Grateful Heart Carries its Own Blessing

The power of gratitude is an amazing thing.  The Scripture says that we are to be led by the Spirit of God and not by our own flesh, or if you will our natural mind.  The Power of Gratitude is that it transforms us from the inside out!  When I look at the world and [...]

Gratefull–emphasis on full

Each day is a day where I am reminded of  how Great our God is and how Full His Love is for us–there is no emptiness in His Love!  Some years ago (about 35) I discovered how important it is to live with an Attitude of Gratitude in my heart for the Nature of my [...]

John’s on Wed Nite

Being home this evening allows Jo and myself to go over to John’s for his small group meeting, and, quite frankly, I’m stoked about it.  Mom is recovering from her surgery and is planning to go with us tonight.  It is not often that I get to have mom and BJ  with me on an [...]

What A Day

We began a weekend of prayer at Liberty on Friday evening and had prayer 24 hours through Sunday morning until the morning service started at 10:30.  It is absolutely awesome the difference in the atmosphere of the morning service when prayer has fervently been sewn into the house.  What a sweet spirit!  I remember saying [...]

Thank you

Betty Jo and I knew when we decided to follow Doctor’s orders and pull off the road for about 5 months that there were some financial needs that were going to have to be met  and the Lord, as always, has provided in a great way.  In our ministry for 30 years we have felt [...]

His Work

There is a quote from Oswald Chambers that reminds me everyday of how little I can do for me and how much He has done for me–and is stll doing in me. “Christian doctrines are the explanation of how Jesus Christ makes us saints, but all the doctrine under heaven will never make a saint. [...]

Taking a break

This week is going to be a great time for Betty Jo and myself.  It has been a long time since we’ve had some time together to simply relax.  We’re going to get a way to the mountains this week before I get back to my normal schedule.  The summer and fall are going to [...]

Family update

John and Amy and the kids, Jordan, Jonathan, Nathan, are doing fine.  The Dwelling Place Community Church continues to serve and grow in Wilmington and John is finding fresh direction and growth for himself, his family, and the fellowship.  Clyn and Joell and kids, Jacob and Emma are also doing well.  They are located in [...]

Beach Baptism

Yesterday afternoon we had the privilege of baptising about 20 teenagers and adults, mostly teenagers.  It was memorial day weekend and the beach was crowded despite rain all around us.  It was awesome hearing the group of about 60 or 70 cheering for each person as they declared publicly their commitment to Jesus.  The event [...]

What a weekend

What a weekend this is going to be.  Friday and Sat I will be at the Ken Helser Men’s retreat and have the chance to speak Sat morning.  There are a lot of things that make this a special event, but much of it has to do with the fact that Scott and John will [...]