When we first arrived, I found myself praying consistently and frequently. There were so many needs in our lives. But I noticed something happening in the past 2-3 weeks--the consistency and fervency of my prayer life has decreased. Why has this happened? I think because we have less perceived needs. There is a wonderful Proverb … Continue reading The Importance of Realizing Our Need of God
Whenever a new pastor comes to a church--especially a Lead or Senior Pastor--there are bound to be changes at some point. No pastor is the same, and that's okay. We can trust the Chief Shepherd to be our main shepherd and that He knows what He's doing in bringing different pastors to different churches for … Continue reading 2 Main Questions to Ask Jesus Right Now
I’m not going to lie to you, Lake Hills. I was nervous about Sunday night. I think that’s why I was a little “off” on Sunday morning. My mind was just focused on that night. Would anyone show up? Would it be super awkward? Would anyone sign up for prayer windows? I was putting too much … Continue reading Reflections on the Concert of Prayer
I believe that churches in seasons of transition are vulnerable to attack from the enemy. He cannot defeat us, but he gets frustrated when the Lord sparks change for the kingdom and he has potential to lose ground. I don't know that I have a chapter and verse for this, but I have seen it … Continue reading Pray40 Initiative
Good day Lake Hills Baptist Church! Last Sunday many of you picked up one of the free sermon notebooks that were made available in the south foyer. In fact, we ran out! Praise the Lord! I wanted you to know we will be ordering more. Lord willing, those will be available this Sunday. My plan … Continue reading Sermon Notebooks and Listening to Sermons
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