What Do You Ask God For?
Posted on January 15
WHAT DO YOU ASK GOD FOR? What if God stopped you right now and said that He would give you anything that you asked for? Anything! What would you ask for? This happened to Solomon. II Chronicles 1 records how David passed the mantle of leadership to his son, Solomon. People came to Jerusalem to celebrate the new king. (v.1-6) That night, God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask me for anything and I will give... more »
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Let’s Sing!
Posted on January 8
LET’S SING! My great musical talent has never been appreciated except by little children. As pastor of Frazer, they always cut my microphone off as soon as there might be a song in which I would join in singing. But we had a weekday kindergarten of over 400 4- and 5-year-olds. At chapel every Friday morning at 10 o’clock, they invited me to lead them in their favorite song – “My God Is So Big.” I led that... more »
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Promised Land in 2020
Posted on December 31
PROMISED LAND IN 2020 The people of Israel had become slaves to the Egyptians. God raised up a leader – Moses – to free them and lead them to the promised land. Moses was probably a Methodist because he made many excuses as to why he could not do what God wanted him to do! As you live in the New Year, don’t make excuses for what you can’t do. Trust God that He knows what He’s doing... more »
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Is Christmas Over?
Posted on December 26
IS CHRISTMAS OVER? Is Christmas over? December 25th has passed. The gift swapping, parties, cooking, and family get-togethers are now behind us. Some people have heaved a sigh of relief. It is over! Others will begin the task of fighting the crowds to exchange gifts received for the proper size, design, color, etc. Some will start storing some gifts for regifting and future yard sales! December 26th marks the beginning of taking down the decorations. We will store them neatly somewhere... more »
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The First King-Size Bed
Posted on December 18
THE FIRST KING-SIZE BED Early in my 36-year ministry at Frazer, our youth presented a living Nativity scene in front of the church property. People could circle the three church buildings while listening to Christmas music and see the Christmas story. The living Nativity scene was just inside the circle close to the Atlanta Highway. The youth and college students dressed up as angels, shepherds, wise men, Mary, Joseph, and had a doll for the baby Jesus. They... more »
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Christmas Then and Now
Posted on December 11
The question about Christmas is really a question about life. I really don’t know much about the heart of radical generosity – I’m learning. I’m discovering that it is a far better gift than something that is received.
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The Refining Fire Redefines the Future
Posted on December 4
God still “sits as a refiner and purifier of silver.” The process of refining and purifying is still the same. Silver reflecting the image of the Refiner is still the result!
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A String and a Magnet
Posted on November 27
Wake up every morning with your magnet of gratitude to sweep through all the moments of the day. Be alert and open to the good things that God has given us. Develop an attitude of gratitude.
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Radical Generosity Leadership
Posted on November 20
David was a great leader. God told him to build the temple. He called all the leaders to Jerusalem to share with them the vision. You see four areas of his leadership in radical generosity.
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From Rejection to Resiliency
Posted on November 13
The good thing about the gospel of Christ is that Jesus never put ceilings on people! In fact, He was always inspiring people by showing them the possibilities of what they could be. He dealt with tax collectors, prostitutes, religious hypocrites, murderers, ordinary people, etc. He showed everybody how they could accomplish unbelievable things.
