The Legacy of Susan King, My Mother
On April 17, 2021, my mother, Susan King, went to heaven. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren all singing worship songs. As I reflect on her life, I am grateful to God for her example. She was such a tremendous influence on my life and I am thankful for all the time and […]
7 Things a Traveling Minister Should Do
Being a traveling minister is not easy. Over the years, I have seen what successful traveling ministers do to be successful. Here are seven things you should do if you want to survive as a traveling minister. 1. Become an expert in some subject. Don’t be a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Be clear about your mission […]
8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Preaching
Before you step onto the platform to preach, ask yourself these questions to make sure you are ready. 1. Am I spending time worshiping the Lord, praying, and reading the Word of God? Am I prayed up and ready to go? Do I need to repent from any sin in my life in order to flow […]
7 Questions a Pastor Should Ask Before Inviting a Guest Speaker
1. What is my purpose for inviting a guest speaker? Do not be haphazard about inviting a guest minister. Just because you met someone at a conference, or received a letter in the mail, or a phone call is not a good reason for inviting a guest speaker? What is their area of expertise? What […]
Lessons from the Fall of the Berlin Wall
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was torn down in Germany. When this hated symbol of Communism fell, the nations of the Soviet Union began to radically change. What are some lessons from this historic event? 1. Every Wall Will Fall From the early ‘50’s until the late ‘80’s, godless Communism was at war with […]
The Power of Reading
Once someone criticized my reading habits. They asked, “Why do you spend so much time and money on books? Do the books you read really help you? They thought my reading is a waste, that reading many books on one subject is redundant, that reading many books is foolishness. Here is my response: Readers are […]
How to Develop Good Habits
A habit is any action or behavior that you do on a regular basis. There are both good habits (developed by good actions) and bad habits (developed by bad actions). Most of the actions you do on a daily basis are habitual. Today you will most likely do the same things you did yesterday, and […]
How to Be Successful
How do you measure #success? What goals have you set for your life? If you died today, would you consider your life a success? Dictionary definition of success: The favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors. the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like. a successful performance or achievement: The play was an instant success. a person […]
Do I Need a Mentor?
Here are seven reasons why you need a mentor in your life. A mentor will save you from making mistakes.You can either learn from your mistakes or your can learn from the mistakes of your mentor. Learning from your mentor is much easier. A mentor will open doors you are unable to open. A mentor […]