Hello, Good day. My goal is growth - my growth, the growth of individual Christians and the growth of those leading local churches - namely pastors. I wanted to take a moment to share something very personal and meaningful to me—a couple of my favorite Bible quotes. These are particularly relevant to me just now. Perhaps these favorites will resonate with you as they do with me. Quote #1: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The verse always reminds me that...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Greetings, During the holiday season, music often fills the air. I am grateful for the incredible talent the Lord Jesus has allowed me to work with. The contributions of musicians, praise teams, choirs, and choir directors have consistently added another facet to a service. I've often scheduled a choir or praise team to sing after my preaching. The song they were asked to sing became the sharp point of my message. The role of music in praise and worship is deep. The Bible mentions a rich...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Hey friends, My newsletter-type email is a day late. There are several things to pick and choose from. My weekly blog expresses my gratitude to friends and influencers whose words wounded me. Thanksgiving is a week from today, so I've included plans for Black Friday and beyond. This week's CLC eBook Countdown is starting a day early. You won't want to miss out, and the price changes quickly. Recommendation and approaching deadline to order, Elder, Tell Me Your Stories. Have I told you that...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Who hath despised the day of small things, (Zechariah 4:10)? Updated: the devotional journal eBook Living the Daily Things is on sale today for $1.99. Tomorrow the price increases. The greatest physicist, musician, pastor, nurse, or football player in human history had a day of small things. We certainly did. I’m thankful for the small group in Vidalia, Louisiana (USA), who allowed us to become their pastor. Norma and I were of unproven quality in pastoral ministry. If anybody had told us...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Greetings, A quick 45-second read. Announcing a special countdown sale, with today's price 99 cents, for the eBook, Daily Things of Christian Living. This is an extraordinary opportunity to learn about seven things practiced or instructed in the first century. Practice these seven things daily, and you will be focused on helping the cause of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you want a print version - here is the link. Daily Thiings of Christian Living What Others Say Deadman on Amazon: Practical,...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Greetings, Wednesday is newsletter day, so there are four things to consider. Blog - Receiving Thanksgiving - Why it's Hard and Six Ways to Improve Ministry Enhancement Bundle - 1/3 Off Omnibus - all I've written and published, including Mastering Disciple-Making and Personal Devotion Courses 1/2 Price Elder, Tell Me Your Stories Update Ministry Enrichment Bundle A recent email celebrated the people who pushed me to become better, ask questions, and think critically. Part of what those good...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Greetings on this Tuesday, I’m thankful. I sat in Charlotte, NC (USA), on Sunday, waiting for the flight home. It had been a full and wonderful week. Sunday, November 10 at Living Hope in DC, to teach and then preach. The Holy Ghost helped. Those services can be viewed on Living Hope DC's YouTube Channel. Monday was a great time for conversation with Pastor Eric Haldemann, and later in the day, dinner and “iron sharpening iron” time with Bishop Jerry Staten. In the evening, teaching DC area...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, I find myself reflecting on all the wonderful moments our family enjoyed at the home of Ben and Lona Frazier - my mother's parents. We were there on Thanksgiving Day, again on December 23, and returned on December 25. Our home was only fifty miles from my grandparents. These two deserve a spot in the "Grandparents Hall of Fame." Being their first grandchild, I may have had one or two special privileges. Being at their home was better...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope this message finds you well. Have you stopped to be thankful for our age of technology? Yes, I'm well aware of the negatives. A quick hit—this week's CLC countdown: For 99 cents today, get Musings on Matthew, your devotional material for the next month. Musings is correct—this eBook provides much to think about. Today get Musings on Matthew for 99 cents. Tomorrow, the price will go to $1.99 Sunday, it will move to $2.99. As an avid reader and someone who enjoys many of...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Mea Culpa - for the second time in less than three weeks I’m back with an apology. Many of you have been receiving as many as four emails from me in a single day. The buck stops here and no excuse is acceptable. The person responsible for managing and completing my emails and managing sequences no longer works on the email side of CarltonCoon.com. CLC Three Things: Blog: David's Lessons on Giving Thanks Encouragement to order Elder Tell Me Your Stories early to be sure it...
9 months ago • 3 min read