Soul-Food

Conferences can be a two-edged sword. On one hand they can be an overload of information and speaking sessions. On the other hand they can be very encouraging with great fellowship, honest conversation and prayer from fellow spiritual-warriors. This conference is no exception to the above. The conference is a bit long (I'd prefer three days max rather than four).

Tonight we heard from Dr. Norm Geisler--EXCELLENT! I've love his books and I appreciate his clear, cogent and deeply biblical explanation of the emergent church. He was engaging and fun while presenting a very serious subject. Rather just an ad hominem attack on leaders, Norm dealt with core beliefs and doctrinal aberration. Loved it!

Young Padawan

Levi grew up in our church in Albuquerque. He was always a spiritual sponge, soaking up everything he could, greatly desiring to learn about the things of God. After serving as youth pastor both in Albuquerque and in California, he now lives in Montana where he pastors a growing flock. Levi brought devotions at the pastor's conference today. Excellent!

A pioneer

KP Yohannan has served his native India by training men and women in
Asia's largest seminary as well as numerous training centers. KP is a
good friend and confidant.

My father in the faith

Second day at our conference. Hangin' out with pastor Chuck Smith. I
love this man and his love for God. He has faithfully taught the
Scriptures for fifty years. He's a friend and mentor. What an
inspiration!

A nice ride

This is a 1942 Harley Davidson WLA flathead that a friend gave me several years ago and is now running like a champ! (Well, pretty much like a champ, but hey, it's old!) When I got the bike it looked great cosmetically but it had no engine or tranny guts. After a rebuild and constant TLC, it's roadworthy once again after 66 years! Its like going back in time to ride it around town. Thanks Paul, I often pray for you when I'm out on this baby.

Don is Out!

Don McLure is out of the institution for one day only! 

hanging with buds

Here is a random crew...but God uses the "foolish things!" Today is the first day of the Calvary Pastor's Conference in Murrieta Hot Springs in California. From far left: Bob Coy from Fort Lauderdale, Levi Lusko of Fresh Life Church in Kalispell, Montana, Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside and next to me is Pedro Garcia from Miami Beach--great friends and co-laborers in the gospel!