OVERCOMING OBSTACLES (from my son Brad)

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES   Do you ever feel like there's just too many or too high obstacles to overcome in order to get through the troubles in life?   In Matthew 19:26, it states "With man this is impossible, but with God ALL things are possible." Let us not forget that any obstacle we may encounter in our lives, we must overcome them with the LORD and not on our own. God is always there by our side and will give us the strength no matter what the endeavor. Remember, God is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE!!!   I'm reminded of a song that states: "When everything falls apart, your arms hold me together.. When everything falls apart, your the only hope for this heart.. When everything falls apart and my strength is gone, I find you mighty and strong.. You keep holding on!!"   God has said "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Hebrews 13: 5&6. God is always there to be our helping hand in overcoming our obstacles. Let Him lead you in your life to do something Heavenly because He has a will for us all.   God bless!!!

Giving up......

Has the thought of giving up ever crossed your mind?

Have you struggled with a situation to a point that it seemed you couldn't go any further?

Well, here's some good news.....GIVE UP!!!!

It's not what you think, I'm not talking about giving up on life or even your walk with God. I'm talking about giving it up "TO" HIM!!!!

Matthew 11:30 says, "My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Read Matt 11:29-30 in context)

We tend to try and "make" things happen instead of letting God direct us or living in HIS Will.

When we "GIVE UP" and let God take control things seem to work out a lot smoother.

Now, don't expect it to work out the way "you" had dreamed it would, because God works in mysterious ways and all things work together for the good of those that love HIM.

Be blessed and know that Giving Up can have a positive ending.......

Can you hear me now.......?

So many times I've heard preachers and worship leaders talk about being vocal or being loud. "Loud is good!!", they say. But is it?

We can bombard heaven with a whispered prayer that comes from the very depths of our hearts. We can shake the foundations with a hum of praise as we open up our heart and let out the spirit of worship.

Heartfelt prayers and worship does not have to be the loudest just the most earnest. He doesn't want our volume, He wants our utmost.

May we learn to turn it up and rip the knob off of our understanding of exactly what it means to truly Worship HIM in Spirit and in Truth!!!!!

Jesus......Use Me!!!

If You can use anything, Lord, You can use me....
If You can use anything, Lord, You can use me....
Take my hands, Lord, and my feet....
Touch my heart Lord, speak through me...
If You can use anything, Lord, You can use me...


There are times when I've asked people to sing or play during worship and you get just about every excuse imaginable. All I'm trying to do is get people to allow God to use them for HIS glory not for their's.

In the Bible, God used people to do great things that many of us wouldn't even think twice about using. People like Moses, (little) David and (Saul) Paul just to name a few. He doesn't call the qualified but qualifies the called.

We need to stop and allow God to speak to our hearts so we can truly understand just what His will is for our lives.

We need to say YES to God and allow Him to grow in our lives.....Jesus, Use Me!!!!!

Changing Lanes........

During the last couple of days, driving on the treacherous roads left in the wake of the storms that blew through this area, the Lord has taught me something.

When trying to change lanes, for a safer transit to my destination, would sometimes be difficult and I would need to concentrate and remember the basics of driving in order to make to the clearer lane. Sometimes the car would slip and slide and maybe react like it would not go through the obstacle(s) between the lanes and keep me in the same lane that I'm trying to get out of. But with determination and concentration and knowing how to handle my car, I made it.

In our Christian transit, sometimes the Lord wants us to shift lanes to get where He wants us to go. But in doing so we encounter obstacles. The most important thing to remember is the Basics. Know what your capabilities are and how to overcome those obstacles. As you move out of your comfort zone, it's not going to be easy, but anything worth doing right never is.

May God show you the path(s) you need to take and give you the strength and courage to make the first move in that direction.

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus........

Today has seen alot of controversy over the new Governor of Alabama's inauguration speech.

So what's wrong with it?

According to the Internet he said the following:

"Anybody here today who has not accepted Jesus Christ as their savior, I'm telling you, you're not my brother and you're not my sister, and I want to be your brother," Bentley said Monday, his inauguration day, according to The Birmingham News.

Sounds like there was a message in side the message. Many people believe that if you do good works or you are good morally that you are a Christian......NOT SO!!! Also, he said he wanted to be their brother so in a sense he was pleading with sinners to turn to Christ.

Everyone MUST be born again. To put it simply, ask Jesus Christ to forgive you of your sins and come into your heart. You must turn away from your wicked ways and look towards the light and follow it as it shines on your path.

Friends, if you have not received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, you are not MY brother and sister. Just because you go to church every Sunday and give offerings and do good works does not make you a Christian. But listen, I WANT TO BE YOUR BROTHER IN THE LORD!!!! So, if you aren't there yet...GET THERE!!!!

What kind of person are you........?

Are you an encourager or discourager?

When you see people in your daily walk, how do  you greet them?

When you strike up conversations, do you go directly to "the gossip" that's circulating?

How should we, as Christians, conduct ourselves?

I think we sometimes forget about what Christ Word teaches us in our "daily" walk.

If we know that our brother or sister is down we should try to encourage him and lift him up and restore him....

We should hold our brother's and sister's accountable, if we know first hand that they are falling short of what they know to do good......

If our opinion is asked, don't give the "popular" answer or what they want to hear, WWJD (What Would Jesus Do (or say))

If we feel the need to talk about our brother and sister, we should do it in private....."ON OUR KNEES"!!

None of us are perfect, but we should strive to be more like Jesus and HE was an ENCOURAGER!!!!!