encourage and give courage

There are so many outcomes that we can talk about in life. Many of us have seen God do amazing things. He is still working, and He is working all around us/ May we see it and share it and help others experience God.

Titus 1:9 NLT

He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.

One of the things that stands out to me about the ministry in Cuba is how God uses the gifts and talents of the people who step up to do what God calls each to do.

It all began in February of 2019 as I say at a table with Alex who shared his heart for ministry in Cuba and the need for partners. I was in. I am still in.

God has called me to use my gifts to help others who have God given gifts. Each of us has a place to serve and can make a difference in the lives of others. In fact when we use our guts others will step up to do the same.

2 Samuel 10:12 NLT

Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”

Help others live with courage. Step up. Hear God and know that His plan will touch so may lives. Often the possibilities are hidden behind struggles and even behind fear.

On this last trip I had the opportunity to plan a retreat for the FCA sports ministry staff and their families. It came together in awesome ways. God gave us the things that we needed to teach, love on and even pamper these awesome people a bit.

I wasn’t alone. Friends Bob and Chris Texidor from Missouri joined me to help. Also the president of the Baptist Seminary in Havana joined us teaching and loving on these people. It was amazing in so many ways.

Jeremiah 32:39 NLT

And I will give them one heart and one purpose: to worship me forever, for their own good and for the good of all their descendants.

God is building His people. I see that and am excited about that at our church, The Community Fellowship in Collinsville, VA. God is working in Cuba through the sports ministry, and God is working in places in the middle and far beyond.

It is our decision to join God. Let Him work in your life and work through your life to impact the people you are around each day!

Francis Chan's "Forgotten God" (brand new book)

One of the most powerful preachers, writers and leaders of our time, in my opinion, is Francis Chan. His first book, Crazy Love , revolutionized my thoughts about God's love as well as my interacting with God. Now it is time for a brand new book from Chan being released tomorrow, September 1st. The book is Forgotten God . This is a phenomenal book about the power that Christians and the church can and must tap into. All of it is within the Holy Spirit. Francis talks about the power that was seen in the book of Acts when the Holy Spirit began to move among people. It is true that many have avoided or maybe forgotten what the Holy Spirit is all about. And like the Savior who poured out His life and blood so we have reason to rejoice, we were made to lay down our lives and give until it hurts. We are most alive when we are loving and actively giving of ourselves because we were made to do these things. It is when we live like this that the Spirit of God moves and ac...

inspiration from C.S. Lewis

There are many people, past and present, who get our attention by what they write or say or share. For me C.S. Lewis is one of those. He was a prolific writer who continues to grab the attention of thinkers from many different points of view. Lewis first grabbed my attention when I was in 5 th grader, and our teacher, Mrs. Foy, shared The Chronicles of Narnia with our class. It was a powerful time that this dreamer opened doors to thinking like I had never lived before. He wrote of faith, of far off places and of strong figures who found their character rooted deep in God. C.S. Lewis was born in 1898 and died in 1963, 7 years before I was born. It wasn’t until his 30’s that under the influence of his friend Tolkien that he came to be a Christian. He was raised in a traditional church going home, turned away from God as an Atheist in his teen years and through trying to stay away from God and faith returned to God with...

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

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