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About Me

Who is Pastor Mike? Well, I AM STILL, mostly average. Father to three wonderful children who light up my life! Husband to a beautiful and supportive wife, that I do not deserve! Pastor to a "baby" ministry that is growing and moving by the Spirit! I'm a counselor, friend, and strong back to those who need it. I am a preacher before a teacher, I am a vocalist and musician who has always been afraid of the "Big Step". I am a slave to the will of the Father, when I can figure it out(gotta thick head)!

I have God-sized dreams, like a mens shelter for alcoholics, a shelter for battered women, a home for unwed mothers who need care and attention. I want to cross barriers of race and ethinticity! I HAVE started a Bible College for ministers, christian educators(teachers), missionaries, worship pastors etc... I NO LONGER see a church so large it spans three cities, but four campuses that are working in unison to blanket 4 cities and networking into communities everywhere. Many have rushed to our aid, and support, even some from right here on myspace.
... GOD is GOOD... GOD is FAITHFUL... GOD is TRUSTWORTHY...

What I am not! I'm not a genius. I'm not perfect(I have many great failures in my life)! I am not, ordinarily, optimistic. I am not always good at getting the plan worked, even when I planned it! I am not independent(I depend on a great amount of people everyday, without which I would never make it)! I'm not tall or skinny!

Who does Pastor Mike personally and monetarily support: Chip Ingram: Living on the Edge, V.O.M. (voice of martyrs), Open Doors(Bible smugglers), DesiringGod.org, Children Desiring God, Project Orphan Blessing, Hopegivers.org, Liberty University.

What I need! Help in everything I do. Prayer support, financial support, physical support, Volunteers, any man or woman called of God to aid the ministry. I need YOU! I'm not afraid to ask!!

Many Prayers and Much Grace. Pastor Mike

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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

God the father-God the Son-God the Holy Spirit (I would more clearly grasp this Doctrine), John Calvin(I have so many questions, and to see if we are alike) Men and Women of the Reformed tradition. And... You, for real!

MeChurch

Battling "CoffeeHouse Christianity" one Doctrine at a time!

You are invited to join me at:

http://TheFrankCalvinist.blogspot.com

~MLD~

My Blog

http://TheFrankCalvinist.blogspot.com

Come out and join The Frank Calvinist for conversation ! I will be posting questions and opening conversation on many issues. I need your input!See you there! ~MLD~ http://TheFrankCalvinist.blogspot....
Posted by on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:09:00 GMT

Preaching and preachers

A close friend of mine is taking his first pastorate. By enlarge He has an excellent education, wonderful familial support, and a passion for God. He came to me this past week and told me some of the ...
Posted by on Mon, 04 May 2009 20:35:00 GMT

Graveside

Last Words and Committal for the Graveside service of Louise Douglas-JonesBy: Great- Grandson: Dr. Michael L. DarnellHow often, as ministers, we lack the words to provide the comfort you need when hur...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:10:00 GMT

Helpful Quotes

I pray that some of these quotes will be helpful. Feel free to browse. I will be putting up sermon notes and outlines from time to time check back often. Pastor Mike. Stop saying, "We/You/I need to ge...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:20:00 GMT

Words whereby Thou and all Thy house shall be saved!

I was reading in the Old Testament this morning. I found my way to a familiar passage. May be you've seen it somewhere: ... A door mat...... a picture...At any rate, we've all seen and heard it before...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:43:00 GMT

Jesus or Barabbas?

What do you think of Jesus when life doesn't turn out like you planned?Read Passage: Mark 15:1-20Background: Just earlier Christ had made his entrance, palm branches strewn on the ground before him, r...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:54:00 GMT

Satans Working Overtime

Have you noticed lately that everything seems to be getting worse? There is very little on TV fitting to watch. I have all but stopped going to the movies. Drugs and alcohol have invaded every High Sc...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:22:00 GMT

Do this to remember me!

I get fed up with Theologians and Scholars. It's not that they don't provide interesting facts and theories, but at times we overstate the facts and theorize to complete and utter boredom! I am known...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 08:08:00 GMT

How... will I give you up?

I love the Old Testament. I especially love the way it reads in the King James. The hebrew language is so descriptive.Hosea 11: 8a "How shall I give thee up...."This is an incredibly interesting book,...
Posted by on Fri, 02 May 2008 15:41:00 GMT

Authentic Phony

Isn't it strange how fake we can be. We put on a mask to cover who we really are. Slowly the mask becomes us and we end up a "Authentic Phony"! Do you remember "The Mask" movies? Jim Carey and Cameron...
Posted by on Thu, 01 May 2008 05:45:00 GMT