1 Thessalonians 2:4 (Amplified Bible)

But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the glad tidings (the Gospel), so we speak not to please men but to please God, Who tests our hearts expecting them to be approved.

Early in my ministry I was single.  This allowed me to work with and in many ministries.  I was involved in Youth Group, Kids Church, Bible School, Missions Work, and some Men’s Bible Study Groups.  It was during one of my mission trips that I met my future

A few weeks ago I was watching the Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots.  While an interview was going on after the game you could see something going on in the background.  What was this that had captured my attention?  It was the Broncos and Patriot players gathering in a circle and taking a knee.  They were joining one another for prayer.  In addition to this, the Denver Post ran a great article on Brian Dawkins and his faith in God.

Last Friday I went to a high school

Genesis 12:1-3(NKJ) now the Lord said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land I will show you.  I will make a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing.   I will bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all families of the earth shall be blessed.”

God is calling Abram (Abraham) and he is ready to face a trial.  The Lord spoke to Abraham, giving him a command that most