Birthdays are a big deal around our house. My kids start talking about their birthday as soon their’s is the next in line. They talk about the party, but it’s really about their gifts. They give us a long list of items they would like to receive as their present. Never once are they made…
Read MoreHow many times has someone told you to be open-minded? I bet it had to do with you being open to a new way of doing things or see something in a new light. Sometimes that can be, and other times, it can be harmful. Ministering with an open mind means that the Holy Spirit…
Read MoreHave you ever been given a pass to an event like a concert that has given you full access? There is a special feeling knowing you have that. You may not even go to all the places you are allowed, but you can. We were given full access to God once Christ died on the…
Read MoreThere is a scene in the Lord of the Ring: Return of the King where the Gandalf is losing the battle. The enemy is ten times the size of his army, and they are busting through the walls of the castle. All of a sudden to the east, up on a ridge, Theoden’s army finally…
Read MoreGetting excellent service from a waiter at a restaurant makes the meal much more enjoyable. The reverse can be said if the server has a bad attitude. When the server is good, you want to tip more; when they’re not, you barely want to tip at all. The best waiters are those who find joy…
Read MoreTwenty-five years ago, I met my wife. She attended a Bible study I was teaching, and I was hooked. From that point on, we’ve been inseparable. After my relationship with Jesus, she is my greatest love, and there is nobody else I would rather be around. The key to our success is that we have…
Read MoreThere is nothing like a good vacation or holiday to renew your mind and body. Time away from the daily grind can give you a fresh perspective. It’s almost like you are a new person. This is why God tells you to observe the Sabbath. It renews your mind. Spiritually you need to put on…
Read MoreWhen my kids were young, we would always play the game, “I love you this much.” I would start by telling them I love them as far as my arms could spread apart. They would reply that they loved me to infinity and beyond. It would go on and on until we ran out of…
Read MoreThe Brooklyn Tabernacle church in New York is known for its prayer ministry. They will get hundreds, if not thousands, out for its prayer meeting on Tuesday nights. They also have a twenty-four-hour ministry that prays around the clock. One of my favorite books is Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by its pastor, Jim Cymbala. He…
Read MoreMy education is in English. I have a degree in it from Vanguard University. You may think it is odd for a pastor to have a degree in English, but I do, and I don’t regret it one bit. I use my education every day in my studying and writing. One area that I never…
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