Archive | May, 2006

Wisdom

Wisdom is seeing life from God’s perspective.  One of the great reasons we read God’s Word is because from it, we gain wisdom for life. We gain the insight to gain the Christ-minded model.
You know what my previous announcement was concerning being nominated for President of the Southern Baptist Convention.  Some would say, “Ronnie, agreeing to [...]

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Right vs. Christ-like?

One of my staff members sent me this phrase recently: “Most Christians would rather be right than Christ-like.” I am confident this statement is so needed in families, businesses, and in churches. Is that not a convicting word for all of us? It sure is to me.
If you are married, how many times have you [...]

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I Was Asked…

I was asked something one month ago that really has challenged my life and entire decision-making processes. Has that ever happened to you? I am sure it has. However, this one really rattled my cage.
 
One month ago last night, Johnny Hunt, a pastor friend of mine, called me and told me that he did not [...]

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Understanding Where I Am

Since this blog is about my life between Sundays, I want you to catch up with me on where I have been in these past 30 days.  I shared something very important with our church yesterday.  It is something that has some enormous challenges and responsibilities, regardless of the outcome. 
I realize the weekends become very [...]

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Mission Is Possible

Did you realize that the mission of taking the gospel to the world is very possible?  I have thought about this for some time.  God has given us the resources and the technology to do it.  The resources we have are far greater than money…people. 
We have young men and women in colleges, seminaries, and still [...]

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National Day of Prayer Calls Us To Honor God

Today is the National Day of Prayer and the call is to bring honor to God as a nation.  Built upon the powerful verse in 1 Samuel 2:30 that says, “I will honor those who honor Me.”  This means that we will bring esteem and preference to our God in all things.  This is a [...]

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A Few Personal Words About Change and Blessing

Last night we had a “Dinner with the Pastor” at our Pinnacle Hills location…God moved and we had 51 additions to our church last night!  Out of these 51 decisions, I was able to lead several of them to Christ via the presentation made.  Hallelujah!  God is good.  Our staff team did a great job [...]

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When God Moves…

When God moves it is always amazing what happens.  When He really begins to move in our lives, some things really occur that are quite amazing.  I have watched this through the years and it has been quite a blessing to me.  Yes, a blessing in the midst of the challenge.
When God moves, He interrupts [...]

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