Charles Stanley, in his younger years as an Associate Pastor at a large church, faced an unfair job–threatening and potentially career-ending situation. He was told, “If you do not cooperate, we will ruin you and ruin your name.” There was an easy way out of the mess that included a payout, but the option of […]
My Prayer and Hope for Those Suffering
By now everyone has heard of the monster storm Ida that hit us on the 16th anniversary of Katrina. For my friends around the country who are wondering how close we were to the Hurricane … the finger points to where we live. Many people have gone through so much lately … grief, depression, COVID, […]
Special Session Ends
The Louisiana Special Legislative Session ended three weeks ago. It was historic. The pressure was on every legislator in multiple ways. Pressure often creates many opportunities for ministry. As the Louisiana State Chaplain with the Capitol Commission, I have a MINISTRY OF PRESENCE, a MINISTRY OF PRAYER and a MINISTRY OF PROCLAMATION. I have never […]