Saturday, April 25, 2015

Mr. Josh Armstrong

So it was at Bakersfield College in 2002 where I met Josh Armstrong.  We began talking and I invited him to a Bible Study I was co-leading with Jimmy Brandon. Truth is at the time I didn't know a whole lot of theology, but what I knew was I loved Jesus.  Since that time Josh has turned into one of my closest friend and a man  for whomI have a deep respect and admiration.  We have done so much ministry together it's not even funny.  What I appreciate about our friendship is that we recognize, and are comfortable with the fact that we compliment each other well. What I mean by that we are so different that we have very opposite strengths and weaknesses but we both agree on the main doctrines and practices of Christianity.  I am extremely grateful that Jesus brought Josh into my life.  He has been a huge blessing to me, my family, and many others.  He was the "best man" at my wedding and I was the "best man" at his.
I have heard many preachers and podcasts, and the truth is Josh has Theology that's as solid as the best of them.  He also has an amazing way of explaining and articulating the message of Jesus and how it relates to everyday life.
I can honestly say that I am a better man for knowing him, and he continues to encourage and challenge me to this day. Grateful to Jesus Christ for placing him in my path.

Cecil




Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Leadership and C. H. Spurgeon


So just finished two different books, one is The 5 Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell, and the other was the autobiography of C.H. Spurgeon.

I was so challenged by the life and stories of C H Spurgeon.  I loved the fact that C.H. Spurgeon had such zeal for The Word of God.  Such passion drove this man, even at a very young age, to do great things for Jesus.  It was said that in his lifetime he spoke to over 10 million people.
The 5 Levels of Leadership was an incredible book about the different levels of leadership in a company and  organization for that matter.
It's my desire that I lead we and that those i influence would be able to do great things for Jesus.

Cecil