Archive for January, 2009
Steps To Helping People Around You
In our lives, we must be careful to focus on individuals instead of crowds. In Matthew 20:29-30 it states, “And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him. And behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O [...]
Thanks
Stacey and I are very thankful for the ones who let us know you pray for Camryn. It is a very humbling thing that you would even think about us!
Today was pretty good. The doctors want her to come back in a month to run some test (not serious) and gave her another antibiotic. We [...]
Doctor’s Appointment
Today we go to Emory for Camryn’s doctor’s appointment. This is a checkup that she has every three months for her Cystic Fibrosis. I know that many of you pray for her and I thank you so very much for your love and care. It is not taken for granted. We will be getting home [...]
Shepherding (part three)
As we continue to look at Psalm 23 and characteristics of the Shepherd, I pray that these same characteristics will be in my life and yours.
1. The Shepherd knows my needs. (I shall not want, like down in green pastures)
2. The Shepherd knows my fears. (leadeth me beside still waters)
3. The Shepherd knows how to [...]
Shepherding (part two)
As we continue to look at characteristics of the Shepherd, there may be changes in how you treat people that need to be made. I am bringing thoughts that challenged me and I pray will be a help to you.
4. The Shepherd knows how to lead. (leadeth me in the paths of righteousness) He [...]
Shepherding
As you read through Ezekiel 34:11-24 and Psalm 23, there are some beautiful things that describes our Shepherd. John 10 elaborates some more about the Lord our Shepherd and His characteristics. You and I will shepherd people. We will lead them and guide them. What kind of shepherd are you?
Notice with me some characteristics:
1. Shepherd [...]
Reading Tips
Reading. Some love it, others hate it. As a leader it is imperative that you read. Whatever the difficulty whatever the obstacle, we must read. A good friend of mine, Pastor Austin Gardner, sent the following tips on reading. I thought them helpful and wanted to pass them alone to you.
Reading Rate Tips
1. Visualize [...]
Congratulations Bro. Jonathan
I just received an exciting email that I think you will enjoy. Congratulations my brother!!
Hey Brother,
Rebekah Ellison and I were able to be engaged on Tuesday the 20th of January! We are excited about what God has for us in the near future! We plan on getting married sometime in August of this year. We [...]
A Must For Every Missionary
I want to encourage you to go to the following link and subscribe.
http://bcwe.org/bcweblogs/world-evangelism/
I am more and more burdened that our missionaries with Macedonia (and other boards) need to be as well prepared for the field, before they get to the field, as possible. Please look over this material and take your preparation seriously. If [...]
To Warm The Heart
The following is said to be a true story. It touched me deeply because I did the funeral of a 4 year old boy in Philadelphia who had Leukemia about 7 years ago. This boy, Michael, loved fire engines as well. When I went up to visit I played with his trucks with him. I [...]