God’s Will

I used to always say “Lord willing” before my plans. The older I get the more I realize that all I do and say is subject to His will. Everywhere I go and everyone I meet is subject to His will. The thing is, God doesn’t force His will upon me. I also don’t believe…

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Continue

I used to hate watching a television show and then at the end it says, “to be continued”. I like streaming things now because to be continued can happen in just a few seconds as I open the next season of the show.  The word continue means: “persist in an activity or process” or “recommence…

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From My Experience

I usually pay closer attention when someone speaks to me from their own experience. I’m listening to see if “my experience” is similar.  If I’m going to learn from others, I must listen to them. If I’m going to learn from others, I need to watch them. There are times when their words and actions…

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The Time Is Now

There is something special about being present in the moment. There are people who prepare their whole life to live and never actually live life and enjoy it. There are workaholics and lazy bums and everyone in between. Life is much like a balancing act.  As I was reading the story of Esther, I was…

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Careful Counsel

I remember getting my grandfather (aka Pappy) a card on his birthday that said, “The older I get the smarter you get”.   I realize how valuable the advice of others who are more experienced and sometimes more educated on a subject than I am.  I try hard to avoid people who “have all the answers”.…

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Powerful Worship Experience – God, You’re So Good

I’ve had the privilege of being part of some power worship experiences. I remember one such occasion was a worship leaders conference in Atlanta at Passion City Church. Kristian Stanfill and Melody Malone were leading a room of worship leaders. The singing was unreal and the Presence of God in the room felt very real. …

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