Have you noticed the changes in recent days? The leaves are changing colors and falling off the trees. The temperature is changing. The Texas Rangers are going to the World Series for the first time in their history. My once vibrant tomato plants are now slowly dying. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are ranked for the first time in almost a decade.

Change happens all around us, if we take the time to observe. But the most important part of a change discussion is about whether or not each one of us will make necessary changes in our lives. Leo Tolstoy once said, "Everybody thinks of changing humanity, but nobody changes himself."

As we see changes around us this fall, what needs to change in your life or what changes are you already making? For me, there are a couple of personal changes that are in progress. First, I am living my life with more urgency for the gospel of Christ. I am more urgent in proclaiming the gospel to people. I am more urgent in living the gospel. I am more urgent in pressing others to proclaim and live the gospel. And for me, the gospel in a nutshell is the saving and redemptive work of Christ in all areas of our lives and society.

Second, my prayer life is changing. I am praying scripture more often, especially the Psalms, and it is very refreshing for me and I hope for others as well.

As you notice the leaves changing colors, what is changing in your life for the good of the kingdom of God? Let's play catch! It's your turn to throw!