One of our church folk brought us a bag of fresh tomatoes that he had grown in his garden. I ate one of them as if it were an apple...DELICIOUS! There's something extra tasty about eating super fresh produce just hours after being picked. When I lived in the country, church people would always bring us fresh produce--corn, squash, purple hull & blackeye peas, tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, to name a few. No preservatives, no pesticide, no sticky labels. Just the way God intended us to each produce. Mmm mmmm good!
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May 29, 2009
My job is not to be a motivational guru....
This Sunday we will be honoring all the high school and college graduates. In the past, I've given each a nice Christian book by Billy Graham. This year I decided to give each grad a Bible with his/her name engraved on the cover. Why is that? Don't they already have Bibles? Glad you asked. Just want to remind them that the most important book to learn from...to allow the contents to impact their lives....to serve as the primary instruction guide in this journey called "life", is the precious word of God. Hey, my job is not to be a motivational guru....it's to be a pastor!
May 28, 2009
"The Shadow of Peter!"
The Lord has been burning in my spirit a powerful message for this coming Sunday. It's based on the scripture found in Acts 5:15, where the sick and lame were healed by the shadow of Peter. Actually, this will be "Pentecost Sunday" which celebrates the birth of the Church (that occurred 50 days after the Resurrection Sunday or Easter...hence "pent" root word). That's when the Holy Spirit fell on the 120 folks praying in the Upper room. It was after that experience that Peter's shadow was no longer the same. Wow.
Don't miss! Also, it will be available online that afternoon.
I'm believing for a mighty move of God this Sunday!
May 26, 2009
This side of heaven...
This past Sunday I concluded a 2-part sermon series titled, "8 Reasons Why Trouble Comes to God's People". I presented eight Bible-based explanations for the trials and tribulations we face in this life. As I wrapped up the final point, the Lord suddenly dropped in my spirit a "bonus" reason that was probably the heaviest of all of them.
"Sometimes God allows trouble in our lives with the intent of never revealing to us the reason for its existence; at least, not while we're on this side of heaven."
Uh? Why is that?! Simply because God desires that we ask the most important question while on earth. Not why. Not when. Not how. But...WHO.
May 25, 2009
Picnic today...
We're having an old fashion picnic today at Mary Peckham Park in Old Katy. it should be a great day to do so. One of my favorite activities during picnics is simply "people-watching". Oh, we'll probably feed the ducks there as well. Hope the ants don't show up, though!
May 23, 2009
Fun and friendly....
We're off to soccer this morning with our little boy! It's such a fun and friendly international sport :-)
May 21, 2009
This morning after we had breakfast...
This morning after we had breakfast, my wife and I decided to go to the new church property in south Katy....just to walk it, and to imagine the new facilities that FLAG is believing the Lord to help us build on it. We "saw" a beautiful sanctuary, spectacular nursery suite, awesome children's church, cool youth chapel, many classrooms, a commercial kitchen, ample parking, a Royal Rangers outdoor post, among many other things. But the most thrilling "sight"? A vast altar filled with folks from all over the Greater Katy Area crying out to the Lord, and being transformed by His Spirit. Halleluyah!
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