I heard a great quote this past weekend by Pastor Craig Groeschel. He said, “If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, then it is time to start watering your grass.” I am not sure if he coined the phrase, but what a great impact it delivers.
We often think [...]
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This is one of the best cartoons I have seen in a long time…
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Over the last five years, I have been amazed at the ethnic diversity of our congregation. We never talk about it or make a big deal about it. We started diverse and we have kept the same beautiful variety. I think it set the tone when our Bishop appointed a Hispanic, a Black, and a white [...]
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If you want to be popular, draw a crowd, or have a lot of people like you, is it all about pleasing them and not you?
I know the first thing going through most people’s minds right now is…”be yourself” “be authentic” that will draw people in. Will it?
‘Pleasing others’ sounds fake, but what about ’serving [...]
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Of the 3 points from this weekend’s Sermon, “Being Bold in the Holy” is most relative and practical to me at this point of my life. Allowing God’s Holy Presence to affect/effect everything. Allowing me to display boldness. Not boldness for “show-off” purposes, but boldness to get His job done.
For those of [...]
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I love Fridays as I am sure many of you do to. However, Friday for me is like Tuesday is for you. Friday is the day before the 2 most important days of my week. Go figure how that applies to you…
Anyway, we are doing well here on the 10 acres. We are narrowing in [...]
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Yesterday, I told you about “Shout to the Lord”
I heard on the radio this morning that American Idol singers sang “Shout to the Lord” this week. (i don’t watch the show this year).
I went online and sure enough. Check it out!
Notice how the Spirit flows through anyone when singing. The message comes through.
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Hillsong is an incredible church in Australia. I had the privilege of seeing their pastor in Dallas a couple of months ago. Their story is a wonderful testimony of God moving in a local church. Their music is sung literally around the world. “Shout to the Lord” is one of the [...]
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Did you hear about 10 pirates off the coast of Somalia that held a boat hostage? I am not talking about 200 years ago. I am talking about several days ago. Did you know that pirates still sail the seas looking for boats to steal, pillage, and do whatever they want with? [...]
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