Here are some things that Brent Burdick, James-Michael Smith, and I hope to accomplish as we minister in the state of Odisah which is in eastern India. The map below says “Orissa” because the state just changed its name to Odisha in 2011. 1. Learn from the faith of Indian pastors and leaders — Read the full article…
To my right is James-Michael Smith.To my left is Brent Burdick. As you read this, we are somewhere over Asia, flying into Delhi, India. From there, we are headed to the state of Odisha, the city of Bhubaneswar, and then the regions of Balasore and Kandhamal. It’s my third time there, James-Michael’s second, and Brent’s Read the full article…
Who can forget the sheer brilliance of Gilbert O’Sullivan? Well, actually I susspect that most of you can. Or already have. Nevertheless, he gave me the title for a message. Because as we go deep into Constant Contact, I have a message from the life of Jesus that I desperately want to Read the full article…
In the study guide “Lord, Change My Attitude,” Pastor James McDonald offers this definition of covetousness: “Wanting something so much that you lose your satisfaction in God.”I like that. I like that because I live it. Things I want so badly it causes me to lose satisfaction in God: To have major church growth with only minor complications; Read the full article…
One day while driving the streets of Charlotte not too long ago, I stopped by Kiss 95.1 on the radio. If you’re not from here, 95.1 is the pop station in town — the place where you can expect to hear Kelly Clarkson, Ke$ha (did I spell that right?), and Lady Gaga. In other words, Read the full article…
