“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.” After I wrote the previous blog, I got a call from one of the men in my prayer group, Ron Dorminey, telling me his mother-in-law had passed away. She was 93 years old. I will be preaching her funeral on Tuesday. Continue reading “Life and Death…An Update” →

The news has been obsessed with the recent passing of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. All three were famous for different reasons. Ed was the ultimate second banana and sidekick. Farrah was the poster girl of the 1980s. Michael was the talent who became a caricature and, in reality, a pathetic picture of someone perverted and sick. Continue reading “Life and Death” →

Yesterday I was privileged to be part of a forum on revival sponsored by Life Action Ministries. We all must surely be aware that our nation is under judgment and in need of revival. The day was filled with interviews and catching up with old friends. I had a chance to meet some great folks at the book signing.

God has been obviously present in these days. I’m headed back this morning to preach at the Midwestern Seminary Alumni luncheon, then on my way with the Sherwood Pictures team for three days of prayer.

Monday at the Pastors’ Conference has been a day I’ll not soon forget. Terri and I got up knowing that I would have to deliver the message right after lunch. Before lunch, Tom Elliff brought a word from God on forgiveness, and his 92-year-old father with him. The message was based on Tom’s book The Red Feather, which everyone should read who has struggled with forgiveness or being forgiven. The room, filled with thousands of preachers, was as still and quiet as I have ever seen in all the years I’ve been attending the convention. I had the privilege of sitting by Tom’s dad, J. T. Elliff. It was a moment ordained by God. Hundreds of men came to the altar asking for or needing forgiveness. It was a moment I’ll not soon forget. Continue reading “SBCPC (Part 4)” →

What a great beginning to the Pastors’ Conference! Great music, great preaching, and a sense of God’s presence. Continue reading “SBCPC (Part 3)” →