I went out this morning, not expecting much to happen. It was raining, big storms were on the way in, I have not done very well anyway. I am talking about turkey season. So far this season I have gotten up at 4:45am all but 3 days (we are two weeks in), and I have not even seen a bird yet (It seems tougher this year). Admittedly discouraged, I almost slept in this morning but decided to go, just in case some bird out there wanted to gobble at the thunder.

I get there just before daybreak... set… Continue

Yesterday afternoon had to have been one of the nicest days of the year so far... and there I was, stuck in a meeting at the associational office. Yes, there was work to be done, a hispanic mission church to plant, discussion on the Hmong work, etc..., but there it was sunny, 80 degrees, birds chirping, flowers blooming, and me stuck inside.

Finally the meeting ended, yes, I am free to enjoy the day... I rush home, change clothes, grab a fishing pole, and tell Cayle it's "MAN TIME". Next thing… Continue

Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

I have often heard this verse used as a wake up call to the church in America and have wondered if it was an appropriate promise for us to claim. Many theologians would argue that this passage is speaking of a specific promise to the nation of Israel and that it does not apply… Continue

So I was reading in Zechariah this morning and came across Ch. 1 vs. 15a "but I am very angry with the nations that feel secure." It got me to wondering about how God must feel about our nation today. I mean, we really value our security... even created a whole new sector of government (Homeland security) just to help maintain our security. Do you think it angers God that a supposed Christian nation values security over relationship and dependance with Him? Can we really provide our own security… Continue

Did you catch this in the reading this mornng? 2 Chronicles 25:2, speaking about King Amaziah..."and he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, but not with a loyal heart."

How many times do we find ourselves doing the Lord's work for human motives. We DO all the right things, but we have our own agenda. IT is possible to do the right thing for the wrong reasons... just ask Amaziah. I guess I see this alot in church work. When I went to seminary, it was because I wanted to preach the gospe… Continue