Posts Tagged ‘Leadership’
This has been an AWESOME week! On Sunday, April 21, 2013 it was a JOY to preach @ Streetlite Church in Baltimore, MD for Pastor Brian Zimmerman. They are literally blocks from Camden Yards and Super Bowl Champs Ravens Stadium. We had 18 SOULS SAVED at the morning worship and GOD SHOWED UP! Yesterday, it [...]
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People ask me periodically why I shop at Walmart? With a smile but no less serious I share as a preacher of the Gospel I already have TARGET on my back! The truth is we are marked men (and women) when we live for God. The Bible reminds us “We are not ignorant of Satan’s [...]
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Get COURAGEOUS and CRUISE for CHRIST Perhaps you saw the movie “Courageous” starring Alex Kendrick. Ruth & I have been invited by Gospel Cruise Fest to sail with Alex and minister on an upcoming cruise to Bahamas this November 11-16, 2013! My friend, Arnie Shipp is booking this BOAT (literally) and God is using him [...]
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Today, Friday Nov 16, is my bride, Ruth’s birthday and just got home from watching 9:40AM showing of Spielberg’s “LINCOLN.” It was wonderful! I wrote two posts on FB earlier this week and we were blessed with over 100 comments. Some of you may know that in my family five consecutive generations of Washington DC [...]
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Recently, I read something that floored me. Yes, being born in 1972, I LOVE THE 80′s! That was my era growing up. Personally, tv sitcoms are NOT what they used to be and NO tv theme songs today can compare to those from decades gone by. Regardless, if it were the theme from “DALLAS” with [...]
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WHAT GOD DID IN LONDON @ 2012 Olympics Outreach (featured in EMERGING EVANGELISTS) It has been said: “GOING FOR GOLD” but recently I had the privilege to GO FOR GOD! This month, I had the privilege to spend 12 days in London, England for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Ironically, it was the XXX Olympiad [...]
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ESTEEM and HONOR are two words that are seldom heard and when used are not always in proper context. The Bible notes in Phillipians 2:3 “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves (KJV).” Check out the same passage in New American Standard [...]
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Satan gives nightmares. God gives dreams. The Bible is filled with references of God giving the young and old alike dreams. Not just for their sake but His glory. It has been a whirlwind month. On May 3, Ruth I drove 220 miles to Richmond, VA. On Friday, May 4, my son, Andrew and I [...]
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As I grow older, my desire is to complain less and encourage more. For years, I have said “Better to be a good example than a poor excuse.” Very few things get my goat but one of them is the failure to use turn signals as a motorist on the road. You have been there, [...]
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IT’S OFFICIAL! Our new book “THE BLESSEDNESS OF BROKENNESS” is released and available for sale! It has been a labor of love and 87,400 words, 210 pages later it is ready to be read. Pastor Matthew Barnett of L.A. Dream Center, Dr Junior Hill & Zoro, international drummer graciously wrote the foreword. Have you ever [...]
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Back in October 2011, I called one of my childhood heroes and dear friend, MEADOWLARK LEMON. He answered the cell in his rich, deep voice and said: “Brother Frank!” It’s a fact: “The Clown Prince of Basketball” always makes me laugh!! The Lord had laid him on my heart and I told him that the [...]
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Yesterday, God showed up at church. It was my privilege to return and preach at The Fellowship Church in White Plains, Maryland and TEN adults trusted Christ as Savior and the entire altar was PACKED with folks making various decisions for JESUS. Pretty amazing with just under 200 in worship. God gave me a new [...]
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This is post TEN of a ten part blog – HELPFUL HINTS. Feel free to review the recent weekly submissions. It’s been fun to share with you some “nuggets” the past two months that have blessed me over the years. I pray that some (if not all of them) have been a blessing to you. [...]
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This is post SEVEN of a ten part blog HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for a new submission We have talked about Rebounds, Respect, Relationships, Recognize, Read and being Ready but this week I will hit on REACH. The fact is as we reach it entails a degree of RISK. Everytime you try something [...]
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This is part FOUR of a seven post blog – HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for new submission Exactly 12 years ago, I took two vans full of students from church to ACQUIRE THE FIRE – Teen Mania’s event in Baltimore, MD hosted by Ron Luce. Nearly 12,000 people were packed in the Convention [...]
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This is post THREE of a seven post blog – HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for new submission God created us to worship Him and fellowship with others. God in the beginning of the Bible knew that it was not good for Adam to be alone. God gave Adam the gift of Eve and [...]
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This is week ONE of a 7 post series. Come back every Monday starting Sept 12, 2011 REBOUND – Our Position – His Disposition In basketball, rebounding is an art. It’s not glamorous but imperative to win games. Basketball bad boy and former Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman was a little different. Ok, that brother was [...]
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My friend, Ronnie Dean “The Preaching Machine” of Missouri shared with me a story six months ago that really resonated with me. He shared a trip that he took to California and some friends invited him to see the massive, majestic Redwoods. These trees have endured tornadoes, weathered storms and stood the test of time. [...]
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Professional basketball to me is not the same. Perhaps it is because I am getting older or the fact that since Michael, Magic & Bird retired the game isn’t as appealing to me. I must admit that this season (particularly the playoffs were fun to watch). I love to watch “MARCH MADNESS” because those collegiate [...]
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Yes, it is true. God saved over 21,000 souls to Himself in Jamaica with Praisefest Ministries “Cruise with a Cause” on May 30-June 4, 2011. As long as I live, we will forever recall what God did with 3,000 saints who took a vacation to help change a nation. It has been my privilege to [...]
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(watch above 30 sec video before reading post) For centuries it has been noted both intentionally and subliminally that the raising of hands displays victory. Regardless, if it be a battered boxer (Balboa) with extended arms upward, a politician winning an election, a sports team winning the big game with the whole world watching or even a [...]
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The above video was perhaps the most popular commercial in this year’s SUPER BOWL. For starters, I love the Super Bowl. Secondly, I may be an adult but still a BIG Star Wars fan! Good vs Evil always interests me. Ruth & I loved the commercial for Volkswagon featuring the kid dressed up as the [...]
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First of all, today (January 20, 2011) is our son, Andrew Lincoln Shelton’s second birthday! Ruth and I, REJOICE in this because outside of salvation nothing in life is guaranteed. However, you can always take God’s PROMISES to the bank. During the darkest days of my life God informed me that I would be blessed [...]
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One of my passions is promoting others. Lord willing, I’m going to showcase some friends from various spectrums of life. Some folks you may be familiar with and others you may learn to appreciate and glean from. Kelly Croy and I met nearly nine years ago at my dear friend, SAM GLENN’s www.SamGlenn.com chalk-art camp. [...]
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Today, is 1/1/11. It’s a NEW DAY! A NEW DECADE!! Talk about NEW BEGINNINGS!!! Some like resolutions and others need a revelation. The L.A. Lakers are trying to repeat for another ring but for me I want a reminder of God’s love replete with His Will for my life. When we grasp the grip of [...]
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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 [...]
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UPWARD is one of the most exciting, encouraging and evangelistic outreaches that I know. In life, I have a passion for my Savior, spouse, son (and daughter), siblings, sports and souls. It is my privilege to be a nationally endorsed speaker for both www.Upward.org and www.Compassion.com Both groups are PHENOMENAL at reaching others with the [...]
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We all worry at times. Jesus embodies faith yet talked about us overcoming our fear. Constantly Christ commanded: “FEAR NOT!” Fear is False Evidence Appearing Real. When we worry we worship anxiety NOT the Almighty. The Bible notes: “Perfect PEACE whose mind is stayed on thee (God).” I have found that when we worship more [...]
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This past week was wild! In just over a week, I was blessed to speak at two funerals, tape two TV shows, speak in two states and preached 11 times. The movie: “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” comes to mind and the one thing I’m never at a shortage of in my line of work is [...]
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Lord willing, we will be flying to Calgary, Canada this Wednesday, August 11, on a 6 AM flight. The blessing is Ruth and Andrew are traveling too and we are excited about reconnecting with family and friends while invited to preach at two churches on Sunday, August 15! Andrew Lincoln just turned a year and a [...]
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