Monday, December 17, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power No fear, Friend. Like everyone else with a television, I have been horrified by the events in the school in Connecticut. In the absence of all the facts, I hesitate to render opinions, but I did feel it necessary to make a few … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Thursday, December 13, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power No lap dogs Friend, I am embarrassed. My dog is officially domesticated. When we found him, he was in the animal shelter. His hair was all knotted up, and he was covered in burrs and ticks. He had survived in the desert, no … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let's stay on the lane, Friend! “Lord, keep me straight. Don’t let me get off!” I prayed that simple prayer again this week as I have many times over the years. Whenever I hear another story about a preacher who gets off the … Continue reading 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

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

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

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

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