“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 →
“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 →
Thousands of Christians are killed for their faith every year. 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 am a Christian.”... Continue Reading →
Evil is rising, but do not be afraid, for 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... Continue Reading →
Thousands of South Korean youth marched through Seoul recently chanting, “We are Charlie Kirk!” Kirk’s tragic death 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 →
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. We performed just one evening 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 back then was Jesus Is the Answer. The title... Continue Reading →
I’m tearing up as I write this. Two girls were sitting at a table when their waitress Riley commented on how beautiful their energy was. The girls replied, “Thank you very much but that’s not really us, but God in us.” Riley responded, “Oh, that’s cute.” What happened next is incredible! The girls would return... Continue Reading →
“God is not a man! He cannot lie.” Numbers 23:19 Do you believe journalists are telling the truth ? Polls show that the majority of people no longer trust the mainstream media . There was a time when journalists only reported the facts and left their opinions out of it. Now, they often spin the... Continue Reading →
Someone recently unleashed their anger on me and I was tempted to return the sentiment, but didn’t. I have to fight to be unoffendable. It’s a spiritual battle. “The Spirit and your desires (the flesh) are enemies of each other. They are always fighting each other and keeping you from doing what you feel you... Continue Reading →
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