Archive for December, 2008

Quoted: Dolly Parton

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”  ~ Dolly Parton

Take it 2 a ‘hole ‘nutha level in 09

WOW!  2009 is just around the corner.  And as I have been working on next year’s calendar I find myself being challenged in my faith to “Take it 2 a ‘hole ‘nutha level in 09″

This is our year for a SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH!
This is our year to move into a new building.
This is our year to [...]

Quoted: Gloria Dean Randle Scott

The critical responsibility for the generation you’re in is to help provide the shoulders, the direction, and the support for those generations who come behind.  ~ Gloria Dean Randle Scott

Give The Gift Of Prayer

Awakened this morning thinking about the power of prayer.  One of the key attributes of every revival church that I have ever had the opportunity to preach in or observe closely is that they are a church that has a culture of prayer.
While attending Odessa College, I was blessed to sit under that great man [...]

Let Generosity Abound

One of the things that I pray regularly for the church that I am privileged to lead as Pastor is that we will be successful in creating a culture of generosity.  
While the term “generosity” may not be found in the Bible the principle is.  In Prov. 11:25, we read “The liberal soul shall be made fat: [...]

Quoted: Tom Peters

YOU MUST CARE. That’s my conclusion. You can’t stand out … unless … your heart is in it.  ~ Tom Peters

Quoted: Vince Gill

Success is always temporary. When all is said and done, the only thing you’ll have left is your character.  ~ Vince Gill

Not Your Ordinary Fairy Tale

Karen Hopper posted a powerful post worthy of your time in reading and consideration…A Jewel Divinely Rare: Not Your Ordinary Fairy Tale.

Quoted: Albert Einstein

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look and do nothing.  ~ Albert Einstein

Kissing

Some interesting facts, I came across:

You burn 26 calories in a one minute kiss
Our brains have special neurons that help us find each others lips in the dark
Kissing each day may keep the dentist away.  Kissing encourages saliva to wash away food from the teeth and lowers the level of decay causing acid, preventing plaque build-up