Have you ever noticed how quickly our priorities can shift? One day we’re frustrated about a football game, a job, or the little inconveniences of life, and the next day something happens that reminds us of what truly matters. In this week’s episode of Sermons on the Side, Richard shares a personal story from his years living in New York that started with a Monday Night Football game and ended with a comment from a friend that has stuck with Richard for years.
This story sets the stage for a larger reflection: how easily we allow sports, culture, and the everyday noise of life to capture our attention, only to realize later that those things fade in importance compared to faith, family, and eternity. We dig into Colossians 3, where Paul challenges us to “set your minds on things above, not on things of earth.”
If you’ve ever wrestled with keeping your heart fixed on God in a world full of distractions (whether it’s sports, news, or just the pace of daily life) this episode will encourage you! Join us as we talk about shifting perspective, finding hope in Scripture, and remembering what lasts when everything else fades.
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