Several years ago, I found the following at the web site of a church known for its prayer ministry. I share it with you because whether or not you go to my church, you have a pastor who needs prayer – but ESPECIALLY if you go to my church! I have several friends who are … Read More
I noticed the tags as I drove around town this morning; tags from several Georgia coastal counties. Hurricane Matthew has brought evacuees to our area in search of temporary shelter. The tags reminded me of the opportunity we have as believers to bless those in this time their need. Through the course of natural events, … Read More
“How do YOU determine if you have an idea of your own or if He [God] is telling you to do something?” A friend posed that question to me yesterday. I appreciate that she personalized it by reference how I determine God’s voice, because the answers may vary by individual. Inherent in that question are … Read More
“Are you the man who prays?” The question humbled me. I had just finished leading a voluntary staff prayer meeting at nearby organization when she posed the question. I’ve had the blessing of leading prayer times with the team there several times over the last two years. I never realized the impact those prayer times … Read More
The news of the death of Marlin’s pitcher Jose Fernandez shocked the sports world Sunday morning. Fernandez, only 24 years old, was an incredibly talented pitcher with a larger than life personality. His exuberance inspired his teammates and often infuriated his opponents. His shocking death in the prime of his life gives reason for us … Read More
“It’s not much of a tail, but I am sort of attached to it.” That’s how Eeyore describes his tail which is always falling off. Eeyore is a melancholic, pessimistic “old, grey donkey” in the A.A. Milne stories ofWinnie the Pooh. He never expects anything to go right, and even when something seems to go … Read More
The Stock Market report is important news to many people. People entrust some their earthly to brokers who make an investment on their behalf. As a result, they want to know how their investment is growing. In a greater way, God has entrusted a precious investment in us. In Monday’s blog, we learned that Life … Read More
Have you ever wondered what happens to a sermon after the preacher preaches it? Most pastors I know, myself included, invest a lot of prayer, time, thought, and heart into preparing a message. Most of us preach ourselves out physically, emotionally, and spiritually delivering the sermon. Each week, many pastors stand at the front door … Read More
I witnessed a funny sight the other day as I made hospital rounds. When I arrived at the elevators, a woman stood there waiting ahead of me. Since the up arrow light was on, I knew she had mashed the button at least once. While we waited for what must have been about 60 seconds, … Read More
The 2016 edition of the Summer Olympics drew to a close Sunday. For me, these games were some of the most entertaining in memory. The accomplishments of Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky in the pool, Simone Biles on the mat, and Usain Bolt on the track amazed us. The U.S. Men’s and Women’s basketball team … Read More
