Archive | July, 2008

John 3:16 Sunday

It was great to be home and worship with you last Sunday! Jeana & I are looking forward to this Sunday, August 3, our John 3:16 Sunday with Dr. Jerry Vines. Dr. Vines is one of my favorite preachers due to his humor and practical nature, but he is also a great [...]

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WHAT A CHURCH!

This week I have been reminded of what a great church we are a part of. Over the past few days, I have heard various reports from our ministries that have been a great blessing to me and have brought a high sense of value to my calling. We have a super team and, this [...]

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OFF to a GREAT START

We experienced the first day of our Annual Staff Advance on Monday. It was a really special day. If you are praying for us, thanks. If you are not, please do.
I believe we had the strongest opening morning in the history of my doing this, almost 22 years. For some reason, I believe because of [...]

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YESTERDAY AND TODAY, STAFF ADVANCE

Yesterday God met with us powerfully. What a day! The Lord moved upon us to pray for people and we believe God answered much prayer. I believe we will hear testimonies from yesterday of God’s healing power upon the lives of many people. The ministry of prayer is the secret to our church.
Today the Ministry [...]

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MY AMAZON KINDLE

Amazon has released a technological device they call the Amazon Kindle. I was able to get one in the middle of May. It is an extraordinary device. It is wireless. You can download books, magazines and newspapers from anywhere that has cell service. I believe they now offer over 140,000 titles, 19 [...]

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BACK IN THE PULPIT THIS SUNDAY

I am back in the pulpit at both of our locations this Sunday. God has given me a word to share with you. We are designing and praying for some great moments of worship. We are all excited about what we believe God is going to do among us.

Please engage with us this coming weekend. [...]

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Our Time Away

Jeana and I have been married for almost 32 years. On December 31, we will celebrate 32 years of marriage. Even though we have been married that long, it is still meaningful to spend time together. We enjoy just hanging out together without much of a schedule and very few expectations placed upon us. We [...]

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Wake-Up Time

This morning is wake-up time for me. I have been away for three weeks resting, relaxing, reading and studying. Jeana and I had a great time together. We enjoyed experiencing a few new places and having some new experiences. Even after almost 32 years of marriage, we still enjoy being together the most.
As I reengage [...]

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Guest Blog by Jeremy Roberts

I have asked Jeremy Roberts, the Senior Pastor at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Lenior City, TN, to be my guest blogger today. I’ve asked the guest bloggers for this week to write about what is on their hearts.
Razorbacks and Volunteers: The Bifurcation of Loyalties
I hopped in the car to drive to my church in [...]

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Guest Blog by Ryan Blackwell

I have asked Ryan Blackwell, the Pastor of Youth and Discipleship at Abiding Way Church in San Anselmo, CA, to be my guest blogger today. I’ve asked the guest bloggers for this week to write about what is on their hearts.
Stretched for the Gospel
“Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.” When [...]

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