It feels good to be back in my blogging rhythm. However, I’ll be taking a break from blogging for a few days. I’ll be enjoying some much needed rest near the ocean.
Archive for November, 2009
Wave Break
Posted in Uncategorized on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
God Is With Us
Posted in Uncategorized on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Throughout the Old Testament, God always reminded the Israelites of His presence. In Joshua 1, God reminded Joshua that He was with him wherever he went. In Isaiah, God again said, “Do not fear, for I am with you.” What is one thing you would change about your life if you realized God is always [...]
The Great Date Experiment
Posted in Uncategorized on November 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My wife and I had of our most fun and memorable dates last night. Believe it or not, all we did was go out to eat…kinda. Last night was the first week of our Great Date Experiment. It’s based on a resource I ran across on North Point Community Church’s website. If you’re married, you [...]
No Bargain On This One
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged church, God, leadership, ministry, pastoring, shopping on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m a bargain shopper. When making a purchase, I like to look around to make sure I’m getting the best deal. I’m the type of guy that walks in the store and head straight for the clearance rack. Before I order something on line, I do a Google search to see if there’s any coupons [...]
Change Requires Change
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Change requires change. Change is one of the few things that begins with itself. If we want to experience change we must be willing to change or at least begin changing things around us. Every Israelite king that wanted to see their nation transformed understood this reality. If the nation was to return to God, [...]
Back to College Park
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Campus Crusade for Christ, campus ministry, college, students, University of Maryland College Park on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tonight, I get the opportunity to speak to the students at Campus Crusade for Christ at University of Maryland College Park. I really enjoy speaking to students. I’m still amazed at how God continues to open doors for me to go back to my alma matter to make a difference. I’ve been back to College [...]
Picking Up the Dropped Ball: Quitting THEIR Ministry for YOUR Ministry Part 2
Posted in Uncategorized on November 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For some reason, I’m stuck in this whole quitting the ministry for the ministry mode. Maybe because it’s where I am, but that’s what blogging is for, right? One of the ways to get stuck in the “doing THEIR ministry” mode is by getting in the routine of picking up dropped balls. In ministry, balls [...]
Quitting THEIR Ministry for YOUR Ministry
Posted in Uncategorized on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:5, “But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill YOUR ministry.” As a leader, you have to distinguish between YOUR ministry and THEIR ministry. If not, you’ll keep forsaking YOUR ministry for THEIR ministry. THEIR ministry is the one that God [...]
One of Those Sundays
Posted in Uncategorized on November 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In the life of a pastor, there are some Sundays where everything seems to go well. You’re thankful for every Sunday, but there are those memorable, extraordinary ones. For me, yesterday was one of them: 1. The praise team did a great job, despite the fact that our worship leader lost his voice. This is [...]
Trade Off
Posted in Uncategorized on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I learned along time ago. God’s greatest revelations for your life don’t come from sermons, but personal time with Him. Since rededicating my life to Christ, I’ve always appreciated sound, relevant teaching. I’m a pastor. I sure do hope I appreciate messages (duh)! As a spiritual thirsty, deer panting college student, I took notes in [...]
