Tell Me a Story
When Vickie and I stepped down as Trinity Church International’s children’s pastors several years ago, in the days leading up to our final Sunday, we had so many wonderful conversations with the children who had been in our ministry during our 25 years. It was amazing to see that, in many cases, we were now pastoring the children of the children who were in our ministry when we first arrived at Trinity. We were now ministering to our second generation. So you can imagine there were a lot of stories to tell. It brought me great joy to hear young adults tell about how they would groan year...
He’s Unpacked His Bags to Stay!
When we travel from city to city for our Holy Spirit Rallies, Jesus the Healer Rallies, and Ignite & Unite Conferences, Vickie and I often stay in hotels. What may seem like a luxury to others can, in reality, be burdensome for someone moving from hotel to hotel day after day, week after week. It’s a job to pack your suitcases with the clothing, toiletries, books, etc., place the suitcases into the vehicle, travel to the next city, unload the suitcases from the vehicle, tote the suitcases to the hotel room, unpack the suitcases, organize the clothing for the stay, stay at the hotel for a...
My Hullabaloo!
I'm excited and excited some more and even excited beyond being excited. (Did that make any sense?) What's all of the hullabaloo (betcha haven't seen that word in a while) about? Our new Access Church small-group semester launches this Sunday. (www.access.tv/groups) Starting next Wednesday at 7 AM at Chick-fil-A, I will begin a journey leading a group of men through the book of Acts, discovering this blueprint for how the Holy Spirit wants to minister in His dispensation. In the Fall, we will explore chapters 1 through 12, and in the Spring, chapters 13 through 28. It will be...
You Need the Specialist
Several years ago, Vickie and I had the privilege of ministering in Fiji for 7 days. During our stay, we ministered some 30 times. It was an awesome experience. Lives were changed; we had added to the Kingdom. I felt so, so, so fulfilled in knowing that we had accomplished our assignment. We went back the next year, and instead of ministering 30 times, we ministered, I believe, just 5 times. To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t a happy camper. We had traveled an enormous distance only to minister a few times. I felt as though our time was being wasted. Throughout our stay in Fiji, I so wanted to...
Batteries Not Included
Let me describe what possibly could be every parent’s worst nightmare. Imagine this. For months, it is undeniable that your child is hinting, begging, earnestly interceding for the latest electronic “necessity” of life. Although its price tag will take a large portion of your retirement savings, the anticipation of the look on your angel’s face will make it worth the extreme sacrifice. On Christmas morning, the moment arrives. Excitement fills the air as your darling pushes aside package after package looking for the gift of all gifts. Upon finding what should be the package, wrapping paper...
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