Suffering
This word has been with me for a few months. I have heard so many messages preached on it, read so many books and articles on it lately. I feel like I am beginning to understand the verses of scripture like 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which [...]
Breakfast with Ps. Joel Osteen
Last Friday I had the honor of attending a pastor’s breakfast with Ps. Joel Osteen. It was such an honor to meet him and listen to his love for the church. Not everyone is a fan of Joel Osteen, but I must admit that I was so impressed by his humility, love for everyone in [...]
Transitions
I have not posted for a while on my website due to my transition to Hawaii. I took a position of Executive Pastor at Hope Chapel West Oahu. It has been a fun season for me and my time in LA totally prepared me for the transition to Hawaii and my new church home. My [...]
Keeping Things Simple This Christmas
It is so easy to get distracted with the high level marketing of Christmas. From shopping malls, to sales, to new movie releases and eggnog, lets try and keep it simple. I am reminded this Christmas that Jesus is the reason for the season and that the true gifts of Christmas are family and friends! [...]
Handling Criticism
Yesterday I heard a really powerful statement from a lady on television. Here are her words, “Others give me their observation, I’m giving it meaning. I get to choose what that meaning is.” Wow! What powerful truth. Over the past years I have learned to receive criticism as a positive instead of an insecurity. In [...]
Refining as Gold
Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Jer 15:19 Therefore thus says the LORD: “ If you return, Then I will bring you back; You shall stand before Me; If you take out the precious from the vile, You shall be [...]
Wisdom Starts Here
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. This morning in my devotional time I came across this verse. It was a great reminder to me that wisdom starts by putting God first. With God first [...]
Finding the ‘Value’
Today I was visiting with a friend at one of my favorite coffee shops. We spent time talking about life and many other things. The topic of enjoying life came up. I began to encourage him to find the ‘Value’ in things. The value in relationships, church, ministry, life. Jesus says in John 10:10″I came [...]
Dealing with “Strive”
This past Thursday I heard a great message by Ps.Randy Bezet from Bayside Church in Florida. Ps. Randy spoke at Dream Center in Los Angles on the topic of Strive. He spoke on the life of Moses and going from the palace to the desert. Moses kills an Egyptian and runs for his life. He [...]
Own Your Defeats And You Will Be Defined By Your Victories
“Own your defeats and you will be defined by your victories!” What a great statement on the Oakley homepage. Oakley celebrates their sponsored champion Rory McIlroy, who just won the US Open Championship of golf. What a performance by young Rory. I was glued to the television all weekend and even found myself praying for [...]
Charlton’s Life Journal
- Teachable = 'Soft Heart' May 17, 20121 Kings 2; 1 Chronicles 29; Psalm 95; 2 Thessalonians 1Scripture: Psalm 95:8 Do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah,As in the day of Massah in the wilderness, 9 “When your fathers tested Me,They tried Me, though they had seen My work. 10 “For forty years I loathed that generation,And said they are a people who err in their heart,And they do not know My […]
- Great Leader Empower Others May 14, 20121 Chronicles 22; 1 Chronicles 23; 1 Chronicles 24; 1 Thessalonians 3Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7 David said to Solomon, “ My son, I had intended to build a house to the name of the Lord my God. 8 But the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘ You have shed much blood and have waged great wars; you shall not build a house to My name, because you have shed so […]
- God's Promises Are True May 12, 20122 Samuel 21; 2 Samuel 22; 2 Samuel 23; 1 Thessalonians 1Scripture: 2 Sam 22:31 “God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.32 For who is God except the Lord? Who but our God is a solid rock?33 God is my strong fortress, and he makes my way perfect.Observation: 2 Sam 22 is an in […]