86 | Where Do You Run When You Score?

When you experience a win in life, where do you run first?  This week on Sermons on the Side, Richard kicks things off with a birthday surprise for Brad, featuring special messages from friends and family and a sweet recording of his wife and kids singing Happy Birthday!  Then, Brad shares a moment he'll never forget: watching his daughter Bekah score her very first soccer goal. In the pouring rain, surrounded by cheering teammates and parents, Bekah's first instinct wasn't to celebrate with her team or soak in the applause. She turned around, ran straight to her dad, and jumped into his arms.  That simple moment raises a powerful question: When God allows us to experience a victory in life, is our first instinct to run to Him? James 1:17 reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from above. Whether it's a major milestone, an answered prayer, or a small victory in an ordinary day, every blessing is an opportunity to recognize the goodness of our Heavenly Father.  But how often do we celebrate the gift without acknowledging the Giver?  Join Brad and Richard as they reflect on gratitude, fatherhood, celebrating life's victories, and developing a heart that instinctively runs to God - not just when life gets difficult, but when life gets good.  Because sometimes, the most important part of scoring a goal isn't the goal itself. It's where you run to celebrate. Send us Fan Mail Sermons on the Side Bible Readings Connect with us on our FACEBOOK page Connect with us on INSTAGRAM @sermons_on_the_side_podcast Check out our website HERE Love the show? If you’re enjoying the stories, laughs, and conversations we share here, we’d be so grateful if you’d consider “buying us a cup of coffee” to help keep things brewing. It’s a simple way to show your support and keep the podcast going strong! Here’s the link: buymeacoffee.com/sermonsontheside Thank you for being part of the journey with us!