Is the Church Leading the World to Jesus Christ?

“Dear friends, I’ve dropped everything to write you about this life of salvation that we have in common. I have to write insisting—begging!—that you fight with everything you have in you for this faith entrusted to us as a gift to guard and cherish. What has happened is that some people have infiltrated our ranksContinue reading “Is the Church Leading the World to Jesus Christ?”

Faith to Forgive

Text:  Luke 17:5-6 5The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!”  6He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Introduction The disciples when confronted with the necessity to forgive in aContinue reading “Faith to Forgive”

A Question of Priorities

38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, andContinue reading “A Question of Priorities”

How Determined Are You to Fulfill the Will of God for Your Life?

Luke 9:51-62, MSG Bible 51-54 When it came close to the time for his Ascension, he gathered up his courage and steeled himself for the journey to Jerusalem. He sent messengers on ahead. They came to a Samaritan village to make arrangements for his hospitality. But when the Samaritans learned that his destination was Jerusalem, theyContinue reading “How Determined Are You to Fulfill the Will of God for Your Life?”

How to Harness the Power of the Routine

I am a free spirit; I am spontaneous; I hate structure that locks me down to doing the same old thing in the same old way.  Therefore, I don’t always finish what I start.  Sometimes in fact, I have too many things going on at once because I am a sucker for variety and excitement. Continue reading “How to Harness the Power of the Routine”

You can transform your life!

I am passionate about helping the disadvantaged, left out, rejected, and marginalized of society become leaders that make a difference in society. My unique life story, professional experience, training and certification as a speaker, trainer, coach with the John Maxwell Group, I have positioned myself to add value to anyone who has been told theyContinue reading “You can transform your life!”

More is Expected of You

Contrary to popular belief you are no longer a grasshopper.  You have entered the land of the giants.  Through your tenacity, focus, and dedication to finish what you started, you sit before us as graduates.  Graduates you are on the first rung of the ladder of theological education and you are no longer the same. Continue reading “More is Expected of You”

A Call to Follow, Not a Call to Lead

Mark 1:16-20 16 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 17 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!”Continue reading “A Call to Follow, Not a Call to Lead”

“Leadership is Influence – Nothing More, Nothing Less!” ~ John Maxwell

Are you ready to lift your leadership lid? Contact me and let’s explore how I can add value to this process in your life. Telephone: 318-553-7315; Email: earlgrffn2@gmail.com.

Motivated to Excellence by Fear

“For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” ~ (2 Tim 1:7, HCSB) For as early as I can remember, I have always had this nagging fear of dying and no one knows me. Thus, I have not wanted a house in the country 2-3 miles from my neighbors.Continue reading “Motivated to Excellence by Fear”