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 […]
Room for Improvement!
Recently, I pulled my iPhone out of my pocket, pushed the bottom button, swiped the screen to the right, entered my security code, located my camera, pressed it and begin to take the picture of what I was looking at. One of my kids came up to me and said, […]
To Love and Protect!
I walked out the front door of my home on a beautiful, but warm summer morning and just out of the corner of my eye I noticed this beautiful bird sitting on her nest, protecting her babies. I gently and quietly moved a little closer to get a picture. […]
Be Bold Today!
The word of the day is boldness. Boldness is the confidence to say and do what is right. We’ve all heard of the boldness of David against Goliath and Daniel in the lion’s den or Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fire. There are times we all need to […]
“But I want to be the bad guy!”
We were at the house on a Sunday afternoon, watching the Cowboys game, (which they lost) when my grandson Kanon, came running in dressed in a Pirate’s Costume. Starla had purchased several costumes for the grandkids to dress up in when they are over at our house. Kanon’s Daddy, Kolt, […]
Close Call!
The very first night my team and I held a church service under the bridge on the streets of Houston, started the journey of many exciting experiences. One of the firsts of which I will never forget. Our order and strategy was simple. Sing a few songs, preach a […]
You have all you NEED!
Most of your life is determined by what you decide it will be. “Think you can, think you can’t, either way, you are right.” -Henry Ford Make these 7 declarations over your life each day. I have the grace I need for today. (2 Corinthians 12:9 “My grace is all you […]
The best part of waking up….
Recently, Starla woke up before me and made coffee. As soon as the aroma of the coffee made its way from the kitchen to the bedroom, I was up. It literally woke me up. I love the smell of coffee in the morning. Come to think of it, I love the […]
Fighting in the Sistine Chapel!
What could be more of a thrill than to walk through the Sistine Chapel and see first-hand, with my very own eyes the incredible masterpiece artistry of the one and only Michelangelo? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It doesn’t get much better than that. However, to hear […]
How to make better decisions each day!
Better decisions. This is what I want you to speak over yourself and your family today. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. I know God wants us to […]