Back in the early 90’s, Publisher Clearinghouse was very popular. It offered the opportunity to become a millionaire. The TV ads were so entertaining and very persuasive to many. Some of us dreamed of …
RISK-TAKERS-THE ADVENTURE OF WALKING BY FAITH: Noah: A Faith that Pleases God (YOU-Sum’25, Study 1, Session 1)
There is a song that the late Keith “Wonderboy” Johnson sang. It was titled “Be Right”. A part of the song says, “When you see me walking along, I just want to be right!” When others look at your …
ELISHA-SEEING THE HAND OF GOD AT WORK: God’s Hand in Facing Opposition (YOU-Spr’25, Study 2, Session 5)
When I was a teenager, I played on our church basketball team. Doyle was our center. Our arch-rival was an inner-city church. During the game, the center for the opposing team fouled out and blamed …
ELISHA-SEEING THE HAND OF GOD AT WORK: God’s Hand in Restoring Lives (YOU-Spr’25, Study 2, Session 4)
Contestant number 43,212 walked onto the stage to audition for Britain’s Got Talent. She stood in sharp contrast to previous performers. Unkempt curly hair and a less than flattering dress suggested a …
ELISHA-SEEING THE HAND OF GOD AT WORK: God’s Hand in Meeting Others’ Needs (YOU-Spr’25, Study 2, Session 3)
My call to the ministry came later in life. At 32 years of age, I was attending seminary full-time, working two part-time jobs, and my wife worked full-time. We were doing our best to take care of …
ELISHA-SEEING THE HAND OF GOD AT WORK: God’s Hand in Meeting Our Needs (YOU-Spr’25, Study 2, Session 2)
Floyd told our small group he had been sensing God was calling him into full-time Christian ministry. The next step would be going to a theological seminary for training. There was just one problem. …