Ministry Update

Folks, a birthday milestone yesterday of 59 years shows I have less life on this planet left compared to what I have lived already. So what’s the point? Here’s the point: NEVER give up! Finish strong. The body may be weak., but finish strong! The memory and physical dexterity may be weak, but finish strong! The joints might be stiffer, and the eyesight may be dimmer, but finish strong! My family and I visited a Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY on 24 MAY 09, and saw “team-Impact”, a strong man type of event where muscular men show feats of strength and witness in mighty ways for Jesus. Physical abilities were exhibited. That’s OK. Their ministry has great potential. But always remember: The MIND, not the brain is key. The WILL, and not mental stamina is the key. My personal earthly dwellling has issues, but I WANT to finish strong. Many obstacles are thrown in my path, but through Christ, I will be able to jump them, crush them, move them, or render them inconsequential within the power of God. They have limited power, they have limited impact, they have a single purpose to be distracting. As Anne Graham Lotz said, “…we don’t mean to push God aside, but we do because we are SO busy and we succumb to the tyranny of the URGENT.” The capitalized emphases are mine. Please remember though, many of our decisions prevent us from finishing strong. So, at least finish!