Simple, but not Easy

I was talking with a member of my church the other day and the conversation began to be focused on how hard it is for people to get "unstuck" in life. The reason they have been stuck is because they have been paralyzed by there past. She remarked that the process to MOVE FORWARD is "Simple but not Easy". We know what we need to do to move on and along, because that is simple. The problem is that it wont be an easy journey. It is like running in a race. Many times we look at the runners in a race, but we fail to remember how much training they have to go through to prepare for the race. The race is not easy, even though the route is simple, get to the finish line. It takes a lot to give your all and finish strong. The good news is the blessing is not in the starting but the finishing. Whatever you may be struggling with today, TRUST and DEPEND on God to guide you and lead you, but just know it will not be easy, but well worth the journey and effort. Ecclesiastes 9:11, Hebrews 3:14 and 2 Timothy 4:7

PS: I feel like this would be a great title of a book........

5 Years of GRACE

This week we are celebrating 5 years of Pastoral Ministry at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. I can truly say that time has flown by. It seems as only yesterday, I was accepting the call to this great church, to follow in the rather large footsteps of Pastor CT Walker, Pastor CS Hamilton and Pastor Otis Moss III. I must admit that initially it was a seemingly daunting task. I figured out very early, that the best way to approach this assignment was to bring and wear my own shoes. As I reflect over the last 5 years, I have learned the importance of Prayer, Patience and Perseverance. As I have seen God do amazing things at Tabernacle Baptist Church, I am so honored and humbled that God continues to show His Love for this body of believers through our Worship, Witness and Work. Over these past 5 years my purpose has been clarified(To Lead and Love people into a Maturing relationship with Jesus Christ) and my passion has been refined(Pastoring and Preaching). I look forward to this week sharing with my Pastor Anthony G. Maclin and brother Nathan Scovens, but most importantly, the greatest congregation in the universe, the TAB family. Will update later this week. PG  

Passion Week 2012(LOL)

This week is an important week in the life of the Christian Church. This is the week we celebrate the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. As I reflect on the magnitude of this life-altering and history-changing event, I cannot help but to be awed in the profundity of the moment. I am so amazed that such a great God would choose to show His Love for me by giving up His only begotten Son, to pay a sin debt that I owe. This gift of Forgiveness from God is paramount to our Faith, because God did not have to forgive us. God knew we were going to(and still do) mess up time after time and repeatedly do things that dishonor our relationship with God. However, God chose to lean towards LOVE instead of CONDEMNATION, when it comes to us. It is for this simple reason alone, I feel so honored to LOVE and SERVE a God that first LOVED me. That is why I don't mind LOL(LOVING OUT LOUD) when it comes to God. What is your response. Peace, PG