You change the world by Acts of Random Kindness (A.R.K.), one at a time! – “God” in Evan Almighty movie “Make yourself an ark of gopherwood” (Genesis 6:14a) Who will save us from the judgment that is coming? Yesterday evening, my good friend and Pray Culpeper partner, Dewey McDonnell, called to invite me and my […]
“Unless my friendship with God became my first priority I would never fulfill my true destiny as a Christian or leader.” – Bruce Wilkinson “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) Are you […]
When you treat your wife as a “good thing,” you will understand the favor of the LORD. He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 18:22) How do you treat your spouse? How would your spouse say you treat her/him? 26 years ago today, Julia and I […]
Social epidemics are driven by the efforts of a handful of exceptional people. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14) What role will you play in helping Virginia reach the tipping point for transformation? In March 2005, my life changed forever when […]
“You are your own competition – don’t take your health or life for granted.” – Julia Peck “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) How are you giving back and what is your motive? On Friday June 15, 2007, the […]
“Fathers leave an indelible mark on their children and society. We must encourage, equip, and support dads as they become the true heroes of the coming generation.” – Ken Canfield, Ph.D. ~ Founder, National Center for Fathering In this manner, therefore, pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.” (Matthew 6:9) How can you […]
“If I had to pick one word to describe the Class of 2007, it would be ‘worshipers.’” – Dr. Sue Gregg “But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.” (John 4:23) What are you […]
A steward is a man who manages or takes care of another’s property. But let your “Yes,” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment. (James 5:12b) How do you recognize when your plate is getting too full of things to do? Recently, most of our church congregation completed an excellent seven […]
Speak LORD, I love to listen to Your voice. See LORD, here I am! The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. (Isaiah 11:2) How much fruit of the Spirit are […]
“I will persist until I succeed.” – The Greatest Salesman in the World book And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (Galations 6:9) What dream has God placed in your heart that requires tremendous persistence? What steps can you take […]