I know that I have shared a few thoughts from my family’s State Fair of Texas annual tradition. But I have at least one more lesson from the fried food capital of the world. My family and I have a several year tradition to go to the State Fair of […]

Years ago on a television talk-show, a guest appeared that was a body builder. As he entered the stage with his huge muscular body the crowd went crazy as the body builder began to flex his muscles and show his power. The first question asked of him was this: “What […]

Easter Weekend is here! People go through all kinds of struggles in life. Sometimes we feel like all is lost and there is no hope. I think we can all relate to that in some way or another. What do you do when everything in your life has fallen apart […]

Have you ever felt like your prayers didn’t really matter? Have you ever felt like what’s the use? You’ve been praying for something for so long and still no results. So why bother? Why keep on praying, when you only end up being disappointed in God and in yourself? I […]

There is limitless power in the words we speak. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) – “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Winners find ways to win and losers find ways to lose. But I bet you will never hear a winner saying words like this on a consistent basis, […]

I was at the doctor’s office the other day getting my finger checked out. Yes, the one that I broke in two places, playing catch with the football. Call me old, call me whatever you like. I deserve it. Anyway, I was sitting there waiting to be called, as I […]

People who achieve great things do more than is expected. There is a secret that every successful person has discovered. You achieve greatness on the second mile. why? Because there’s not much traffic on the second mile. Everyone is on the first mile. But when you go the extra mile, […]

I was 19 years old, walking into a classroom in the basement of the Administration building at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. It was in that room that a Credential Committee for the North Texas District was meeting and interviewing potential candidates to receive a license to preach. To say […]

Thank God It’s Monday! That’s right, Thank God It’s Monday. I know most people hate Monday. Friday is the day we “Thank God” for. Friday is the end of the work week and the beginning of a weekend. We are able to leave the pressure of work behind for a […]

A Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm, was being held. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, and at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of Andrew quickly took the lead, […]