Here is the online adaption of my article published in the March 2021 issue of Charisma Magazine. In December, I was hired to write 2,000 words on a very sensitive topic. The title, sub header, and graphics were picked out already by the editorial team. I was grateful for the opportunity, and I tried to … Continue reading My Article Published In Charisma Magazine
Tag: love
How God Loved A Cranky Club DJ
When Jesus saved me, I was a club DJ, and fully engaged in the lifestyle one might expect from a club DJ---late nights, drugs, and partying. I had a foul mouth, a sharp tongue, and a girlfriend who worked at a Hooters restaurant.
“The Tale Of Two Brains” (Ephesians 3:17 Devo)
"...that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19 Here's my rendition of the … Continue reading “The Tale Of Two Brains” (Ephesians 3:17 Devo)
What Is Love pt. 6 (Notes)
What Is Love?! Baby, Don't Hurt Me Obviously, we are having some fun with that title... But we've been asking the question, "What is love?!" 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and … Continue reading What Is Love pt. 6 (Notes)
The 3 “R”s Of Receiving From God
God has prepared an unique process to mold you in His love. Here's 3 "R"s to receive more from Him, as you walk upon this path. Last week, I shared a little from my journey into facing my issues and learning to receive love from God. (Click here to read it.) My behaviors were extreme, … Continue reading The 3 “R”s Of Receiving From God
Update & “Letting God Love You” [Video]
(New logo for our Fall group for Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida) I'm excited because starting on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017, Christina and I will be starting a group for my church in Jacksonville, Florida. The group is called "What Is Love?! Baby, Don't Hurt Me". It will be one of the break-out sessions at … Continue reading Update & “Letting God Love You” [Video]
“Letting God Love You” – Highlights and Sermon Notes From Gainesville
(Facebook Graphic shared by Victory Church of Gainesville) This past weekend my wife and I had the opportunity to minster at the church I was "raised" in. God did great things! I spoke at the morning service, then we helped with the evening Deeper Service, Christina hoping on the keys and me praying for people. … Continue reading “Letting God Love You” – Highlights and Sermon Notes From Gainesville
What is love?!
The great 90's poet, Haddaway, once cried out, "What is love?! Baby, don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more. What is love?!" This poor man, hurting and distraught, was looking for answers. In his agony, he penned his lamentations to the melody of synthesizers and the thumping of a techno beat… Okay, I'm being … Continue reading What is love?!
The Cure for Being Judgmental
Have you ever just felt "judgy"? I'll never forget a young woman coming up to me after a message, her freckled face beaming from ear to ear. She said: "Pastor AJ, God has been convicting me and helping me with my attitude---I've been feeling so "judgy" lately!" Her heart for God made me smile … Continue reading The Cure for Being Judgmental
Why I’d Rather be Wanted than Needed
As a college pastor in Gainesville, Florida, I once had the privilege of hosting a missionary, known as Uncle Charlie. This man was remarkable---he had comforted dying street children in his arms and washed the feet of real, modern-day lepers. Under communism in Vietnam, he had embraced the dangerous call to smuggle Bibles into the … Continue reading Why I’d Rather be Wanted than Needed
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