In 22 hours, I will walk my daughter, Marrisa Lynn, down the aisle. I will then lift her veil, say something to her (I don't know what), kiss her on the cheek, and then place her hand into the hand of one Brian David Thompson--the man who will be her husband and my son-in-law. This morning, we gathered at the church. My sister Cheryl and my niece Allison, along with Mahria, … [Read more...]
Intimacy in the Word
The Christian man who does not read the Bible to and/or with his wife, is a man whose marriage lacks an aspect of intimacy that can be found nowhere else. The Christian man who does not read the Bible to and/or with his wife, is a man who is failing to lead his wife as the spiritual head of the home. The Christian man who does not read the Bible to and/or with his wife, is a … [Read more...]
Penciled Prayers: Till the Storms of Destruction Pass By
"Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by (Psalm 57:1). O Lord, thank You for my daily time with Mahria in Your Word and in prayer. As we read Your psalms yesterday, Mahria was particularly touched and encouraged by Psalm 57:1. Once we finished our … [Read more...]
Street Evangelist Bio: Chris Sippley
Chris Sippley, who serves with JeremiahCry Ministries, is far and away one of my favorite open-air preachers, and one of my favorite people. I first met this young man in February 2010, when I was asked to speak during a leadership conference of large and long-established evangelism ministry. At the time, Chris was contemplating entering into full-time evangelistic ministry. … [Read more...]
In the Presence of Greatness
Mahria, the girls, and I went to the Reagan Library, today, for a special program: "Medal of Honor - Lessons of Bravery and Personal Sacrifice." The program featured for Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients: 2nd Lieutenant Walter Ehlers (WWII), Colonel Jay Vargas (Vietnam), Major General Patrick Brady (Vietnam), and Lt. Colonel Bruce Crandall (I encourage you to click on the … [Read more...]
