Ferlin Husky may not be a household name to you but he has become a hero of sorts to me as of late. Just two weeks ago, I had the privilege to preach at RED SEA JAM VIIII at the historic Rodgers Theater in Poplar Bluff, MO. A special thanks to my friends [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
This coming Sunday, Oct 11, 2009, I have the privilege to preach at Living Stone House of Worship in Baltimore, MD. One illustration that has been heavy on my heart is an "oldie but goodie" that one of my favorite preachers of modern times, Dr Johnny Pope shared years ago and I am convinced [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This is a risk to write this. However, I believe nothing is wrong for doing the right thing. Therefore, if you would allow me I would like to brag on my father, Franklin Shelton, Sr one more time. Dad despises when I draw attention to him. Then again, "heroes" never like [...]
In my last post I shared with you about our recent experience while visiting the Lone Star State. It was our honor to visit the brand new $1.1 BILLION dollar baby of Cowboys owner - Jerry Jones. The three themes that kept ringing in my head like a bell from Baltimore were: "Succcess, [...]
It is always fun to visit Dallas, TX. We just got home at midnight (last night) and I am feeling this morning like a muffler - EXHAUSTED. It was a wonderful trip and it was great reuniting with family and friends. Ruth's brothers and sisters live in Irving (just outside of the old [...]
This Thursday, June 4, 2009 (Ruth and I, are taking baby Andrew Lincoln) on his first flight and we are heading to Dallas, Texas to visit her family and friends. Please keep us in prayer while visiting the Lone Star State. In 2007, I had the pleasure to host Celebrate Jesus! Texas Crusade [...]
It has been said: "You can choose your sin but not your CONSEQUENCES." How true. When I was seven years old I slipped up, mouthed off and was grabbed by my collar and ushered into our bathroom. My loving Mother took a bar of soap, opened up my mouth and was instructed to stick [...]
On the beach, a retired senior citizen every day in the summer can be found collecting stranded starfish along the shoreline. For years, his routine consists of picking up the starfish and tossing them back into the sea. Day after day, month after month, year after year. A teenager on vacation with his [...]
