I have a friend that lives not too far from Oklahoma City. We have known each other for several years. We don’t talk much anymore, but when we do, it’s as if we talk to each other every day.

In our last conversation, he shared with me about a recent road trip. On his way home, he decided to turn off his radio, silence his phone, and eliminate all distractions. He asked God to speak to him. He wanted to hear the voice of God. He asked God what He wanted him to do as he went forward n his life. Mile after mile, he listened.

He told me how refreshing it was to close out the world and let God have all of him. It was a road trip that he will not soon forget.

Let me ask you a personal question. When was the last time you heard the voice of God? And if you can’t say for sure when the last time you heard God’s voice, why not? I think you know the answer. Me too.

Luke tells us in Luke 5:16 that Jesus often made His way to an out-of-the-way place and spent time praying, listening, and allowing God to have all of Him. No interruptions; no outside noise.

I want to encourage you to carve out some time in the near future and give God your full attention. Simply say, “God speak; your child is listening.”

To Live is Christ
Bro. Danny

The clock keeps ticking. Don’t you hear it? Tick-tock-tick-tock. Yes, time marches on.

I believe you will agree with me when I say that the most important, the most precious gift we have is the gift of time. And once a second is gone, it’s gone. There is no retrieving it. The same goes for a minute, an hour, a day, a month, and a year.

The question I’m asking myself is how did I do this past year? You know, dealing with the coronavirus, and all that comes with it. My greatest concern is that I didn’t waste a year because of Covid 19.

Paul writes: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16)

Paul is encouraging us to be a testimony to the Lord Jesus Christ. Even during a pandemic. Of course, the easy thing to do when the going gets tough is to quit – give up – throw in the towel.

It appears that we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. In many ways, we see things getting back to normal. Not to say that the coast is clear, but things are heading in the right direction. PTL.

To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny

O Glorious Day! What a celebration! This past Sunday, Easter, was a great day at Southmoore. The music was wonderful. Thank you, Bro. Doug, choir, and special music. The attendance was fantastic. There were 111 in the first service and 84 in the second. We all left encouraged and full of faith. The best is yet to come. So, the question needs to be asked, “Where do we go from here?” The Apostle Paul answers that question. He says that we are to “shine” like stars (Phil. 2:15).

We came together last Sunday and shouted, “The tomb is empty. Jesus is risen. He is alive!” Now it is our responsibility to practice what we preach. Yes, we are to be witnesses telling all those who are in darkness that Jesus is alive and that He wants to have a personal relationship with them.

Shine, Southmoore, Shine! You can make a difference. There are people all around us who need a friend, who need encouragement, who need Jesus.

To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny

A family was watching the Easter Story on TV. The young daughter was deeply moved as Jesus was being beaten, tortured, and killed. She sat in silence and tears ran down her cheeks. Finally, Jesus was taken down from the cross. The daughter wiped her tears, and a big grin came over her face. Then she shouted, “Now comes the good stuff!”

This is Passion Week. As believers, we can’t keep from thinking about what Jesus went through for us on the cross. Friday, crucifixion day, was a horrible day. The Innocent, Jesus, died for the guilty. Peter, speaking to the crowd, declared, “and you, with the help of wicked men, put Him to death by nailing Him to a cross. But God raised Him from the dead.” (Acts 2:23-24).

The cross was no accident. The death of, and crucifixion of, Jesus was a part of God’s incredible plan. Jesus knew that from the very beginning of time. “The reason my Father loves Me is that I lay down my life – only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of My own accord.” (John 10:17-18).

Easter is a reminder that Jesus loves you and me so much that He was willing to pay a debt He did not owe, because He knew we owed a debt we could not pay. And now we are invited to see for ourselves that the tomb is empty. He is Risen! Death, hell, and the grave could not hold Him down! Can I get an Amen? Happy Easter!

To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny