Even though public speaking is the number one fear of people living in the US, there will be a time that you will be called on to stand before a group and share.  Here are 11 practical and proven ways to overcome your fear and nervousness. These techniques will also make your presentations more powerful.   Remembering even…

After Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne hit Vero Beach, Florida, in 2004, the street signs in Indian River County were all twisted.  Many of the street markers were gone.  Almost all of the ones left standing were turned the wrong way. These street signs said the right words; but you could not see them because they were down…

Hudson Taylor, a pioneer missionary to China, once said, “Do not work so hard for Christ that you have no strength to pray, for prayer requires strength.”  I was reminded several times this week of the vital work of prayer.  At an all-night prayer meeting, the church prayed for Peter.  God miraculously released him from prison…

Lawrence moved two weeks ago.  His court-appointed guardian had signed the forms we send each year saying that as his pastor I would get all information regarding his health and safety.  Yet, it wasn’t until I called the guardian’s office that she remembered to tell me that he had been moved 30 miles from his…

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