Well done, President Trump, Speaker Ryan, and Senator McConnell! We give thanks to God for Billy Graham! The Bible being read and quoted today in the Capitol Rotunda just as it has provided the foundation for which our country was built. May this continue to be done for centuries to come! As Michael W. Smith sings “Just As I Am!”, tears may be...
I continue to reflect on the impact that Ruth and Billy Graham have made in my life. Fernando Ortega performed a beautiful tribute to Ruth Graham for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for the Ruth Graham Memorial celebration. It continues to move me every single time I watch it and I share it with the hope that it touches you just as much! Sam Smith...
There are millions of people that have entered into a time of mourning/celebration as the world has lost one of the finest people to walk the planet…Reverend Billy Graham. This loss however is extremely personal to me. Dr. Graham was and will always be a Spiritual Anchor in my life and I entered into service for the Kingdom using many of the teachings Billy...
Recently, I had a lady that worked on our team many years ago post one of those Facebook challenges to name where we met. As is usually the case, I took the opportunity to provide a fun comment back to her. She has a great sense of humor, and yet her response touched my heart. My friend is a single Mom who has worked...
2017 was certainly a year where the need to help your fellow man became very clear. I was blessed to spend some time this past June in India and discuss the challenges of drought and poverty being faced across the continent. The Summer ended in a very abrupt fashion with multiple natural disasters occurring in the form of devastating hurricanes. Human inflicted tragedies in...
Years pass and various interpretations of a great speech continue to come forth. I have always found that going back and reading the actual text can provide a limitless amount of perspective void of other opinions. On this day when we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, take a moment to go back and read his amazing communication of hope. Click on the...
It’s taken a day to mourn and get our minds around the terrible tragedy that took place in Sutherland Springs, TX at the First Baptist Church. The various media pundits and politicians immediately are jumping in to spin their agendas, when the most important story is that evil attacked people that had come together in prayer and worship. Morality and prayer are under attack...
There have been numerous worldwide tragedies in 2017. As we enter the biggest giving time of the year its important that we make the gifts that God has provided us count in service for others. Over the next few months, we will see plenty stories, pictures, and videos that bring attention to various needs. There is no question that needs are many and you...
The wealth of emotions flowing through most Americans this morning are of deep sadness for the victims of an overnight shooting during a concert in Las Vegas. The grief is overwhelming and it’s at times like these that we see our faith and trust in our fellow man be tested. Through tragedy, however, we do see the unselfish service of First Responders, Off Duty...
The headline today is about people wanting to use their First Amendment Right to free speech and make a statement. Men and Women have fought for over 241 years to protect this “Right”, but that in no way means anyone has to like what you have to say and what forum is appropriate for expression? There seems to be a misnomer that the louder...
It’s been a crazy week, but we could not let the controversy related to cotton go without giving a little perspective from a Native and very proud Texan….. Being a sixth generation Texan has instilled many characteristics in who I am as a person. Many of these character building blocks can be construed as consistent in all American’s that have a Southern DNA. There...