As 2009 comes to a close, I feel a strong desire to make a public giving of thanks.
Words are not adequate to fully express my gratitude to God for his faithfulness and unconditional love! Amazing, confounding, and awesome!
Our faith family at Grace Community Fellowship in Starke, Florida is the most incredible body of believers that […]

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I have developed a habit of journaling powerful quotes that have a way of coming across my path and speaking to certain situations. This week, two of them stood out in a significant way.
“Many want a “double portion” but are unwilling to go a “second mile.” (Chuck Kuehn)
“The most liberating thing you can do is […]

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Every moment of the day we are either in an empowered, or dis-empowered “state of being.”
Feelings will affect our state, both positively and negatively. They manifest from the meanings we attach to the daily situations that we encounter.

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I have a particular affinity for horizons. So much so, that I have used the term in the naming of this blog site. There is something about the view that beckons us to a place we have never been and invites us into a realm of seemingly endless opportunities. It is like permission to venture […]

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I don’t like to relegate my responsibilities to someone else by linking to their blogs, but today will be an exception. A most powerful word from the Skyebox cuts through all the current clamor and fear with a clear message to all those involved in Christian leadership. It is well worth the few minutes to […]

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Principle: “Religious culture can be a hinderance to the advancement of the kingdom.”
Many have formed their understanding of spiritual leadership from a particular perspective of religious culture rather than the Word of God and direction of the Holy Spirit. The accepted culture can result in church growth but is not necessarily a gauge of the “formation of Christ” […]

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Principle - You cannot lead others where you are unwilling to go yourself.
I know it might sound strange, but it is a sobering reality. Sometimes we refer to it as “practicing what you preach.” Leading means you are out in front of the pack. If you have not settled things internally yourself first, you cannot […]

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“If I were still seeking popularity with men, I should not be a bondservant to Christ.”             (Galatians 1:10)
Principle: You cannot always please both God and men.
There is a “tension” in leading people in the things pertaining to God. Every godly leader has experienced it to some degree. Sometimes it is possible to satify both sides, […]

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Principle: “You will never be able to lead someone beyond where they refuse to follow God.”
Many pastors and leaders get frustrated when the people they are presumably leading do not respond to the words that they are ministering. This should not be a place of contention, but rather a revelation.  As a leader you have found […]

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There is a cry for fathers both in and out of the church. So many men are searching for acceptance and affirmation in this hour. By posting this word, the guys at Acts29 have not only brought awareness to this issue, but also provided a track for action.
Anthony Bradley brings an “in your face” audio […]

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