Have you noticed the soaring gas prices lately? I'm sure you have! I always know I'm in trouble when I bring my gas guzzling car to refuel and all the attendants jump for joy like the old Toyota commercials. They know they are going to rake it in when I pull in! In any given week I travel hundreds of miles for ministry engagements along with all the trips to the airport. This results in weekly stops to refuel my car at the gas station. In applying this to ministry life I realize … [Read more...]
Each One Reach One
April 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
God wants to use you to make a difference for eternity. Someone once said, “Every heart without Christ is a mission field, but every heart with Christ is a missionary.” The Bible tells us in Acts one : eight “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” God wants you to be mission minded in your mission field. You can impact lives for Christ in your sphere … [Read more...]
The Secret of Happiness
April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What makes people happy? Some people try to find happiness in money, possessions, fame, or relationships. But does that really make someone happy? I don't think so and neither did Jesus. In John 10:10 Jesus said, "I have come that you may have life, and have it to the fullest." C.S. Lewis eloquently states, "God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing." I believe the secret of happiness is found in a personnel love … [Read more...]
The Power of Prayer
March 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Evangelist Billy Graham said when asked if he would have done anything differently after a life time of ministry. His response was powerful! "I would have prayed more and done less." How often do you pray? The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to "pray without ceasing", which means to constantly be in an attitude and action of prayer. Faithful follower of Christ and missionary to China Hudson Taylor once stated, "Over the past 40 years, the sun has never risen in China without … [Read more...]
Pray For The Outreach In India
February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Imagine a world in which you rise every morning with a stiff and sore back after sleeping on a hard dirt floor. You rub your eyes as you start the day hungry and without hope. You live in a culture where you and your family are considered “untouchable” and the scum of society. You look outside your shack to see the outside street flooded with filth and garbage. Sick people are laying on the side of the road begging for a piece of bread or loose change. Moans and crying can be … [Read more...]
Timeouts and Ministry
January 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Superbowl is over a week away and it seems year after year the handling of timeouts plays a big role in the outcome. Each team is given three timeouts per half and only three. Often these timeouts are taken to help the team refocus and refuel. Even athletes need a break to catch their breath. So too in ministry I believe it is so important to take "timeouts" routinely to refuel and refresh with the Lord. I truly believe that in order for God to work through us He must also work … [Read more...]
