It was a late night drive home. The Houston Rockets had just won the NBA Championship in 1995 for the second year in a row. Starla and I were driving home with our windows down, listening to the people celebrate the victory. As I looked into my rear-view mirror, […]
Street Fight!
It was a cold Friday night under the bridge in Houston, Texas. We had just finished the worship set. I had settled into my message when it happened. A couple of thugs from the streets came into our crowd and started disrupting the service. They were causing some concern […]
Life’s a Climb!
How many can remember as kids climbing a tree? I sure can. I remember struggling to the highest point of the tree that I possibly could. Sometimes climbing so high that I had a difficult time finding my way down. But the greatest challenge was finding your way to […]
This Too Shall Pass!
A few years ago Starla and our kids were walking through the petting zoo exhibit at the Texas State Fair. I saw this Sow (Momma pig) nursing her little piglets. They were tough on their Momma. They fought each other and were extremely rough with each other and their […]
Timing is Everything!
Someone said, “Timing is everything.” In fact, Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything under the sun.” The key is knowing the right time to speak and the right way to say it. Today’s word is timing. For instance, when I said to the young […]
5 Keys to becoming more productive
Most everyone wants to succeed and be productive in life. I don’t know very many people that wake up in the morning and say to themselves, “I want to have a totally unproductive and unsuccessful day.” No one usually sets out with the goal of failing. But oftentimes our […]
Are you listening to me?
Communicate is the word of the day. It’s also one of the most difficult things to accomplish on a continual and effective basis over a long period of time in a relationship. Here are three things that I want you to be very intentional about communicating to the people […]
Let Freedom Ring!
The Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Commonly known as Independence Day. It is a day to celebrate Freedom. That’s why freedom is the word of the day. […]
Be Positive! Part 2
Four Keys to Staying Positive in a Negative World What you believe. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Positive thinking has to be based on a real and true belief system. Otherwise, you are just going through the motions. Do you really believe that […]
Be Positive! Part 1
Be Positive! Positive is the word for the day. I want you to choose to be positive today regardless of your circumstances. There is something good to see in every circumstance. Speak positive words over your life today. Remember words have the power of life and death. Choose to ignore […]