Daddy Moment

This morning Faith asked me to help her remove the old toe-nail polish from her toes and pick out a new color. She didn't realize how special that was to me. Wiping her toes and feet was a precious moment.

Jesus washed the disciple's toes and feet and I'm most certain that it was a precious moment for all of them too. It was a show of love; a Savior's love, a humbling love, an example of how we should love one another.

Thanks Faith for this mornings precious moment.
Thanks Jesus for our precious moments.


John 13:12 So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?

Jesus, thank you for your never-ending love for us. You set the example for us to follow. You lead us and show us how to love. We love you and we praise you! Amen.

Glorify!

When there's Nothing...Pray!
When there's Something...Proclaim!
When there's Everything...Praise!

When there's Nothing...Proclaim!
When there's Something...Praise!
When there's Everything...Pray!

When there's Nothing...Praise!
When there's Something...Pray!
When there's Everything...Proclaim!

It's all the same as I see it!
It's all about the Glory!

Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

And all God's people said, "AMEN!"

Jesus said...

Jesus said, "Follow Me."
I said, "where?"
Jesus said, "Wherever."
I said, "when?"
Jesus said, "Whenever."
I said, "How?"
Jesus said, "HOWEVER! You ask too many questions. Just follow Me."
I said, "Okay??"
Jesus said, "It's okay to be afraid, just trust me."

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand." (Psalms 37:23-24 NKJV)

Lord Jesus, I put my life in your hands. I will listen for your voice. I will move when and where and how you tell me. Please stay near to me. Amen.

Back pews....22c

Last night on flight 1869 from Charlotte to Nashville I was seated in seat 22c, the very back pew. I usually try to get a seat nearer to the front but not this time, I couldn't make it happen. There was no place to store my carry-on suitcase near my seat. The seat didn't recline. There was a less than pleasant smell at the back of the plane. The ride was rough due to the stormy weather. And the people next to me didn't want to include me in their conversation. They were talking about drinking and partying: the good life. When I could take it no more I asked them this question.

" How have we come to this place as a society that we promote destruction in the family with alcohol?"

My question might have been a little serious but it changed the direction of their conversation, actually they stopped talking about drinking altogether. For the next 20 minutes it was like I wasn't there. Then the young girl next to me, (a 20 year old single mother who had recently lost a baby at 16 weeks) began to talk with me. We talked about Angels and beaches and life stuff. We talked about her boyfriend and her church. We talked about Jesus. Then something interesting happened...

Remember I said the weather was bad, it was a rough ride. The attendants attempted to serve their guest coffee and water and such, but decided the situation was not favorable. But wouldn't you know, the people on the back pew (Row 22) did get served. In seat 22c I got to talk about Jesus and He gave me a glass of apple juice.......... now I find that interestingly amazing!


2Ti 4:2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

Lord Jesus, thank you for your cross and for your strength and for your apple juice. Amen.

Special Thanks!

I Graduated! The day which seemed would never come, came and went. It feels great to have completed this part of the journey.

God is working because He is faithful. God knows my heart and hears my prayers.

Continue to pray with us as we seek His will and the place which God would have us to minister. Divine Decisions require Divine Discernment. I don't want to get ahead of God at this point.

Thanks to all who have prayed for me so faithfully these past four years! I love you all!

floods of answered prayers

During the now historic rain storm which flooded Nashville (May 1, 2010) I was in Mount Holly NC with my wife and daughter looking at a possible church to begin my ministry. As I reflect on the three day adventure, on the beautiful weather, on the love of the people, on the developing community, on the spirit of the service, on the needs of the church, on the hearts of the workers, on the response of my family, on my Lord and provided, I know that God has flooded me with answers to all my prayers. I see His hand guiding and directing me. God has opened the flood gates of Heaven on me. I called the church on May 4th and told them I and my family wanted to come and be a part of them. It's an exciting time to saturated in His love!

Re 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
(KJV)

Father, thank you for your clear direction and the opportunity to be used of You. Prepare the hearts of your people in Mount Holly for the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. Bless our obedience as we seek to do your will. Help us to build your kingdom. Help us to be your light of hope. In Jesus' name. Amen