Minutes into Moments

For the 2026 NFL Draft, Fernando Mendoza was expected to be the number one pick by the Las Vegas Raiders. Knowing the trip to Pittsburgh would have been difficult for his mother, Elsa Mendoza who has Multiple Sclerosis, he chose to take the phone call at his childhood family home in Coral Gables, Florida, surrounded by family and friends. Mendoza was praised by analysts and fans alike for his commitment to his family. Scott Joyner commented, “Mendoza’s story highlights the balance between professional ambition and personal values in high-pressure situations. After receiving the call and putting on a Raiders cap, there were plenty of hugs and much celebration. Fernando used his first interview to glorify God. “College was fantastic. I’m so blessed to have that career, but now I step into a great game of the NFL. Look forward to proving and earning it every single day. The last five months has been such a blessing by God. I can’t thank Him enough.”

Before the Kingwood and Katy baseball game on May 8, the parents came together to pray for the players, game, and to thank God for blessing the young men with the opportunity to play. Kathy Smith stated that both teams were prayed for, with Jesus having the win, no matter the outcome of the game.

 

A man was filmed while shoveling overgrown grass off of a city sidewalk. When asked why he did it, he responded, “It’s not my job, but this is my neighborhood.”

 

Shelia Jeffrey was in the process of deleting footage off the home security film when she noticed an encounter with her husband, Neal, and the UPS driver. Neal was standing in the driveway when the man delivered a package for Sheila. After being handed the package, Neal took the time to let the delivery man know he appreciated him and the job he was doing. Sheila commented, “Neal didn’t know the camera was recording!! He wasn’t performing in front of anyone!! With tears in my eyes I watched him Bless this stranger and make him feel important for even a few moments! This is what Neal does intentionally making his Minutes into Moments!!”

 

May we, too, be intentional about making our “Minutes into Moments” as we help others feel seen, special, helped, and appreciated.

 

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

Thoughts to Act Upon

 

"Attitude is a choice.

Happiness is a choice.

Optimism is a choice.

Kindness is a choice.

Giving is a choice.

Respect is a choice.

Whatever choice you

make makes you.

Choose wisely.”

~ Roy T. Bennett

 

 

“It’s the thoughts

we water each day

that become the

GARDEN

we live in…

be kind to you.”

~ Danielle Leikvold

 

 

“Contentment isn’t when

we have enough.

It’s when what we have

is enough.”

~ Rachel Cruze

 

 

“GRACE is when God gives us good

 things that we don’t deserve.

MERCY is when He spares us

from bad things we deserve.

BLESSINGS are when He is

generous with both.”

~ Author Unknown

 

 

“Gratitude is not

pretending life is easy.

It is remembering

God is still good.”

~ Amy Klutinoty

 

 

“What lies behind us

and lies before us

are small matters

compared to what

in within us.”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

 

“KINDNESS AND LOVE

WILL ALWAYS BE THE

RIGHT OUTFIT.”

~ Bob Goff

 

 

“When you have a friend

that’s going through a storm,

don’t become a broadcaster.

Get an umbrella and

cover them with love.”

~ Unknown

 

 

“There are two

things we get

every day -

a chance and

a choice.”

~ Bonnie Baker Kent

 

 

“Jesus healed a man

because of his friend’s faith.

The friends you pick matter.”

~ Betty Smith

 

 

May God give us wisdom to delete what is not needed and add what is beneficial.

 

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

 Colossians 3:12

 

Hearts of Service

 

One of Ansley Roan’s favorite things about Texas Roadhouse, in Rockwall, Texas, is the company’s commitment to serve their community. This past week, at their conference in Nashville, Tennessee, Texas Roadhouse included a Humanitarian Day. The participants assembled hygiene bags and snack bags for people in the community.

Recently, the American Cancer Society contacted Tommy Tutone to see if they could purchase the rights to use the phone number made famous in his 1981 rock song “867-5309/Jenny.” Tutone refused to sell them the rights. Being a cancer survivor himself, he gifted the rights to the American Cancer Society for no charge. The advertisement for the Cancer Support Community (CSC) states:

THE NUMBER EVERYONE

KNOWS BY HEART

IS NOW THE NUMBER

FOR CANCER SUPPORT

CSC-867-5309

Due to the new hotline number, calls have increased by over 200%!

 

Recently, Chelsea Coyle was a spectator at the marathon race in Philadelphia. Standing close to the Finish Line, she noticed a man who was struggling to remain upright and eventually fell. Two men stopped, grabbed his arms, and picked him up. Even though it slowed down their times, the runners were willing to help out so the man could complete the race.

 

On Wednesday, Robbie and Kathy Jo Huckaby, from White Oak, Texas, found out that their neighbor was in the hospital with pneumonia. She had been out of town on vacation and her grass had not been mowed during those two weeks. Their great-grandson, 5-year-old Dallas, was visiting and suggested that they mow her yard for her. With their church’s theme this year being, “MADE FOR MORE,” the three got to work mowing and cleaning up her yard.

 

May we, too, exemplify the hearts and actions of servants.

 

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10