Lesson: “Memories of Paul L. Walker, large cities are apples and small towns are oranges, and the best enchilada I’ve ever eaten.” Occasion: Saturday Briefing to the ministers of the NCR. Date: February 27, 2021 ___________________________________ Memories of Paul L. Walker – We all need mentors to show us how to do life and ministry. … Continue reading
Tag Archives: success
Losing to succeed and thoughts on ice cream
As grandparents, my wife and I have two entirely different tacks when it comes to playing games with our grandchildren. For me, I never win–they know they are going to win when they play against papa. My goal is to affirm them and let them experience winning. Sonja takes a little different approach…she doesn’t mind … Continue reading
Vote 4 Desire!
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Your Friend Fear
Living fear-free is virtually impossible to the rational thinking adult. Where did we get the idea that it is a cowardly thing and a bad thing to say, “I am afraid.” I don’t want to get all preachy on you today, but take a moment and use your favorite bible app (www.biblegateway.com is a good … Continue reading
Get Your Desires out of the Crab Bucket!
Happy New Year! This is my first Minister’s Briefing of the New Year and I truly believe that if you will do what I encourage you do in my video blog that it will a game changer for you. I believe this so strongly that I even promised to buy my minister’s a lunch or … Continue reading
Where success starts…
John 13:3 (NKJV) Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands… ____________ Just think, Jesus knew that all things had been put into his hands. That is an amazing statement if your think about it. I think I can say with authority that all things have not been put into your … Continue reading
The Boss asks, “Who are you here for?”
Reflection question: Who am I here for? What if you were doing what you were doing for free? For the sheer love of it…or better yet for the sheer love of the people you are serving. How would your ministry look? What decisions would you make? What would be your focus, and priorities? If … Continue reading
When it is okay to buy expensive things
If you can truly afford it, there is nothing wrong with buying expensive things if you do so to enjoy them. After all, there is no special merit in being poor (or cheap), and feeling guilty because you have been blessed is not the answer for helping those in need. However, if you find yourself … Continue reading
Most things never happen
Think of the endless possibilities that could have happened when God began to create the universe. With a mind like God’s, just the possibilities associated with the word “Let” are mind boggling. And then adding the words “Let there be…” ramps up the possibilities beyond our imagination. But virtually none of those possibilities happened. They … Continue reading
The Obvious Choice
Do you know the trouble with the most obvious choice? The trouble is that it’s so obvious. If the goal is to be average, predictable, and safe… If you’re happy with being a part of the crowd, a cog in the wheel, just another number, then go for the obvious. It will surprise no one … Continue reading
