He is RISEN!

What a spectacular weekend of loving Jesus! Hope Church was rocking Saturday and Sunday - it was great! The program was titled - "True Love" - the theme was 'Love has arrived and Love changes everything!"

An amazing day of music and drama - wow, our drama team hit it strong - and the videos, lighting - everything came together to glorify God on this special weekend - it was blessed!

We shared that love has given us four important characteristics - the Love of God brings - Hope, Wonder, Joy and Belonging - the presence of the nature and essence of God - awesome.



Then it was time with family and loved ones -- and especially my granddaughter Reese - how wonderful is this day - how marvelous His love for us - pretty overwhelmed by it all...

Wonderful to get messages from friends around the world on this special day...

Jesus is alive - He is love...
Love has arrived - and Love changes everything!

love you.

paul

Freedom!

This is what freedom as a nation is about - opening day at the Ballpark in Arlington Tx. Great seats, great game, great fun!
This is former Pres. George Bush throwing out the first pitch - he received a huge standing ovation - announcer said "Mr. President, welcome home!" And, then Rangers killed Indians 9-1, great day with Bryce - we had fun - cold, very cold - but, fun...

Easter this week... gonna be awesome day at Hope - and, at your church!

lovya

pc

Jackson - CHAMPIONS!

Hundreds of men from across Jackson Mississippi and surrounding cities - some from as far as Hattiesberg - seeking the presence of God and the power of the Holy Spirit - it was great - Pastor Dwayne Pickett and his mighty men started what they are calling now "The Gathering of Champions" !

It was electric as men committed to following Christ with a passion - let me tell you what will happen as they go hard after God - they will shock the nation - this is one of the poorest states in the nation - it has traditionally been filled with poverty, racial separation and a culture of 'this is the way it's always been' - BUT these men are going to shake it up! They are going to start a new culture of excellence, prosperity, harmony and strength - A NEW LEGACY IN MISSISSIPPI!



One of the most powerful moments of the day was as Pastor Pickett stood with his sons and nephew - stood in front of the men of his church and those visiting - and declared that from this day - when people ask - "Who will be the men who stand up for justice, against poverty and for righteousness?" - he said - "We will answer - WE ARE THE MEN!" It was awesome!

This is what the men's movement is all about!
This is the new thrust of reaching men around the world - one man at a time.

YOU CAN GET GREAT CROWDS WITH GREAT SERMONS - BUT YOU WILL NEVER CHANGE A NATION, UNTIL YOU DISCIPLE A MAN!



amen - stay at it strong - never quit - it's not where you are in the fight - it's how you finish - and, in Christ, you will finish it strong!

grace/peace
paul

Shrimp Boil in Mississippi

OK - this is real living - out with Pastor Dwayne PIckett on the ranch - meaning - out in the mississippi sticks - country - outback .... and, his brother Charle boils up some shrimp, potatoes, corn, sausage, onion, and a bunch of spices, etc. - cooked out in the field on a propane cooker - also ate a mess of brim caught by the kids...

then, after this country potion is cooked for a couple hours - all sorts of spices thrown in during the cooking - then, it's all brought in - a big plastic cover put on the table - and, it all gets poured out on the table...

the word to me was - "preacher, if you don't help yourself, and get some food while it's out here, aint nobody gonna feel sorry for you"

I loved it... this is fun...real life - Mississippi is never gonna be the same again - God is raising up a new generation of warriors for the Kingdom!

stay hot!
grace/peace
paul

Nashville -strong men!

What a great event with the guys in Nashville today! Already great feedback on strong results in the lives of the men - Pastor Andrew Wharton (related - he's my cousin) leads a great church = Life Assembly - strong group of men - great to see Bob Olson come from Huntsville Alabama to join us!

The finish was amazing as Andrew raised the sword and men from the area rallied around him to pray for the region - it was great...

highlight of the week - having my uncle Dave Wharton at the event - that's a shot with him, Andrew and me - he was like younger brother to my dad - when Dave was young marine at camp Pendleton - dad picked him up every time he had leave - led him into vibrant faith - and from my uncle Dave's life has come churches, Royal Rangers around the world, major ministries that touch millions - he was owner of a trucking firm his whole life - but, he has lived to be a blessing - what a great day - he sat in the back and just cried as he watched the ministry continue in his son and nephew - still reaching men around the world - THIS REALLY IS A GENERATIONAL MESSAGE!


what a great day . what a wonderful Saviour.

thanks for reading this - thanks for your friendship and continued support/prayer.

in His grace and peace

paul

Strong Men Events!

Excited about the new artwork for our Strong Men in Tough Times events!   As soon as I can figure out how to download from pdf to jpg - it'll be here...  in Nashville right now - great event in the morning at aggressive missional church Life Assembly - will be awesome!

Coming up next week in Jackson Mississippi, April 4 then - April 25 in Evansville, Indiana.
May 11-13 is Lions Roar Summit in Dallas.  May 3-7 Central America summit in Honduras... May 23-26 Lima, Peru.

For the details on the Lions Roar global strategy summit in Dallas AND TO REGISTER ON LINE - www.cmnworld.com

keep it crankin!

paul

phoenix-visual evidence

Here is evidence that the guys in Phoenix are DANGEROUS MEN! We had a word first few minutes on capacity - "is the level of life you're now living, at the full capacity of your life?" - do you want to commit to being larger?
Based on the Word - that God gave Solomon what he asked for, and, what he needed to use what he asked for - God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding - then, because He knew what Solomon needed with the wisdom - and what the capacity Solomon would need to contain what God wanted to give him - God gave him 'largeness of heart' - capacity.
It was a word that came after one of our Hope elders called me early Saturday - prayed for me, said "God's gonna give you a word for the men!" - it was awesome - had great time with these guys!

Cranking preps for LionsRoar = May 11-13 here in Dallas- at ShadyGroveChurch - gonna be outstanding - just got word that 4 key leaders from Ecuador are coming - awesome! Hope to see you there - also, just got great hotel deal - outstanding - Radisson just four miles from church for 89/night - whether shared or not...tremendous in the Dallas market.

The men in Phoenix have had years of experience in training men, they will share it all at the Lions Roar! That alone makes it worthwhile to be here...

stay hot!

paul