“Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity.” Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) “Joy fills hearts that are planning peace.” Proverbs 12:20 (NLT) Our pastoral staff went to a cabin provided a family in our church for annual church and preaching calendar planning retreat. We have been preparing since August for this retreat and the advance work…Read more Pastors Planning Retreat
Relationships I Need – A Protégé
Moses had his Joshua. Paul had his Timothy. A common denominator of success is preparing someone to pass the torch to. Moses would teach Joshua how to be strong and courageous. Paul would be the most successful; he would teach Timothy to commit the message and the methods to others who would continue…Read more Relationships I Need – A Protégé
Relationships I need – A Mentor
I've been a Christian for 38 years yet I still need a discipler. I've been married for 33 years yet I still need a mentor. I've been a Dad for 23 years yet I still need a mentor. I've been in ministry for 34 years yet I still need a mentor. What's the difference between…Read more Relationships I need – A Mentor
Relationships I need – A Savior
There are some vital relationships in my life that I've been reflecting on besides my wife, children and our parents. First and foremost is my relationship with Jesus Christ! Like St. Augustine, my heart is restless until it rests in you. This vacuum in my heart could only have been filled by Jesus. Created in…Read more Relationships I need – A Savior
President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize
Congratulations to President Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Anytime an American and especially our President receives this historic award we can all be proud of their achievement. It means something to America and the rest of the world. Our ideals are still leading the world. In his speech this morning, I appreciated the…Read more President Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize
HOW I PLAN MY DAY
HOW I PLAN MY DAY "Those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted." Proverbs 14:22 (NLT) 1. Prayerfully 2. Strategically - (Vision) 3. Tactically - (Actions, Time, Metrics) 4. My Roles - (Husband, Dad, Pastor etc) 5. Importance - (avoids the tyranny of the urgent) 6. Conferring - (My family, e-group, my…Read more HOW I PLAN MY DAY
HOW I START THE DAY
HOW I START THE DAY "Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh." Psalm 19:12 (Message) 1. Coffee and Devotional reading. (Wakes my mind) 2. Read my Bible. Currently I'm reading the book of 1 Corinthians, Psalms and Proverbs (This year I've used the Message Translation) 3. Prayer and Journal 4. Breakfast…Read more HOW I START THE DAY
September 18, 2009
After my morning devos, I started Ted Kennedy's memoir True Compass. Hopefully I will get an understanding of his background and thinking regarding some of the issues that he brought him into conflict with his Roman Catholic faith. After doing a few chores on my Honey Do list and getting a haircut I did something…Read more September 18, 2009
The President speaks to students today
Becky and I have been discussing the President's speech to students this weekend. Due to all the controversy during the past week, we were anxious to read the speech when it was made available yesterday. We both think that it is a terrific speech. It's encouraging and motivating. It's not political or a clever attempt…Read more The President speaks to students today
Building a Close Knit Family part two
Today commenting about the message on Sunday, one of our pastors said, "the message Sunday has caused me to think, 'what can I do better?'" He's a great husband and dad! His statement reminded me of the encouragement I heard for a marriage retreat. "For those who want to make a good marriage better!" Building…Read more Building a Close Knit Family part two
Coram Deo 