Seven Ways to Stay Focused in Ministry!

I have had the best dad in the whole world my whole life.  He has been faithfully serving the Lord from before I was even born, 40+ years!  When I tell my testimony it always starts with “my Mom at the kitchen table,” however, my Dad has always been the backbone of faith in our…

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Top 14 Reasons Why People Love/Hate Metro Praise

Top 14 Reasons People Hate Metro Praise: 14. A radical, contagious, uncompromising love for God and people.  All disciples are expected to Love God defined as “passionate worship and obeying His commands,” and Love People defined as, “helping them in their times of need and preaching the full Gospel to see their soul saved!” 13.…

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Just Turned 16yrs Old in the Lord- Three Lessons I have Learned!"

November 5th, 2011 marked my 16th spiritual anniversary in the Lord.  I will never forget what it felt like the day I first met Jesus on 11/5/95 at my Mother’s kitchen table.  I was 18 years old, a high school dropout, with drugs in my pocket, living with a girl I wasn’t married to, and…

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"Five Things Leadership Books/Blogs Wont Do For You!"

I have spent the last four years earning a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies from Liberty “Cemetery,” excuse me… I mean, “Seminary.” During this time I was introduced to leadership books, blogs, and the like. I must say that coming from a Pentecostal “the Holy Ghost will lead background,” I have been blessed by many…

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Once Was Young… but Now I’m Older!

As I was getting ready this morning for a weekend of reaching youth with the Gospel and the call of full time ministry I was struck by the thought of “getting older.” I was first called to preach the Gospel in a nursing home at 18 years old and I have always had a powerful…

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Is Heaven Boring?

“Your heaven is boring! We have multiple books the size of your Bible called the ‘Vedas,’ which tell countless adventures in the heavens, beautiful descriptions of the gods who live there, and the endless pleasures that are enjoyed,” spoke the young Hari Krishna while we were debating about Jesus and the need for the cross.…

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Bored in Life, its Time to Grow!

Ever feel like you are stuck in the same place in life? Same job, same attitude, same outlook… same boring routines? Believe it or not I get that feeling all the time! I know most people would think that because I am so full of life and energy that I couldn’t possibly be bored, but…

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