not a God of disorder but of peace." – (I Corinthians 14:33)
Though this verse is given as instruction in the context for holding worship services in the church, if we are living our lives as an ongoing act of worship before Him, I imagine that the same principles are meant to be applied throughout our daily walk with Him. When we exercise the gifts that the Holy Spirit has given, we are meant to do so in harmony with one another. Chaos should not reign, for God is not given the opportunity to work among us as He intended, when the world we operate in is a constant whirlwind. When we slow down enough to allow His peace to reign, it permeates our perimeters and is passed on to those around us.
After one of my busiest weeks of the year so far, this is a timely reminder. Though I have protected my precious early mornings all week, the succeeding hours each day, were swamped. I know there will be weeks where the constant chaos is nearly unavoidable, but as much as I can help it, I need to be intentional to schedule down time – time where life is slowed down and order is restored, and time to intentionally connect and foster growth in those around me, particularly my progeny. They too have gifts that God is growing in them, and need safe and supportive opportunities to operate in utilizing what they have been given. God is full of grace, and He readily provided places of peace, even in the chaotic spaces. During the most important gymnastics meet of our season, a sweet friend showed up with her son, and sat smiling in the stands for quite some time. Throughout the craziness of our final JV meet yesterday, my fantastic team of coaches rallied together and lightened the load that I so often try to carry on my own. His peace provides order, and He showed me yet again, that He is a God of peace.
in pursuit of the Lord;
as we seek after Him,
His sweet peace He'll afford.
As we focus on God,
together or alone;
steer clear of disorder,
honor Him on the throne.
In worship, speak only,
if the meaning's made known;
we're meant to encourage,
point to the Lord alone.
Let our lives model peace,
even when chaos reigns;
for His grace is with us,
let our whole life proclaim.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You love us so much, that You sent Your Son, so that we could have peace and order in Your holy presence. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit that dwells within the hearts of all who believe, and grants us peace. Forgive us for allowing chaos to reign in our lives and in our hearts, and help us to protect Your place as the God of ALL. Teach us to trust You in all things and at all times, so that we may surrender ALL unto You. Lead us to love as we are loved, and may Your peace in us, pass on to all those around us. May many come to know You as their Savior and King, as we operate in obedience to all that You ask of us. May the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart be pleasing unto You. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
And the Lord said, "I will cause all of my goodness to pass in front of you." – Exodus 33:19
Whom Will You Serve?
At the end of his life, when the Israelites had entered into the promise land, Joshua reminded the people of the Lord's ongoing faithfulness. After reviewing all that God had done, Joshua told them that they had to make a choice. Choose to serve the Lord with all that they are, or walk away. "If you decide that it's a bad thing to worship God, then choose a god you'd rather serve – and do it today. Choose one of the gods your ancestors worshiped from the country beyond The River, or one of the gods of the Amorites, on whose land you're now living. As for me and my family, we'll worship GOD." – (Joshua 24:15, The Message)
Each one of us comes to a point in life where we must choose whom we will serve. We might not consciously make the choice, but we either choose God, or we choose the things of this world. Where our priorities lie, are excellent indicators as to where our heart is aligned. Are we serving God, or self?
miracles made known.
Whom will you serve?
Is your heart your own?
One way brings life,
the other, sure end;
are you willing,
on Him to depend?
Great is the price,
to trust and obey;
yet far greater,
our promised one day.
Presence for now,
hope for forever;
He will not leave,
or forsake, ever.
For me, it's clear,
there's no turning back;
I'll serve the Lord,
wherever I'm at.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You give us the freedom of choice. Thank You that You love us so much, that You give us a free will, and You are willing to allow us to walk our own way. Thank You that You receive us with open arms when we are ready to run to You, and that You embrace us and cover us with Your grace. Forgive us for thinking that there is any other way to live, aside from total surrender to You. Teach us to trust You completely in all things and at all times. May we love and serve with all that we are, just as You do for us. Let those who are looking, find the peace of Your presence and the hope that is held in You alone. May our every word and deed reflect Your radiance. Be exalted, Lord God. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. – I Peter 2:19
Finding Common Ground
"…I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings." – (I Corinthians 9:22b-23)
Paul is telling us a plethora of important principles in but a brief statement. First, we must find common ground with those around us. That does not mean we are to partake or indulge in sinful stuff, but rather we must take the time to invest in the lives of those around us, and love them well, where they are at, if we ever hope to have a voice in sharing what matters from our own hearts. Second, we cannot have a know-it-all attitude. Humility is the only way we will ever be heard. Another necessary element in the process is to assure those around us that they are accepted, right where they are. There are no requirements of "cleaning up" to come to Christ, but rather it is a matter of a sincere heart that is seeking Him. We must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of those around us, and do what we can, practically, to help meet their needs. When there is a relationship of trust established, opportunities to share what Christ has done for us personally, will be presented; we need only be available and willing to share.
(Italics above are paraphrased from NIV footnotes for 9:22-23)
we need open our eyes;
take time to invest,
in other people's lives.
For if we're not known,
why would they lend an ear?
No one will listen,
'til another draws near.
We must first listen,
hear each heart and each voice;
notice what's needed,
sincere service our choice.
When we invest time,
and let love be our choice;
our heart will be heard,
despite chaos and noise.
Let Love lead the way,
be faithful to the Lord;
people will notice,
His light can't be ignored.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You came and showed us the way to love others well. Thank You that You came near to all, and made everyone who came near feel accepted and loved. Thank You that You were always concerned about the needs of those who came, and touched lives as You transformed hearts. Thank You that You sent Your Spirit, so that we too, have the capacity to love, accept, help, and share in such a way, that people may see You. Forgive us for not investing time, or not being sensitive to those around us. Help make us aware of the needs around us, so that we might be Your hands and heart to those who need Your touch, or word of encouragement. May we learn to find common ground with everyone we meet, and allow You room to move as You see fit. May many come to know You as their Savior and King. Be exalted in everything we say and do. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
They will celebrate Your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of Your righteousness.
- Psalm 145:7
Bloom Where We're Planted
Few of us are called to formal full-time ministry positions as an occupation. However, each one of us are all called to serve and be a witness, wherever we are, regardless of our title or position. We can show His love to those around us as we teach children, manage households, check groceries, pick up garbage, sell insurance, prepare and serve meals, enforce the law, volunteer and so on. Our occupation does not limit how God can utilize us for His glory, right where we are, currently.
"Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him." – (I Corinthians 7:17)
"Each one should remain in the situation which he was in when God called him." – (I Corinthians 7:20)
"Brothers, each man, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation God called him to." – (I Corinthians 7:24)
When repetition occurs in scripture, I tend to take notice. Three times Paul said nearly the same thing to the people of Corinth. Though his words were in the specific context of marriage, I believe it applies to every area of our lives. God will use us wherever we have been called, right now, not when we obtain a certain status or position. What He calls us to, He will use us to work through, if we are willing and available to be obedient to whatever He asks of us. There are days when it seems impossible that He could utilize me to reach another, yet it is in those spots of the strongest struggle, that His strength is shown and progress is made known. May we trust Him where we are, and be open to opportunities to touch lives as we love as He loves us.
to serve where we are;
no need to wait,
He's brought us this far.
Not by our strength,
but rather, by His;
trust Him to lead,
He'll do what He says.
In all we do,
to God, let it be;
we too were bound,
'til He set us free.
Let His love lead,
and His Spirit guide;
with hearts open,
His peace realized.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You call us to the spaces where we are, even when they don't always make sense. Thank You that You are our strength in the struggle and our help and hope. Thank You that You use us for Your glory, regardless of our lot in life, if we are willing to serve You. Forgive us for thinking we have to reach a certain position or knowledge base, or for being fearful of mankind. Teach us to trust You to give us wisdom, words and all that we need, to love and serve, wherever we are called to be. May we touch lives and transform communities through faithfully serving where we are called, and may all glory and honor be given to You. Thank You that You love us where we are, yet continue to grow us more deeply in You. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Father, I thank You that You have heard me. – John 11:41
Not a Matter of Talk
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." – (I Corinthians 4:20) Talking about faith is good, but only if it can be backed up with action. Speaking the "right" words without reflecting God's redemption, holds no value. If our words and our actions do not align, neither will hold any weight with those whom we might hope to influence.
In my own life, the people who have best modeled a life of faith, are not always just those who are regular speakers and teachers, but they may also be those who have faithfully and consistently served. Often, it is those who serve on the sidelines and have spoken countless words of encouragement and wisdom, that have found favor as their gentle approach has given them access to even the most guarded of hearts.
Words matter, but they are not truly given weight until they are fueled by faith. Faith is made evident by our actions. When the two align, our life becomes a reflection of our Redeemer. May His light shine through us, before all.
is not about talk;
it is how we live,
how we walk the walk.
For by His power,
words turn to being;
our actions align,
His grace is freeing.
He fuels forgiveness,
grants mercy and grace;
empowers, equips,
helps us run our race.
We must keep moving,
with trust to pursue;
listen and follow,
what He asks, we do.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that more than just words matter to You. Thank You that our actions and words are meant to align. Thank You that without You, this is an impossible task, but with You, all things are possible. Thank You that You fuel our faith and equip us to live the lives to which we are called. Forgive us for our fears and doubts, and help us to trust completely in You. Thank You that You are faithful, even when our faith is fickle. Teach us how to "Preach the gospel always, and when necessary, use words." (St. Francis Assisi) Let our very lives speak volumes for You, as we honor You in everything. May many come to know You as their Savior and King as we love like You love us. Be exalted, Lord God. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, You have done great things.
Who, O God, is like You? – Psalm 71:19
The Mind of Christ
"As the Scriptures say, 'Who can know what is on the Lord's mind? Who is able to give Him advice?' But we have been given Christ's way of thinking." – (I Corinthians 2:16 ERV)
Not one of us has the capacity to comprehend our Creator. However, by His Holy Spirit, those who commit their hearts and minds unto Him, are granted insight and understanding into some of God's plans, thoughts and actions. In a sense, we are granted access to the mind of Christ. As we invest in an intentional intimate relationship with our Redeemer, He reveals more of Himself to us, by His Spirit. Time spent in His word, in worship, and in prayer, provide opportunities for us to grow closer to our Creator, as we learn more of who He is, and all that He has done for us.
the mind of the Lord?
Those who will invest,
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Time spent with Jesus,
will not return void;
understanding comes,
when our heart's employed.
Lean not on our strength,
but fully on Christ;
to know how He gave,
His great sacrifice.
Let our hearts receive,
all He has to give;
so by His Spirit,
we shall truly live.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You love us and reveal to us, more and more of Yourself. Thank You that by Your Spirit, we may come to know Your thoughts, which are far higher and greater than our own. Forgive us for not investing our whole hearts, or for turning a deaf ear to what You are speaking to our hearts. Help us to give You our whole heart, and may our ears and hearts be open to hear and obey all that You are asking. Let us live in worshipful obedience, so that our love for You and for others is evident. May many be drawn unto You as a result. Let Your light be bright in us. Be magnified through all that we say and do. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
I thank and praise You, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power. – Daniel 2:23
Just Faith
Attempting to be right before God in our own strength, does not work. Our very best intentions will never lead to justification, regardless of how hard we try on our own. However, when we choose to live by faith, and place our trust in Him, we are counted righteous as He covers us with the mercy of His sacrifice made, and we are seen as spotless, shameless, and set free from sin.
"Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, 'The righteous will live by faith." – (Galatians 3:11)
Even our faith is a gift that God gives. We have the freedom to choose whether or not we are to embrace God and the glorious gifts that He has given; or not. When we choose Him, He meets us where we are, grows our faith within us, and opens the eyes of our hearts to more clearly see who He is and what He has done for us. As our understanding deepens, we cannot help but long to love more deeply, and serve more selflessly. By His grace, we embrace our faith, and He deems us righteous before Him.
no way justified;
only by grace,
we are sanctified.
It is by faith,
not by any law;
that we're called right,
before Father God.
It is a gift,
for us to embrace;
may each heart know,
His unending grace.
Open our eyes,
to more clearly see;
Your righteousness,
that has set us free.
Dear Jesus, thank You for coming and taking our place on the cross, so that we can be called clean, justified before God, because of what You willingly did on our behalf. Thank You that despite our best efforts, on our own we would never measure up – yet with You, by faith, we are considered righteous before God. Forgive us for trying to justify ourselves with our "I'll do better next time" or "I'll never do that again", and help us instead to confess to You, and rely on You to be our help and our hope, so that we will do better the next time we face a similar scenario – not because we are better, but because we are trusting You more. Teach us how to rely on You completely in all things and at all times, and be our hope and our help, even when we can't seem to see or hear You in the midst of the mess. Thank You that You are always present, and always good. Help us to love others as You love us, and may many come to know You through our loving kindness. Be exalted in all that we say and do. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23
He Suffered for Our Sake
At first read, it is easy to feel angered at the chief priests and teachers of the law who mocked Jesus and sentenced Him to death. However, when one stops to reflect for a moment, there is a realization that all of us are equally responsible for His suffering on the cross. It was for all of our sins that He willingly chose to die, so that we would have a way to live.
"Jesus could have saved Himself, but He endured the suffering because of His love for us. He could have chosen not to take the pain and humiliation; He could have killed those who mocked him – but He suffered through it all because He loved even His enemies. We had a significant part in the drama that afternoon because our sins were on the cross too. Jesus died on that cross for us, and the penalty for our sins was paid by His death. The only adequate response we can make is to confess our sin and freely accept the fact that Jesus paid for it so we wouldn't have to. Don't insult God with indifference toward the greatest act of genuine love in history." – (NIV footnotes for Mark 15:31)
In light of His great love for us, may we respond passionately to the plans and purposes He has prepared for each of our lives. Our greatest expression of gratitude is a life that is lived well, loving God and loving people. As we seek to love as we are loved, we are honoring Him, and demonstrating our appreciation for all that He has done for us. The more I know Him, the more I long to know. When I love, I feel His love poured out upon me. It is amazing how He works, as He blesses each heart with His presence and His peace, as He is earnestly sought.
that forgives our sin?
How great is the love,
grants new life again?
To choose to endure,
He suffered for me;
the weight of my sin,
He bore on that tree.
Done not just for friends,
but also for foe;
such great love for all,
that daily, He shows.
The sun keeps rising,
the stars shine at night;
beauty surrounds us,
our Father's delight.
May we give Him thanks,
by choosing love well;
show others His grace,
so they too may tell.
Dear Jesus, thank You for willing enduring such horrendous suffering on the cross, so that we could come to know You. Thank You that though You could have claimed Your position and authority in that very moment, You chose to suffer for our sake instead. Thank You does not even begin to scratch the surface for the gratitude our hearts should hold. Forgive us for forgetting just how significant Your sacrifice was for us, and help us to live accordingly. May our life be lived in love as an ongoing offering of thanks and praise. Though we cannot earn nor repay even a fraction of what You have done, we can respond in gratitude everyday by loving You and loving those around us, just as You love us. Be glorified, O God, in all that we say and do. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. – Psalm 145:8
Promises to Pass On
Mark 10:17-31, reveals the story of an exchange between a rich young man and Jesus. The young man, who had amassed great wealth, came to Jesus and asked what he could do to inherit eternal life. Jesus, despite how the man had appropriately addressed Him, saw past the list of laws he claimed to have upheld, and recognized the root of pride held in his heart. "Jesus looked at him and loved him." – (Mark 10:21a) In His great love, Jesus told him truthfully, what it would cost for the young man to follow Him.
Jesus does not ask all of us to sell everything we own, nor are we often expected to give it all away. However, He does ask that we place Him above all else. He saw that wealth was in the highest position of honor in the young man's life, so He directly exposed its root. Our eternal security is not something that we can earn, but rather a gift that is freely given, if only we are willing to believe and receive in faith. As we trust Him, He directs our heart in the ways we are meant to go, and keeps our path straight. When we are submitted to our Savior, we will hear what He is asking of us along the way. We are not promised wealth, nor security, nor a cushy bank account; but we are promised hope, faith, love, and a peace that surpasses all understanding, as we have His Spirit with us to navigate this adventure of a life.
this glorious gift;
our treasure to hold,
all praises we lift.
Forever our hope,
is founded in Christ;
not temporal things,
though they can be nice.
For Jesus alone,
is our only Source;
redeeming Savior,
our holy true course.
As we fix our eyes,
our hearts and our minds;
true treasure is found,
the eternal kind.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You look upon us with love, regardless of where we are in the process of moving closer to You. Thank You that You lovingly show us the way we are meant to go, and that You redirect us when we get off course. Forgive us for not fully submitting all that we are and all that we have, unto You. Teach us to trust You completely, as You alone are our true Source. May we recognize all that we have and all that we are is a gift from You that is meant to be shared. Help us to hear You well, so that we love as You call us to love. May many come to know the eternal hope that is held in You alone, as we live in the love You have so generously poured upon us. Be glorified, our great and mighty God. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Moreno and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present.
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The math always seems to add up fast for centers dealing with long-term injury issues.
Andrew Bynum hasn't played in an NBA game in 416 days. By the time opening night rolls around, that number will top 500. The lost potential earnings stacked up just as fast. Bynum, once seen as a max-type player, saw his value dwindle to a two-year deal laced with incentives and puffed up with a team option that includes just $6 million in guaranteed money. Poof, tens of millions of dollars gone, possibly forever.
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In January, Bynum was cleared to run and spoke about a return to the court after the All-Star Break. After participating in a 5-on-5 scrimmage in February, Bynum conceded on March 1 that he might not play this season because of swelling in his right knee. Season-ending surgery was then raised as a possibility in early March and he eventually underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees in mid-March.
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Tags: 2012, Amgen, Bicycling.com, bluffing, Chris Horner, commentary, course design, Frankie Anreu, heat, hydration, Levi Leipheimer, live audio, Peter Sagan, tactics, Tour of California, watter bottles
The three-time Tour of California winner says he's not good for the win this year after breaking his leg, but not everyone's buying that, at least not yet.
By Jen See
Just five weeks ago, Levi Leipheimer suffered a broken leg when a car hit him during a training ride. The crash came the day before Leipheimer was due to start the mountainous Vuelta a País Vasco. The car hit him from behind, and when he returned to the United States, X-rays confirmed a broken left fibula for the American. This week, Leipheimer is racing the Amgen Tour of California, where he has won the overall title on three previous occasions.
At this year's race, Leipheimer has repeatedly played down his chances of wearing the race leader's jersey when the weeklong event ends in Los Angeles. Indeed, he did not confirm he intended to race until just two days before the start, in Santa Rosa, and Leipheimer did not train with his team on the day before the race began. He has said his injury still pained him on the bike, and that he did not expect to contend for the overall.
But is Leipheimer's form as bad as he claims it is? Or is he bluffing in an effort to hide truly excellent form?
This question has become one of the intriguing subplots of the opening stages of this year's Tour of California.
Certainly, Leipheimer's Omega Pharma-Quick-Step team has not ridden as if it had general-classification ambitions. When RadioShack-Nissan worked to control the race during Stage 1, the seafoam-green jerseys of Omega Pharma were nowhere to be seen. In an interview with Frankie Andreu before Monday's Stage 1, Leipheimer dismissed criticism of his team's tactics by repeating that he was not a big favorite for the overall:
Though he claimed in the same interview to have suffered over the Coleman Valley climb on Sunday, Leipheimer did stay with the favorites for the overall win. And on the more difficult Empire Grade and Bear Creek climbs on Monday, he again survived—despite a hard pace set by Garmin-Barracuda.
Leipheimer sits just 10 seconds behind race leader Peter Sagan of Liquigas-Cannondale.
As a result Leipheimer's performance during the first two stages has intensified the swirling rumors that he is bluffing about his lack of form. Defending champion Chris Horner, for one, is skeptical of Leipheimer's claims. And Horner, known as a shrewd tactician, is by no means counting out Leipheimer as a possible rival for the overall victory.
In a pre-race interview with Bicycling on Monday, Horner criticized Omega Pharma-Quick-Step's decision not to ride on the front during the opening stage and suggested that he would not be surprised to see Leipheimer ride well in Thursday's Bakersfield time trial. "Let's say Levi's leg isn't broken, and he wins the Bakersfield time trial," said Horner. He promised that Leipheimer's team would pay for its decision not to help chase down the breakaway on Sunday. "They need help on the Big Bear stage; they won't get any help."
Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwin, during their daily TV broadcasts, have also speculated too that Leipheimer is on better form than he claims. At the same time, they have repeatedly underlined the severity of his injury and wondered how far Leipheimer can go before his still-healing left leg betrays him.
Winning bike races requires the perfect mix of strength and guile. It is rarely as simple a matter as the strongest rider winning the day. Plus, hiding good form is a time-honored tradition in racing. The bluff may aim at tricking a rival into working harder, or it might be an effort to escape notice. A rider in the break, for example, might pretend weakness in the hope of skipping turns on the front and in the wind. Then, to the surprise and dismay of his opponents, he attacks.
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'Live Report' for Stage 1 here.
Read the referenced stories in this 'Live Report':
Jonathan Vaughters' "Tour of California's Stage 1 Presents GC Teams With Tactical Challenge"
Frankie Andreu's "The Dates Make a Difference"
Also see: New videos from the Tour of California—click here
Tags: 2012, Amgen, Bicycling.com, Frankie Andreu, Peter Sagan, race coverage, reporting, tactics, Tour of California, younger vs. older riders
Is it youth or age that gives racers an edge? Here's a look at the youngsters—and oldsters—at this year's Tour of California.
By Frankie Andreu
Can the younger generation outgun the older generation here at the 2012 Amgen Tour of California stage race?
Chris Horner won the 2011 Tour of California at 39 years old. He returns to the race this year one year older, motivated, and eager to defend his race title. At 40, Chris is the second-oldest competitor, just one month younger than Jens Voigt. Both strongmen were born in 1971, 20 years earlier than some of the upstarts who are competing here and trying to push their elders into retirement.
And as hard as these young riders will try to win, tradition says it's not the young riders who will take the overall. It's the experienced, wise, and weathered who have the upper hand.
The youngest rider in the Tour of California this year is Ryan Eastman of the Bontrager-Livestrong team. He was born in 1992. Bontrager-Livestrong is made up of young, talented riders whose ages are mostly less than 23. It's a development team designed to produce talent by putting its members up against the older and better guys at races.
The squad does have its own under-23 races that it competes in, but the excitement comes when the old guard contends against the young up-and-comers. When these youngsters shine, they can be blinding: Recently at the Tour of Gila, skinny 20-year-old Joe Dombrowski of Bontrager-Livestrong climbed the first-stage Mogollon climb faster than any other rider at the race. (He didn't win the stage because he started too far back from the leaders.)
Bontrager-Livestrong also won the last stage of Gila, but it wasn't enough to upset the 30-year-old veteran Rory Sutherland. Dombrowski's Gila performance, however, should give him the confidence to compete on ToC's Mt. Baldy, a climb that seems to scare everyone else.
There are danger men in the middle ground of racers, to be sure. Levi Leipheimer won the 2010 Tour of California at 37. But there are a few riders with a ton of promise who might not have to wait until their late 30s to see results. Tejay van Garderen, 23 years old, won the ToC Best Young Rider's jersey in 2011, and followed it up with a great ride at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge—finishing third overall, behind Levi.
Andrew Talansky, 23, recently finished second overall at the Tour of Romandie to 32-year-old Bradley Wiggins. Another rider who has scored here—on Stage 1—is the 22-year-old Slovak Peter Sagan. Sagan has shown his strength at ToC before, too, and has now won four stages. He's known for his speed, but he's also intimidating because of his strength and ability to do everything seamlessly. The young sprinters have found a way past the veterans quicker than their counterparts who fight for the general classification.
The older riders do have history on their side. Cadel Evans won the 2011 Tour when he was 34, Michele Scarponi won the 2011 Giro at 37, and even Levi won his first Tour of California at 36. What the younger riders need to remember is that at one time the older, currently dominating riders were all once up-and-comers.
I recall Levi struggling during his early days at US Postal Service, barely able to climb with the stronger guys. I remember Horner racing on his own, practically without a team, as he drove from race to race in order to compete. Then, on finally making it to Europe with Française de Jeux, he suffered a host of injuries and shuffled around the race calendar with no direction.
As for Jens, I'm sure he was young once, but I'm also sure he was always faster, stronger, and more aggressive than everyone else, even when he was growing up in former East Germany.
Age doesn't seem to slow the older riders down. The veterans seem to have the ability to keep a certain high level and maintain it. The younger riders are learning quicker, have better training and nutrition, and are steadily shrinking the gap to dominance. Soon enough, I believe, the dominant riders will be the late 20-somethings and not the late 30-somethings.
But first these young riders will have to get through Levi and Chris to start that change here at the Tour of California.
Tags: Age, Chris Horner, Frankie Andreu, Levi Leipheimer, Peter Sagan, pro cycling, Tejay Van Garderen, Tour of California
In which our contributing blogger muses on the day's racing, and shares her opinion on how things really went down.
By Jen See
Just like that, opening day of the 2012 Tour of California is in the books! But before we head on to Stage 2, let's slow down a bit and review what was actually a pretty interesting opening Stage 1.
First, a quick recap, then those grades.
A group of eight riders escaped early, and they stayed away for much of the day. The break was comprised of Josh Atkins (Bontrager-Livestrong), David Boily (Team SpiderTech), Maxime Bouet (AG2R-La Mondiale), Andrew Dahlheim (Team Bissell), Sam Johnson (Team Exergy), Jeff Louder (United Healthcare), Ben Jacques-Maynes (Team Bissell), and Sébastian Salas (Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies).
When the time checks showed about seven minutes between the main field and the break with 45 kilometers left to race, it looked like the break might succeed in staying clear to the finish—to the huge disappointment of the sprinters.
Certainly, the sprinters' teams appeared mostly uninterested in contributing to the chase, and RadioShack-Nissan—the team of last year's winner Chris Horner—did much of the work of keeping the clock from running out. Liquigas-Cannondale, especially American Ted King, also contributed to the chasing in the hope of setting up its young sprint ace Peter Sagan.
As the race approached the final climb of the day, Coleman Grade, the gap began to fall significantly. Garmin-Barracuda, who has a general-classification hope in Andrew Talansky and Tom Danielson, and a stage-hunger in Heinrich Haussler, joined in the chase, and the three teams working together finally put a dent in the advantage of the eight-rider break.
On Coleman Grade, Garmin-Barracuda's Alex Howes turned the screws on the front of the field and the bunch shrank to around 30 riders. Over the summit of the climb, the gap between the field and the break stood at 2:40, and the wheels began to turn against the escapees.
Sensing the threat from behind them, Jeff Louder of UnitedHealthcare attacked the break on an uncategorized climb after Coleman Grade. Jacques-Maynes and Bouet joined him and the three set out on a desperate effort to stay out in front of the fast-approaching field. It worked for a while, but with more teams joining in the chase, their days were clearly numbered.
With 15 kilometers to race, the road straightened out and went flat, which shifted the advantage to the main field led by Rabobank. On the wide, straight road, the main field could now see the break and closed in precipitously.
Inside 10 kilometers to go, it was all back together. With that, the sprint was inevitable and the teams of the sprinters—Orica-GreenEdge, Rabobank, Liquigas-Cannondale, and Garmin-Barracuda—began to play for position.
Perilously close to the finish, Liquigas-Cannondale's Peter Sagan suffered a mechanical. Delayed for about 20 seconds by the side of the road, Sagan looked to be out of the game. But the Slovak had other ideas, and zig-zagging through the cars, he made a massive dash back to the field. Liquigas-Cannondale, in a display of perfect team riding, waited just off the back of the field and quickly pulled Sagan back into position at the front.
Just short of the three-kilometer banner, a crash, possibly caused by the bots dots in the road, ended the chances of Michael "Bling" Matthews of Rabobank. Ted King of Liquigas-Cannondale and Nicholas Roche of AG2R-La Mondiale also went down in the crash. Though the crash took place just outside three kilometers to go, the race jury applied the three-kilometer rule and the riders delayed by the crash received same time on the stage.
Ahead, the field hurtled toward the line. GreenEdge-Orica put in a big lead-out for their sprinter, Leigh Howard, but no one could match the speed of Peter Sagan. Despite his late-race chase back to the field, Sagan took the sprint with room to spare. Haussler crossed the line second, Rodriguez third. Sagan now also leads the general classification.
OK, so now those grades …
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The Breakaway Riders: A+
The early breakaway is a daily ritual of stage racing, and there are days when the catch feels as predictable as the sunrise. During today's stage, the break kept the suspense alive until very late in the stage. The eight-rider group built up an impressive lead, and for a time they looked to have a shot at staying away to the line.
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LINCOLN — It was after a bowl practice last December when Nebraska fullback C.J. Zimmerer first remembers recognizing a sort of unexplainable unity between teammate Rex Burkhead and a small boy.
The scene — a tired football player still in full pads suddenly energized as he's smiling and talking with a seemingly fragile child — can be hard to forget. What Zimmerer thought he recognized was compassion sprouting a connection between the souls of two people who would seem to have little in common.
He was struck by it again a few hours later at the team hotel, when Jack Hoffman bounced around the lobby with Burkhead and several Husker teammates.
"A lot of guys caught on to that," Zimmerer said. "(Rex) goes above and beyond. It was like a fire just spread out through the whole team."
Rex is 22, in top physical condition with a college degree and a hard-working reputation that's positioned him at the doorstep of opportunity.
Jack is 7, and he has cancer. The boy from Atkinson, Neb., fights every day just to live one more. Most of the tumor in his brain, which doctors spotted about 20 months ago, has been removed, but Jack is in the middle of a 60-week chemotherapy regimen to prevent its further growth.
But Rex and Jack are good friends. And they could be the catalysts for a movement.
That's what Zimmerer wants, anyway.
Zimmerer is president of Nebraska's chapter of Uplifting Athletes, a national nonprofit organization empowering football teams to raise awareness and research dollars for certain rare diseases. He and 46 other Huskers last summer decided that their fundraising efforts would be for pediatric brain cancer. About 10 to 15 more players have joined since.
Their thought: "Even if we don't raise a dollar, if we raise the awareness about the disease, maybe someone else can raise that dollar," Zimmerer said.
But they did raise money, and a lot more than a dollar. In January, they will award the largest research grant by an Uplifting Athletes chapter. How much, Executive Director Scott Shirley isn't sure yet, but the Huskers' chapter website indicates that they've raised more than $20,000, which will be matched by an anonymous donor.
The players' association with Team Jack, Jack Hoffman's support group, is the reason 18,000 T-shirts recognizing Jack and the disease were printed. Andy Hoffman, Jack's dad, estimates about 14,000 have been sold.
Burkhead and a couple of teammates showed up last summer for Omaha's CureSearch Walk for Children's Cancer, when Team Jack raised more than $11,000. The players also helped raise $5,000 at a Lincoln 5K in October.
"With their support, it's become a grassroots movement, and it's seen some national attention and we've got some major fundraising going," Andy said. "The impact, I think, it could save Jack's life, and a lot of other kids' lives, too."
About 4,200 U.S. children are diagnosed with some form of pediatric brain cancer each year, according to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. There are roughly 130 forms of the cancer altogether. Andy said Jack is undergoing treatment strategies that are 27 years old.
"We just decided we've got to make this important to us," Andy said. "It's God's grace that he has put people in our life and Jack's life to help."
And to encourage. And to strengthen. And to love.
It's not just Jack, either.
Keith Zimmer, NU associate athletic director for Life Skills, estimates there have been at least 15 families who've brought a child with cancer to the Nebraska football facility this fall for a tour, lunch or a photo.
Paul Hayes, a 9-year-old from Omaha, and Sammy Nahorny, a 4-year-old from Columbus, joined Jack at the Omaha FBI headquarters two weeks ago. Burkhead and Zimmerer were there for the kids' honorary day as federal agents.
Isaiah Casillas, a 6-year-old from McCook, happened to stop by North Stadium when Jack was around.
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"They both have brain cancer, and they had smiles on their faces," Zimmerer said. "They were playing around, their joy spread out throughout our team."
Zimmerer still has a photo on his phone from Sept. 29, the night when Isaiah and Jack led the Huskers out of the Memorial Stadium tunnel before a home game against Wisconsin.
Isaiah died Dec. 2.
He was laid to rest a week later, wearing his Rex Burkhead jersey. The football team gave the Casillas family a red "No. 1" Husker jersey, with "Isaiah" on the back, signed by Bo Pelini, Quincy Enunwa, Burkhead and Zimmerer.
"Some of these kids, we don't know how much time they have left," Zimmerer said. "But hopefully, with (our) efforts, we can help change that."
It's the purpose of Uplifting Athletes. Shirley, the founder, wrote a business plan in 2006 and quit his engineering job a year later. He's a former Penn State player who started an annual fundraising event in college after his father was diagnosed with kidney cancer.
He spoke to Nebraska's team in July — Shirley had awarded his organization's fourth-ever Rare Disease Champion Award to Burkhead five months earlier.
Forty-seven Huskers stayed after that day to start the school's own chapter, the 14th nationally and fifth in the Big Ten. They voted Zimmerer as president. Ron Kellogg was named the VP.
They've been brainstorming ever since, meeting with compliance officials and facility managers, and getting a handle on potential logistical hurdles.
One idea: They wanted to get companies to donate a certain amount, then be rewarded with spots on the sideline for Husker practice. It fell through. But plenty of other ideas—– like a kids day in March — are still on the table.
NU appears to have adopted a similar perspective to that of Shirley, whose father died just before new treatments emerged from research sponsored by Penn State players.
"If we accomplished nothing else," Shirley said, "we at least are in a position to inspire people with hope."
Which is what Rex was doing for Jack a year ago, though his gesture of goodwill has transformed into much more since.
Jack told a Big Ten Network film crew earlier this season what he likes most about Rex: "He cares about me." Rex ran over to the stands at the Big Ten title game to high-five his buddy. Jack attended Rex's graduation ceremony 10 days ago.
It all started because the Hoffmans wanted Jack, at that time nearing a life-threatening surgery, to get his picture taken next to Rex. Something memorable, and meaningful, Andy said.
Rex and Jack took it further, though. And their bond has been contagious.
"It breaks your heart sometimes to see what these kids are going through, and puts into perspective how lucky we are," Zimmerer said. "We all want to impact someone like Rex has."
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- Democrats are moving America forward while Congressional Republicans admit they want to take us back to the "exact same" failed policies of Bush that drove us into the ditch.
- Congressional Republicans are protecting Wall Street, Big Oil, health insurance companies and corporations who use tax loopholes to ship U.S. jobs overseas -- voting against investments that put Americans to work building roads, bridges, broadband, wind turbines, and solar panels that will help America lead the world -- and voting against tax cuts for small businesses to help create hundreds of thousands of local jobs.
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Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest awarded Clark/McCarthy of Costa Mesa, Calif. a $394 million Recovery Act funded contract September 1 to design and construct a new hospital at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Calif.
'The Naval Hospital Replacement Project at Camp Pendleton is one of the largest Recovery Act projects within the Department of Defense, and plays a critical role for the support and care for the local military families in the Camp Pendleton area,' said Cmdr. Whit Robinson, NAVFAC Southwest Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.
'In full swing, it is estimated that this project may employ between 700 and 1,000 construction workers daily, thus providing a large economic stimulus for the area,' said Robinson. [9/2/10]
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The site of a former fast food restaurant on the corner of West Burnside and NW Broadway will be demolished to make way for a new health center to expand an existing one that serves low-income people, according to a Central City Concern announcement.
'The transformation of this site from a community eyesore into a health clinic will help the many vulnerable and underserved people in the downtown area,' Congressman David Wu said in the announcement. 'This project also will benefit the entire Portland area by stimulating the local economy.'
The $19 million project, funded partly by stimulus package money, will create 160 construction jobs. [9/2/10]
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Millions in stimulus money is heading to BWI to fix long neglected problems, while also putting up to 200 people to work.
…Thursday it was announced that the airport got $41 million in stimulus money to rebuild part of the airport.
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KTUU NBC-2 (Alaska) - Federal $40M loan funds Mat-Su care center
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The Southcentral Foundation is getting a federal loan to build a new Alaska Native primary care clinic in the Mat-Su Valley. The $40 million loan is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The new 93,000-square-foot primary care center will be built in Wasilla and have a staff of 250.
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Can I get money for aluminum cans?
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