March 2008

Wallace Swilley founder and editor of “Power Talk” providing successful solutions for understanding God’s plan for your life relationally, physically, financially and spiritually.

I BELIEVE IN OUR CHURCH BECAUSE...

It gives hope to the Broken, Bruised, Battered and Bore.

It’s a place where divine favor, divine direction and the wisdom are found.

It’s a place where the past is forgiven and destines are designed.

It's a place where you can get your name recorded in God’s Book of Life.

It's a place where demonic forces lose their power.

It’s a place where gifts and talents that have lain dormant will explode into bold action for the Kingdom.  I say to you God will not allow them to be ignored any longer without severe consequences.

It’s a place where hundreds of volunteers will find a place of service in His vineyard.

It’s a place where balance between vision and action is found.

It’s a place where sow seeds in the deep soil will have a one hundred fold return on there fruit.  Where there are no roots there is no fruit

It’s a place where you find God’s delays are not His denials.  He will not be one day late with any promise He has made.  

It’s a place where every one can become Spiritual Agents for the Kingdom

It’s a place where when a need is seen we will automatically respond to it.

It’s a place where we’re more interested in being better than bigger.

It’s a place where Believers become Conquerors. 

It’s a place where every miracle has two parts your part and God’s part.

It’s a place where when a person can get up after being knocked down.

It’s a place where you find values to develop character.

The church is an awesome place to fellowship with God and others.

I found this some where and have offered it before but please read this again:

Your words will determine your thinking.

Your thinking will determine your emotions.

Your emotions will determine your decisions.

Your decisions will determine your actions.

Your actions will determine your habits.

Your habits will determine your character.

Your character leads to the fulfillment of God’s promises.

The future is in God’s hands and looks great because of the anointing available to each of us. 

Jesus’ was rather tough about His followers’ responsibilities to bear fruit. He said, in effect, “If you don’t bear fruit, you’re good for nothing but to be cut down and cast into the disposal fire.” That is pretty plain yet many of Christ’s followers have the mistaken idea that after salvation all they have to do is ride the pew, put a few shekels in the offering, and God will just jump up and down for joy. God has given every one of us, regardless of age or situation, special gifts. He expects a return on that investment He has in you.

 

I would hate to have Him cut me down because I was non-productive or a spiritually-diseased servant. I want to stand tall, straight, and fruitful for His glory. We can all be “Can Do People”.

This is just a few reasons why I believe in the church.

Your partner in the journey.

Wallace Swilley

April 2008

Wallace Swilley founder and editor of “Power Talk” providing successful solutions for understanding God’s plan for your life relationally, physically, financially and spiritually.

Often someone asks where I get my ideas and inspiration for my Power Talks.  Many of the ideas come from my reading and, of course, from conversations with successful leaders and pastoral friends over the years.  Their insights and wisdom never cease to amaze and inform me! They are my resources and I am indebted to all them.

Power Talk is designed to pass on what I have learned and am learning from my journey.  Through wise council trial and error Ernestine and I are enjoying the most productive and rewarding years of our life and that's what we enjoy sharing with you. 

Someone paved the path before me to an uncertain but incredible future by showing me that...

As you learn from your past, the more able you are to address the challenges of your future.

Without ever-present challenges miracles wouldn't be necessary.

If you run from your troubles you run with them, which is why -- wherever you go -- a storm awaits your arrival.

To be a bridge builder for the next generation

Problems are not to defeat you but to challenge you.  

Use your head to handle yourself and use your heart to handle others. 

Life is short and getting shorter find some joy in things the way they are while you are in the process of changing them? 

If the problem is your fault and most of them are – fix it or live with it.

Never complain or blame anyone for what you don’t have.

God will only give you what you won’t waste.

Whatever you mismanage, you will lose.

Consistent financial planning pays amazing dividends.

Simply do the Right Things... for the Right Reasons... in the Right Way... at the Right Time.

Determine what Right is for you, and then DO it. While simple advice, it will have a profound affect on your life. Sometimes the best ideas come unannounced -- be prepared!

My goal is to help Christian demonstrate in their daily lives how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.

Growing older has wonderful advantages if you haven't misused or mismanaged what God has entrusted you with. 

The passion of the Swilleys is, to provide tips; tools and information every month so people can live lives of Peace, Passion, Power, Purpose and Prosperity. This is our commitment. 

Now go have a wonder-full week.

Wallace Swilley

MOTHER'S DAY 2008

Wallace Swilley founder and editor of “Power Talk” providing successful solutions for understanding God’s plan for your life relationally, physically, financially and spiritually.

On this 2008 Mother's Day I want to take a little different approach to honoring mothers.  I want to get very personal.

In April 2005 at the age 93 my mother changed her address from earth to heaven.

The years had become a thief that pillaged her mind and body shredding memories and crumbling a lifetime of wisdom but never robbed her of her love and smile. Even the children she did not know called her the smiling lady.

She was weary of being caught in a web of knowing and not knowing, of being locked in a body that barely functioned. She reached a point in her struggles that it was time to go and the Lord said come on home Kate. It hurts not to have her and probably always will.

In preparing what I would say at her funeral, along with Duane and my brothers and sister I found these words, "The soul would have no rainbow, if the eye had no tear." Through our tears we see a beautiful rainbow of hope - we shall see her again not as she left us but in that new body she has now.

The scripture that came to my mind when I heard of my mother's passing was "Blessed are they that die in the Lord they rest from their hard, hard work."  Youth fades, love droops, the leaves of friendship fall; a mother' secret hope outlives them. She was the keeper of the springs that watered her family with LOVE. 

She never pretended to be what she didn't intend to be. She believed it was the duty of the strong to care for the weak and she did.  She and Dad taught us to be strong and kind. She was totally dedicated to her husband and her children and proved it daily.  She spent long hours helping Dad have a successful church.  She was the president of the ladies association and was the church's youth leader along with taking care of four boys and one daughter. I've seen her smile through tears of pain when most folk would have been angry and complaining. 

Ever since I can remember mother would come to our room each night, sit on the side of the bed with nothing to her back, read a story from the Bible , some religious magazine or a book like Pilgrims Progress. She was also a great storyteller. Our favorite story was the prodigal son because she always let one of us be the prodigal and we cried every time.

There are so many fond memories of mother. She wrote me a twelve page letter when I was sixteen reminding me of some things I shouldn't be doing and that she was praying for me, loved me and spoke of her high hopes for me.  I still have that letter. 

On Friday of Georgia Camp Meeting 1949 I took a girl I had met on Tuesday night to meet mother and announced that I was going to marry her.  Mother was shocked. Ernestine was shocked. And I think I was shocked. However three weeks later we did get married.  Ernestine's loyally as a wife and mother has never wavered over these fifty seven years.

My mother and Ernestine are two mothers who set an example of how to love and live.  I never remember my mother saying and unkind thing about anyone. She always used words of strength and kindness.  She was stern but never harsh.  I only remember her saying to her children words of encouragement.  She believed strongly in maintaining a Christ like attitude.  She knew the Word and was devoted to her family, church and Lord.  

Mother loved Ernestine very much and wanted us to sing, "When We Climb The Highest Hill" at her funeral.  It had been too many years since we tried to sing that song so I read the words.  I asked our Son Mark to sing a song that described her life so well, "What a difference you made in my life." 

Like my mother Ernestine is a woman with powerful determination and drive and that is one of the major reasons we have a lovely home, two wonderful sons and five loved grandchildren.  She was never too tired to call our sons into the music room to practice for our next appearance, recording session or our TV program.

I owe her so much for the support she has given me. She's never faltered in her constant encouragement to me as a pastor's wife, as a state youth leader or as an evangelist/seminar teacher.  When she is called upon to speak she is very informative and inspirational. 

No one loves her family more than Ernestine.  She is always ready to encourage, fight or die for them.

This mother's Day has made me aware once again of the swiftness of life. It seems only a little while ago that mother would come to our bedroom to say good night and share a prayer.

Failing to honor your parents is a direct violation of God's Word and according to the Word it eliminates blessings in your life. We were very consistent in honoring and respecting our parents.  I believe that is one of the reasons Ernestine and I have enjoyed God's favor as we have.

Now go have a BLESSED Mother's Day!!!!