Sunday, February 24, 2008

Sunday Synopsis

  • It got hot at Capstone today! I was so pumped to preach --- could not wait. Finally started feeling better on Saturday and felt great this morning and was ready to bring the Word.
  • I preached on spiritual battles and the work of the enemy against us. I have been living this for the past six months and know from personal experience that the warfare is real.
  • Some people deny the power of the enemy and spiritual warfare but when Jesus said that the thief came to steal and kill and destroy (John 10:10), He was not kidding.
  • I also believe that "kill" part is literal --- actual death. I know some people (Christians) who have recently been led (by sin) into some situations that could have actually taken their lives. The enemy would have loved that.
  • I love it when people vocally agree with me while I'm preaching (amens, preach it, etc.).
  • Disagreement while preaching I feel differently about :)
  • I was corrected by the audience today --- though I did not hear the first few times someone shouted at me. I said "sheep" instead of the "pigs" that the Scripture talks about. Hey --- I'm just glad people are listening!
  • God is really teaching me through this "Miracles" series.
  • We gave out a ton of CD copies of today's message. It seemed to really connect with many people.
  • We had a great Cuba team meeting today. We got all of our events planned. It's going to be a GREAT week of ministry and activities. We've got a really special team too.
  • I can't wait to spend Easter Sunday in Havana, though I'm going to miss our annual family gathering at Aunt Kathryn's. I'm bummed about that.
  • Pray for my sister and her sons. There's some stuff going on there.
  • It's time to move on. That I know and that I must do.
  • Saw my former youth minister today at Logan's. Randy Blank is one of those quality guys who had a big impact on my life. I'm thankful for that.
  • What else can I say? God is good and has big plans for the week ahead. I'm looking forward to seeing what He is going to do!
  • I appreciate your ongoing prayers as we continue walking the path before us.