Molded

I love working with clay. I also love watching someone who is super talented in molding and shaping things. It’s fun to see something created. I often marvel at the creative genius of The Lord and how He created something from nothing. He is the Ultimate Creative Genius. As I was reading about how Solomon…

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14 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes

Thanks Jon Gordon for these inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. What would happen if we figure how to live these words. LOVE “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.’ “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into friend.” “I believe that unarmed…

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The Power of Words

It’s a new year and since it’s a milestone of sorts, we often set goals and make promises or resolutions as we begin the new year. Talk is cheap when it comes to promises. I believe that I should be careful and thoughtful about the goals I set or the promises I make. I should…

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Lead Me

I served as a youth pastor for just over 20 years. I was connected with the church leadership. I was a leader of the students for sure. I was involved at the highest levels of the local church leadership. Looking back, I’m a bit embarrassed about how those meetings went over the years. It was…

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Pastor & Staff Appreciation

I was a student pastor for just over 20 years and I know what it means to serve the Lord in a full-time occupation. My spiritual journey didn’t radically change when I officially left any type of salary in church. Since leaving the full-time ministry, I have become an advocate for taking care of church…

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Live It Out

I remember being told by my Mom when I was a youngster that someone is always watching what I do. As I’ve become a parent, over 30 years ago, I realize that is an “understatement”. I realize that my kids have been and still are watching what I do and how I live. They know…

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