Monthly Archives: January 2012
The Gap
“I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none.”—Ezekiel 22:30 NIV This … Continue reading
Filed under Devotion, El Paso Journal, FBC El Paso, First Look
To Stand Before God
Leonard Ravenhill said: “To stand before men on behalf of God is one thing” “To stand before God on behalf of men is something entirely different.” These statements by Ravenhill shook me to my foundation as a pastor and leader. … Continue reading
Filed under Border Journal, El Paso Journal, FBC El Paso
Open Our Eyes
“When he (Jesus) saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:36 NIV Lasting transformation and change begins with vision. Blind leaders rarely lead for long. Jesus lived … Continue reading
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A Heavenly Promotion
Fort Bliss: A few days before Christmas I was invited to take part in a promotion ceremony at Fort Bliss. Scott Miller, a young officer in our church, was being promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel. He had invited me … Continue reading
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Only 1904?
This week the El Paso Times reported that there had been ONLY 1904 homicides in Juarez in 2011. Simply put that means ONLY five people a day died on the bloody streets of Juarez last year. This statistic only reminds … Continue reading
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