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Vacation
I’ve had the privilege to have a few days off last week with some long-time friends that I met while in college back many years ago. We met in Bible College and we all had a desire to be involved in ministry in some form or fashion. We get together once each year to play…
Read MoreDeep Commitment
I have had relationships over the years that have developed into deep friendships. I feel like the richest man on earth when it comes to family, friends and colleagues. I think one of the things that makes my life so rich and full is the depth of commitment that we have to one another. I…
Read MoreGod’s Help
I could write volumes of true-life stories of how God has been the Game Changer in a battle or struggle that I’ve faced over the years. He has walked with me through many really hard trials. When I look back on those times now, they don’t seem so big and bad. At the time I…
Read MoreTaking Care of Pastors
I was a youth pastor for just over 20 years. I started my ministry serving a small church in Crab Orchard, TN on the weekends in 1982. I was a junior at Johnson University (formally Johnson Bible College). I then served as youth minister at First Christian Church in Maryville, TN for 2.5 years. In…
Read MoreLocation Specific
In Real Estate world, the three big words are: Location, Location, Location! You can’t pick up real property and move it. You can move buildings and other things on the land, but you can’t move the land. I grew up thinking that meeting the Lord was location specific, but thankfully He goes on location wherever…
Read MoreHumble vs. Prideful
These two descriptive words are on opposite ends of the spectrum. They are often obvious, but sometimes hidden just beneath the surface. I was raised by parents of humble means and I was taught humility at an early age. I think that pride is the root of all sin. I believe that it raises its…
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