There’s no special merit in “telling it like it is.” Anybody can be a critic. Why not stretch yourself and “tell it how it could be.” Speak faith, hope, and vision. Declare God-honoring destinies. Speak life. Be a positive influence wherever you go. The ONE THING for today: The last thing the world needs is … Continue reading
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It is reported that then the great missionary to Africa, David Livingstone volunteered as a missionary with the London Missionary Society, they asked him where he wanted to go. He replied, “Anywhere, as long as it is forward.” I love that story. It inspires me because of its lack of clarity. Oh, I know, clarity … Continue reading
The Vision must be recaptured
1 Timothy 1:18 (NKJV) This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, The Vision must be recaptured. I’m not talking the little visions—like catching the “Hot Now” light on at Krispy Kreme or hoping your favorite teams wins … Continue reading
What are you passionate about?
The fact is: Your vision is your picture of the future that produces passion in you. The good news (or bad news) is: What you’re passionate about reveals your vision. Question: What are you passionate about? It’s a question that should be answered. Remember, there’s a huge difference between going through life and going somewhere … Continue reading
The thing that matters
Acts 24:16 (NKJV) I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. Something matters to you. I’m not taking about a minor hunger pain that reminds you that it is lunch time or a tiny irritation like having a traffic light turn red on you when you’re in a hurry. … Continue reading
Scrap those plans…
Psalm 33:10-11 (NKJV) The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. 11 The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. For years I felt the tremendous pressure to have a great vision and an accompanying master plan … Continue reading
Cut out the bull…
The words of Chuck Swindoll highlight well the topic I want to brief you on today: “There are a lot of different types of sermons. There’s the expository sermon, the topical sermon and then there is the Longhorn sermon – a point here and a point there and a lot of bull in between.” _Chuck Swindoll … Continue reading
