SERVOLUTION got off to a strong start Friday night. FBC servants filled packets that will provide 10,000 meals to hungry people in third world countries. Another group prepared gifts bags that will be presented to employees at the Galleria mall Saturday as a way of letting them know that God loves them and so does… Read More »
Tuesday Links for 4.14.2015
Here is my weekly list of links to articles filled with relevant information and inspiring stories. Enjoy! Research reveals there are many health benefits to having a good marriage. After attempts by Muslims and liberal professors to stop a showing of the movie “American Sniper” at the University of Michigan, common sense prevailed and the… Read More »
Yard Work and Easter
This week I’ve noticed a lot of people doing yard work. The combination of Rock Hill schools being on spring break, the first week of nice weather, and Easter created the perfect motivation for many of us. Monieca and I even got into the act. I did something else this week as well. I invited… Read More »
Sunday Highlights 3.01.2015
It was inspiring to watch hundreds of fellow believers come to the altar this morning two different times during each of our worship services. The first time, it was to kneel in prayer for our church and our “Six In 6” Capital Campaign. The second time, it was bring our commitment cards and place them… Read More »
When Praying Leads to More Praying
Last Sunday nearly 300 men came to the altar and picked up a “Six In 6” coin (see photo below) to carry in their pocket as a reminder to pray each time they reached into their pocket and felt it. This week I’ve had conversations with several men about the coin and what it’s been… Read More »
Losing Weight Update 2.18.2015
Well – there’s not much to say this week. It was a flat week. No weight lost and no weight gained. I guess it’s sort of like the proverbial glass half-full vs. half-empty debate. I know from losing the first 50 pounds there will be weeks like this. The key is to not get discouraged… Read More »
Daily Highlights – with Photographs
Here are some highlights from the past few days. Sunday: Nearly 300 men came to the altar to pick up a “SixIn6” coin and commit to pray daily until God gives us the six million dollars needed to pay our loan over the next six years. Each time they feel the coin in their pocket,… Read More »
Keep Praying & Don’t Listen to the Critics
For several weeks many of us have been encountering God in a powerful way while we do our daily readings in “Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge.” I’ve spoken with several individuals who are now going through it a second time. One woman told me yesterday, “It’s changed my life” – not the… Read More »
Games and Guests
At times last night it was crazy loud. Monieca and I had fun hanging out with some of the young adults @ last night’s game night. One table was fairly quiet, but the others…LOUD! Our group was the loudest. But you can’t play “Classic Pit” without a lot of shouting. Best part of the night… Read More »
Taking Out the Trash
I had thrown a bag of garbage into the bin the convenience center near our home and was walking back to my car when I heard his voice. “It’s good to see another UK fan” he yelled through the window of his truck. I didn’t recognize him but he immediately introduced himself and extended his… Read More »