I remember the summer before my senior year in High School, my parents decided to move from our home town of Waxahachie, Texas to Ft. Worth, Texas. I had attended school in the same school district all my life. Now, they wanted me to move and start all over in […]
One Question That Will Determine Your Success!
The word of the day is everything. Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything,” And the Apostle Paul said in Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.” Why […]
Help me, God!
I was 14 years old. My family was vacationing in Athens, Greece. We were traveling in the very busy city by bus. On this particular day I remember hearing my parents say, as we stood at the bus stop, that we were looking for bus number 2. That’s all I […]
Live long. Live healthy. Live happy!
I recently met a 90 year old man in Cabela’s while picking up some needed items for deer season that is quickly approaching. (a little excited!) His energy and enthusiasm for life was so infectious. I couldn’t help but admire him and desire to be that active when I turn […]
Does your accent give you away?
Starla and I were recently in California. We had stopped in a grocery store to pick up a few items. As we walked up to the counter to pay, the employee behind the register asked, “How are you today” I responded “I’m doing great, how are you?” He looked up […]
Know Your Boundaries!
Have you ever had someone try to tell you how to raise your children, when they don’t have any children of their own? Have you ever known a single person to tell a married person how marriage is supposed to work? I’ve known many “church growth experts” who seem to […]
Be slow to speak!
The word of the day is slow. Slow may seem like an odd word to speak over yourself, your family and your business. But consider it in light of the scripture below. James 1:19 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow […]
Redman and Wounded Knee!
I’ve told you about “Redman,” the man who challenged me to bring church to the streets of Houston. So I accepted the challenge and started Friday night street services. What I didn’t tell you, is that soon after we had started our services, I noticed that Redman was not […]
The Better View!
Starla and I were recently in beautiful California. We hiked up a picturesque mountain to a spot called Castle Rock. Several times stopping to catch our breath and resting our legs. As we made it to the peak of Castle Rock, we stopped and enjoyed our sack lunch, while soaking […]
Are you Committed?
A wealthy old man was very excited about his lovely young bride but sometimes wondered whether she might have just married him for his money, so he asked, “If I lost all my money, would you still love me?” She responded, “Of course I would still love you. Don’t be […]