New Year

Hello everyone. The wind is really whipping outside this morning.

This coming Sunday, I will be preaching at Word Fellowship in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. For the last few years, Pastor Larry Magor has invited me to begin the New Year by sharing with his congregation. Please pray that what I share will be encouragement to those who attend as we prepare for all that 2010 has to offer.

Another year is ready to roll in. We are 10 years into the new millennium. Can you remember 10 years ago when so many people were worked up about Y2K? It just goes to prove that Jesus is still in control of our lives and the universe as a whole. That should be an encouragement to us who have placed our faith in Him. No matter who is governing or what the circumstances, Jesus is still King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I'm glad that my life is in His hands.

Merry Christmas

Christmas...a season of blessings and wonder. Christmas...the day we use to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This year, my Christmas message was entitled "The Gift of Giving." I have tried to implement that philosophy as I've journeyed through this month...to be a giver just as God the Father so lovingly gave His Son Jesus to the world. And so at this moment, I give to all of you my joyful appreciation for standing once again with me and my ministry in prayer and support. May each of you know the boundless blessings of our Savior as we celebrate His birth.

On Sunday, I will once again be ministering at the Assembly of God in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. The other week, their pastor, Rev. Rick Womer, asked if I would fill in for him while he and his family visited with his daughter's family down in Tennessee.

Tiny Tim had it right. God bless us, every one!

To Tunkhannock

Good morning. Can you say windy and cold? Winter is here.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering a Christmas sermon at the Tunkhannock Assembly of God in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. I enjoy sharing the Christmas message for it is a timeless message of the gift and the grace of Jesus.

My home church is a wonderful place. I've been enjoying the Christmas season while visiting with several families and peoples from my home church. Several have had me over for supper (yeah...I hate to cook!) and the other night a few of the ladies and I went driving around to watch Christmas lights. (I got car sick...) Everyone needs a local church, a local body to belong to. I hope that you have strong connections with your local church.

December Preaching

Good morning everyone. It is a cold, brisk December morning outside. My cheeks were cold as I took a walk this morning.

This coming Wednesday night, I will be preaching at Crossroads Assembly of God in Moscow, Pennsylvania and on Sunday, I will be preaching at my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God. Please pray that as I minister, the Lord will use my words to bring encouragement and a challenge to those who hear.

Christmas is about Jesus. I want to remind all of you of that sentiment as we enter into this Christmas season. On Black Friday, I saw shopping carts filled to overflowing in the stores. The television advertisements entice us to spend more, yet true fulfillment is not found in more presents. True fulfillment is found only in Jesus. Enjoy this season and enjoy the reason for it...JESUS!

Upstate New York

Good morning everyone. I hope you are enjoying the day that is at hand.

This coming Friday to Sunday, I will be ministering at Grace Assembly of God in Richmondville, New York. This is a new church for me to preach at. Pastor Geordie Kelly has informed me that they are calling this crusade "The Reason For Our Hope." Please pray that all who attend will truly see that Jesus is our only hope and that in Him is life, liberty and forgiveness.

I've been thinking about grace lately. The New Living Translation puts 2 Corinthians 12:9 like this, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." I am so thankful for the truth of this verse. At times, I am so week but His grace sustains me in the weary times. I think of the old hymn that states "Marvelous grace of our loving Lord..." It is His marvelous, wonderful grace that carries us through.

Out Again

Good morning everyone. The sun is shining away here in northeastern Pennsylvania.

This coming Saturday and Sunday, I will be ministering at the Mannings Assembly of God in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Please pray that in these three services that the Lord would come and touch His people. Pray that people's commitment to the Lord will be challenged to go deeper than where it has been before.

Presently I am reading through the Book of Jeremiah. Several times, the prophet speaks of how he simply cannot contain the Word of God within Him, but that He must preach the Word. I like Jeremiah 23:28 "And he who has My word, let him speak My word faithfully." That's what I what to do, plain and simple.

Back Local

Hello everyone. It's so nice to be home after being on the road for the last few weeks.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at Mill City Assembly of God in Dalton, Pennsylvania where my friend and presbyter, Pastor Jim Rugg, leads this fine church. Please pray that the Lord will once again do a work in the hearts of His people as I preach the powerful and wonderful Word of God.

Today, while driving home, my car's MP 3 player allowed me to listen to the NIV New Testament. I listened to the Books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians. It is true, "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." I was rebuked, encouraged and edified. There was a portion of scripture from Ephesians 5 that brought the most truest sense of joy to my spirit. The Word is so perfect for the human soul. May you read it or listen to it yourself today.

The Faithfulness of God

Hello everyone. I've been enjoying the Indian Summer weather we have been having the past few days. Wish it would stay around a little longer.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at Hiway Assembly of God in Kitzmiller, Maryland where John Friend serves as pastor. Please pray that the Lord will bless these services and that the Holy Spirit will move in a mighty way.

The faithfulness of God blows me away. I had a need in my life and I was just trusting the Lord to provide and as always, God comes through. He is our Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. You too can trust Him today.

Blessings to you all!

Cold & Rainy in West Virginia

Hello everyone. There's been a steady cold rain here today.

My next revival will be this Sunday through Wednesday at the Rig Assembly of God in Rig, West Virginia. My good friends, Pastor Brad and Teri Taylor lead this church. Please pray that the Lord will go great things in this series of meetings.

I'm reading through the Book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy 11:26 says, "I set before you today a blessing and a curse." That could be said of every day. We choose for each day who or what we will serve. Christianity is never forced on anyone, rather it is a choice. Like Joshua, I choose to serve the Lord.

Choose wisely...

On The Road

Good morning everyone. The wind is really blowing outside today.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at Good Shepherd Assembly of God in Elkins, West Virginia. First I ask that you pray for a safe journey because it's a long way to drive from home. I also ask that you pray that the Holy Spirit will minister to all who attend.

This morning when I took my walk, the moon was still shining in the sky. It was pretty against the blue sky. But the moon is really only a reflection of the sun. It's light comes from a much greater source. Just like that may we as Christians be a reflection of the light of Jesus to the world. Our source of power and light is not from us, rather it comes from a much greater Source.

Revival and Homecoming

Good morning everyone. It is another cool and rainy day in northeastern Pennsylvania.

This coming Friday through Sunday, I will be preaching revival services at First Assembly of God in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. This is also their church's Homecoming Weekend and for me this also has significance because it was 20 years ago that I served as the youth pastor of this church. (Where did all that time go?) It has been many years since I've been back and although a church can change drastically in 20 years, it will be nice to return and see some old but familiar faces. Please pray that this weekend will be challenging and encouraging for all who attend.

I was needing a comforting word today from the scripture and of course, the Bible does still speak to people today. I'm reading through Isaiah and came to chapters 7 and 8 where it talks about Immanuel, God is with us. He is with us today even when our hearts are heavy. He is in control of our future even when we don't see that far ahead. He continues to be Immanuel, God with us, no matter what the circumstances are in our life. Today, I am thankful for that truth.

God be with each of you this day.

Busy Weekend

The calendar says fall but it feels like a summer day. That makes me very happy.

This coming Friday and Saturday, I will be speaking at the Potomac District Eastern Sectional Girls Mpact Retreat in North East, Maryland. This will be held at a state park where all the girls will be tent camping....I get to stay in a cabin. :-) Please pray that the Lord will bless the words that I speak to these young girls. On Sunday morning, I will be preaching at Evangel Assembly of God in Aberdeen, Maryland and on Sunday night, I will be preaching at Calvary Assembly of God in Wilmington, Delaware. It's going to be a busy weekend and I'd appreciate your prayers as I travel from place to place.

I just finished reading through 2 Samuel this morning. David was quite a man. He was valiant on the battle field. He had an immoral relationship and committed murder. He wanted to build the Lord a temple for the Ark of the covenant to reside. He was prideful for numbering the troops in his army. Despite his many ups and downs, the Bible says he was a man after God's own heart. I take comfort in that because none of us are perfect. We all make mistakes. But if you're like me, my heart desires to be more like Jesus. May you be a person after God's own heart.

Liberty In And For Jesus

Good evening everyone. I'm afraid that today might be one of the last warmer days of the year. I hate letting go of summer but the seasons must move on.

This coming Friday to Sunday, I will be ministering at Harvest Family Fellowship in Liberty, Pennsylvania. On Friday night, I will speak to the youth, Saturday at a ladies dinner event and to the entire church on Sunday. Please pray that each service will minister to those who will be in attendance. It's a weekend of versatile ministry for me.

I'm presently reading through the book of 1 Samuel. The life of the prophet Samuel is very encouraging to me. From childhood, he served the Lord faithfully and passionately. The verse that always ministers to me is 1 Samuel 3:19 "...and the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground." I would love for that verse to be said about me...that my words would matter for Christ. To be used of God...there is nothing greater.

Time Flies

I'm going to accomplish 2 weeks worth of updates in this email because next week, I will be on vacation and I do not want to do any work while I'm away.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Pastor Dave Twiss always schedules me several times in the year and this is one of those weekends. Please pray that this message will prepare people's hearts as we enter into a time of communion around the Lord's table. The following Sunday, I will also be ministering in Scranton at Providence Full Gospel Tabernacle. This church is just a little ways cross town from my home church. Pastor Bob Walls has welcomed my ministry many times over the years.

I can hardly believe that it is September. I admit that I have a very hard time with allowing the summer months to slip away. The shortening of daylight each day doesn't exactly thrill me either. However, I do know that just as certain as the changing of the seasons, the love of God remains strong and sure, no matter what month the calendar says is upon us. I hope that September finds you enthralled with the beauty of not only nature, but of our Lord.

Familiar Church

Good morning everyone. It is very humid outside today.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at the last church where I served as a youth pastor, the Newburgh Assembly of God in Newburgh, New York. Please pray that I bring an encouraging word to this church who allowed me to shepherd their young people at one time. One of those young people, Pastor Manny Montalvo, has been serving as the youth pastor for the past 11 years. :-)

I enjoy walking and praying. It clears my mind and allows me to experience the peace of God. That is one of the wonderful benefits of prayer. When we communicate with God, He becomes more real. Hope you have a chance to talk with Him today.

New Church

Good morning everyone. It's been raining here in northeastern Pennsylvania this morning. The rain has helped cool things down.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at New Castle Community Church in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania, which is in the central part of the state. This is a new place for me to minister and I ask that you pray that the words I preach will be an inspiration to the body of Christ and that people will allow the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.

More of God. I preached on that theme last night from Luke 5 where Jesus tells Peter to launch out into the deep. No matter where we are at in our walk with the Lord, there is always more to experience, always more to learn. So whether you are a newer Christian or a believer for many years, Jesus desires us all to come out a little bit deeper in Him. Jump in!

Revival Services

Good morning everyone. It's a beautiful summer day.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at the Tunkhannock Assembly of God in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. This is a church that has welcomed my ministry many times over the years. Please pray that the Lord will change lives and move by His Spirit. It is His Spirit that brings life.

I have been watching the events of the Assemblies of God General Council that is taking place in Orlando, Florida, over the internet. How encouraging it was to watch many young people respond to the altar call for God to use them now. We can often look at the current spiritual state in our country and think that Christianity will be lost in a few years, but I sense that the Lord is wanting to raise up a younger generation that will advance the Kingdom of God. God bless our young people who do exactly that.

To The Old Coal Fields of Pennsylvania

Good morning everyone. I enjoyed taking my walk this morning under an overcast sky.

This coming Saturday and Sunday, I will be ministering at North End Assembly of God in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania. On Saturday night, I will speak to the ladies and on Sunday to the entire church. Please pray that the Lord will bless these services and many will be touched with the power of the Holy Spirit.

My neighbor put up a new wall right on our property line so she had the contractor plant new grass in my yard that was ripped up by the backhoe. For several days, I watered the grass seed and saw nothing happen. Finally, I went outside on Tuesday morning and there it was...new grass coming out of the ground. As I was removing rocks that had also surfaced, I thought how that is often like our spiritual walk with God. Some times, we don't see the growth in our lives and then one day, we look back and notice what the Lord has done in our lives. As long as we keep consistently feeding our spirit with the Word of God, growth will take place.

Happy growing!

To Baltimore I Go

Good morning everyone. It is a muggy day here in northeastern Pennsylvania.

This coming Sunday, I will be in Baltimore, Maryland. In the morning, I will minister at a familiar church, the Catonsville Assembly of God, where my friend, Tim Baldwin, serves as pastor. In the evening, I will minister at the Carney Assembly of God, a place where I have not been before. Please pray that the Lord will bless both of these settings with His wonderful presence.

I finished reading through the Proverbs yesterday. There are so many tidbits of wisdom found in that book.
Proverbs 28:26 "He who trusts in his own heart is a fool". That verse really blows away so much of what the media portrays as truth. The only heart we should trust is the Lord's because He is the only one who has a heart that is truly good.

Enjoy your day! Blessings.

On The Road Again

Good morning everyone. I hope you are enjoying the morning hours.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Middletown, Pennsylvania My old Bible college friends, Pastor John and Susan Lanza have recently moved back to Pennsylvania to lead this church. This will be the first time that I have preached in this church, which is always an exciting event. Please pray that the Lord will use this time to build up and edify that body of believers in Middletown.

For most people, today is just another day, but for me, my age calendar flipped another year because today is my birthday. The years keep flying by at a much faster pace than ever before. Moses wrote in Psalm 90:12, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Good words to follow. As I grow older, I'd like to think I'm growing in the wisdom of God.

Happy July 16th to everyone!

4th of July Weekend

Good afternoon everyone. I've got my internet connection back after losing it last night. I feel better already.

This coming Sunday, I will minister in my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God in Scranton, Pennsylvania. This has become a yearly tradition for me to minister at home during the 4th of July weekend. Please pray that my words will be an encouragement to my church family. They have blessed me so much over the years. I just want to bless them back.

Happy birthday America! It is our 233 year. America has its faults, in fact, those faults seem to be getting more numerous as the years go by, but we still have our freedom to worship God as we so please. For that I am very grateful. So, may God bless America and better yet, may America bless God! Here come the fireworks!

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Good morning everyone. I'm smiling because the sun is out. That hasn't happened for a while....at least where I've been.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at Greater Valley Assembly of God in Sayre, Pennsylvania. I would ask that you would pray that once again the Lord would touch people's lives. It never fails to amaze me how great and wide is the grace of God and how He wishes to touch people's lives.

Grace....unmerited favor in God's eyes. It is by grace that we are saved and in that grace we stand. Whatever comes your way today, know that the grace of God will sustain you. Thank God for grace.

It's Pentecost Sunday....Woohoo!

Hello everyone. I am ever so grateful that the rain held off for me to cut my grass. I love a well manicured lawn.

This coming Saturday and Sunday I will be ministering at New Life Assembly of God in East Greenbush, New York. My friends, Pastor Steve and Jo Pooley assumed the leadership of this church about two years ago. I've never been there before and always welcome the opportunity to minister in a new place to new people. Sunday is Pentecost Sunday so I will be speaking on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Pray that people will receive this wonderful and powerful gift from God.

Pentecost...I love all that it stands for. As Pentecostals, we are privileged to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. Jesus promised to send us this gift that we might be witnesses for Him. May the wind of the Holy Spirit blow fresh in each of us as we once again encounter a loving and holy God. May the fire of the Holy Spirit burn away our dross and sin. May the rain of the Holy Spirit fill us to overflowing.

My Favorite Church

Please ignore the last e-mail I sent about preaching in New England. That's where I just was the past few days. I accidentally hit the wrong e-mail to send for this coming week. Strike it up to having a "blonde moment".

This coming week, I will preach at my favorite church, which just happens to be my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God in Scranton, Pennsylvania. I am so thankful to have a Lead Pastor, David Twiss who willingly shares his pulpit with me numerous times through out the year. Just tonight, he told me to preach in the Sunday night service too. I'm very excited about the message I will preach on Sunday morning for it summarizes what the Lord has been doing in my life for the past several months. Let's just say, I can hardly wait to see what the Lord will do. Please pray that the words of Hope will burst forth in people's lives. Pray that Jesus will draw souls to Him.

I had a lovely drive home from New Hampshire this morning. The mountains and the trees just spoke forth of how majestic our Lord is. Isaiah 55:12 says,
"For you shall go out with joy,
And be led out with peace;
The mountains and the hills
Shall break forth into singing before you,
And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands." (NKJV)

If the trees can clap their hands in praise of the Lord, how much more should we who are filled with the joy and peace of Jesus. Bravo, Jesus! Bravo!

May your day be filled with the presence of the Lord.

New England In May

I just drove home from central Pennsylvania in the rain. At least you don't have to shovel rain.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at the Keene Assembly of God in Keene, New Hampshire, where one of my Bible College friends, Ray Hodgerney serves as pastor. Please pray for safety as I make the long journey north through New England. Please pray that the hearts of people will respond to the Spirit and the Word. That's a winning combination for God to move.

The choices we choose today make who we are tomorrow. I've used that statement many times. Perhaps what saddens me is when I see adults who were brought up in church and have become disengaged with God and church only to be left holding shattered pieces of their lives. We chose today whether or not to serve the Lord and do what is right. The blessing or the curse. The choice is up to you.

Choose well.

Revival in Central Pennsylvania

Cutting grass is becoming a regular past time of mine. At least it was dry enough to get it done.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Please pray that the Lord will bless these services. Mother's Day tends to bring out extra people to the service so pray that their lives will be touched by the gospel message.

I'm reading through 1 Chronicles. To be honest, I don't enjoy reading the genealogies but I know that all of the Bible is inspired by God so I do read them. In the midst of these long lists of names, there is a wonderful verse in 1 Chronicles 5:20 which says "He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him." I hope that when you and I pray, we believe that God has the power to answer our cries for help. He is able and He is willing.

May your trust in Jesus be strong and true.

Not To Far From Home

A clean bathroom is a wonderful thing. Guess what I just got finished doing?

This coming Friday through Sunday, I will be ministering at Beacon of Light Community Church in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, which is the neighboring town to where I live. Please pray that I will be an encouragement to the people in this church and that the Word of God will bring life changing results.

I wrote a statement on my Facebook page earlier this week that drew several responses and that statement was "I'm tired of the devil messing up people's lives". John 10:10 says "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." All the devil wants to do is destroy people as they journey through life. Jesus came that we might truly know what life is all about. I choose life. I choose to live for Jesus. I choose the abundant life that comes from knowing Him.

May your life be filled with His abundance today.

To Millersburg I Go

Good morning everyone. The sun is just rising here in northeastern Pennsylvania and another day is about to begin.

This coming Sunday, I will minister at the Millersburg Assembly of God in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, where Rev. Norm Lawrence serves as lead pastor. Please pray that I will be a blessing to this congregation and that a timely Word from the Lord will be given by me to those who will be there. God is able to speak and touch lives.

I was reading through the love chapter in 1 Corinthians 13 this morning. The Bible speaks about how love is patient and kind. That prods me to allow my actions to others reflect that more. God's love is perfect. Mine is tarnished. His love is giving despite how others may react to us. May the love of God shine through you today.

The Simple Truth of the Cross

I was reading this morning a portion of the Easter story in the Bible. Perhaps it is the devotional I use that caused me to reflect on the following thought. It would be easy for us today to say that it was Pilot, the Pharisees, Judas, the Roman soldiers or the Jews who crucified Jesus. But at its truest level, it was I who crucified my Lord. It was my sin which nailed Him to the cross. It was His love for me that held Him to the tree. I am truly grateful today for the cross of Calvary.

The words to an old hymn race through my mind:
"Lest I forget Gethsemane;
Lest I forget Thine agony:
Lest I forget Thy love for me,
Lead me to Calvary." ~ Hussey

The simple truth is that Jesus willing died on the cross for you and me. May that offer of forgiveness truly excite your soul today. May each of you have a Blessed Resurrection Sunday.

Off to New York

Hello everyone. What a beautiful day it was here in northeastern Pennsylvania. It was nice to get outside and do some yard work.

This coming Friday through Sunday, I will be ministering at Crossway Assembly of God in Woodbourne, New York. Please pray that the Lord will bless the services with His presence, power and grace. When those things are present, anything is possible.

I'm reading through the Book of Deuteronomy this week. What stood out to me today was the way Moses repeatedly told the Israelites that if they would be obedient to the Lord and love Him, then the Lord would take care of them. That still works for the here and now. If we would just be obedient and love God with our whole heart, God will provide and take care of us. That's better than any economic stimulus offered today.

Glad To Be On The Road

Hello everyone. Spring is here! Can you tell that makes me happy?

The next few days will find me ministering a two different venues. On Thursday and Saturday, I will be at Valley Forge Christian College where the Northeast Evangelists Seminar for the Assemblies of God will be held. I will be conducting one of the seminars which is entitled "Extraordinary Opportunities for Women Evangelists". Then on Saturday and Sunday, I will be ministering at Emmanuel Assembly of God in Renovo, Pennsylvania. Please pray that the Lord will bless these services at this very rural church in central Pennsylvania. Also pray that my travels will be safe.

Spring is here! (I already mentioned that...) There are flowers peeking out of the ground in my back yard. Life is springing forth. It all reminds me of the soon approach of Easter and the story of the resurrection of Jesus. Death couldn't keep Him in the ground. As the old hymn announces, "Up from the grave He arose." That new life is ours as believers. May that life spring forth in you today.

A Weekend of Meetings

Good evening everyone. It was a beautiful day here in northeastern Pennsylvania and it's only going to get nicer the next several days.

This coming Friday through Sunday, I will be ministering at Calvary Assembly of God in Wilmington, Delaware. Before going to Calvary Assembly of God, Pastor Nick Piscitelli was the senior pastor at my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God. I served as his Staff Evangelist for almost 11 years. Needless to say, it's always a joy to get together with the Piscitelli Family. Please pray that the Lord will bless these services and accomplish great things.

I'm reading through the Book of Nehemiah. What always strikes me in that book is how much the people in Jerusalem were able to accomplish in rebuilding the wall around that city by simply working together, side by side. That's what we are called to do in the kingdom of God today...work side by side. There is the old statement, "many hands make the work light." As believers, may we all roll up our sleeves and work together for the sake of the call.

Six Days of Meetings

Hello everyone. I would normally be going to Wednesday night Bible study now but it is canceled due to winter weather. I wish winter would go away....

This coming Sunday through Friday, I will be ministering at Trinity Assembly of God in Nicholson, Pennsylvania. Pastor Kevin Compton and I had a great conversation on the phone today about the upcoming services. He wants Pentecostal messages and power presented and I am more than happy to oblige. Please pray that the power of God would come and touch all who will be in attendance. Also, please pray that I'll have safe travels for I will be commuting back and forth every day.

Open doors and closed doors. It's been interesting so far in scheduling my ministry for services in 2009. Doors that had been opened to me in the past were closed at this point. But God is an amazing God and somehow He has opened up ministry opportunities in places that I never saw coming. When one door is closed, Jesus can very easily open a new one. That's a good thought to keep tucked away when you don't know what's going on in life.

May the Lord open many doors of opportunities in your life.

He Who Provides

Good morning everyone. It's sunny but cold outside. I'm looking forward to the warm up this weekend.

This coming Saturday and Sunday, I will be ministering at Calvary Assembly of God in Stottville, New York. On Saturday, I will be speaking twice at a ladies rally that will be during the day and on Sunday to the entire church. Please pray that the Lord will minister to the women at the event and to the all who will be in attendance on Sunday. God wants to touch our hearts.

Is anybody else very tired of hearing how "bad" our economy is. It seems that every time I turn on the news (many times, I'll just turn it off now) someone is predicting our doomsday. Now I'm not saying we shouldn't be careful with our money. After all, we have been entrusted by our Lord to be good stewards of what He has placed in our hands. I guess what I'm trying to say is as believers, we are living not just in our country's economy but under God's economy. I try to encourage myself with that thought every now and then and I want to remind you who stand firm in your faith. Jesus is our provider. May we trust in His provision today.

A Jaunt Down Interstate 81

Good morning everyone and happy shoveling...at least to those of you who are being hit by another winter storm.

This coming Friday though Sunday, I will be ministering at Capital City Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. On Friday and Sunday, I will preach to the entire church and on Saturday to the ladies. Please pray that the Lord will anoint the messages that will be preached and that transformation from the Holy Spirit will happen in people's lives. Also pray that I have a safe journey down and back.

I'm happy to be able to breathe. Last week, I had a nasty chest cold but it is almost entirely gone. To breathe is the basic necessity of life. Spiritually speaking, in Christ will live and move. Every breath we have is from Him. He is life as He breathes into our spirit. May His breathe be upon you today.

Home This Week

Good morning everyone. I'm enjoying several days without it snowing.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering in my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God in Scranton, Pennsylvania. I always enjoy sharing the Word of God with the people who have backed and supported my ministry for close to 15 years. Pray that the Word I speak will be a great encouragement to people as they face difficult times.

I've been sick the past few days. In fact, I've been sick a couple times in the last few weeks. But what is worse is when your heart is sick. Proverbs 13:12 says "Hope deferred makes the heart sick." Right now, many in our country have a heart that is sick. They have lost hope. Jesus is our true and only hope. He lights our path and makes a way for our journey. Hold onto your hope in Christ today.

Pack Up the Rav4

Good evening everyone. I spent a big chunk of my day cleaning up after all the ice we got. I'd rather snow any day over ice.

This coming Friday and Sunday, I will be ministering at Renewal Christian Center in Landover, Maryland. People are praying and fasting so I can help but believe that the power of God is going to show up. Please pray that just that happens. Also remember my journey in your prayers. Winter weather is always something I've got to look out for this time of the year.

I packed Christmas away several days ago. Actually, I packed away the Christmas decorations for another year. But one of the great parts about being a Christian is that the spirit of Christmas continues in our hearts every day. I'm so thankful that Jesus came and now He lives in my heart.