Tag Archives: Preacher
As The New Year Begins, Take Time to REST!
The venerable preacher, Vance Havner, used to look over the top of his glasses and say to his congregation, "If you don't come apart, you will come apart." While not all stress is bad for us, too much of it
Remember, you’re Not the only 1 Praying! The Holy Spirit Is Praying For You too!
The third person of the Trinity can be the forgotten God. We often miss His work by simply forgetting Who He is and what He is doing in our lives. God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And all
A Prayer For YOU to have a good day!
Our lives are crazy, and anything can happen on any day. When things are going wrong, sometimes all we can focus on are the bad things. Instead, we should look for the surprise blessings that can make any day a
Still Haven’t Started Reading The Bible? Billy Graham has a tip for You!
In an advice column posted on the Bowling Green Daily News, the 98-year old minister was asked what a person would miss if he lost interest in the Bible and failed to read it. The reader admitted one of his
Wanna good change in YOUR circumstances? *Grab your Power Boost*!
Life can be a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs, challenges and triumphs. In those moments when weariness sets in and doubts start to creep in, it's important to find solace and inspiration. Today, we have a special treat
Confidence to Face the Future!
At 13-years old, I sat in the ophthalmologist's examining chair. With my face placed on the chin rest and my pupils dilated, the doctor shone a bright light into my eyes. "Hmmm…" he said. Then he leaned back on his
God can Help if you’ve been mistreated!
God is not surprised by your troubles. God is not surprised by who is not helping you and what you can't find or what you don't have yet! God knows what's not working no matter what! Because God knows these
God is Speaking To You…Do You Hear Him?
When I was in my 20s I was praying about whether I should enroll in graduate school. Then one morning in my devotional time I came to Psalm 32:8 and it seemed to be flashing like a neon sign. It
Does It Seems Your Life Is Going Nowhere?
One time J.R.R. Tolkein wrote a short story to help him process his own frustration with work. The story, Leaf by Niggle, was about an artist who had been commissioned to paint a mural on the side of city hall.
On This 4th Of July And Always YOU were Created To Shine!
In another life, I produced a fireworks show called “SkyConcert” that was choreographed precisely to music and broadcast live on TV and radio. In 25 years of doing that event we were never rained out. I asked the Lord once
God is Gracious With His Love!
Life can be hard and challenging. Living can wear away our hope. Cynicism can settle into our hearts and find a home because of hurtful people, difficult circumstances, relational wounds, and unfortunate events. Religion can imprison us in a world
Whose Kingdom is This Anyway?
I have always been far too preoccupied with my own glory. I don’t like saying that because it sounds terrible. And embarrassing. And deeply sinful. God does not share his glory with anyone else and our lives need to be preoccupied with
Will YOU Be 1 of the 1’s?
When I was a little boy, my dad preached occasionally for small congregations who didn't have a regular preacher. Where he lacked polish, he compensated with his passion and colorful stories. One of his favorite sermons that I heard several
God has given you the power to change!
The greatest secret to acting on God's timing is understanding that He has given you incredible power to be able to change! Want to lose weight? Get a better job? Go back to college? Find a spouse? Get closer to
