What do you think of Sarah Palin?
To all who have been visiting…as soon as summer ends I should be blogging regularly again. I was just wondering what everybody thought of the Republicans VP nomination, Sarah Palin. It’s seems she’s a faithful attender of this church and from what i’ve read was the president of the fellowship of athletes in her school and a strong supporter of all the values that are important to me in electing a public official. While people are asking what her experience is at least she has some track record and she is taking the VP slot. On the other side you have someone with less experience, who has some charisma and great speaking ability, and he has a shot at becoming the president. (not an endorsement ether way just a clarification). The more I read about Palin the more I’m amazed, but is she a good VP pick? Thoughts?
To all those out there that are singing the song of “oh I don’t talk about politics.” Good for you..but I happen to talk about them, and I’ve never been one to go with the flow of what is cool at the time. Ill just let you be cool 
I will say again, one of the main reasons why elections are becoming so polarizing is because people understand what is at stake not so much with presidents policies but their appointment of supreme court judges. To be honest, I was considering, and almost certain, I was not going to cast a vote for a presidential candidate this year. Anyways, let the debates begin, but as for this conservative, I got the fire i needed to be excited about this election. Congratulations to Sarah Palin on being the first woman VP nomination of the Republican Party!
J Lee Grady’s Recent article in Charisma
Our church is in a series on the book of Acts. I have personally enjoyed diving into this book of the Bible as it has been putting a lot of faith in my heart for what God can do. I know I haven’t blogged in a while as I have been unbelievably busy, but hope to get back to regular updates soon. Anyways, A couple of weeks ago had the opportunity to preach on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is key to the book of Acts and it is key to seeing Acts like happenings in our church today. I am A charismatic. I have had a few supernatural God-encounters that have been key to where I am in my walk with God and ministry today. As much as I have an unshakable belief in supernatural Christianity, I still believe in godly-wisdom. Today, J Lee Grady published and article asking questions in the aftermath of the Lakeland meetings. Check it out here. Before I go any further, please know that this is not a slam on any ministry nor the Lakeland meetings, it is simply a call of accountability and questions for those who were closely involved with this movement. And specifically those who endorsed and should have known better. Each question in Grady’s article should be answered honestly by all those who were involved. The Apostles and the early church would have expected nothing less from the leadership of the early church. I have only caught a few article by Grady but as he has tried to bring clarity in these situation I cant help but think of Paul’s statement to the highly “charismatic” Corinthian church when adjusting them in their methodology in 1 Corinthians 14…
1Cor. 14:37-38 If you claim to be a prophet or think you are very spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying is a command from the Lord himself. But if you do not recognize this, you will not be recognized.
When I hear the news, I prayed a quick prayer for Todd and Lakeland, but I have been praying even harder for men of God who will not be afraid to ask questions like J. Lee Grady asks, who wont be scared of the truth, and most of all the God would bring lost people into our churches by whatever means the Holy Spirit chooses to use. On a side note, I have been radically transformed by reading Charles Finney. His book Lectures on Revival of Religion is a must read for anyone who is serious about God bringing Revival to our cities. More later…
Advance Prayer begins Today!
Today our church begins 58 days of prayer with each of those days being taken by groups of people who are committing to not only pray but fast as well. We are actually posting a blog that will post information and testimonies during this exciting time. You can participate in the blog by going here . If you haven’t signed up to take a day and cover it in prayer we encourage you to do so. You can find large calendars set up at all three campuses where you can sign your name to let us know you’ll be participating with us. We really feel that this season of prayer is going to yield breakthrough in families and reaching people. I look forward to the many testimonies of God’s faithfulness and power during this time! Be Blessed!
