And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day – Genesis 1:3-5 Order our of chaos. Day… Continue reading Goodnight Memphis
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Shepherds in Memphis
17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. – Philippians 3:17 Keusi Donald had a jailhouse conversion. His life was changed when he gave it to Christ. Now uses his experience to help others know… Continue reading Shepherds in Memphis
Clayborn Reborn
18 I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:18 I keep finding Nehemiah moments, people and points in time where the story of Nehemiah needs to be remembered. Clayborn… Continue reading Clayborn Reborn
Red Zone
7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith – 2 Timothy 4:7 The Red Zone is the last 20 yards before the goal line in football. The importance of each play is heightened. Defenses that let folks move up and down the field but keep them from… Continue reading Red Zone
Still Dreaming
The Great Commission 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of… Continue reading Still Dreaming
The Grindfather
1 Corinthians 1:26-29: “For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose… Continue reading The Grindfather
Proverbs 6
Warnings Against Folly 6 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,2 you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth.3 So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands:Go—to the point of exhaustion—[a] and give… Continue reading Proverbs 6
Business on a Mission
Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.[a] -Psalm 24:3-4 Lord, we pray for non-church organizations that are building up Christ-followers. May you bless the work of The Center… Continue reading Business on a Mission
Sacred Days
And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the vault of the sky to give light on the earth.” And it was so.… Continue reading Sacred Days
Proclamation, Not Promotion
Psalm 105 1 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.4 Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. I have struggled with… Continue reading Proclamation, Not Promotion