Michael Harrison's e-devotion

Romans 1:10  NLT   One of the things I always pray for is the opportunity, God willing, to come at last to see you. We all have opportunities.  Do we take them? There are opportunities around us.  Do we see them? And even more, do we care about the opportunities? Paul prayed for opportunities, as the verse above states.  He had his eyes open and was asking for a chance to use his story to help others.  We have the same opportunities. This week is just one of those for me.  It is time for the work of Raceway Ministries at Martinsville Speedway.  When the world comes to our town, I believe Jesus wold have us in the mix of things taking opportunities to share about Him. Colossians 4:5  NLT   Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. The way we live often opens opportunities.  When people see our faith, doors will open, conversations will start, questions will be asked, ears will be open to h...

“Believers cannot be truly happy or at peace as long as they remain largely focused upon themselves and their own needs, wants, and hurts. Only in becoming outwardly focused on ministering to the needs of others can they experience real satisfaction and sense of purpose. Thus we pastors do them a great disservice if we allow people to continue to see themselves primarily as recipients of ministry rather than deliverers of ministry.”   ―   Robert Morris ,   The Blessed Church: The Simple Secret to Growing the Church You Love This weekend is one of my favorites of the year.   It is also one of the busiest and most stressful of the year.   That kind of sounds weird.   I know. Thousands and thousands of people flow into Martinsville and Henry County as one of the most important industries that supports our community celebrates speed, fun and the incredible sport of auto racing.   The smell of the fumes from burning fuel and spinning rubber fro...