How Great Is Our God!

I was born again when I was 12 years old. God called me into full time ministry in my early 20s. Since then the greatest miracle I have witnessed was when my sweet little girl was saved. I had the thrill of baptizing her Oct. 2009. How Great is Our God!

The Hidden Blessing of Bronchitis!

I have bronchitis for the first time since I was just a teenager. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday have been virtually sleepless nights. I was in the midst of a pity party because I missed choir rehearsal, which is a highlight of my week. However, in the midst of the sadness and sorrow, I have had some great inspiration from the Word of God.
I mentioned to several folks at the beginning of this month that I had spent a lot of time thinking about the hymn "Sweet Hour of Prayer" (click on the title to read the story and complete lyrics of this great hymn). I have been so convicted about the amount of time I spend truly seeking God. I have prayed to the Lord that I could become even more disciplined in my time with Him. So due to a little perspective change I now realize the blessing of bronchitis, Jesus has allowed me to get up Super early the last few mornings and spend some more time with Him. I love Jesus. I'm so thankful that He saved me and called me to serve Him in full time ministry.

Whoever Calls on the Name of the Lord Will Be Saved.

In a previous post I talked in detail about the Colley's trip to Ohio. One thing I did not mention was the appointment that my little girl made with Jesus for her Salvation. She told me on Monday that she was going to ask Jesus in her heart on Friday of that week. Her mom and I sat down with her and shared several Bible verses with her and left it at that. She spent the next several weeks asking difficult questions. We were very serious about not persuading her to make a decision. We did not want her to do something and then when she is older question her what she had chosen to do. It was bedtime September 12th and Abbey told me that she wanted to be saved. I told her that it was bedtime and she just need to go to sleep. With a few more comments she talked me into sitting down and telling her again how she could be saved so I sat with her once again and began to read the scriptures to her. I read "whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, and from her bed she shouted "Jesus"! I was actually shocked. She proclaimed "I'm saved". I continued to read the scriptures to her and made sure that she was aware that sin is why we need a Savior and that she took some ownership in that. She stood by her bed bowed her head and prayed, "Jesus please take all this sin outta me"! I was floored. It is really that simple. Jesus provided Salvation to my sweet little daughter. I am so amazed by Jesus. To God Be The Glory Great Things He Has Done!

What is 1973?

Today Abbey was writing some notes while we were driving to school. Specifically she was writing down our birth dates. First hers then Bryant's next was my turn and I told her it was 08-06-73 and you should have seen the puzzled look she gave me. I tried to explain 1973, confusion mounted even more and she asked what is 1973? I love making memories with my daughter.
When we started throwing around dates I began to think of a couple other defining dates in my life. I remembered Saturday September 5th 1992. It was a overcast afternoon and two nervous teenagers were preparing to go on a date. She looked great in those green jeans. I will never forget my first date with my wife. Mandy and I have been married 13 years, but we knew it was going to be something special 17 years ago sitting in Pizza Hut.
I also remember Tuesday September 11th 2001. I was scheduled to sing at an association senior adult picnic. That morning I remember turning the TV on and seeing a stunned Fox news channel cast. I watched with our nation as the second plane hit the World Trade Center. I will never forget the day our country was attacked so viciously.
I'm going to wrap this up by chasing a rabbit. I'm a lot nervous about the current state of our country. I truly believe that the political system is out of control. I would love to see a leader that would take a STAND and not bow to the pressures of the political game. I growing confident that this will not happen prior to the Rapture of the Lord's Church. Dear friends it has been said for centuries that Jesus will return, I promise you it is the truth. Trust Christ Today receive His Salvation.
Jesus is the only way to inherit Heaven.