Clint Zuendel

Planning

When I get ready for a tournament, I put a plan together. I plan out my defense and my batting order. A lot of times it is based off what players have done in past games. Sometimes my plan works and other…

Been awhile

Its been awhile since I've written anything down. The Lord hasn't laid anything on my heart to write about really. But if you're reading this, I would like to ask for prayer. I'm dealing with a situation,…

What are you hiding?

When Joshua led the Israelites into battle, they were given exact instructions as to what they were to do with items plundered during the battle at Jericho. One man, Achan, disobeyed the Lord's commands.…

Good Friday

Never forget why we refer to this day as Good Friday. Today we recognize what Jesus willingly did for us. He laid down His life for ours. He was perfect, yet died a sinners' death. We are that sinner.…

Just a thought

God hears our prayers. So does Satan. God loves our prayers, Satan hates them. God loves us, Satan hates us. God saves us, Satan comes to steal, kill and destroy. God offers eternity in Paradise, Satan…

Compliments

As humans we like to be complimented. We like to be told we're doing a good job. I received two compliments this past weekend on how I coached my 8 year old baseball team. Now as a coach, of course you…

Memories

Today, for an unkown reason to me, I've been thinking of loved ones who have passed away. I can't help but wonder what they're doing right now. These are my thoughts and hopes of what they are doing.…

Words to Live by

Who can advise God? Don't fall into the trap that you think you know better than God. As a parent I guide my kids with the saying "been there, done that". Meaning, I've experienced this in my life, don't…

Romans 11:34 (NLT)

A New Season

Being a baseball fanatic, I always look forward to Opening Day. The beginning of the new season. It doesn't matter who's playing, I'll watch whatever game is on. This is because it is fresh and new. Sometimes…

Goliath of a Tournament

My two oldest boys have the TN State wrestling tournament this weekend. It's a pretty good ways from home, and they both were a little apprehensive about making the long trip. When I asked them why, they…

Philippians 4:13 (NLT)

A Raise

I've had a lot of jobs in my lifetime. I worked in a grocery store, a lumber yard, tool shop, two steel plants, UPS and finally Police Officer. I also did brick work, built fences and worked at Lowes…

Picking Teams

When I was a kid, we would play all kind of sports during recess, P.E., or while we were on summer break from school. We'd get together as a group and pick captains. The captains would then take turns…

Pay attention

While reading this morning I bookmarked two verses from Proverbs 14. The verses were about anger and having a quick temper. These are problems I've dealt with my whole life. Well after reading, something…

Proverbs 14:17 (NLT), Proverbs 14:29 (NLT)

Warriors

Today my two oldest boys are competeing in Regionals, for wrestling. This has been their first year wrestling. It has been fun watching them progress throughout the season. They came into this season…

Forgiving

When I was a kid, I used to do stupid stuff as a result of my quick temper. I would act before thinking and sometimes the result would be damage to something in and around the house. Broke a window, kicked…

Mark 11:25 (NLT)

Singing Praise

The Lord hasn't laid anything on my heart to write about the last couple of days. I thought He just wasn't speaking to me right now. And I was right. He was however speaking to someone very close to me.…

Take your medicine

Whenever you go to the Dr. when you're sick, he usually sends you home with a prescription. Now if he gives you an antibiotic, it says on the bottle something along the lines of "take twice daily until…

Rollercoasters

One of my favorite rollercoasters is at Six Flags in Dallas. The Titan. It has a huge first drop. Over 200 feet. It reaches speeds over 60 mph. It loops and corkscrews. The G-force is so strong there…

Any Witnesses

We've all seen cop shows. Any time a crime is committed, a vital piece of evidence in the case is witness testimony. Someone who saw what happened, or knows what happened. Police question them, wanting…

Have a Seat

One of the greatest examples of faith was given to me by my old Bible fellowship teacher. Of course in the South we call them Sunday School teachers. My wife and I had been witnessing to a friend of ours.…

Even John Merrick

John Merrick was one of the scariest looking people to ever walk the earth. His face and head were deformed. Neither his arms nor his legs were the same length. He had trouble walking and his speech was…

Stop! Surrender!

While working one day, I pulled to an area to assist other officers who were chasing a suspect through the woods. Shortly after arriving, I spotted the suspect, and as soon as he saw me, he took off running…

From the Mouths of Babes 2

On Valentine's Day I was putting my youngest son on the bus for school. As he got on the bus and was walking to his seat, he turned and said "Happy Thanksgiving". His bus driver laughed as did I. I corrected…

Put on Your Armor

As a police officer, I would never go to work without the tools essential for my day to day routine. Pistol, vest, radio, etc. They all serve as a form of protection. Each has a specific job. If I leave…

Treasures

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be. What do you want in life? Some people long to be famous. To be recognized wherever they go. Some desire to be rich. To never want for…

Matthew 6:21 (NLT), Matthew 6:24 (NLT)