Are you familiar with the ending to the movie “Cast Away”? Tom Hanks is standing there in the middle of this intersection in the middle of Nowhere, TX. As far as he can see in all directions is nothing – yet he has been given the gift of life to be lived another day. How would [...]
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Crossroads
Posted: December 13, 2008 in Bible Reading, Faith, Focus, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Movies, The Bible, Trusting God, Vision3
2009: A Look Forward – in Your eyes
Posted: December 6, 2008 in Confidence, Faith, Focus, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Oswald Chambers, Peter Gabriel, Psalms, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, Trusting God, Vision, WorshipHope as defined by Dictionary.com as a noun is wrapped up in “feelings.” But as a verb: To look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence. To believe, desire, or trust. Hebrews 10:19-25, So, friends, we can now—without hesitation—walk right up to God, into “the Holy Place.” Jesus has cleared the way by the blood [...]
The greatest hope on earth…
Posted: December 3, 2008 in Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Holy Spirit, Hope, Missions, Oswald Chambers…and beyond! JESUS CHRIST The day you heard the Gospel and responded by following Jesus – you didn’t respond to a moment in time or to a person presenting the message. But rather the power of the Holy Spirit working through the surrendered life of another person. Paul states, I was unsure of how to go about this, [...]
A sad face is good for the heart
Posted: November 29, 2008 in Bible Reading, Bible Study, Christian Music, Faith, Oswald Chambers, Prayer, Spiritual Gifts, Spiritual Growth, The Bible, Trusting GodI received a comment from my “Are you hungry?” post. Instead of posting a lengthy comment there I have decided to write one here. The question posted was, “Is it possible to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sad at the same time?” There were several thoughts that came to mind as I read [...]
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
Posted: November 27, 2008 in Faith, Oswald Chambers, Spiritual Growth, U2I’ll never forget when Joshua Tree by U2 was released (1987). I was in Cleveland, TN at Lee College. I headed over to the mall after classes and purchased the cassette. While driving back to campus I heard this song and was blown away. “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” is a powerful song. [...]
Earlier in the month I asked the question, “What would you say is… the most powerful force on earth?” The motivation for asking the question was an infomercial of sorts I heard on a local Christian radio station. The Pastor was talking about all sorts of things that pertain to his church and then made [...]
Are you being changed?
Posted: November 16, 2008 in Bible Reading, Bible Study, Calling, Discipleship, Faith, Family, Focus, Oswald Chambers, Spiritual GrowthI don’t have the opportunity to see either of my parents very much. In fact almost never. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen either of my parents. I was hoping to make the rounds this Thanksgiving and Christmas season to see them both. My Dad is in South Georgia and my Mom is [...]
Harvest Community Church/Soul Rio Celebrates….
Posted: November 9, 2008 in Calling, Church Planting, Dreams, Faith, Friends, Making memories, Obedience, Prayer, Small Group, Spiritual Growth…it’s 10th Anniversary. So much of my life has been shaped by the 5 years of my life spent at Harvest Community Church. I moved to Albuquerque with my family in September 1999. We arrived not knowing what God had in store for us. No home… no job… no money… no money… just my good [...]
It’s time to be a warrior.
Posted: November 9, 2008 in Calling, Conversation with God, Faith, Focus, Intercessory Prayer, Jonah, Obedience, Oswald Chambers, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual WarfarePrayer, intercession, calling out to God from within the depths our own hearts and souls with groaning that cannot be understood… At various times in our lives, our cirumstances often dictate how we pray. I’m sure when Jonah was first thrown overboard and swallowed up by a giant fish he was relieved and scared all at [...]
Great experience today
Posted: November 7, 2008 in Faith, Friends, Inspiration, Intercessory Prayer, Obedience, PrayerI’m reluctant to share the following story… I do so hopefully to inspire you to do whatever God leads you to do. No matter how small or large a thing God tells you to do… just do it. Be obedient and see what He does. There’s a wonderful lady in our town God gives me [...]
