This is the first time in three consecutive years that I was able to enjoy the SUPER BOWL at home. As an evangelist, it is a privilege to criss-cross the Country but it does come with some personal sacrifice. While preaching and catching planes I literally missed both games the last two years [...]
On Thursday, January 14, 2010, I had the privilege to be present at the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists Hall of Faith dedication at the North American Missions Board just outside of Atlanta, GA. A special shout out to my friend, Dr David Jackson for helping make my trip possible and I was humbled [...]
Initially, I considered naming this post GOING OUT ON A LIMB for the LORD or BRANCHING OUT in 2010. Either way, it reminds us all what happens when we reach out to Jesus. Desperate men must take drastic measures to get to God. Yes, prayer is a whisper away but obedience outstretched to [...]
The "Little Drummer Boy" Christmas classic is my all-time favorite. The first time I saw it on CBS, I was in elementary school and I cried. For the past three decades I have watched it annually and it still tugs at my heart strings. Yes, "Frosty" was good, "Christmas Vacation" with Chevy Chase is great, [...]
This past year has been a whirlwind and the older I get the faster life flies by. The one thing I don't regret is serving Jesus early in my life. It was 30 years ago this July 2009 (at age seven) that I trusted Jesus as my Lord & Savior. Praise God, I have yet [...]
Michael Tait is a product of Washington, DC and today, one of the most celebrated musicians in Christian music. His father was a pastor for 50 years in our Nation's Capital and his sister, Lynda Tait Randle is a featured artist/singer with Bill & Gloria on the GAITHER HOMECOMING TOUR. They say lightening doesn't strike [...]
The Houston Athletic Dormitory has a sign that reads: "I used to complain that I had no shoes until I met the man who had no feet." Proper perspective is powerful (especially as we enter Thanksgiving). My friend, Joni Lamb (co-founder of DAYSTAR TV) told me that her interview with Nick Vujicic was her favorite [...]
Well, ready or not HALLOWEEN is this Saturday. Yes, as a child I recall the great days of this month as we would enjoy hay rides, pick pumpkins, drink cider, go door to door begging for candy, having Mom check for hidden objects when we returned and it never failed. Every year, we would have [...]
Ruth and I, will be leaving this Thursday for the Dominican Republic and since baby Andrew was born in January we have yet to spend an evening away together. We are looking forward to spending a couple days away for some R & R. Without question, we will miss our little munchkin but before we [...]
One of the true joys of ministry for me is PEOPLE. When I was in politics it was not the pay, power or prestige but the PEOPLE that fueled my fire. Even more so in ministry, it is not the pay (or lack of), prestige or power but outside of Jesus - PEOPLE is [...]
Since as long as I can remember I have been a Elvis Presley fan. My parents would have me perform concerts for their friends when I was four years old. When I was age five my parents took me to see Elvis "IN CONCERT" not once but TWICE in 1977 (months before his death)! [...]
The classic quote is worth repeating: "If you see a turtle on a fence post its because he had help with someone putting him there." The same is true in life and ministry. The last 30 days I have been invited to speak in 9 states and I feel like a muffler - EXHAUSTED. [...]
Praise the Lord! Thank you friends for all the prayers, well-wishes and kind comments regarding my recent appearance on NITELINE TV in Greenville, SC. It is an honor to share the Word with the world what Jesus means to me. God doesn't need me but how I need Him. If you missed the two hour [...]
My plane just landed this morning from a weekend whirl-wind trip to the Palmetto State. It is always a JOY to return to South Carolina. It was my privilege to fly to Greenville, SC on Saturday, September 12, on a US Airways jet. Ironically, only seven people (including me) were on the flight from [...]
This weekend, despite having bronchitis I had the privilege to preach four times in three days in beautiful Hopwood, Pennsylvania at the Jumonville Christian Conference Center. It has been said: "How we act in our lowest point shows our true character." I also love the Scripture: "When I am weak - then I am [...]
The past weekend was busy to say the least but its an honor to share God's Word and love on people. Last week, on Wednesday, August 26, I preached at First Baptist Church of Accokeek in Maryland www.FBCOA.org and on Thursday morning, I was a guest on air LIVE on WWGB 1030 AM Radio [...]
Tony Nolan is one of the most gifted preachers of the Gospel that I know. He is former Student Minister at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, GA and he stepped out "by faith" to speak to hundreds of thousands of people annually. The beauty about that transition is that Tony didn't see all those open [...]
Beloved Evangelist Billy Graham is now 90 plus years old. In January 2000, civic leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Dr. Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson's disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don't expect a [...]
It is hard to believe but it was 32 years ago today, that I heard the horrible news that "ELVIS PRESLEY is dead." It was August 16, 1977 and my five years old ears had just got word that my hero was dead. My parents had taken me to see Elvis "IN CONCERT" not once [...]
In case you don't know, I am one of the biggest Sylvester Stallone fans this side of the Mississippi. It was my honor to meet Sly at age 13, in Hollywood, CA and then be an "extra" nearly 20 years to the date in 2005 (video below), at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas as I [...]
First, I would like to introduce to you the "GAME BREAKER". Perhaps you know of one that comes to mind or you may have been one in your younger years on the playground of your youth. Regardless, if it was Michael Jordan jumping over Craig Ehlo and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers and hitting [...]
My hero, mentor & friend -Evangelist Tim Lee shared a story that I heard over 15 years ago and it is as applicable today as it was then. In May 2009, I had the pleasure to preach chapel at Southern Maryland Christian Academy in White Plains, MD. For every year (since [...]
My friend and fellow evangelist, Scott Smith from TN shared with me this story below that really ministered to me. My prayer is that it will bless you. Overseas, a well known musician dazzled an audience for over an hour in the palm of his hand as he performed near perfection. When he [...]
The above picture has been heralded by the National Archives as the most requested photo annually for purchase (even more than the Bill of Rights or the Constitution). It was taken on December 21, 1970, in the Oval Office when Elvis Presley at the zenith of his career corresponded with the Commander-in-Chief, Richard M. Nixon [...]
It was my pleasure to preach at a "CASTING CROWNS" concert in 2005, in Manassas, Virginia at a large church. It was a Youth Evangelism Rally and Duffy Robbins and I, were the two invited guests and I had the pleasure to preach both Friday night at the CC Concert and Saturday morning on the [...]
In the past two years, I have been blessed to be a guest on the three largest Christian studios in the world. The three shows combined reach a daily audience of over 1 Billion people. God truly uses the "foolish to confound the wise" and I am living proof. It is also ironic that [...]
Who says "You can't go back home." Today, was a real treat for me in my journey with Jesus. It was 30 years ago this month, July 1979 at Brandywine Bible Church that at age seven, I accepted Christ as my Lord & Savior. It was during our Vacation Bible School and I [...]
The world for centuries and even recently has named and nicknamed some of our citizens: "kings." We have had Elvis Presley - The "King of Rock N Roll" and most recently Michael Jackson - "The King of Pop." In boxing, we had Ali - "The King of the Ring" and countless politicians, presidents and [...]
Since the passing of Michael Jackson last week countless stories have broke and been broadcasted around the Globe. Some true, others speculation, most exaggeration but God only knows what is fact and reality. One story that has surfaced is that Grammy Winner Andrae Crouch met Michael weeks before his death in his rented [...]
The passing of Michael Jackson reminds me more than ever why I am an evangelist. This will not be a post to illuminate his mistakes (because that is God's job and one has to look very little to find mine). However, it will touch briefly on his success and remind all the importance of salvation. [...]
