Dear @WhiteHouse, my name is Rodney Smith Jr., founder of Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service in Huntsville, Alabama. Through our 50 Yard Challenge, over 6,000 kids across the country have signed up to mow free lawns for the elderly, disabled, veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and single parents. With America celebrating its 250th birthday this year and me also being born on July 4th, I wanted to humbly ask if a few kids from our program and myself could travel to Washington, D.C. to help mow the White House lawn for this historic celebration.
More than anything, I want these kids to see how a simple act of service something as ordinary as mowing a lawn for someone in need can lead to extraordinary places. What better lesson in community service than showing them that helping others can take them all the way to our nation’s capital? I’d also love to bring my American flag-themed mower in hopes that the President might sign it, so I can later auction it off and donate 100% of the proceeds to a nonprofit supporting veterans. It would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to highlight the importance of service, patriotism, and the impact young people can have when they choose to make a difference. 🇺🇸
Christian singer Matthew West shared a powerful story about taking his daughter to camp. During an exercise, the daughters were blindfolded and the dads were told to guide them through the woods after repeating three instructions: I will never leave you. You can ask me anything. And only listen for my voice.
At first, he could guide her easily. Then the counselors signaled for him to remove his hand. He was no longer allowed to speak unless his daughter remembered she could ask him anything. Eventually, they got off track on their hike and a counselor quietly led her into a ditch without her realizing it.
After standing there blindfolded and confused, she finally asked, “Dad, are you there?”
Matthew said he teared up as he answered, “Yeah. I’m here.”
This moment reminded him how often we forget the same truths about God: that He never leaves us, we can ask Him anything, and we need to listen for His voice.
@justinbieber I love that you’re searching for truth and being bold about it. Jesus Christ is the answer. He alone can heal your broken heart and loneliness. Not one person can fill that void. The Bible is the best place to grow closer to Him. Begin reading in Matthew.
We are devastated by the events at Apalachee High School. Your kids and students likely are too.
Here are resources adults can use to help them process this tragic news.
https://t.co/csx4UxY9y0
@CollinRugg It doesn’t matter what group it is. Why is it now ok for someone or some people to hit you and throw things at you but you can’t defend yourself. This world is upside down and it is scary!!!!
Last week at UNLV I was asked why I’m a Christian and if I believe the Bible by a guy wearing a pentagram shirt thinking it would show people Satan. The video has gone viral and now at least 10 million people have seen it and heard the gospel because of it. Hopefully the interaction helped him too, but I know for sure it has helped others.
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20
Happy Easter!
@AngryCrabCake66@bennyjohnson I LITERALLY teach Kindergarten and First graders every day and tell them, “Don’t jump to conclusions!!!” They can grasp the concept. I wish others could.