by Clarence E. Stowers | Jul 21, 2008 | Family
Oh yea, It’s on today! Me & the boys (Myles, Josh, & a couple of their friends) are on our way to see “The Dark Knight.” Yep, it’s official: It’s guy time: NO WOMEN).
(Joshua Stowers – Top, Myles Stowers – Bottom – They are my legacy)
Growing up, I was a huge fan of “Batman & Robin.” However, when I became a man, I had to put away my “childish” ways 🙂 Gone is the “fake” Batman wearing tights & enter “a MAN’S BATMAN.” I like this version of Batman because he’s not soft. So, for the next 2:30 minutes, I will immerse myself in Gotham City.
Peace yall!
by Clarence E. Stowers | Jul 14, 2008 | Family
What a great time we had yesterday during worship. The Spirit of the Lord was present and the choir ministered with unusual power. God blessed me to be able to preach with power and I believe lives were changed.
Well, today I’m off and sitting @ Six Flaggs Theme Park typing this post on my iPhone. Don’t you just love technology? So, what do you do on your off day?
by Clarence E. Stowers | Jun 30, 2008 | Bible Journey, Christian, Christianity, Church Issues, Communication, Family
I would like for you all to say hello to my guest blogger Chandra Ivy-Oliver. Along with others, she took the challenge to offer practical steps to help others struggling with revenge.
Dr. David Hawkins, author of ‘Dealing With the Crazy Makers in Your Life’ says “People come in all shapes and sizes. I have no problem with that. However, when these people are in my life, and they are bona fide, dyed in the wool, Certifiable Crazy Makers, I’m no longer as friendly or hospitable. Click here to read the how he deals with these people.
Dr. David Hawkins
The Relationship Doctor
Chandra’s Response to What if its family that keeps hurting you?
I believe in giving chances, not just a second chance, but chances. God had given us chance after chance when we hurt or do wrong, because I know he has done it for me. But I would start off by telling the person that is doing the hurt, how they act or react is hurting your relationship. The person doing the hurt will always blame it on you, not because it’s really your fault, but because you are the reasonable and considerate person trying to make thing right or easier.
Ex: It’s just like having a toddler with a tantrum, you keep giving in and he or she will keep acting out. Family can be the same way, there is that one person who keeps hurting you, but they only do it in public where they can front on you, then when your home or on the phone, they apologize and want forgiveness. And you accept the apology, because you want to be like Christ and forgive. If it keeps happening you need to talk to God, remain prayerful, calm, firm and clear. Reading your Bible while dealing with this hurt. Colossians 3: 8-25 helps you clearly understand.
Thanks Chandra, you hit the nail on the head!
by Clarence E. Stowers | Jun 30, 2008 | Bible Journey, Christian, Christianity, Communication, Relationships
I would like for you all to say hello to my guest blogger Falana Coleman-Zamora. Along with others, she took the challenge to offer practical steps to help others struggling with revenge.
The Questions:
What if its family that keeps hurting you?
What should you do when your friends continue to “pull the scab” off a hurt that you have forgiven?
Falana’s Response:
“I believe in healthy confrontation. I thinks it’s perfectly appropriate to communicate to friends and loved ones that their behaviors are negatively impacting us. I have found that more times than not they have no idea that their behavior or repeated remarks about the past hurt others. (It’s amazing how self involved humans have managed to become.) If we openly communicate with one another I believe that true healing can begin for all parties involved.”
Nicely done Falana!
Pastor Stowers
by Clarence E. Stowers | Jun 27, 2008 | Bible Journey, Leadership
I’m in the process of going back through the Bible viewing it through the eyes of a leader. Here are more thoughts from Matthew:
- If we’re not careful, we can end up worshiping traditions instead of following God’s direction. (15:3)
- You can tell a lot about the condition of someone’s heart by how they talk. (15:18)
- The local Church is the one entity guaranteed to withstand the test of time. (16:18)
- I must acknowledge my position in Christ before I can experience my potential in Christ. (16:24-28)
- With faith in Christ, nothing is impossible. That’s where confidence develops. (17:20)
- Greatness begins with humility. (18:2-4)
- Lost people matter to God. (18:14)
- God designed ministry to happen in relationship with other people. (18:19-20)
- Crowds will gather when life change begins to take place. (19:2)
- Success begins with obedience. (19:16-17)
- The worship of money and possessions can get in the way of fulfilling God’s purposes. (19:21-24)
- Jesus promoted servant leadership (20:26-28)
- There are times when it’s appropriate to assert authority and reveal anger. (21:12)
- I need to pray for everything I’m facing as a leader. (21:22)
