Dennis Kinlaw

On November 17, 2009, I had the sacred privilege of meeting a hero of the faith in our lifetime, Dr. Dennis Kinlaw, in Wilmore, Kentucky. 

His writings and teachings had drawn me to the Francis Asbury Society Retreat, especially his devotional writings titled "This Day With The Master!"

When Dr. Kinlaw entered the room, he took a seat right beside me. The countenance of Jesus was all over him. I felt unworthy to be present but was glad I belonged.

This week, yes, on Monday, April 10, 2017, of Holy Week, Dr. Kinlaw went to be with the Jesus he loved and served. Born in 1922, he lived his life for the Lord and has now entered his rest. 

While at the retreat, Dr. Kinlaw autographed my copy of his devotional writings I mentioned above. He included Philippians 1:21 -- his life-verse. 

I give thanks to God for this man's life and look forward to meeting him again on That Beautiful Shore.

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"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

Grateful 

Psalm 118

My friend, Jim, shared this verse with me today. It's Psalm 118:17. Powerful indeed!

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

Grateful 

Passion Week Remembrance Underway

As the Passion Week Remembrance is underway yet again, let us visualize the victory Jesus won for us through great suffering and sacrifice. Let us be glad that God loved us so much... too much!

Grateful

We Overcome

We defeat the enemy, yes that ancient serpent of old known as the devil by living out Revelation 12:11.

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

Grateful 

Their Misery

As I have been reading through the Old Testament of The Holy Bible, seven words in Judges 10:16, touch my heart deeply. Basically, God's people had once again turned away from Him to worship other gods, but when the enemy came to kill them they cried out to God for help. At first God said, "I will not rescue you anymore!" However, as they put aside their foreign gods and served the Lord again, these seven words are written: "And He was grieved by their misery."

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

Grateful     

Thank You

As my wife and I traveled to and from North Carolina recently, there was a sign we kept seeing different places and in various yards. It was like a real estate sign or a political season sign except these three words were painted on them: "Thank You Jesus!"

Tonight, at supper those three words seemed right to write with a crayon on the paper table cloth at the restaurant.

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"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

Grateful 

 

A Funeral

Today, my wife, Kim, and I are honored to drive about 650 miles roundtrip to attend the funeral of my dear friend, Steve Thigpen's beloved dad, Mr. Willie Mack Thigpen, in North Carolina. 

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Church window at site of funeral 

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

Grateful. Very.