“Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45
My dear friend Andre and I are on the leadership team of Men of Integrity. He lovingly calls me his blue-eyed soul brother. His story is amazing! I share it with his permission. While in prison, Andre founded Men of Integrity and gave it that name because that’s who he desperately wanted to become. For... Continue Reading →
In 2024, my wife and I lost a large sum of money. My pride hates losing, but sometimes losing can be a blessing. Through losing, God knows I can gain something much more valuable than what I lost. Jesus said to find your life you must lose it. He told people that to be His... Continue Reading →
“But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.” Malachi 4:2. Some Bible versions use the word “frolic” instead of leaping for joy in that verse. Some say, “skipping” and others, “playfully... Continue Reading →
Some people don’t believe demons exist. I know from experience they do. I was 39 when I received my first pacemaker. Up until then I felt pretty invincible. Needing a device implanted in my chest with wires screwed into my heart made me fearful of an early death. One night as I lay in bed,... Continue Reading →
Thousands of Christians are killed for their faith every year—more now than ever. Unfortunately, this is nothing new. History tells of a believer named Sanctus from Lyons, France, who was tortured for Christ. As they cruelly tortured him, hoping he would deny his faith in Jesus, they asked his name, and he only replied, “I... Continue Reading →
Evil is increasing, but don't be afraid—there’s good news! “Where sin increased, God's kindness increased even more.” Romans 5:20 Yes! My Bible tells me not to worry about the rise of wickedness in the last days, because evil is no match for God’s kindness. Darkness can never extinguish the light—it can only make it appear... Continue Reading →
Thousands of South Korean youth marched through Seoul recently chanting, “We are Charlie Kirk!” Kirk’s tragic murder has sparked a global movement of people who loved him, and the truth he boldly proclaimed. Charlie constantly said, “The most important decision you will ever make is to give your life to Christ.” Knowing Christ and making... Continue Reading →
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116:15 Charlie Kirk and his wife knew he might die for his outspoken faith in Christ. Their love for God and people overcame their fear of death. Charlie was a unique person when it came to conversation. His passion was to... Continue Reading →
I recently lost one of my dearest friends, Brad Smith. Actually, I didn’t lose him. I know right where he is… with Jesus. Brad was a successful businessman, but he knew his real worth wasn’t determined by what he owned, but by Who owned him. The grace of God had transformed his life and made... Continue Reading →
I first met my wife in 1976 at a band rehearsal. The band was formed to perform only one concert, opening for Grammy winning Gospel artist André Crouch at the Concord Pavilion. Yes, Marci and I first met for a one night stand! One of André Crouch’s biggest songs in the 70s was Jesus Is... Continue Reading →
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