Encouraging others to worship & share their faith as an overflow of practicing the presence of God

"For out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks."
Matthew 12:34

 

Writings By Chip

Brother Watkins

For 60 plus years, few but God saw Brother Watkins' missionary labors.  His loves were Jesus, the Bible, and the Fula people of West Africa.  Day after laborious...

Father Nash

Charles Finney was used by God as a primary instrument to usher in the Second Great Awakening.  When he preached...

Jesus at 37,000 Feet

Eighteen hours on a plane is a marathon flight.  After two incredible weeks in South Africa, I was on my way home.  Having been shoe-horned into...

Jesus at Wal-Mart

I saw Jesus last week at Wal-Mart.  He was right there by the shoe polish.  I don’t remember exactly...

Jimmy

His name was Jimmy, and he was not like the other folks who came to the funeral that day.  As one of the three preachers sitting on the platform...

Should I Worry

I travel fairly often, and sometimes in countries that are ravaged by war, a haven for terrorists, or hostile towards Christians.  Is that safe?  That question has indeed crossed...

The Solid rock

My first days there were seasoned with sweet butterbeans, fried chicken, cold watermelon, and warm hearts.  Obviously, I was cut out to be a pastor.  Life was good.  Living was easy. 

The Warrior's Final Thoughts

The red-hot memories of that ice-cold morning are branded deeply into my brain, and they remain crystal clear to this day.  I was nineteen and a mess. 

The way the Cookie Crumbles

The children's pastor of a local church recently saw a little three year-old girl in Sunday School quietly eating a cookie during...

Abide in Christ

Peter Pan Can Change Your Life

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