Yesterday I talked about how my parents modeled serving the Lord and how I was given opportunities to serve in my youth as reasons why I am so involved in serving the Lord today. Today I want to share some ways that you can provide opportunities for youth (that includes children) to serve: Stand at … [Read more…]
I was once asked by an associate pastor at a church about my past and if I had come to know Jesus because of a “major” event in my life. When I told him “no”, and that I grew up in the church he seemed surprised because he had noticed that most people who devote … [Read more…]
As you probably know, last week my mother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. It was a shock to the family and we held the funeral on Christmas Eve. Losing a loved one is always difficult and being near the holidays, it just expedites how quickly you celebrate the holiday without the loved one. I’m not … [Read more…]
This week I was planning on writing about various aspects of the birth of Christ and provide encouragement for you, the Awana leader. Those plans changed suddenly Tuesday afternoon when I received word that my mother had died suddenly, unexpectedly. She was a vibrant woman of 78 years of age. I had just chatted with … [Read more…]
Recently, I attended a conference workshop where we were admonished to be sure to take a sabbath rest. There is a difference between recreation and a sabbath rest. The sabbath rest was defined as resting in Him and allowing Him to guide and direct. Whereas recreation, we are calling the shots. Just a quick note … [Read more…]