Dallas Campus Video Update

There’s so much happening with our Dallas Campus, and the excitement we’re seeing is incredible. We’re expecting a great turnout for our Core Group meeting this Sunday at 9:15 a.m. (Horner Center in the Upper School at Prestonwood Christian Academy). Here’s a video update about our third location.







I also thought you’d enjoy this great testimony from Kimberlee Walters-Sanders:

“I’m so excited about the new Dallas Campus! I started attending Prestonwood over 20 years ago when it was at the original site at Hillcrest and Arapaho. Still single then, I moved to north Carrollton and the new campus was only a few miles down the street, which was obviously awesome. In early 2000, I met my husband and he ‘urbanized’ me by moving us to the Lakewood area. Early in our marriage we still made our way north to worship at Prestonwood. Then, it started to get a little more challenging. Yes, children... That’s when we realized how challenging it was to make ‘that’ drive north for our Sunday morning worship at Prestonwood. Although I couldn’t fathom becoming a member anywhere else, we realized we needed to find another place to worship that was a little closer to our new parent chaos. We started ‘sprinkling in’ some Prestonwood to keep the connection but that was never enough... My family and I will be there the first Worship Service and I cannot be happier. I’m so excited to have you back in my life and my family’s life again on a regular basis. Thank you God and thank you Dr. Graham for continuing to reach out to those you touched so long ago through your ministry. There must be thousands like me down here in central Dallas that feel our prayer has been answered. Hallelujah!”

The Fellowship Of The Unashamed

I've noted this bold declaration of faith before and closed my message, "Unstoppable," with it on Sunday. It's not clear who the author is, but these are powerful and challenging words for every believer. Print it out ... keep it with you ... be a part of the fellowship of the unashamed...

I am a part of the fellowship of the Unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit Power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure. I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, love by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My pace is set, my gait is fast, my goal is Heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my Guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, deterred, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won't give up, back up, let up, or shut up until I've preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I must go until He returns, give until I drop, preach until all know, and work until He comes.

And when He comes to get His own, He will have no problem recognizing me. My colors will be clear for "I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes."

STILL CELEBRATING EASTER!

Thought I’d share this video highlighting the incredible time we experienced at Prestonwood during Easter Weekend. You can watch the entire service by clicking here.

HE IS RISEN!

Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.

But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him. Behold, I have told you.”

--Matthew 28:1-7

BLESSED EASTER WEEKEND

I’m looking forward to a special time this evening with our church family and so many guests attending our Good Friday Service. This is such a sweet and tender time. Our members will have an opportunity to tell about the power of the Cross in their lives. We will baptize more than 100 people at the Central Campus and North Campus. To God be the glory! And we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Afterward, we’ll have a viewing of The Passion of The Christ.

And then we look ahead to the Resurrection! Have you invited someone yet? Invite. Bring. Witness. What an amazing testimony for that person whose life will change on Resurrection Day!

MAUNDY THURSDAY VIDEO DEVOTIONAL

We've been providing daily devotionals for the Prestonwood family during this special time on the Christian calendar... I thought I'd share with you today's video devo... This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time together as a family. Click here if you'd like to read the previous devotionals and be sure to check back for the three that are still to come.

Prayer in The House of Representatives

If you missed C-SPAN, here's video of my prayer opening the day's proceedings in the House of Representatives. Below, you'll also find the transcript of my prayer.

Heavenly Father,

We are blessed by Your presence, amazed by Your grace, and dependent upon Your strength for every day. We praise You for Your abundant provision and we are forever grateful for Your strenghtening, sustaining love. We do not take these blessings for granted. We make it our Holy Ambition to glorify you as we offer our lives in devoted service to Your kingdom first and to our beloved country.

We pray for one another with the confidence that you hear repentant hearts and respond to those who humbly seek to obey You and live by Your wisdom.

We pray for personal renewal and robust faith, and a vibrant vision for the future. Remembering that righteousness exalts a nation, we turn to You and trust You to not only make us great, but to make us good.

We pray in the Name of God who is able to raise His dear Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to life and give us an Eternal Hope in Him. Amen.

Once again, I am so grateful to U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson for inviting me to deliver this prayer. I will forever be thankful for his courageous, lifelong service to our country.