Watts' Words

 America...without apology, I love this land, the land of the free and the home of the brave. This land, by all human standards, an 'experiment' in democratic governance, did well for over 200 years.  Yes, there were and are some black spots in our history, but the good certainly outweighs the bad and the USA is still the bastion of freedom and opportunity. This is proven by the literal millions who are charging our southern border at a rate not seen and with a fervor that is unmatched.  They are coming because the USA is still the greatest country ever known to mankind. Our Founding Fathers possessed an intellect that seems to far exceeds any of our modern-day leaders and whose selflessness appears in every word they wrote in those founding documents. Those founding fathers taught us much about commitment, sacrifice, and yes, unselfishness. The only way this country will survive is if we, the modern-day Americans, adopt the same attitude as our founding fathers....

The title says it all.  There are projects after projects after projects in which I find myself immersed.  Many of these are good, but because of time constraints, they can be labeled 'Important.' However, they do not eclipse the importance of my heart before God and the need for a fresh sense of the presence of God leading to a revival among God's people.  Somehow I must make the change, the choice, and/or the transition to keep my heart and life focused on HIM and not on things. Simply stated, "God cannot do a fresh work through me until He has done a fresh work in me. "  I diligently am seeking, likely more seriously than I ever have, God's will, way, and word, for the days ahead.   As I read Acts 1, I am that Peter referred to Psalms 69 as he addressed that flawed business meeting in the upper room. So I turned to Psalms 69 and the first verses hit me in the face; 1  Save me, God, for the water has risen to my neck. 2 ...

When Jesus wrote the letters to the Churches of Revelation, He began with Ephesus. To Ephesus, He offered many good words followed by "I have one thing against you, you have left (lost, abandoned) your first love."  Calling them to repentance, He said, "Remember, Repent, and Return."   Remembering is the first step to any possibility of re-ordering or renewing self.  Today, I received a "REMINDER" from 3 years ago.  How my life has changed in 3 years! How life on planet Earth has changed in 3 years!  In 2020, we were two months deep in a LOCKDOWN because of COVID-19. I was not a Senior Pastor, but a Director of Missions.  The result was that I witnessed the struggle and blessings from outside the church.  What follows is a re-print of my observations from then.  What I wrote is my heart for the church even today.  I pray you'll read the words and hear my heart.  "Since before the founding of this nation, Churches have held a place o...