Jim Clingman

We were thouroughly inspired and encouraged by Brother James during our Stewardship Workshop last month.  With his special blend of historical proofs, political expertise and Scriptural truths, Jim lifted our hearts and pointed in the direction of economic relevance.  

Jim's message is this - Money is not the same as wealth.  We need to see ourselves as producers more than consumers to truly experience economic freedom.  We should be creating, organizing and supporting our own businesses rather than whoring ourselves out for the next new thing.  

Jim is well known and well loved because of his economic empowerment workshops.  His books, commentaries, broadcasts and such like are really relevant for our times and situations.  I hope the church starts to recognize him as a great resource for ministry.  

Check out his website for articles and info on his great work.

http://www.blackonomics.com/

Thank you so much, Brother Wilson.  I truly appreciate your support and confidence.  I am blessed to know you and the King's Church congregation.  Peace, love, and blessings.  Jim

No More Prayers for Nothing

We were boarding what would be a long flight.  I was tired and wanted to stretch out and be comfortable.  So far, the seat next to me was empty and I was so hopeful that it would remain that way.  As the line of passengers began to dwindle I did something that led to a very life changing event.  I prayed to God that no one would sit next to me. 

Yup!  I bowed my head, closed my eyes and sent up my request to the throne of God.  I’d done so before.  I thought nothing of it.  But then an incredible thing happened.

In the midst of my prayer, before I could finish my one line request, I saw Jesus.  He was praying in the Garden, leaning hard against a stone.  Dust covered his clothes.  Sweat was running off his face.  Tears were in his eyes and his lips were dry. 

 

He lifted his head,

 

turned to me.

 

And said,

 

“That’s what you come here for?”

 

The look on his face and the sound in his voice had an immediate effect on me.  I felt so ashamed.  How small I was.  How petty and selfish I had been.  A prayer for an open seat became clearly un-Christ like.

I determined then that I will no longer pray for nothing. 

So what if I have to sit next to someone on the flight.  So what if it rains and spoils my golf plans.  So what if my team doesn’t win.  So what if I have to make adjustments or alternate plans.  I will no longer pray for that which matters none.  I will endure the small things to become bigger and better. 

I will pray instead for the things that Jesus died for me to enjoy – Self-control, wisdom, purity, virtue, patience, endurance, love and such. 

I wouldn’t be ashamed to go to the Garden and pray for those things.