How much do we really want God? I know God is calling us into a deeper relationship with him so deep that is like never before to me. This longing of my heart to know him more has increased over the last few weeks. I just senses that God is calling us. How much do we really want him? What will it cost us?
I have this youth revival coming up next week. Unexpected and just happen, and I believe God has set us up to know him more that week. God is calling me close to him and I know that God is up to something. Getting closer to God comes with a price. I believe God is calling for a deeper commimment and that means some other stuff has to go. So whatever it takes to know him, I hope that my heart wants to do it. I pray so..........
Until next time..........Keith
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
A summer full of ministry
My summers are always packed. Mostly with camps and youth ministry. Taking kids to camp, working in camp, bring kids home from camp, youth services, youth Bible studies and the like usually make for an eventful summer. Oh yeah, you can always throw in there conventions or assemblies during the summer. Needless to say this summer has been nothing short of busy. believe it or not I enjoy it all. Tiring, but I really do enjoy it.
This summer I have seen teenagers saved, sanctified and baptized with the Spirit. Some have been delivered, some have been loved like never before and others have been completely changed. It has been amazing. God is so amazing and I love seeing teenagers changed. However, right now it seems God is up to something. In the midst of all of this ministry and all of these sermons and that is upon me to do, God is speaking.
Last night we had our monthly youth service. We sang 'slow' songs, though good it just was slow. However some how it just fit. Our youth, the ones who came, did a drama to the song the Potter's Hand. Then I preached to our teens. Same ole Same ole, right? Wrong, in the midst of all of this God was moving. From the worship to the drama, to the sermon. God spoke and ministered. What I thought was going to be "boring" turned out to be powerful.
So summer is busy. Well after last night it got even buiser. Our pastor came to me crying and said "you have to do this revival the first of August". "You have too, the Lord has spoken to me" he said. My first response is there is not time. The assembly is around the corner, I have got a huge Back to School Bash Weekend Planned, and a football game. There is no time, but when I open my mouth out came yes. Cause I knew God was in it. I expect it to be one of the most powerful weeks of revival ever in the ministry that God has entrusted me with. Our pastor called our whole church to fast for this revival. I know God is going to move.
So I have said all of that to say this....I know you hate it when people say that.... God is moving and your plans may not line up with his plans. However, if you will be available to him, as a vessel, He will use you at any given moment. Even when you don't think you have the time. I can't wait to see what God is going to do.
Until next time...........Keith
This summer I have seen teenagers saved, sanctified and baptized with the Spirit. Some have been delivered, some have been loved like never before and others have been completely changed. It has been amazing. God is so amazing and I love seeing teenagers changed. However, right now it seems God is up to something. In the midst of all of this ministry and all of these sermons and that is upon me to do, God is speaking.
Last night we had our monthly youth service. We sang 'slow' songs, though good it just was slow. However some how it just fit. Our youth, the ones who came, did a drama to the song the Potter's Hand. Then I preached to our teens. Same ole Same ole, right? Wrong, in the midst of all of this God was moving. From the worship to the drama, to the sermon. God spoke and ministered. What I thought was going to be "boring" turned out to be powerful.
So summer is busy. Well after last night it got even buiser. Our pastor came to me crying and said "you have to do this revival the first of August". "You have too, the Lord has spoken to me" he said. My first response is there is not time. The assembly is around the corner, I have got a huge Back to School Bash Weekend Planned, and a football game. There is no time, but when I open my mouth out came yes. Cause I knew God was in it. I expect it to be one of the most powerful weeks of revival ever in the ministry that God has entrusted me with. Our pastor called our whole church to fast for this revival. I know God is going to move.
So I have said all of that to say this....I know you hate it when people say that.... God is moving and your plans may not line up with his plans. However, if you will be available to him, as a vessel, He will use you at any given moment. Even when you don't think you have the time. I can't wait to see what God is going to do.
Until next time...........Keith
Monday, July 14, 2008
Camp, Church and Company
It has been a while since I have posted. I have been at Senior Camp and just trying to get rested up. God has been so amazing. I will update you first on camp, church and well company.
Camp:
Senior Camp 2008 was absolutely incredible. God moved in a mighty way. It was strange for me as it was very hard to preach to this crew. So I mixed it up some. Used video and illustrations. God moved in it. As I watched God moved and ministered through the staff to the campers it moved me to tears. One night we had the dads and moms come up and allowed the campers to hug them. Those campers were the one who needed to feel a Godly love from a mom and dad. It was incredible. Thursday night was powerful as we spoke into these young people life. Friday night, despite all the devil tried to do, God prevailed and moved in a mighty way. I thank God to be part of it.
Church:
We had such a powerful service yesterday morning. God walked into our building. As the choir sang "Let my life Praise You, " the Spirit came. It was wonderful to experience the presence of God. He comes so close. Last night we had our groundbreaking for our new Family Life Center. What a tremendous achievement this is for our local church.
Company:
Do you enjoy having company? I would say for the most part we all do. I certainly do. There are times though they stay over their welcome. I liken this to sin. Most of us enjoy it, but it will always stay over it is welcome. You just have to push it out the door. You also have make sure it does not come back. If you don't it will be there the rest of your life.
Until next time..........Keith
Camp:
Senior Camp 2008 was absolutely incredible. God moved in a mighty way. It was strange for me as it was very hard to preach to this crew. So I mixed it up some. Used video and illustrations. God moved in it. As I watched God moved and ministered through the staff to the campers it moved me to tears. One night we had the dads and moms come up and allowed the campers to hug them. Those campers were the one who needed to feel a Godly love from a mom and dad. It was incredible. Thursday night was powerful as we spoke into these young people life. Friday night, despite all the devil tried to do, God prevailed and moved in a mighty way. I thank God to be part of it.
Church:
We had such a powerful service yesterday morning. God walked into our building. As the choir sang "Let my life Praise You, " the Spirit came. It was wonderful to experience the presence of God. He comes so close. Last night we had our groundbreaking for our new Family Life Center. What a tremendous achievement this is for our local church.
Company:
Do you enjoy having company? I would say for the most part we all do. I certainly do. There are times though they stay over their welcome. I liken this to sin. Most of us enjoy it, but it will always stay over it is welcome. You just have to push it out the door. You also have make sure it does not come back. If you don't it will be there the rest of your life.
Until next time..........Keith
Saturday, July 5, 2008
4th of July
The 4th of July of 2008 was great! Swimming, cookout, homemade Ice Cream and fireworks made for a great holiday. It was great to be with friends and enjoy good company. There is nothing no better than enjoying a stress free day with friends. I thank God for the day. It was great.
Fireworks display in Hamlet was great. People were everywhere. What a pleasure that was. It made me think. Sometimes we get so excited about the fireworks of christianity yet when they have busted it is gone. A lot of noise but no substance. Looks good, but does not last.
Many christians are like that. They get excited but then lose out when the fireworks do not last. Independance day in the Spirit realm can be lasting. If you build your faith you can last past the fireworks.
Until next time.........Keith
Fireworks display in Hamlet was great. People were everywhere. What a pleasure that was. It made me think. Sometimes we get so excited about the fireworks of christianity yet when they have busted it is gone. A lot of noise but no substance. Looks good, but does not last.
Many christians are like that. They get excited but then lose out when the fireworks do not last. Independance day in the Spirit realm can be lasting. If you build your faith you can last past the fireworks.
Until next time.........Keith
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Church services today
Church was great today. We had service this morning, despite my voice, I was able to preach and one was saved. PRAISE GOD!!! Then tonight Bishop Norris preached a powerful message. Then we had a baptism service.
I enjoy my church family and friends. The longer we are here the more I love them. They have been great. I am praying God's blessings on their lives.
Well next week seems to be a busy week and it has already got started. God will give us grace to accomplish everything I need too. God has a great plan for all of us. I want to fulfill my destiny in Christ.
Until next time...........Keith
I enjoy my church family and friends. The longer we are here the more I love them. They have been great. I am praying God's blessings on their lives.
Well next week seems to be a busy week and it has already got started. God will give us grace to accomplish everything I need too. God has a great plan for all of us. I want to fulfill my destiny in Christ.
Until next time...........Keith
Saturday, June 28, 2008
CAMP and more CAMP
I just got back from Senior High Camp in NC. It was my first time working this camp and my wife and I served as the deans. What a tremendous experience and what a wonderful time we had. The power of God was there and his presence was incredible.
In the staff service on Sunday night we had a tremendous time as we dedicated ourselves to God for this week. God moved in a mighty way. We prayed a prayer that God would start on Monday night and it would not let up. God not only answered our prayer he out done himself. God is so amazing. Monday through Friday were powerful services. Unique and powerful. Worship lead by my new found friend Adam Herrod was incredible. (If I ever start a church I will hire you in a heart beat). It is amazing to see young people worship the way they did. Running, dancing, singing, miming, rejoicing, and loving. They did it all with a pure heart. God is so faithful.
Friday night we anointed them to be a mighty generation. A generation of warriors. We broke a backsliding, divorcing, and a fearful spirit over them. We released them in anointing and power to preach, teach, pastor, prophesy, heal, deliver and change their world. GOD IS GOING TO DO IT THROUGH THEM.
What a week....words are insufficient to tell all God did.
Until next time... Keith
In the staff service on Sunday night we had a tremendous time as we dedicated ourselves to God for this week. God moved in a mighty way. We prayed a prayer that God would start on Monday night and it would not let up. God not only answered our prayer he out done himself. God is so amazing. Monday through Friday were powerful services. Unique and powerful. Worship lead by my new found friend Adam Herrod was incredible. (If I ever start a church I will hire you in a heart beat). It is amazing to see young people worship the way they did. Running, dancing, singing, miming, rejoicing, and loving. They did it all with a pure heart. God is so faithful.
Friday night we anointed them to be a mighty generation. A generation of warriors. We broke a backsliding, divorcing, and a fearful spirit over them. We released them in anointing and power to preach, teach, pastor, prophesy, heal, deliver and change their world. GOD IS GOING TO DO IT THROUGH THEM.
What a week....words are insufficient to tell all God did.
Until next time... Keith
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Just some thoughts...
Getting ready to head to work in Senior High camp in North Carolina. We are looking forward to this. Please be praying for God to do a great work in the youth that will attend. I will be preaching the staff service on Sunday night and the camp service on Friday.
God's grace is so sufficient and I learn that everyday. His grace is just perfect though. I have seen his grace in the face of campers that we have picked up from camp this year. Their smiles and joy shows. It can only come from Jesus.
So it brings me back to several questions I have asked. What are we doing to really change the life of a teenager? It takes more than just planning a service. It takes a relationship with them. Most adults run from those. Don't run from it, run to it. The life of a teen could very well be in your hand
Until next time.......... Keith
God's grace is so sufficient and I learn that everyday. His grace is just perfect though. I have seen his grace in the face of campers that we have picked up from camp this year. Their smiles and joy shows. It can only come from Jesus.
So it brings me back to several questions I have asked. What are we doing to really change the life of a teenager? It takes more than just planning a service. It takes a relationship with them. Most adults run from those. Don't run from it, run to it. The life of a teen could very well be in your hand
Until next time.......... Keith
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