Newsletter July 2010

I was recently at the Southern Baptist Convention and heard this statistic quoted from the platform, “More than 90% of the churches in America have plateaued or are in decline.” When I heard these words it really gave me a sick feeling deep inside. I knew we were troubled but...

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Newsletter June 2010

I have been reading one of the books in the American Classic Series, “The Real George Washington.” I am reminded and encouraged of these facts, “The story of his life is the story of the founding of America. He was the dominant personality in three of the most critical events...

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Newsletter May 2010

It sure is nice to be back here in the good ole USA! I love to preach in other parts of the world but there is no place like home! Jesus clearly commanded us in Matthew 28:18-20, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go...

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Newsletter April 2010

I am in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia as I write this newsletter. If it were not for you, I would not be here. If it were not for you, I would not have seen hundreds pray to receive Christ and receive free Bible lessons that will encourage them in their spiritual...

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Newsletter March 2010

I was just thinking about the words I heard this evening in a song, “My sins held Him to the cross until it was accomplished.” We are so blessed to be children of God. It was such an expensive grace that purchased our salvation and snatched us from Satan’s kingdom!...

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Newsletter February 2010

In these days in which we are living many people are asking one another, what is happening to us as a nation and what is going on in our churches. My friend, in times like these we must continue to believe in God, and His permissive will, knowing that He...

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Newsletter January 2010

Praise God for this New Year to love Him with all of our hearts and minds. In ourselves we do not have the kind of love that the Lord commands. But God never commands us to do something without enabling us to do it. To love God with ones whole...

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Newsletter December 2009

Revival At Boulevard Baptist Church: I am so grateful for your prayers during our “Deeper Life Conference and Revival” at Boulevard Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. We saw 51 people make decisions for Jesus Christ, with many coming to the altar to surrender complete control to God’s Holy Spirit in...

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Newsletter November 2009

What a pure joy to preach again under a big tent! If you will remember, about 5 years ago when we started this ministry we had a Tent Crusade on the campus of the Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home. We saw men, women, boys, and girls pray to receive Christ, and...

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Newsletter October 2009

Revival In Little Rock, AR.  Please be in prayer for me! When you receive this newsletter I will be in the middle of an old fashion ‘Tent Revival’ being sponsored by four churches in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Please pray that many will be saved, and believers will be encouraged...

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