My God, my all in all

1 Timothy 2:5-6 (NKJV)

5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,

The longer I've been saved, the more I've come to realize the obvious truth - that is, I am nothing without the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He still amazes me with His love, His truth, and His grace. In our beloved city today - we were under attack from inclement weather; torrential rains, and a 15 degree drop in temperature...however, that didn't deter these faithful men of God from being water baptized! It was amazing to hear their testimonies, and dip in that bitterly cold water, yet remain excited about how Jesus had changed their lives for the better.

I am so privileged to be a part of what God is doing here in Pasadena TX!! You know, this year has literally been HELL on EARTH, but through it all - I've learned a lot, helped raise up some truly converted, mature, saints of God, and in the process built a strong foundation for what God wants to do going forward. I don't know what's gonna happen in 2016, but if today was any indication, then the devil is in some serious trouble!

 God is truly raising up an army of believers in this church, and the atmosphere is slowly changing for the better. Fidelity is in the air, and it's being fought for! People testify about how clean and holy the church is; and how convicted they are when they visit for the first time! What a testimony!! I've counseled many visitors who tell me their recent woes concerning other religious churches in the area and quite frankly, attending our church was a last resort type of situation - only to be blessed, convicted, and converted by the power of Jesus Christ!! Their lives will never be the same, and neither will mine!

I really don't know how appreciative people are when it comes to pioneering or pastoring one of our churches in this Fellowship, but I can tell you this - I am beyond blessed! Although this year has been difficult, Jesus has remained faithful. Matt. 24: 13 - 'They that endure to the end shall be saved...'

That is the hope of His glory, to hang in there until the very end. We've fought some up hill battles, my wife and I, but through it all, we've drawn closer together, and we've learned to love and appreciate each other a whole lot more.

Pastor Campbell several years ago challenged me by saying, 'Pay your own price!' That's what I'm trying to do sir - I pray that the lives being touched by the Lord, will mark and remember that my family and I have done everything we possibly could to bring about His glory into their lives. Galatians 4:19 - '...and have been in birth pains, until Christ is formed in you...'

Brand new and set free - what an anthem in the house of our God. I can only hope that this is just the beginning of what God wants to do through our church. We're going to see our city won for the gospel - and we're going to launch churches and see true revival in this place! Thank you for your prayers, your support, love and friendship - God bless.