Archive for August, 2007
Can You See It?
As we enter into chapter two of Nehemiah, I stand amazed once again how the king saw the sorrow of his servant and wanted to know how he could help.
When the reality of what is happening on our field and around the world settles in, it will have an affect upon us. Nehemiah’s burden [...]
Lakeland, Georgia
I am down in Lakeland, GA preaching for Lakeland Baptist Church and Chad Bailey. Today we are having a youth meeting and tomorrow I will preach for both the morning and evening service. Please pray that God would stir the heart of someone today concerning missions.
May God richly bless each of your services [...]
From Russell Pruitt
I received this today from Russell Pruitt, missionary to Montana. It convicted and challenged my heart and I pray it will do the same for you. Thank you Bro. Russell for allowing me to use this!
Hi Bro. TonyI was doing my devotions this morning when you came to my mine. Pro. Chpt. [...]
Realization
“Your what!?!?”, I asked my wife. Of course she told me that she was pregnant. We had a son that was a little over two a six month old, and now, another one on the way. As the truth, reality and responsibility settled in on me, I started laughing. My wife of course did not [...]
An Informed Burden
Nehemiah asked a simple question in chapter one verse two, “How is everything going back home?”. The answer to that question changed the course of his life. Upon finding out their affliction, reproach, and condition of the city, Nehemiah sat down, wept and mourned. Notice what helped to arouse and strengthen his burden:
1. Information – [...]