Protection

It looks like a rainy day today in Georgia. I will usually have an umbrella in my truck to protect me from getting too wet when I’m out in the rain. On sunny days, I need protection from too much sun. When it’s cold I usually wear a coat. At times these things are for…

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Plain & Simple

Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote and recorded a song called “Simple Man” back in 1973. It was a powerful ballad for a rock band. It has some strong lyrical content that is actually some good counsel. The song is about advice that the writer’s Mom shared with him.  My Mom used to use the words “plain and…

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Thankful For Pastors, Teachers & Leaders

When I look back over my life, there are many people along the way who invested in me as a young man. There are people investing in me even today. I’ve also had the chance to invest in others.  Before I was a student pastor, I was just a young kid who wanted to serve…

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Working Out My Faith

I am an unashamed follower of Christ. I am certainly NOT perfect. I wish I could say that I don’t sin. I wish I could say I would not sin even today. I still have a lot of growing to do in my faith. I’m a bit farther along in the journey that even a…

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Restored Perspective

Life itself sometimes distorts my perspective. In fact, my perspective is often a bit in flux due to circumstances beyond my control.  I think perspective should be an anchor point. I see the Lord as the One Who consistently gives me perspective. If I can see things through His eyes, there is a grounded perspective.…

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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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