Category Archives: God’s Will

When You Can’t See God Working

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

In his Looking On the Heart expositions from 1 Samuel, Dale Ralph Davis relays the story of a B-17 bombing run over a German city during World War II. As one plane approached the city, it was struck by Nazi antiaircraft … Continue reading →

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Fall & You

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

One look out my window today proves that fall has arrived. I’ve got a yard full of dead leaves to prove it as they’ve officially made the “fall” from their trees to the ground. I love this season. It’s my … Continue reading →

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Do It Now

Posted on October 9, 2017 by

Here’s a true story. A church in San Antonio, Texas, committed to a fundraising drive to build a new building. On a chosen Sunday morning, a special offering would be taken up to help toward reaching the monetary goal. Each … Continue reading →

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God’s Perspective

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

A man was having a particularly intimate conversation with God by way of prayer. The man asked, “God, how long is a million years to you?” God answered, “It’s just like a second of time for you, my child.” The … Continue reading →

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Jesus: The Cosmic Santa Claus

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

“The Jesus You Know” series (post #5) I was licensed to preach in October of 1992 and formally ordained into the ministry in February of 1993. Upon my ordination, I began my first pastorate. This means that I’m in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Balance, Belief, Bible Study, Covetousness, Desires, Doctrine, Faith, Giving, God's Will, God's Word, Money, Needs, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Preaching, Problems, Prosperity, Scripture, The Bible | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nothing Important Happened Today

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

Sometimes the facts get in the way of a good story. For years a legend persisted that on July 4, 1776, the day the American colonies declared their independence from England, King George III’s diary entry read: “Nothing important happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Commitment, Discipleship, Doing Good, Dying To Self, God's Will, God's Work, Human Life, Influence, Personal, Priorities, Service, Submission | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Posted on August 14, 2017 by

I’ve been preaching through the gospel of Mark on Wednesday nights at Oak Grove Baptist. In Mark 6:45-52, we find the familiar story of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee to meet the chosen twelve, who were in a … Continue reading →

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