This is my response to the letter in our paper about the seeker-sensitive movment. My position is that the movement as a whole does not need to be feared, but it (like most man-made systems) is flawed. I did not have space in my letter …
Read MoreThe “destructive” nature of the seeker-sensitive movement
This is a letter to the editor that ran in the Americus-Times Recorder August, 20, 2006 concerning the destructive nature of seeker-oriented churches…. There is a destructive movement on now in many parts of the world, but especially in the United States, to redefine what …
Read Morethe Father’s joy
I am looking forward to tomorrow…Sunday…church day…a work day for me. I am mulling over the sermon I am going to preach in less than twelve hours…. “The Father’s Joy.” That phrase has been in my heart and mind all week long….the Father’s joy…the Father’s …
Read MoreTribal Women in India Raped for Refusing to Renounce Christianity
This came from my friends at IET. P.G. Vargis says that their office has received reports of ten attacks on Christians in India in the last two weeks. Join us in praying for our Indian brothers and sisters. M.P. India: Two tribal Christian women, aged …
Read MoreAccelerate 2006
I returned home yesterday from Accelerate 2006, our youth summer camp, which was held this year at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. It was another incredible week at camp. We did some whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River on Thursday. The water was cold, but …
Read MorePrayer for Our Troops from Psalm 91
Today is the National Day of Prayer and I was asked to lead a prayer for our troops at our local communty National Day of Prayer meeting. I have written out most of my prayer. I normally don’t write my prayers out…although I am discovering …
Read MoreIET workers in the Rajasthan State in India are under threat
I received this email today about ongoing persecution of Christians in India. Rajashtan is a state in Northwest India. Go to www.ietmissions.org for more info about IET. April 4, 2006Barmer, Rajasthan (India) IET has a small but good work in Barmer area. Roy Daniel with …
Read MoreA Setback for Anti-Porn Pastors
This article ran in the Los Angeles Times yesterday. If you are not familar with Mike and Craig’s ministry, check it out at www.xxxchurch.com–it is a provocative and powerful ministry to the porn community and those with porn addictions. From the Los Angeles TimesA Setback …
Read MoreHome from India
Rocky Russell and I returned from India yesterday and I decided to beat the jetlag by staying up until 9:30 pm last night. I got up this morning feeling great. This was my second trip to India and it was another wonderful trip. My love …
Read MoreHello from India
Rocky and I made it to India Monday night (India time – Monday morning US time.) After an overnight stay in Delhi, we headed to Siliguri for the pastor’s conference. I spoke during the first session last night and it went well. Rocky and I …
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