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Abraham Lincoln’s Coffin

In 1887 the coffin of Abraham Lincoln was pried open to determine if it contained his body. What makes that act so remarkable is the fact that Lincoln’s body had rested in that coffin for 22 years. Yet, even more amazing is that 14 years later a rumor circulated again that Lincoln’s coffin was actually [...]

A Prisoner To My Pain

Yesterday as I was getting dressed to go take care of a couple of things and then head to the church to work I felt something pull in my back and then a tingling shoot down my leg to erupt into throbbing pain.By the time I reached the church I was hurting enough to realize [...]

Is It Love Or Duty?

Is it love or duty? Duty leads to weariness; love continually refreshes. Duty wants to know minimums, love lives abundantly. Duty is slow and reluctant; love is swift and direct. Duty gets discouraged; love has boundless reserves. ~ J. Mark Jordan

Have You Encouraged Someone Today?

“Abilities wither under faultfinding, blossom with encouragement.” ~ Donald A. Laird
It takes so very little to speak words of encouragement into the life of another, yet it makes such an incredible difference that it is a wonder we don’t do more of it.
Let me challenge you to find someone that you can speak a word [...]

Ministry Is Not Easy, But It Is Rewarding

This morning, I was reminded of a quote by C. J. Walker, “There is no royal flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it, for if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I was willing to work hard.” To all of those who serve in ministry either [...]

The Team That Beat Itself

My son plays Volleyball at TMA (Tustin Memorial Academy). Today, as I watched them play I was struck by a leadership principle. While Benson would probably disagree, the reality is that they did not win the game (they’re not that good)…TMA simply lost the game by being intimidated by their opponents to the place where [...]

Thanksgive Countdown … This post will be updated everyday until Thanksgiving

Sat / 11.21.09

I am THANKFUL for the many MIRACLES I have experienced! Both those that my family and I have been blessed to receive and those that have we have experienced others receiving in ministry. If you need a Miracle, I have a God…who specializes in things that seem inpossible!
Fri / 11.20.09
I am THANKFUL for [...]

Quoted:

“Pulpit is an apt name for this sacred desk from which the Word of God preached has pulled many a soul from the pit.”

Some Battles Are Just Not Worth It

Around 1 am this morning after a great evening of food, fun and hanging out with friends my family was ready to head back to the rental. Well as we left our friends to walk home there were two cute little furry animals playing in the road. There was just a couple of problems with [...]

Come Apart or Fall Apart

Mark 6:31 And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: – if we don’t learn how to “Come…apart…and rest awhile” we will fall apart. We typically schedule light in July giving us time to recoup before headed into fall. I’m thinking a few days away with [...]