• Richard’s tweets

    • RT @bradpowell: Don't ever forget that Jesus died for every person you ever lock eyes with. 11 hours ago
    • RT @bradpowell: Warning...our humanity gets in the way of our spirituality. This is the reason for full submission and dependence. (Jn 15:5) 19 hours ago
    • I'm at walmart in Alabama before 5...must be a part of the "worse" in for better or worse! 1 week ago
    • In spite of our challenges pain or loss we have so much for which to be thankful. All we deserve is Hell anything else is His grace. 1 week ago
    • RT@MarkBatterson: what if we took NOTHING for granted? not a breath, a laugh, a sunrise not a meal not a spouse not a paycheck not a Savior 1 week ago

Where did 2009 go?

Where did 2009 go?  It’s already December!
Time flies when you are having fun!  2009 has been an incredible year!  It’s been our best year ever as it relates to spiritual decisions being made.  I’m so humbled and amazed at God’s gracious favor on our church!
Invite someone to worship with you this month!  Sunday morning, December [...]

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem – Devotional

Psalm 122:6-9 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:  “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls, and security within your citadels.”  For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”  For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I [...]

A Little Crazy

Galatians 5:6 “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”

Read It:

Sports fans paint their faces, cars, and sometimes their bellies.  Avid shoppers line up at 4am for the big sale, with an action plan for maneuvering store to store to get the best deals. When people love something, they tend [...]

It’s Game Time!

James 2:14-19 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing [...]

In God We Trust

1 Timothy 6:17-18 ”Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and [...]

The Master of Money?

Be a God Chaser

WOW!  What a day yesterday.  It was awesome to celebrate with 10 people
following Christ through baptism.  That never gets old!  In part, that’s why
we exist as a church – to see lives changed!
Yesterday was tense and tough.  I’ve never seen so many people squirm in
church.  Sometimes the truth is uncomfortable.  This week, I’m posting 3
devotions [...]

How to not end up on the couch!

Making a Joyful Noise!

Thoughts From Abroad! (Part 1)

Last week I had the privilege of traveling to the Middle East with a small group of pastors.  While there, we were able to teach a group of pastors from 6 different countries!  It was an incredible experience!  Over the next few days I will share with you some of my thoughts from the trip.
Part [...]