The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less!  – John Maxwell
 
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19-20)
It is not unusual to hear people say they do not feel like they are leaders, or that they are influential.  I certainly have felt that way at various times in my life.  If you feel like you …

Slow and steady wins the race! – Aesop’s Fables
Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, (Titus 3:1)
Are you speeding through life?
What does it mean when you speed?
How many times have you hurt people because of your busyness?
I’m 49. In my entire life, I have had three moving (driving) violations. My first came when I was about 20 years old. I got a speeding ticket on Route 29N near Culpeper for going 65 mph in a 55 mph zone. The …

“God’s Word is the manger that holds Jesus.” – Martin Luther
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
How do you respond to unpleasant circumstances or unkind people?
At noon on Wednesday May 2, four our us gathered in the downtown Culpeper prayer room to pray for one another and for the upcoming NDP events. This was my first time  praying with Rev. Brad Hales. Wow, what a treat! Brad talked about getting back to the …

“God’s Word is the manger that holds Jesus.” – Martin Luther
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
How do you respond to unpleasant circumstances or unkind people?
At noon on Wednesday May 2, four our us gathered in the downtown Culpeper prayer room to pray for one another and for the upcoming NDP events. This was my first time  praying with Rev. Brad Hales. Wow, what a treat! Brad talked about getting back to the …

“Our community needs Jesus!” – Rev. Brad Hales
“He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” (Luke 1:17)
What is your role in praying for your community?
On Wednesday evening May 2, 2007, the day before the formal National Day of Prayer, Freedom youth rallies took place all across America. This NDP youth movement began about two years ago.
For Culpeper, …

Today is the National Day of Prayer. I think about 40,000 NDP events will take place across America. Because the family is the basic building block of society, please join me in praying this prayer for families.
Prayer Power
Most gracious, heavenly Father, my heart is broken today as I think about the carnage of broken families and broken relationships. Our community, our state, our nation is plagued by the consequences of busyness, praylessness, selfishness, immaturity, divorce, sexual immorality, apathy, etc, etc, etc. Unless we get to the root of the problems, …

Your rewards in life are determined by the problems you are willing to solve for others. – Dr. Mike Murdock
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
What role will the Queen’s visit play in the destiny of Virginia in this 07-07-07 year?
How important is the relationship between America and England?
The settlers who established …

The value of consistent prayer is not that He will hear us, but that we will hear Him. -  William McGill
Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,  for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
In what way, will you participate in the National Day of Prayer this year?
Our nation was established by those who sought God’s guidance in prayer. In 2007, …