Sun Stand Still -- 5 year anniversary

Joshua 10:12 "Sun, Stand Still.... " If there was a time to ask God to make the sun stand still, it was last night. Britt and I had a dinner cruise on the Pacific Ocean right outside of Maui. We had the opportunity to watch the sun set. Wow!! This picture doesn't do it justice.

We are having the best time. We were talking yesterday that everybody should come to Maui at least once in their lifetime. Fortunately, we have friends that live here so we were able to get unbelievable deals, making this trip just as affordable as any other vacation we have had. Saving for 5 to 10 years is well worth the investment to be a part of this wonderful place that God has created.

Johnny Hunt

Could this be the year? First, I am absolutely grateful to know Pastor Johnny personally and I could not agree more with my dear friends across this country that Johnny Hunt is exactly what our denomination needs. Pastor Johnny has spent his life investing in "preacher boys" all across this country and the fruit still remains. Only God knows how many people have been touched and impacted for the Kingdom by Pastor Johnny.


God called Britt and me to plant a church in "Sin City" or Las Vegas, that is. I am here today because of the First Baptist Church of Woodstock Georgia and Pastor Johnny's training and encouragement. We are planning to launch June 15th and I believe every victory that is WON (and we have already seen many) will all be because of one word ...... INVESTMENT. Pastor Johnny is the epitome of investing in relationships with God, people, church, and the Kingdom.


Pastor Johnny I wanted to say to you along with the blogging world that I deeply love you and you are making a difference in the next generation of leaders. See you soon!

God of this City

Chris Tomlin wrote this new song called God of this City and it's as if he took the words right out of my heart. "Greater things are yet to come....Greater things are still to be done in this City." If you haven't heard it then it is no question a must. At LifeSong Church, we really believe that God is going to give us our community and city. I have a meeting right now with our community leaders. Pray God will continue to give us FAVOR!

Investments that Matter

Most of the time when you use the word investment people immediately think of money. The word invest means to use, give, or devote (time, talent, etc) as for a purpose or to achieve something. How does it look when we invest in our relationship with God?

Example of how this looks in Scripture: Exodus 34:1-30

1. Preparation – verse 2 “be ready in the morning”
2. Personal and Private – verse 3 “No one else may come with you." NO DISTRACTIONS
3. Presence of God – verse 5 “Then the Lord came down in a cloud and stood there with him”
4. Praising God – verse 8 “Moses immediately threw himself to the ground and worshipped.”
5. Pardon – verse 9 “please forgive our sins”
6. Plans that God gives – verses 10-28 is the instructions and directions.
7. Pen to Paper – verse 27 “write the instructions down that I give to you”

More on God's Favor

Yesterday I talked about praying and seeking the Favor of God and some Christians find it difficult to ask God to bless. I just wanted to say it again today that it is absolutely ok to ask God to pour out His Favor on us. Psalm 119:57-58 "Lord, you are mine! I promise to obey your words! With all my heart I want your blessings. Be merciful as you promised.

Illustration: I'm at a Upward Conference with a couple that will be leading this ministry at LifeSong Church. Go Matt and Amy ... you guys are completely awesome!! Last November, I hosted an information meeting in our home about planting LifeSong. Matt and Amy attended because they heard that we were focused on sports initiatives to reach families and they wanted to hear more. Matt is a P.E. teacher so this is right up his alley. That night, to their surprise we didn't talk about sports but we talked about being a part of God's family and Matt gave his heart to Christ. GO GOD!! Fast forward months later, Matt and Amy are now leading this ministry. Only God could have this couple to shape them for this opportunity. They are perfect for the task.

What's the point? A year ago, Britt and I prayed because we knew what but we didn't know who. We knew we would use sports to reach families but we had no clue who would lead....now we do. That is only one way of God's Favor!!