Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer. Paul encouraged the Christians at Colossae to continue in the one thing that truly matters. Prayer is the great privilege of the Christian and the great essential of the minister. 1. Pray for those You Lead Nearly 1,000 people now call me pastor. We average 800 worshipers every Sunday. I simply can’t live up to my own lofty expectations of … Continue reading The Longer I Go the More I Need It
“This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.” Joshua 1:8 We are very fortunate to live in such a modern society. Sure, some … Continue reading How to Find a Daily Devotional
“I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from evil.” John 17:15 Knowing He would soon be leaving the disciples, Jesus prayed for them before His crucifixion. What a great model to follow in praying for our children! We live in a hostile world greatly influenced by Satan and our tendency can be to hold … Continue reading Praying for Protection
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17 To live a stress free life would be nothing short of just plain awesome. This summer we went to Hawaii! The beaches were beautiful, and you feel as if the world stops when you are basking in the sun doing nothing, but soaking in Gods glorious creation. It’s so peaceful, and … Continue reading Friendships That Eliminate Stress
“In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.” Psalm 56:11 I am a big fan of old musicals. In them, the Von Trapp family sings their way out of Nazi Austria, a lowly flower girl learns to talk like a proper lady, sailors have a grand time on shore, and Mickey Rooney and Judy … Continue reading Thankfulness: A Powerful Stress Buster
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 Leaving Southern Hills Baptist Church in December of 2010 was one of the wildest decisions we have ever made. The church was exploding, the pastor was awesome, our kids were 3 years old and 11 months old, and we just bought our dream home. That was, … Continue reading My Wealthy Father
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” Philippians 2:3,4 In the letter to the church at Philippi, Paul addresses some specific concerns throughout the letter. The church, as most churches, was facing some issues. The … Continue reading Unity
“While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.” Luke 8:49 Whenever I read the story of how Jesus healed the woman with the issue of blood, I can’t help but think about how this healing delayed the healing of another (that of Jairus’ daughter – vs. 41-42). How … Continue reading The Patience of Jesus
