Michael Harrison's e-devotion

  For as long as I can remember I have been touched by and stopped in my tracks by the grace of God.  Hearing about His grace is one thing, but experiencing His grace is another.  It is powerful. Hare you experienced the grace of God in your life? There are so many things I could share and stories I could pass along, but today I will let others explain the incredible truth of God’s amazing grace. Hebrews 4:16  NLT   So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. “Repentance was never yet produced in any man's heart apart from the grace of God. As soon may you expect the leopard to regret the blood with which its fangs are moistened,—as soon might you expect the lion of the wood to abjure his cruel tyranny over the feeble beasts of the plain, as expect the sinner to make any confession, or offer any repentance that shall be accepted of God, unless grace shall first ...

  As I look through some old e-devotions I found some thoughts that are powerful.  These are random quotes from e-devotions over the last 7 years.  Read on, and may we be inspired to walk even closer to Jesus. — It really is a sure thing.  God’s promises are sure, fool proof, strong and so much more.  — Think about weakness.  Does some weakness have no answer?  I subscribe to a theory that there is weakness that we cannot overcome, but we know someone who can and will overcome our weakness.   That would be God. In our relationship with Christ we find strength. — David Platt said this:  in the church we spend lots of hours working and only minutes praying .  That fact pierced my heart.  I ask you to think through it. — Jesus said that people were on His heart because they needed a shepherd to guide and love them.  That is what God wants to do for each and every one of us.  He is guide and ...

  Today’s devotion is simply.  Take in these quotes.  Then more from the Bible.  Strong and profound.  Read on…   Quotes:    We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. - Maya Angelou   Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future. - Robert H. Schuller   Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt   Never succumb to the temptation of bitterness. - Martin Luther King Jr   Leadership is influence. - John C. Maxwell If the Holy Spirit guides us, He will do it according to the Scriptures and never contrary to them. – George Muller   When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.”—James Hudson Taylor To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”—C.S. Lewis God will meet you where you are in order to take you where He wants you to go.”—Tony Evans Scripture:   1 Chronicles 16:...

  We are back at the speedway and serving race fans.  For the last 23 years I have had the honor of being part of the team known as Raceway Ministries Martinsville.  This group is part of a larger group that serves race fans across the country. It is an honor to be in ministry serving Jesus and sharing Him with others.  But it thrills me and gets me even more excited when we can serve people that might not walk in to a church. Please join me in praying for those that hear about Jesus.   And I ask that you think outside of the box with me.  Getting creative, learning from others and going further, all for the glory of God, really does make life better and better. Here are a few quotes that have stuck with me for a long time.  Read and see what sticks with you.   "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney   “Life Moves Pretty Fast. If You Don’t Stop And Look Around Once In A While, You Could Miss It.” - from the ...

Here are just a few quotes that come from Charles H. Spurgeon who is often called the “prince of preachers”.  His boldness and powerful messages have impacted many people through the years. It is also well known that Spurgeon battled depression and other issues.  Yet God used him to speak life, to inspire others and to change the direction of many churches and preachers.   Here are some of the most powerful quotes from Spurgeon: “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.”  ― Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Spurgeon “Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened.”  ― Spurgeon “A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.”  ― S...

  The last couple days I have been at a pastor’s meeting in Atlanta.  It is one I have attended before, and it is awesome to soak up learning and to spend time with people who do what I do in life.  None of us have arrived.  We all need to grow, and this is a place that helps me, challenges me and brings me a lot of joy. So, I’d like to share some of the things that stood out for me.  May some of these encourage you as they have me. From Pastor Johnny Hunt - Everything rises and falls on leadership. - Your calling determines your staying power - God has called you to teach you something - If you don't have a vision, you are not a leader. - The Christian never has the luxury to be unkind.  (quoting Jerry Vines) - None of us are who we are without the people who poured into us. Every now and then God gets you alone so he can get something out of you. From seminary president Dr. Danny Akin - - The hardest work we will ever do is marriage. - Love is not an emot...