Tuesday, April 29, 2008

I love my Life!

I don't know why God has blessed me so much, but I sure am thankful that He is! As all of you know I get to pastor one of the Greatest churches around. It's not perfect but it is a Great church. It seems that every Sunday seems to be getting better and better. This past Sunday was so special the music was outstanding the spirit was present and the crowd was very energetic it all made for a

Another thing that I am excited about in my life is my relationship with my wife. I am so in love with Johnna, she is my best friend. We are becoming a team in ministry and it is so cool to be used by God together. Pray for us that we will keep the Lord number 1 in our relationship so that we can continue to be used by God. Johnna is working on getting her teaching certificate so she can teach school next year so please pray for her.

My kids, what a blessing to be a dad! These boys keep me so busy, from rodeos to ballgames to school activities. This weekend was so cool for me as I got to watch our youngest son win his first team roping championship. Ethan had competed all year long in a youth rodeo series and the finals were this weekend and he came out on top. It w as real close to the end, and on Sunday afternoon he won 2nd and3rd place in the rodeo to put him in the top spot for the year. I got to rope with him and we place third together on Sunday. Tanner and Logan competed also but not as often, they have other interest like baseball, basketball and football. Tanner plays on the high school baseball team and this weekend they played in the district tournament. Piggott played brookland on Friday and came out on top in 10 innings. Tanner had a good game he went 2 for 5 at the plate and made a good play in the field. Yesterday we played Manila for a birth in the state tournament but came up a little short losing 5 to 3. Our team is really young so we have a bright future ahead of us, I am so proud of all our kids. Logan played a double header last night as well and his team beat Walnut Ridge to improve to 2 - 0. Logan plays on the infield and
is recovering from a broken foot. Let the summer begin, it's gonna be fun.

Well that's just what was on my mind, take a minute and think about what you are thankful for.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Praise The Lord!


This Sunday a young man gave his life to Christ in our morning worship service. It was so wonderful to be a part of a miracle. I am so thankful that we have a church that still reaches out to people. Last week his girlfriend was saved and this week he came to Christ. This is a young couple raising 4 children who need lots of help. I am excited about what God continues to do in our little town. Pray for opportunities this week to share Jesus with someone. Thank you Emmanuel for spending the time, money, and energy to reach our communities for Jesus Christ.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

What a morning!

Hey everyone, I just got to tell you about what happened today at Emmanuel. Well, worship was spectacular, the Holy Spirit was very much present, (trust me) a single mother was greatly used by God, (you should have seen it) the hurting found healing and the outcast found a home, the word of God was preached and received, and Best of all a young mother gave her heart to Jesus, and oh yea, a mother, daughter, and son all were baptized. That's not all, (it was a long service, but I couldn't stop it, praise the Lord) my neighbor who's been in rehab for 4 months was home with his counselor and trust me he is a changed man. One of our former teenage girls returned to sing and she sent us home wanting more of what we just had experienced. I'm not a very good writer, Max Lacado I'm not, but if you could have been in our church this morning you would know what I'm talking about. God is not done with this church and I know it. The devil in hell is not happy at all with Emmanuel today because we have once again got a burden for the lost and we are going to do what we can to tell the world that Jesus saves! What a day it has been.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Great to be in Horatio, Arkansas

There are good people everywhere and I just spent 4 days with some of the finest. I haven't had this much fun in a Revival in a while. This church was pumped up and ready and they were not disappointed by the Lord. We ended the services tonight with a Great time of worship! I have cried and laughed all week and I feel refreshed. I can't wait to get home and see my family and just tell them all what went on during this Revival. I'm not sure how many people if any gave their lives to Christ but I do know that several saved folks made fresh commitments and that a town was and will be prayed for daily. I will let you know how things go because I plan on staying in touch with a few folks from down south. Way to go God!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Going Well

Hey friends, things are going very well down here in South Arkansas. I am having a ball! The church is not real big but they have done everything possible to see God move in a big way. I just love the pastor here. He is so full of life and love for the Lord it is contagious. The town is an old town that doesn't have much, I know many preachers who would not be very happy here but not Coy (the preacher). Coy has been here for 5 years and is doing a super job loving the people and reaching his community. Way to go Coy! I have met someone who has lifted my spirits and challenged me to make a difference in my community. Pray for us tonight.

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Out of town

Hey everyone I am in South Arkansas leading worship for a revival. The name of the town in Horatio, Arkansas we are just a few miles from Oklahoma and Texas. I am with my good friend John Hodges from Salem FBC. We had a real good time of worship tonight, these folks are just good ole country folks and I feel right at home. The preacher is a team roper how 'bout that. I am excited about this week it feels good to be used to help another church get on fire for the Lord.

I missed being at Emmanuel today but I heard what went on and I am so proud of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Our church basically gave a family a brand new beginning this week and it all came together Sunday night with a huge pounding for the family and new furniture. Way to go ya! I love you and miss you and I am proud of all of you.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Sunny Day in Piggott

I love the sunshine. We have had a lot of rain as most of you know so that makes days like today very special. With all the rain I think we will all be happy to see lots of sunshine for sometime. I hope all of you are having a wonderful week. I have had some wonderful opportunities this week to be the feet and hands of Jesus and it has been wonderful. Pray for me.