lsitzes

Rancher's wife; Mom and now a grandparent; Retired Asst Supt of C&I and Tech; Isaiah 40:31

[lsitzes @lsitzes]

We need more of this ⬇️

[the Sports ON Tap @thesportsontap]

Fernando Mendoza signed a rookie contract in July worth $57.27 million. Fully guaranteed. He is 22 years old.

This week he announced what he is doing with his rookie season.

He is starting a series called Finance with Fernando to teach people his age how to handle money.

His words in the trailer.

"My true passion is fiscal responsibility."

He is not bluffing. He graduated from the Haas School of Business at Berkeley, and he is finishing a master's in business administration in December.

Here is how he got to the point where a 22 year old can say that.

All four of his grandparents left Cuba for Miami in 1960.

He grew up in Miami and played at Christopher Columbus High School. In two seasons as the starting quarterback he threw for 1,396 yards and 16 touchdowns. Total. Nobody was building a recruiting class around that.

He committed to Yale.

Then another recruit's decision opened a door at California, and he went to Berkeley instead. He redshirted in 2022. He started eight games in 2023 and eleven in 2024.

Then he hit the portal and went to Indiana, a program that had gone 9-27 in the three years before Curt Cignetti showed up.

What happened next does not really happen.

Indiana went 16-0. Mendoza threw 41 touchdown passes, a school record. They won at Oregon. They beat No. 1 Ohio State for the Big Ten title.

Rose Bowl against Alabama, he went 14 of 16 for 192 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-3 win. Peach Bowl against Oregon, five touchdowns.

Then the national championship game, against Miami. The school in his own hometown.

Indiana won 27-21. He was the offensive MVP.

First Heisman Trophy in Indiana history. First national championship in Indiana history.

Then the Raiders took him first overall. He wears number 15 for Tom Flores, who gave him his blessing to use it.

And right now he is sitting behind Kirk Cousins.

So instead of waiting around, he is finishing the MBA and starting a personal finance series for people who have never had money and are about to.

One more thing worth knowing about him. His mother Elsa lives with multiple sclerosis. He and his brother worked with restaurants to put items on the menu that raise money for MS research.

Turn on any sports broadcast in America right now and count the sportsbook ads.

The number one pick in the draft started a show about not losing your money.

[lsitzes @lsitzes]

@KingJames @Polymarket An active pro player should not be able to promote gambling. @KingJames needs to consider what he is doing. So very sad that all of these companies are popping up. It’s going to cause so much damage.

[Tony Bruno Show @TonyBrunoShow]

@KingJames @Polymarket Can I bet on when the kids at @KingJames school in Ohio will learn to read at grade level?

[Chase Harris @chaseharris98]

@KingJames @Polymarket Imagine being a billionaire and still selling your morals for a gambling company. Biggest black pill is there are no role models to look up anymore. Every big name you see still poor spiritually

[Billy Graham @BillyGraham]

"The ability to rejoice in any situation is a sign of spiritual maturity." —Billy Graham

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

Get back to being and Knowing You, Loving You & placing God 1st and You right after that. You're focused on the wrong things that's troubling your steps. God got u but do you have God?! #CoahPrime

[Greg Laurie @greglaurie]

As our astronauts make their way home from around the Moon, I’m reminded of the words of the Psalmist: “When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them,human beings that you should care for them?” (Ps.8)

The Creator of this vast solar system — the One who set the Moon in its place — loves you and thinks about you. You could say His love for you is truly “over the moon!.”

The four astronauts aboard Artemis II — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — splashdown today off the coast of San Diego after a historic 10-day mission that broke the record for the farthest distance ever traveled by human beings.

Let’s pray for their safe return home. 🙏🚀🌕

[Undisclosed ₿ ✝️⚡ ∞ @BitcoinUndisc]

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[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

Regardless of how you're feeling GO & BE a blessing to someone else. I'm not just talking about money! I'm talking about listening, helping, assisting & supporting others with your time & attention. #CoachPrime

[Talk Church @churchtalkative]

Sex won’t satisfy you.
Fame won’t satisfy you.
Drugs won’t satisfy you.
Money won’t satisfy you.
Alcohol won’t satisfy you.
Success won’t satisfy you.

Life is empty without God. He is the only one who can satisfy your heart.

[Holy Bible @Holy__Bible1]

New Year Prayer

Heavenly Father,
As we step into this New Year 2026, we thank You for bringing us safely through the past year. Thank You for Your protection, Your mercy, and Your love that never failed us, even in difficult times.

Lord, we place this new year into Your hands. Please guide our steps, order our thoughts, and guard our hearts. Fill our lives with peace where there is fear, strength where there is weakness, and hope where there is uncertainty. Help us to walk in wisdom and truth each day.

Bless our families, our work, and our health. Remove anxiety, sickness, and confusion from our lives. Renew our minds, strengthen our bodies, and uplift our spirits. Teach us to trust You completely and not be afraid of the future.

May this year be filled with Your grace, favor, and purpose. Help us to love others, forgive quickly, and live with gratitude. Let Your light shine through us in everything we do.

We commit the year 2026 to You, Lord. May Your will be done in our lives, and may we grow closer to You with each passing day.

In Your holy name we pray,
Amen.
#HappNewYear2026 #HappyNewYear

[lsitzes @lsitzes]

Someone in the #wnba, #DallasWings, #AAC, #AXS OR #indianafever needs to make this right! This move is unethical since the #DallasWings organization linked original ticket sales #AXS

[lsitzes @lsitzes]

already.
The #DallasWings responded saying “We’re Sorry you’ll have to go online and see if you can get a new ticket on Friday” for a MUCH HIGHER PRICE.
The #AAC holds more than 12000 additional seats than the Arlington Arena, why not sell those seats and honor the purchases.

[Holy Bible @Holy__Bible1]

Proverbs 3:5-6

[Holy Bible @Holy__Bible1]

Micah 7:7

[Lysa TerKeurst @LysaTerKeurst]

We may not know exactly what tomorrow will look like, but we can go ahead and decide tonight who we’ll be looking to... the Lord... whose love is unfailing and whose hand is the safest place to entrust our hope.

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

We will all face Adversity but we all deal with it differently. Adversity illuminates the true character that resides inside of all of us. We should use Adversity to develop the person we desire to be & not shy away from the calamity it presents. #CoachPrime

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

"I wrote Proverbs 27:17 on my hand…Us and Ohio State were the two teams who praised Jesus Christ the most and I think we strengthened each other in our faith... I’m happy to see Godly men come out on top no matter what the circumstance is. I’m happy to praise Jesus in the lowest of lows."
- Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard after their National Championship loss vs Ohio State

(via @ItsJesseSimmons)

[Jon Root @JonnyRoot_]

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard scores the first TD of the National Championship & immediately shows his armband that has Matthew 23:12 on it 👏

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Matthew 23:12

[Billy Graham @BillyGraham]

“Don’t leave Jesus in the manger; don’t remember Him only at Christmas. Instead, learn to walk with Him every day, as you pray and read His Word and ask Him to help you.” #BillyGraham