Yesterday while praying for the lost people on my OIKOS Evangelism List, I noticed some black birds outside the window. About two dozen of them alternated sitting on tree limbs and looking for something to eat on the ground. They fluttered to and fro, until after a few minutes they all flew away. An image… Read More »
Praying for One Another
Phil, our chairman of deacons, had major surgery Monday and will be on a medical leave from work for several months while he recovers at home. I just spoke with Debbie, his wife, and Phil is doing well. There’s a long road in front of him, but he is a fighter and he loves Jesus.… Read More »
Praying Like Jesus
“It’s hard to put into words what God has done in my heart this weekend” “It was a powerful weekend. I can’t remember when I’ve been so blessed.” “I was convicted because I prayed with my kids a lot when they were little, but not so much now.” “I want my prayers to be more… Read More »
A Special Memory
Brother A. P. was an elderly deacon in my home church when I was a teenager. He faithfully attended services and was known as a prayer warrior. I learned that he prayed for me every day at 1:00 pm. That made me feel good, but at the time I didn’t appreciate it as much as… Read More »
Trump Wins! Now What?
Trump Wins! Now What? Many of us are sleep deprived today because we were up late watching returns in the presidential election. What a night! I’ve never witnessed an election like this one. In the weeks leading up to the election many of us have been praying for the election and for our country. People… Read More »
A Sacred Time
The size of the crowd is not always important. Sometimes having more time is more important than having a larger crowd. Such is the case on the Monday night each August when we ordain new deacons. That’s how it was last night when we ordained five new deacons. Don’t get me wrong – I’d love… Read More »
Praying for One Another
Yesterday we saw God move in a powerful way among His people as we worshiped Him and prayed for one another. The altar was full in both worship services with people kneeling in prayer. The deacons anointed with oil and prayed for the physical ailments of many more. One deacon emailed the following: “I had… Read More »
Covered with Prayer
This past weekend Monieca made a quick trip to KY and back so she could check on her parents and see how her mom is adjusting to being in a nursing home. The trip takes more than five hours and takes her through some beautiful mountains. She is more than capable of making the trip… Read More »
The Presidential Election: Some Things to Keep in Mind
With the Republican National Convention last week and the Democratic National Convention this week, the upcoming Presidential election is the lead story in the news. It is also on the hearts and minds of God’s people. Many of us view this election as pivotal, especially with regard the Supreme Court and the future of religious… Read More »
“I’ll Pray For You” – More Than A Platitude
Recently Monieca and I were eating dinner at a local restaurant when I overheard a conversation at a nearby booth. An older couple was eating when someone I assumed was a friend stopped by their booth to talk for a few minutes. During the conversation the woman shared with their friend some of her health… Read More »
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