"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,..." James 1:2

Sunday's Coming

2012-02-09T10:14:00.002-06:00

Good Morning,LaVon and I continue to be blown away by your love for us. You continue to encourage us daily by your emails, phone calls, letters, gifts and your financial support. It's eay to go through life when you're on the mountain top, but when you're in the valley, “Oh, how you need others.” God always supplies just the right word, gift, love … to encourage and to return our focus to the

Sunday's Coming

2012-02-01T07:56:00.000-06:00

Good morning, As I was reading this morning, this made me think no matter what we think we want, when we get it, we look around and there is something else. Or we think, if I could only be where they are life would be so much better. Improving Your Outlook ~ By Michael Youssef, Ph.D. If our self-value is based on our title, net worth, or ZIP code, then we will never find contentment. There

Sunday's Coming

2012-01-26T11:07:00.000-06:00

Good morning, This has been a long week I haven't felt good at all, but today, praise the Lord, I am feeling much better. Thanks for your prayers. As I was reading this morning I liked this and wanted to share it with you. Every day is a good day, we need to choose how we are going to view it either positive or negatively. This is from from The Sower. THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY Just

Sunday's Coming!

2012-01-19T08:18:00.001-06:00

Good morning! I made it to Trenton, Georgia yesterday afternoon. Thanks for your prayers and support. Each of you mean so much to us. As I was reading this morning I liked this and wanted to share it with you. Made me think of us in someway, planting seeds where ever God takes us. It's from "The Sower." SOWING SEEDS OF BEAUTY Captain James Cook was one of the most famous British navigators

Sunday's coming

2012-01-11T07:36:00.000-06:00

Good morning this is my last week in Pharr, Texas I will be leaving monday to be with my darling wife to support her in these trying times. I pray you will continue to keep us in your prayers, for LaVon's mother , for my travels and for somewhere to preach while I am in Georia.My sermon this week is based on: Prov 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Sunday Is Coming

2012-01-05T08:17:00.000-06:00

Good morning from Pharr,Texas. I ask you to be in prayer for us as we have to make some very important decissions. Thanks in advance.As I was reading today this caught my mind and heart, I wanted to share it with you. It's from the Sower: WHEN SILENCE IS GOLDEN_ He was a new Christian. But it didn't matter: he wanted to be a witness for the Lord and let everyone know how grateful he was for his

Sunday's coming

2011-12-29T09:24:00.000-06:00

Good morning from Pharr,Texas. My prayer for you today is that you have a Happy and prosperous New Year. What is the one thing most people have in common at the new year? Most of us make resolutions, don’t we? Ill. > One young boy asked his father what his new years resolution was, and his father said he was going to do everything possible in the new year to make his mother very happy. The

Sunday Is Coming

2011-12-21T08:33:00.000-06:00

Good morning from Pharr,Texas. We want to wish you and yours a very “Merry Christmas”! Christmas story: Wally was 9 and in second grade. He should have been in 4th grade. Wally wanted to be a shepherd or an angel in the Christmas play but Miss Lumbard assigned him the “important role” of the innkeeper. I think it was because of his size and it had very few lines. And so it happened that the

Sunday's Coming!

2011-12-14T09:44:00.001-06:00

Good morning from Pharr,Texas. My sermon last Sunday was on Praise. PS. 84: 4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Illustration: OREL HERSHISER, SINGER A number of years ago Orel Hershiser was pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. They had just won the World Series, and Orel had been named the most valuable player of the series. One of the TV shows

Sunday's Coming!

2011-12-07T11:16:00.001-06:00

It's getting to be a lot like Christmas here in Pharr,Texas. It is 38 degrees as I write this today. My sermon last Sunday was on Hope. Last week we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. This candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was

Sunday's Coming!

2011-11-30T11:19:00.001-06:00

Good morning again from Pharr,Texas. My sermon last Sunday was on Encouragement, with Ephesians 6:20 and Hebrews 3:12-14 as the text. I was reading this week and read the following:Back in 1980, Cheryl Prewitt Salem became Miss America (<

Sunday's Coming

2011-11-23T17:32:00.001-06:00

[click on picture] We are so thankful to our LORD for every blessing, whether it came in the valley or on the mountaintop.We are also very thankful for each family member and every friend we have made along this journey. In your own way, you have each enriched our lives so much.Today, we are blessed and delighted to wish you a veryHappy Thanksgiving. Just one of the blessings of this

Sunday's Coming

2011-11-16T09:29:00.000-06:00

Good morning again from Pharr,Texas. It is getting back to normal around here. Many are coming back and the hospital visits are stepping up. There is always something to do, that is why God has placed us here and in this ministry. My sermon last Sunday was on finding the strength to stand against the evil one. We start by appling all of God’s armor, Ephesians 6: 13-17. I like the story about

Sunday's Coming

2011-11-09T15:48:00.001-06:00

Good morning, from Pharr,Texas. We had our first service Sunday and we had a great day, with a good turn out. Thanks for your prayers and encouraging words.The Power of Your Words A group of frogs were hopping contentedly through the woods, going about their froggy business, when two of them fell into a deep pit. All of the other frogs gathered around the pit to see what could be done to help

Sunday's Coming

2011-11-03T18:13:00.000-05:00

Good morning, from Pharr,Texas. We have made it back to the Valley and it feels like we have never left. I guess that's a good thing. Thanks for your prayers and encouraging words. Just a few words this morning."Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."Here is today's illustration:Moment Actions of the Faith Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet

Sunday's Coming!

2011-10-26T10:20:00.000-05:00

Good morning, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are in the last few days here; we leave Monday. God is good, all the time and all the time God is good! Thanks for your prayers for our grandson, Logan. The heart procedure went great and he is doing good today. I remember a poem that I want to share."It's in the Valleys We Grow" Sometimes life seems hard to bear, Full of sorrow, trouble and woe It's then we

Sunday's Coming

2011-10-19T09:41:00.004-05:00

Good morning, from Tulsa, Oklahoma.We are visiting daughter Stephanie and family. Our youngest grandson, Logan, has been diagnosed with a heart problem (SVT). They are going to do surgery either Friday or Monday. So please keep him and our family in your prayers.We were talking last night about all the friends they have and how they all want to be there and help in anyway they can. So my mind

Sunday's Coming!

2011-10-13T09:56:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from Norman, Oklahoma. We have had a great time seeing family and friends. The time is going by fast as we 0nly have a few more days then we're off to Tulsa. I did make the annual Baptist association meeting and caught up with many pastor friends. We heard a great message from one of the new pastors. He encouraged us to go forward even in the trials we face. I was reading this

Sunday's Coming!

2011-10-05T09:27:00.002-05:00

Good morning, from Norman, Oklahoma. We made it here Monday with no problems this time. I want to thank those of you who continually support our ministry. What a blessing you are. God Is Good!! WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Once, while walking through one of his factories, Henry Ford stopped to talk with an engineer. Tell me, he asked, "What is your ambition in life?" With no hesitation he

Sunday's Coming

2011-09-22T06:46:00.000-05:00

Good morning, from Waco,Texas. We made it here Monday after a delay due to a blow out. It damaged the trailer but insurance will pay to have it repaired. The tire company is replacing all our RV tires at no cost. God Is Good!! Every Day Every day I need you Lord But this day especially, I need some extra strength To face what ever is to be. This day more than any day I need to feel you near,

Sunday is coming!

2011-09-14T11:33:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. This is our final week here. Monday, we will be on our way to visit family in three different locations for the next six weeks. It has been a relaxing time and a pleasure to have been here this summer. We know God has used us, so thanks again for all your prayers and support. My sermon last week was Jesus Calms the Storms - Luke 8:22-8:25 My Cup Has

Sunday's Coming

2011-09-06T19:51:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. Thanks again for your prayers and reply to last weeks devotional. We are so thankful to have such wonderful people in our lives who understand the ministry God has called us to. My sermon last week was "Why go to Church?" with text in Hebrews 10:24-25. The main reason is, God commands us to go. Another reason is to encourage others and them to encourage you

Sunday's Coming!

2011-09-01T12:45:00.000-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. Our prayers are with you again this morning and special prayers for those of you who have shared request with us.Thank you for the updates on prayer request and thank you for praying for us. This has been an expensive summer; ever day comes another opprotunity to trust God. Last Sunday we found our mystery odor, thanks to Bob Quinn. It was the battery. So after

Sunday's Coming

2011-08-25T10:42:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. Our prayers are with you again this morning and special prayers for those of you who have shared request with us. Special prayers for those who have lost loved ones and those who are battling serious illness.My sermon last week was on How Doubt Destroys Our Prayers. Read Mark 11: 22-26We need to pray believing God not only hears us but will answer. I read the

Sunday's Coming

2011-08-17T12:51:00.000-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. Our prayers are with you again this morning and special prayers for those of you who have shared request with us. My sermon last week was on giving thanks to the Lord. We are quick to ask God for things but when He answers we are slow to thank Him. As I was reading this week, I read the following: Be Thankful It was rush hour in New York City. People were

Sunday's Coming

2011-08-03T09:06:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. We pray every morning for you; if you have something specific, please let us know so we can pray with you. My sermon last week was on expressing our love to God.Illustration: Sally was sitting in her rocking chair hugging and kissing her favorite doll. Every now and then she would glance up at her mother who was working at her desk.As soon as her mother finished

Sunday's Coming

2011-07-27T08:37:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. Like most of you, we are enduring hot weather. I pray you are safe. We have had a great week; had two daughters and six grandchildren visiting. It has been a fun time. Watching and listening to them having fun and laughing inspired my sermon last week. It was on laughter. Did you know God intended for us to laugh?Proverbs 17:22 (ASV) 22A cheerful heart is a

Sunday's Coming

2011-07-20T09:34:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from Kerrville,Tx. We had rain yesterday, yea! I pray you are having a great day and staying cool. From what I've heard, this heat has also moved north. Stay safe. As I was reading this morning, I read the following. I believe we all need this today: But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “ Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to

Sunday's Coming

2011-07-13T11:00:00.002-05:00

Good morning! We have a prayer request today. We need rain here in the Texas Hill Country! But even with the drought, it is still beautiful here. As I sit outside and look at the pecan orchard and watch the deer grazing, my mind goes to how awesome God is to create so much beauty and then give me an appreciation for it. While in that frame of mind, I opened the devotional book that I

Sunday's Coming

2011-07-06T10:53:00.002-05:00

Good morning, We are back in Kerrville,Tx. We had a safe trip and it was good to see LaVon's mother. Thanks for your prayers. Sunday we had the largest group in church since we have been here. God inspired me in a patriotic sermon. My first point is for us to pray for our nation. D.F.T.P. He was Mr. Success and every man wanted his secret. One day a friend found it. Walking behind his

Sunday's Coming

2011-06-22T11:08:00.002-05:00

Good morning, We are in Trenton, Georgia, visiting LaVon's mother. We will be leaving Monday for Kerrville, Thanks for your prayers. Col. 3:12-17 God's Beauty Tips* For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others. To lose weight, let go of stress, hatred, anger, discontentment, and the need to control others. To improve your ears, listen to the

Sunday is Coming

2011-06-15T09:16:00.001-05:00

Good morning, Here at Kerrville, Texas, Johnson Creek RV Resort, God continues to surprise us every week. The park was rather empty last week but we still had a good turn out for church. Praise the LORD! My sermon this week is on Fathers. Happy Father's Day to all you fathers. As I am preparing for Sunday I have been thinking of my father and some of the things he would say to me. I read the

2011-06-08T09:37:00.003-05:00

Good morning, We are here at Kerrville, Texas, Johnson Creek RV Resort. God continues to surprise us every week. The park was rather empty last week but we still had a good turn out for church, PTL. My sermon ended on serving the Lord then Monday I read this; Three Little Piggies*. Three little piggies went out to dinner one night. The waiter came and took their orders for drinks. "I would

Sunday's Coming

2011-06-01T13:44:00.001-05:00

Good morning, We are here at Kerrville, Texas, Johnson Creek RV Resort. I pray you had a great weekend and you and yours are safe and well. We had a great service Sunday with 21 in church which just about filled are little building. Keep us and the ministry in your prayers. I know God has us here for a reason. Let me ask a question this morning. Does Prayer Change Things?* They say that

Sunday's Coming

2011-05-25T12:04:00.000-05:00

Good morning, We are here at Kerrville, Texas, Johnson Creek RV Resort and feeling very blessed. I urge each of you to be in prayer for all those that have been effected by these terrible storms. My heart goes out to those who lost love ones. I wish I had that great word to make it all better to make joy return. I was reading this morning and I came upon this: Real joy does not come from

Sunday's Coming

2011-05-18T08:29:00.004-05:00

Good morning, We are here at Kerrville, Texas, Johnson Creek RV Resort. We had our first service last Sunday and was greatly surprised as we had 16 campers come to church. (It's a small park.) This is a very peaceful place and as I go to the creek, I have my quiet time praying for all of you. So if you have a special request, please let me know and I will join you in prayer. I was reading this

Sunday's Coming

2011-05-12T08:51:00.000-05:00

Good morning, We will be on the road again today. We have been in Waco,Texas. We leave for our summer assignment, Kerrville, Texas, at Johnson Creek RV Resort. We continue to ask for your prayers and support as you all know that gas continues to go up.When we arrived in Waco and setting up I tripped and fell resulting in a broken rib. Needless to say, this has been a trying week. I have been

Sunday's Coming

2011-05-05T07:43:00.001-05:00

Good morning, We are on the road again. We have been in the Norman, Oklahoma area and we leave for Waco, Texas this morning. We continue to ask for your prayers and support as you all know that gas continues to go up and our funds go down during the summer. We praise God that He is faithful and always provides what we need. A Good Job Done* The farmer's son was returning from the market with

Sunday's Coming

2011-04-28T09:07:00.000-05:00

Good morning, We are on the road. We have been in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a week, now we head to Norman, Oklahoma today. Thanks for your prayers for our travels. We all go through heart aches and trials as well as those good times, In all we need to be thankful. Be Thankful* Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be

Sunday's Coming

2011-04-20T08:35:00.000-05:00

Greetings in the precious name of our risen Savior, We are on the road. We spent last night in Waco and today we are headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma and will stop somewhere before we get there. Thanks for your prayers for our travels. Friday is the Road to Sunday: Good Friday is the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus, but there’s more to it than remembering: our task as preachers is to call

Sunday's Coming

2011-04-13T10:36:00.000-05:00

Good morning, from the RGV, Well, this is my last post from the Rio Grande Valley. We will be leaving Monday. Please keep us in your prayers. As you know, gas prices are headed to $4 a gallon, but I know God is still in control. I was reading this morning and we received an email from a friend that her husband just walked out on her and their children. Then I read this devotional from David

Sunday's Coming

2011-04-07T14:35:00.006-05:00

Good morning, from the RGV, We are coming to the end of our time here and I urge you to be in prayer for our travels and financial needs. I want to thank each of you who have given to our ministry; without you we could not continue. Don't Leave Shore Without Him!* A young naval ensign was completing his first cruise aboard a large destroyer. He performed so admirably in executing all his

Sunday's Coming!

2011-03-30T12:19:00.000-05:00

Good morning, from the RGV, We are saying "Adios" to many, but this week has still been very busy. That is good because it makes the time go by faster. My sermon this week is “How Can I Make my Prayer Life Fresh and New?”. Does Prayer Always Work? An avid baseball fan was sitting next to a priest during a baseball game. Aware of the need to speak religiously, the fan did his best to speak of

Sunday's Coming!

2011-03-23T09:04:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from the RGV, Many are leaving but there is still much to do. We have several in the hospital and we have others with surgeries scheduled this week. As always, we receive prayer request from many who read our devotional. A lot of you are beginning to travel to your summer destinations. So I urge you to stop this morning and join us in prayer for all those in need and that includes

Sunday's Coming!

2011-03-16T09:16:00.001-05:00

Good morning, from the RGV, It has been busy around here and I have had a cold, as well, but praise the Lord, I feel better this week. Last Sunday, we told the congregation that we will be back next year and to my surprise we received a round of applause. We have been torn in the process of making a decision about next winter season, but we trust the Lord and as we have been praying, God has

Sunday's Coming

2011-03-02T11:27:00.000-06:00

Good morning, from the RGV, Thanks for all your prayers. Our trip to Waco was without any problems. We were able to witness God's power. Our son-in-law's mother, that was on life support, was transferred to a long-term care facility yesterday and is doing much better. The prognosis is for her to be there only a short time for physical and occupational therapy, then home to live her life.

Sunday's Coming

2011-02-17T11:21:00.004-06:00

Good morning, from the RGV, Well, it is warm again and the wind is blowing, Praise the Lord! I pray all is well with you. For those that have sent us prayer concerns, know we pray for them the moment we receive them and also later, until you tell us the prayer has been answered. LaVon and I had lunch yesterday with a couple who are going through "the fire." She has Alzheimers (for 19 years)

Sunday's Coming

2011-02-09T09:55:00.020-06:00

Good morning, from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley). We had an interesting week... we had an ice storm here! They say it was the worst in 20 years. It didn't last long but did give us a little winter. We continue to stay active in the park. There seems to always be something to do. Sunday afternoon they had a 50th Anniversary Celebration in which I volunteered to serve the couples along with

Sunday's Coming

2011-02-02T12:24:00.000-06:00

Good morning, from the RGV, Well it finally happened, winter showed up last nite. We fell below freezing. Not happy. (Just kidding!) Counting it all joy. We read a devotion this morning that talked about going through the four seasons how they work together to bring life and growth. Just as God planned seasons in nature, He planned seasons in our life as well. These seasons in our lives work

Sunday's Coming

2011-01-26T10:29:00.002-06:00

Good morning, from the RGV! This has been another great week. The man I led to the Lord a few weeks ago went home to heaven this week. We can rejoice and praise the Lord today because he is home with the Lord. If we were here for no one else but him, it is truly worth it to be here. My sermon this week is " Praising God", something I think we don't do enough of. Even in trials, we need to

Sunday's Coming

2011-01-20T10:25:00.001-06:00

Good morning, from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley).We have had a great week, the weather is perfect, had a little rain for the first time since we have been here and seems to have settled the dust. We are still meeting new people every day by making home visits or just chance meetings ( God's appointments) while walking around. Our being here, we know, is what God wants so we try to be obedient and

Sunday's Coming

2011-01-13T09:12:00.000-06:00

Good morning, from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley).Well, it finally happened.... it got cold. Cold for here anyway and I know, not as cold as where you are. I did venture out for a while yesterday and talked with the few brave souls. Our ministry here is needed. There are many non believers and people hurting in many different ways. My sermon this Sunday will be on “Listening to God.” Not only

Sunday's Coming

2011-01-06T10:10:00.006-06:00

Good morning, Greetings from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley). This week, we have spent a lot of time visiting people who have been in the hospital. Almost always, someone here is going to or just coming back from the doctor or the hospital. It could be depressing if you let it. My sermon for this week is “How to start each day.” Psalm 5: 1-3 No matter what is going on in our life, we need to

Sunday's Coming

2010-12-29T20:20:00.000-06:00

Greetings from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley).Good morning. I pray you had a safe and enjoyable Christmas. We were busy but had a great Christmas. Now we are gearing up for New Year's, you know, all the parties, Ha, Ha. Seriously, we have no plans except the normal everyday business. My sermon this week is on the New Year and resolutions. As I was reading today, I came across this:DECIDING TO JUMP

Sunday's Coming

2010-12-22T11:24:00.001-06:00

Greetings from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley).Good morning! We are experiencing balmy, tropical weather this week.God is providing energy for me and I have felt good enough to visit a few people in their homes here in the park. There have been two deaths here since last week and I will be doing a memorial service Sunday afternoon in the Main Hall for Janet Graham, who passed away on her husband

Sunday's Coming

2010-12-16T14:41:00.000-06:00

Greetings from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley).Good morning, Like you, our days are being filled, but we do enjoy the busyness. We pray all is well with you and yours. We hear from some that are having troubles and we pray for you then and often. If you have a prayer need please let us know so we know how to pray with you.My sermon this week is What Christmas Means. As I was reading this morning I

Sunday's Coming

2010-12-08T10:14:00.001-06:00

Greetings from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley).Good morning! Like you, our days are being filled, but we do enjoy the busy-ness and getting to know those in this park. We pray all is well with you and yours. We hear from some that are having troubles and we pray for you immediately and often. If you have a prayer need please let us know so we know how to pray with you.My sermon for Sunday will be

Sunday's Coming

2010-12-01T10:09:00.001-06:00

Good morning,Greetings from the RGV (Rio Grande Valley).Finally, I am feeling closer to normal after battling bronchitis for more weeks than I should have. Praise the Lord for good meds and doctors.While reading in "Seeds From the Sower," this morning, the following really spoke to me:MAKE SOMEONE HAPPYThe famous comedian, Jimmy Durante, was doing his best to meet the deadlines in a tight

Sunday's Coming

2010-11-23T23:35:00.001-06:00

Good morning,We are in Pharr, Texas. We had our third Sunday service last week and it went pretty well. I think I am catching on to the way they want the service to go but, keep us in your prayers.Todays Bible Thought : Luke 17:11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.12And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men

Sunday's Coming

2010-11-10T08:57:00.001-06:00

Good morning , we are in Pharr, Texas. This is our winter "assignment" here at the Tip O'Texas RV Resort and we will be here until the end of April, God willing. We had our first Sunday service last week and it went pretty well. They do a lot of things that will take us a little time to adjust to them. We had a good turn out and in most part, they were glad we are here. Keep us in your

Sunday's Coming

2010-11-03T13:01:00.001-05:00

Good morning,We are in Pharr, Texas. It has been extremely windy and warm. I have to ask, “God are you sure this is where you want us?” Then I remember James 1:1-4. I know through it all, He will be glorified and I will have peace and joy. Todays Bible Thought (from Seeds From The Sower): “It seems as though everyone is experiencing dificult days and troubling times.Recently a father wept as he

Sunday's Coming

2010-10-20T11:14:00.000-05:00

Good morning,We are still in Waco, Texas visiting family and friends. Todays Bible Thought: I John 2:5 But if anyone obeys his word, God's love[b] is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did Teasing* My grandson, Justus, age 10, and his sister Taylor, age 13, were always teasing each other. One day, Justus was getting "

Sunday's Coming

2010-10-14T09:50:00.000-05:00

Good morning, We are in Waco, Texas visiting family and friends. I'm sorry I missed last week but I was very sick and my mind just wouldn't work. I want to thank you for your prayers. Today, I am feeling more like me again. PTLTodays Bible Thought: James 5:16 (ASV) 16Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man

Sunday's Coming

2010-09-30T09:21:00.001-05:00

Good morning again from Tulsa, Oklahoma. We will be here visiting daughter and family for a week then on to Texas. Todays Bible Thought: Decision* A company was hiring new staff. One question in the written exam was: You are driving your car in a wild stormy night. You pass by a bus station, and you see three people waiting for the bus: an old lady who looks as if she is about to die, a

Sunday's Coming

2010-09-22T08:17:00.000-05:00

Good morning again from Branson, Missouri. We are leaving this morning headed to Neosho, Mo. We are meeting some friends that we met in Arizona, Bob and Snookie. Our time here in Branson has been busy but very productive. I ask you to keep CRM, our ministry organization, in your prayers as we look at the purchase of property to used for our head office and so much more. Thank you! Todays Bible

Sunday Is Coming

2010-09-14T07:38:00.000-05:00

Good morning again from Branson, Missouri. Todays Bible Thought:Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart." Psalm 32:11A merry heart has the ability to capture and enjoy those wonderful times of life and let them turn to laughter. Your sense of humor is a gift from God. Research studies have shown that laughter, along with a well-rounded

Sunday's Coming

2010-09-08T08:57:00.000-05:00

Good morning again from Branson, Missouri. Todays Bible Thought: How many ways have you been blessed by God? Relationally? Materially? Spiritually? Physically?His blessings are all around us, but we are too easily distracted. King David said, "I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds" (Psalm 77:12). Another Psalm echoes, "Come and listen, all you who fear God;

Sunday's Coming

2010-09-01T10:24:00.001-05:00

Good morning from Branson, Missouri. Todays Bible Thought: A lady said to a beggar, “Here is a quarter. You don't deserve it, but it will make me happy to give it to you.” “Thanks ma'am,” he said. “Why not make it a few dollars and really enjoy yourself?” Giving is an important theme in the bible. The gifts of God and His Son are priceless. Paul reminds us we are not to give reluctantly or

Sunday's Coming

2010-08-25T07:47:00.000-05:00

Good morning from Branson, Missouri. Catherine Booth was the wife of general William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army. In the course of raising her large family, Catherine would often tell her children: “Now remember, you are not here in this world for yourselves. You have been sent-for-God and others. The world is waiting for you.” They grew up with a very clear picture of their Christian

Sunday's Coming

2010-08-18T08:58:00.000-05:00

Good morning from Branson, Missouri. Today's Bible Thought: It was a great day for fishing. The fish were biting as fast as the bait hit the water. A group of boys was watching the fishermen with great delight. But there was one who seemed a bit perculiar to them. Every time he caught a fish, he would measure it, and if it was more than ten inches he would throw it back. Finally out of

Sunday's Coming

2010-08-11T07:54:00.002-05:00

Good morning from Indianapolis, As we prepare this morning to leave our summer excursion, we would like to thank all our dear friends who have showered us with such wonderful hospitality along our route. It has been a summer to remember, that's for sure and we just don't have adequate words to express our gratitude. Today, we head toward Branson, expecting to arrive Friday, so we would sure

Friendship

2010-08-07T09:13:00.000-05:00

Good morning from Indiana, Just a note to say "thank you" for your prayers and friendship as we continue to travel. We will be here near Goshen, at our dear friends, Kim and Mitch Moser, for the weekend then off to Indianapolis on Monday. Have a great day, love you, pass it on! Friendship* You gave me words of kindness tied with a ribbon of gold, hearing them was important to heal my heart

Sunday's Coming

2010-08-03T09:36:00.000-05:00

Good morning from Michigan, This is our final week here. We are visiting RV parks checking for opprotunities for summer preaching cites. We are also visiting friends we have met these past three years in the RV ministry. Today's Bible Thought: This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (KJV) Today is your best day because you can grow a little more in

Sunday Is Coming

2010-07-28T07:04:00.000-05:00

Good morning from Michigan, We are visiting RV parks checking for opprotunities for summer preaching cites. We are, also, visiting friends we have met these past three years. And thoroughly enjoying it. Todays Bible Thought: There was a soldier who was wounded in battle. The padre crept out and did what he could for him. He stayed with him when the remainder of the troops retreated. In the

Sunday's Coming

2010-07-22T08:12:00.001-05:00

Good morning from Michigan, We are visiting RV parks, checking for opprotunities for summer preaching cites. We are also visiting friends we have met these past three years. We made a hospital visit yesterday with Jack Gordon as he had a procedure done; all went well and he will probably get to go home today. Today's Bible Thought: Your actions will speak much louder than any words you will

Sunday Is Coming

2010-07-14T09:13:00.001-05:00

Good morning, We are on the road again. I pray all is well with you today. He said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few." Matthew 9:37 Francis of Assisi was a wealthy, highborn man who lived hundreds of years ago. He felt that his life was incomplete and even though he had more than enough wealth he was a very unhappy man. One day while he was out riding he met

Sunday Is Coming

2010-07-07T07:50:00.000-05:00

Good morning from Georgia, We will be leaving Monday for Michigan, God willing. The Sunday we went to Atlanta to hear Charles Stanley, I came back with a few sermon thoughts. I shared one last week here is another. We were driving into the city and the road went from four lanes to 6 then 8, 10, 14. My mind went to the passage: Matthew 7:13 - 14 (ASV) 13 Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for

Sunday's Coming

2010-06-30T09:02:00.003-05:00

Good morning from Georgia, We are still here and will be for another week and then we are off to Michigan. Last Sunday, we went to Atlanta to go to church with Charles Stanley. We had a great experience and as always I came away with a thought that I would like to share. Monday, as I was sitting outside enjoying my quiet time with the Lord, I noticed they were pumping water from the running

Sunday's Coming

2010-06-23T10:03:00.001-05:00

Good morning, It seems like this day gets here faster each week. We are still in Trenton, Georgia, visiting LaVon's mom and brother and family. I have received many prayer request, several are life and death concerns. There is a stream in this park so daily I walk to it sit and listen to the ripple of the water and pray. Yesterday, I felt a peace the Lord was saying, "I am the living water,

Sunday's Coming

2010-06-16T12:51:00.000-05:00

Good morning from Georgia, We arived here yesterday in a rain storm but it didn't last long so we could set up in cooler temperatures. Thanks for your prayers, the trip was safe. Last week I was talking about peace, well this morning as I was reading, Adian Rogers had this story about peace that I want to share . True Peace and Satisfaction "With long life will I satisfy him, and show

Sunday's Coming

2010-06-09T10:21:00.002-05:00

Good morning, Once again the time here is coming to an end. We leave Friday for eastern Oklahoma to be with CRM'S board of director president and go to church with him. I get to preach. YEA! Hope I remember how. Then on Monday we are off to Georgia, so as always please keep us in your prayers as we travel. We are living in a time of great unrest. So much is going on in the world. Many of us

Sunday's Coming

2010-06-02T13:36:00.001-05:00

Good morning, It is a beautiful day and I will "rejoice and be glad in it.” I pray that is your outlook today as well. We had a great week, first visit at our daugther and family, Stephanie, in Tulsa and then on to Branson to meet up with some dear friends that we have met doing this ministry. I have been thinking how blessed we are by knowing each of you and how you continue to encourage us

Sunday's Coming

2010-05-26T11:16:00.000-05:00

Good morning again from Tulsa, Oklahoma. LaVon and I drove to Tulsa Monday to spend some time with daughter, Stephanie and family. We have had a great visit and taken in some ball games as well. I can't help but think when we go to these games and activities that we are encouragers to our grand kids. Just as we are encourageing them we can and need to be encouragers for others as well. We want

Sunday's Coming

2010-05-19T13:27:00.000-05:00

Good morning once again, We are in stormy Oklahoma. There are storms in the state again today so please keep us in your prayers. Just as storms from the weather come, so do storms in our life. It may be from family, friends or work and even in the church, so what do we do when someone gets mad at you or you have a grievence with someone? I read a story this week that deals with this issue.

Sunday's Coming

2010-05-12T09:48:00.000-05:00

Good morning, It's that time again and my prayer this morning is for those that went through those terrible storms Monday in Oklahoma and Kansas. I was watching interviews with people who had just lost everything and time and time again they would say they were blessed. That God had spared them and their families. Things can be replaced, family can't. I have fought the good fight, I have

Sunday's Coming

2010-05-06T08:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, Sorry I am late but, we took the day yesterday and celebrated our anniversary. We took a drive to Marble Falls, Texas in the Hill Country. We had a great day, so today back to Round Rock and tire issues. We have to put new tires on our trailer, just two years old and are splitting... don't think that's right but, oh well. I want to thank each of you for praying for us and our

Humbly Grateful, Not Grumbly Hateful

2010-05-03T07:18:00.000-05:00

Devotional thought from the messages of Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: James 1:2 - “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: Sometimes we have to admit that it’s hard to “count it all joy.” Sometimes we complain. Rather than being humbly grateful, we get grumbly hateful. Oh, how I wish that, beginning today, we would emulate the faith of the

Sunday's Coming

2010-04-28T09:14:00.000-05:00

Good morning. We are on the road and I urge you to pray for our safety as we travel. We made it to Las Cruces, N.M. last night and will be somewhere in Texas tonite. Seek First the Kingdom But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 When Whistler was at the height of his artistic career, a wealthy patron purchased one

Sunday's Coming

2010-04-22T11:41:00.000-05:00

Good morning, And it is, after many days of fever, chills and upset stomach, I am feeling better. Thanks for your prayers! Through the Holy Spirit, believers can access an endless well of supernatural power to triumph in any trial. Our weakness frees God to make His greatest triumphs. His power is loosed when His children admit they are not in control and can do nothing to help themselves

Sunday's Coming

2010-04-14T23:28:00.000-05:00

Good morning, I pray all is well with you today. If you have a prayer need let us know and we will pray with you. We have two more Sunday's and then we are off to points back east to visit our family. As we prepare, we ask you to be in prayer for us, that our travels will be safe and that our finances will be enough. My sermon this week is on prayer, especially on asking all of you to

Sunday's Coming

2010-04-07T15:37:00.000-05:00

Good morning once again. I pray you had a great Easter. We had a great one, almost 200 in church and as usual several new faces. My prayer is that they heard from the Lord and lives will be changed. I urge you to continue to pray for us. I know Satan doesn't like what we are preaching and how we are ministering here. He will continue to try to disrupt the work. I also want to thank so many of

Sunday's Coming

2010-04-01T11:06:00.003-05:00

Good morning, Yesterday was a very busy day so I didn't get to my post but better late than sorry. I pray all is well with you and if not, that you would share with me. LaVon and I will pray with you. Yesterday, a brother in Christ went home to be with the Lord. He was my prayer warrior and encourager. I will miss him so but I know he is with Jesus today. I also know he wouldn't want me to

Sunday's Coming

2010-03-25T00:36:00.000-05:00

It is another beautiful day in Arizona. God continues to strenghen me and today's men's Bible study was great. I want to thank you again for all your emails and phone calls informing us you are in prayer for us. Today, as I was reading I came upon the following. I pray you enjoy it as much as I did. Have a great day, love you, pass it on. Don The story is told of a king in Africa who had a

Sunday Is Coming

2010-03-17T17:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning, I pray all is well with you today. Repeat after me “This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it” Ps 118:24 I do pray you are rejoicing and glad today no matter what you are going through. The Lord is with you and is looking out for you. This morning I want to thank each of you for your prayers, e-mails and phone calls during my surgery. If you have not

Sunday's Coming

2010-03-10T16:04:00.000-06:00

Good morning, I pray all is well with you. I want to thank you for all your prayers, e-mails, phone calls and concern for my upcoming surgery. I know God is listening. My sermon last week was on "Listening to God" I would like to continue that thought this morning. “A four-year-old girl was overheard whispering into her baby brother’s ear, ‘Baby,' she whispers, 'tell me what God sounds

Sunday's Coming

2010-03-03T18:13:00.001-06:00

Good morning once again. I pray you are well this morning and for those that sent us emails for prayer, know we are lifting you up. May the Lord bless and keep you. I count all of you my friend and love you very much. The last several weeks, God has put on my heart the subject of anger. I have to admit, at times, it still hinders me, just ask LaVon. I know what and how I'm supposed to act but

Sunday's Coming

2010-02-24T13:13:00.000-06:00

Good Morning from sunny Arizona, Finally, it's sunny... for a few days. Thank you for your prayers and love that you send to us. Thank you, also, for the privilege to pray with you as you send your prayer requests to us. We know we are being used here, as we have received word that the message last Sunday has 'stirred' some in the park. The Bible says that His word will 'offend' as it

Sunday's Coming

2010-02-18T15:52:00.000-06:00

Good morning once again from sunny and finally warm Arizona, I pray all is well with you and yours. We have had a few of you share prayer needs with us. I want you to know that we do pray and continue until you tell us the results. If you have prayer concerns please let us know so we can pray with you. The sermon last sunday was on love and I would like to share a little more on that subject

Sunday's Coming

2010-02-10T11:27:00.003-06:00

Good morning, It seems like Wednesday gets here faster every week. We pray all is well with you and if not we would love to pray with you; please let us know how. Since it is Valentine's Day week, I am compelled to say something about love. I preached two weeks ago on the the Greatest Love Story Ever, John 3:16. This morning, I want us to focus on our love to Him. Illustration: A little

Sunday's Coming

2010-02-04T09:33:00.000-06:00

Good morning from warm and sunny Arizona, Well, almost. It has been cloudy with a chance of rain and cool. I know, I should be where you are. My prayer for you is to be safe, warm and dry. May the Lord bless you today. As the title of my post is, Count It All Joy, we should meet each obstacle with the attitude of "what am I to learn, Lord?" Illustration: A man bought a boat and begged his