October 15, 2010 What if a rich and powerful business man moved into town and started buying up land, taking over local businesses, hiring associates to work for him, and began bribing local officials? He is doing this with the promise of, “Join with me and things will be good,…
Stir It Up
Given November 3, 2010 As I was praying and reading this morning, I was reminded of the gift of the Holy Spirit that resides in me and the potential of that gift for good. I realized, by the small still voice inside, that the Spirit in me was not being used…
Jesus at the Back of the Church
Given 2007 While sitting in church one Sunday morning contemplating the concept of focusing on God and His Kingdom, the Holy Spirit gave me this vision. We were all sitting in our church where the stage and pulpit are up front and the doors are at the back. I was…
Words of Encouragement
Given August 2010 In these times of so many people needing prayer for different circumstances in their lives, I thought it would be good to be encouraged by the Word of God. “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may…
Lessons From Sports – Part 6, Cheering and Praise
Given March 2010 In this final installment to the Lessons from Sports series, let’s look at the similarities and differences in cheering for your team and praising the Lord. Any good sports fan will get excited when they’re at the game and their team does well. They love the team…