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Look For The Opportunity!

I have already had the opportunity to be a blessing to several people this morning! Just little things, but pretty cool in the grand scheme of things. I have not had to go out of my way or really make any special effort and it has not cost me a great deal of money or required a lot of my time.

I am not really sure why, but as I have moved from one place and event to another this morning, I have been presented with these opportunities to be a blessing to others and as I have taken advantage of the opportunity to bless – I have been blessed in return!

When I stopped for just a minute to grab a quick bite to eat, I could not help but think about how in a few short hours, God has already worked in my life and allowed my life to work in the lives of others to bring glory to Him and blessing to myself and others.

There are opportunities all around us. Let’s look for them today and take advantage of them. It will make our day and our life better! Hang in there, keep it real, have a great weekend and enjoy the blessing!

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Preacher Boy!

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Making An Impact!

I had the opportunity a couple of months ago to go and celebrate with my Pastor and friend Dr. “Cool Hugh” Cooper. We were celebrating his serving the Lord in ministry for 50 years. People from all of the churches that he had served through the years, showed up for a fun time of reminiscing, food and fellowship. I was honored that I was able to be there, because I had often heard him refer to me as one of his “preacher boys!” I hope that my being in ministry now for over 20 years as a “preacher boy” brings glory to the Lord and honor to my Pastor.

On my ride home, I thought about Dr. Cooper and all of the influence and impact that he has had on my life. As a teenager, he helped me to figure out and understand God’s calling upon my life. As a “minister in training” he gave me opportunities to preach, teach and participate in ministry. He helped me and my bride to tie the knot. And he has always been a source of encouragement and a great example to my life and ministry. Thank you Dr. Cooper! I love you and appreciate you and thank you for being my pastor and friend!

Tonight at Northwood, one of my “preacher boys” is going to be preaching! Jonathan Pearson came to Northwood as a young teenager and it has been a joy for me to watch as God has worked in his life and through his ministry. God has already done an amazing work in his life and I know that God has even greater things in his future. I am looking forward to his sharing with us tonight. I love you Jonathan and thank you for allowing me to be a part of your life and ministry and for being a part of mine!

My writing today makes me feel a little old, but more than old, it makes me feel thankful. Thankful for those who have influenced my life and thankful for those that allow my life to influence theirs! God is good all of the time! G3! Give God Glory!

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I Did Not Run For Office!

When I was in school, most everyone that knew me, probably thought that I would one day be involved in politics. I was very involved in politics and was elected president of a lot. Even in college, while I was preparing for ministry, I was very involved in politics and would eventually serve as Student Body President during my senior year. Funny thing happened during that Senior year: My love and excitement for politics began to dwindle and my desire to help people figure out their spiritual life began to grow.

It was very slow at first, but then it began to pick up speed as I began to make some personal discoveries about myself and the struggles that I would continually find myself dealing with. While I was in Seminary, my distaste for politics continued to gain ground and my love for the spiritual side of life and learning to live in the power of it began to grow. I was very quickly learning that the two – politics and spiritual do not mix!

I have been in ministry for a good number of years now and I have observed again and again how politics get in the way of the mighty move of God! I am a Pastor! God called me! I did not run to get my position and I will not run to keep it! I would rather lead 30 who are spiritually submissive, obedient ready and ministry minded, than 3000 personally political, obedient when it’s convenient and in it for themselves.

As I look back on my life, I have not done everything right, in fact, I have made more than my fair share of mistakes, but I have always done so with a heart that it totally sold out to Jesus. I love Him today, more than I ever have and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and lead His Church! I take my responsibility very seriously, so please help me out by not forcing me back into politics – it’s a waste of the talents that God has given me!