Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by. — Psalm 57: 1 My last Sunday at a church in Northport, AL nearly 20 years ago as the associate pastor before…
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But Its Not What Will Be
“It is what it is. . . .” I’ve discovered over the last few weeks I say this a lot now days when discussing or sharing my own experiences and how they might relate to my giftings or destiny. As if to say, these experiences and thoughts stand alone. They are what they are. It…
First Draft
After a rest, of sorts, I’m back to writing. I didn’t think it was important enough to continue, but I’ve been told otherwise. I dreamed one night in late June. I believe I was a student in a college level class. The dream was segmented into two days that night. First day, my class was…
Get Together
Everybody needs some encouragement these days to hope and believe the best is yet to come. Also, we grow as people and as communities when we connect with stranger and friend alike to learn to appreciate for who each person is, even in this environment of uneasiness. This artistic expression in song captures our hope…
I’m Ruined for Anything Else
There’s one line from Bill Johnson, from Redding, CA, I like to quote, but one shouldn’t overdue. Those who know these words don’t live as Christians playfully. I’m ruined for anything else. We worshiped on Wednesday night, as we did the Wednesday before, at the church we attend in Calhoun County, AL. The environment was…
Two Owls
I’m a huge advocate in encouraging folks to listen for the Lord’s voice. In addition, I believe in this endeavor one should anticipate the Lord speaking in languages we already understand and value. April dreamed recently. We had two infants in our hands. One was perfectly formed. One was orange in color and not fully…
Stronger Than Death (Podcast)
I want to share a message from my favorite preacher. This message was delivered six years ago and is appropriate for Easter weekend. With it being shared here, I’ve decided to include podcasts in this blog. Again, you’re always invited to comment, share and, certainly, pray for us and all who are stepping out to…
Teach Me to Hear & See
I’ve heard sounds of things falling and landing recently. I’d look around to see what fell and find nothing. I’ve prayed recently for the Lord to teach me to see and hear better in the Spirit, particularly in light of a recent dream. Living in our last parsonage and serving my last appointment in the…
A Fight & A Birth
Without details needing to be shared, its been a fight in the Spirit this week. Discouragement, degrees of hopelessness and clear uncertainty have shown themselves. We continue to pray for the Lord to be merciful. When I was a kid, fights were more pushing matches, trash talk and shouting contests. We seldom came to blows. …
We Dream, Instead
It would be so smart and tidy for us to hear the Lord’s voice with clarity. My, it would be so much like the encounters Abraham and Moses had. It would be so much like the teaching and sharing Jesus did with his friends in Galilee; however, we’re not hearing things as easily as they…
Psalm 102 in The Message 