“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” (Proverbs 14:34) Downshift ave you ever driven a car with a five-speed manual transmission? Imagine you’re in fifth gear and about to downshift into fourth, but instead you inadvertently put it in second gear. You immediately recognize your mistake as your seat belt tightens around your body, the…
e were ministering on the streets at Five Points Park today and a lady (maybe in her early sixties) asked for prayer. We had a wonderful season of prayer and then quite a time of fellowship afterwards where she told us how she came to quit drinking. Many years ago, she was dancing all night at a bar and she…
We were at a Cracker Barrel with my dad when the waitress inadvertently brought us an extra bowl of chicken and dumplings. They were really good! How do I know that? I ate ’em. What’s the point? Many times God places blessings right in front of us that we didn’t even ask for. It’s our tendency to say, “I didn’t…
New Year’s Resolutions can be pivotal moments of God’s dealing. Consider that when Samuel was offering sacrifice to God for Israel, the Philistines attacked. The place of sacrifice was where the enemies attacked. As you make your New Year’s Resolutions, keep in mind that the enemy has your commitment (sacrifice) in view. Don’t let him steal your resolve and don’t…