On this day of remembering and celebrating our Savior’s birth, Kathy and I as well as everyone at the Transforming Word Global Ecclesia Ministries pray for you a very blessed time.
The Transforming Word Global Ecclesia Ministries is the umbrella for the Transforming Word Ministries, Transforming Word Publishing, Soaring Eagle Radio, and Go Therefore Conferences. The House of Spaulding provides oversight and management for each.
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I was scrolling through my Instagram feed a few days ago and found a post about Christmas. Specifically, it was a post about a recent survey of American views concerning Christmas. The most recent survey results said that 57% of respondents affirmed that America needs more of Jesus in Christmas and less commercialism.
I, of course, agree with that wholeheartedly. That same survey said that as recently as 2019, among those surveyed, 63% of respondents said we need more of Jesus in Christmas and less commercialism. That shows a 6% drop in 3 years. What is going on here?
A brother contacted me today and asked me to check out his new compilation of rap music. He gave a shout out to Calvary Chapels and to me personally. I am honored. I hope you enjoy the song.
My, how time flies. I was reminded of that again recently during a conversation with a fellow pastor. Years seem to slip right past us without notice.
This post is somewhat personal in that many of you are perhaps not aware of what I am about to tell you. In July my wife Kathy was diagnosed with cancer. It was a shock to hear that but not unsuspected. She had been experiencing some things that hinted at the possibility. Still, to have suspicions confirmed was sobering.
We have been very careful in the way we have discussed this with anyone. We have spoken to a few close friends and colleagues and have received much sound counsel. Our ecclesia fellowship has been wonderfully supportive as usual and abounding in true love and affection for us. We cherish them.