Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Happy Thanksgiving, Friend. Judy and I want to say “thanks” to and for you and yours. It is a privilege to serve the Lord with you. Enjoy your holiday time of giving thanks for all He has done in your life this year. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, November 16, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Watch the weakest link, Friend. Some weeks ago, as I was pondering and praying about our church, the Lord spoke these words to me “watch the weakest link.” As the day of the Lord’s return approaches, the assault of the enemy will increase. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Wednesday, November 11, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power The election is over, Friend, but the Church goes on. Like many of you, I am pondering the import of last night’s election. Now that it is over, let me be perfectly clear: I think our current president is by far the worst … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Have a banana, Friend. I eat bananas. I know that doesn’t mean much to you, but it is a truly amazing fact. You see, I don’t like bananas. I never have. The shape is disturbing. The texture is disgusting. The flavor is icky-sweet. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, October 10, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power I wanna be qualified, Friend. Many years ago I was approached by a lady in my church. She said the Lord had directed her to open a home for troubled young women and their babies. I told her I was happy for her. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

The Word and the Spirit, keep it real!

I had an interesting visit recently with a lovely lady of about 70 years. She has been a Christian for 60 of those years, all spent in one Pentecostal denomination. She made and appointment to see me, and came to my office with a notebook and a pen. She opened the conversation with a question: … Continue reading The Word and the Spirit, keep it real!

Missing Ike

President Obama quipped in a speech in Iowa that the Republican convention espoused ideas "better suited for the last century. "You might as well have watched it on a black and white TV." the crowd laughed and cheered. That set me to thinking: the last half of the last century was my half-century. Looking around … Continue reading Missing Ike

Put Jack back in his box

Bored with listening to politicians bloviate, I moved to an entertainment channel where I found a commercial for a burger chain. The mascot for said chain is a humanoid with a round clown head designed to look like a jack-in-the-box. This character and his seemingly human wife are engaged in a game of Scrabble. They quibble … Continue reading Put Jack back in his box

The Nature of Leadership

I came out of my office the other night about a half hour before service. In addition to the usual flutter of early birds preparing for ministry, there was a new covey gathered in the back of the sanctuary. About 20 folks were lined up in front of a table full of plastic bags, energy … Continue reading The Nature of Leadership

Chicken Flap Says Revival is ON.

Thursday, August 2, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power The revival is on, Friend! I really had hoped that I could wait out the great chicken sandwich kerfuffle and opine on something else, but I just can’t seem to get it off my heart. There are several things that make me want … Continue reading Chicken Flap Says Revival is ON.