While we may fall short many times, God’s faithfulness in the process of polishing us never diminishes. With great care, He draws us in closely, concealing us in His quiver while removing all unevenness and any cause for imbalance, a lifetime process with highly effective results.
I was despondent as I sat by the window sill, and I could hear the rain softly falling in the night. And I felt a deep need to capture that moment and express my pain through writing. So, without even knowing I could write poetry, I wrote...
Five minutes after I started preaching, the Holy Spirit filled the room, and all the pastors began to weep. Each one confirmed the Holy Spirit wanted them to be part of the crusade.
One of the sacrifices of this job, besides my ego, was that I made barely enough money to cover the bills. Most days, I did not know how I would pay the bills; this was one of those days....
Whether it's a family member or just someone passing by, do something good for those you touch in life. All we have our moments, one after another, after another. No one knows which moments will be their last. So make the most of all of them!
I would lay on our hardwood floor in front of the record player for what seemed like hours listening to and singing the songs. Over the years, I have noticed that some of those same songs still play in the background of my mind during difficult times in my life.