claryism

Do The Stands Always Know More Than The Field

2010-01-08T23:15:00.000-06:00

Earlier this year I attended a football game at the University of Louisiana at Monroe with my good friend Dennis Wills. With funnel cake in hand and the rain pouring the stage was set for a great college football game. However it didn't take long for me to realize that the best referees, the best coaches, and the best players were apparently in the stands not on the field. I found it very entertaining to listen to a bunch of guys that were sitting in the stands talk about how bad the coaches, players, and refs were. Of course this was coming from a bunch of guys who looked like they couldn't jog ten yards without an oxygen mask attached to their face.

It amazes me how many people sit on the sidelines of life and constantly complain about those that are willing to step onto the playing field of life. You must realize that there is no risk involved in sitting on the sideline. There is no chance of failure, ridicule, disappointment, or embarrassment by sitting in the stands. However the opposite is true for those that are willing to step onto the field. They constantly expose themselves to the possibility of failure, to the ridicule of others, and to the disappointment of expectations. Anybody can sit in the stands and complain, but it takes special people that are willing to step onto the field and make a difference in the situation.

We see this play out in so many areas of life. People complain about the government, but then they never vote. They complain about the crime in their neighborhood, but they never join the neighborhood watch. They complain about kids that are always in trouble, but they never take the time to be a mentor to one. They complain about the less fortunate being neglected, but they never volunteer at a local shelter. They complain about Christian principles being abandoned by the majority, but they never give any time of their life to help change the tide.

So today I want to congratulate those that have stepped onto the playing field of life and are endeavoring to make a difference in the world in which you live. So the claryism for today is to get out of the stands and get onto the field and help change the world in which you live.

david

Post Christmas Thoughts

2009-12-28T16:26:00.002-06:00

We are three days removed from Christmas Day and I find myself in a reflective mind set. Our Church Christmas Musical and Banquet has come and gone. Our family dinner and gift sharing is a thing of the past. The tree and lights will be coming down tomorrow and the stockings will be stored away till this time next year. So as the dust settles from our Holiday activities reality comes screaming back into our faces.

The short reprieve has been lifted and the burden of the day has found its way back into my mind. The responsibilities of a Husband, Father, and Pastor have stormed back to the forefront of my mind. Responsibilities that are to great for me to achieve on my on. My strength is not sufficient, my knowledge and wisdom falls short of the needed requirement. However, I find comfort and reassurance in knowing that Jesus is walking the path with me. He is the strength that sustains me through the test and storms of life. He contains the keys to the knowledge and wisdom that I lack within myself.

Jesus is the strong and mighty tower that we can run to in time of trouble. He is my shield and defense. He is full of compassion and his mercy endures to all generations. So as I begin to step into a new year that contains new challenges, and new possibilities I do so with strengthened and renewed faith in Jesus. For I am reminded that I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me!

david

2009-12-16T21:53:00.000-06:00

It has been to long since I have last posted on my blog, and a lot has transpired since then. We are about to begin our third year of Pastoring at First Pentecostal of Wisner. It is amazing how fast time goes by when you are having fun! We have been blessed to pastor wonderful people, and God has surrounded us with a great ministry team. I envision 2010 being a great year of harvest for our church!

Christy has gone back to Louisiana Tech to finish her education. She switched her major from Education to Geography, and is enjoying it so far. She is very involved in our Children's Ministry at the church, and like always my right hand man (woman). Stephanie is in kindergarden where she is growing up to fast. She is presently learning how to read and believes that she is the boss of the house.

I am the luckiest guy in the world. Married to a wonderful woman, the Father of a beautiful girl, and the Pastor of an awesome church that loves God. Planning on going to school starting in the fall of 2010 to further my education. Also hope to begin the rough draft to the first of three books that I hope to write. In short: Life is Good! I do hope to start updating the blog once a week on Monday's. So check back in from time to time and see how God is continuing to bless our family and our church.

david

What is a Disciple?

2007-11-14T22:27:00.000-06:00

To understand what a disciple is we must first understand what a disciple is not. A disciple is not just someone who sits on a pew and claims to be a member in a church. A disciple is not someone who only shows up once a week and gives an offering. Being on a church committee or teaching a class does not make one a disciple. In fact adhering to Acts 2:38 does not make a person a disciple. There is a stark difference between a believer and a disciple.

The journey from believer to disciple is a long journey in which an individual not only obtains knowledge of Christian principles, but lives by Christian principles, and endeavors to share those Christian principles with others. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “a disciple is one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another.” A disciple is someone who is self-maintaining and self-disciplined in Christian principles. A disciple is also someone who can give an answer to anyone that ask a question concerning his Christian faith (1 Peter 3:15).

My growing concern of the present church is the ever growing numbers of believers and the shrinking numbers of disciples. In a numbers-driven society we have to often sacrificed discipleship and settled for believers, and thereby we are creating a church full of spiritual babies. They too often wear down the ministry and drive good men and women into a state of burn out from the constant maintenance that is required for them. We can’t afford to settle for believers. We must continue the journey to spiritual maturity and make disciples of all men!

The next church service you walk into honestly answer the question, “How many disciples are here?” Then ask yourself, “Am I one of them?"

Oh Happy Birthday!

2007-10-30T14:17:00.000-06:00

In case any of you missed the memo; yesterday was my 29th Birthday. Yes, I am officially one number closer to the big 30. It was a great day spent with family and friends. Thanks to everyone for the cards and emails. It meant alot. Of course no Birthday is complete without a cake and gift. As always Christy and Stephanie came through strong.

The official warning went out to all facial hair yesterday that you are no longer safe! The old, dull, and ineffective Norelco has been replaced with a newer, smarter, and sharper Norelco. And now more than ever I am prepared to tackle the world and be propelled into my destiny with a smoother and closer shave!

In His Steps,

David

Toby Mac was Sweet!

2007-10-22T19:01:00.000-06:00

This past weekend was incredible! We did a student encounter for Pastor Wayne Compton in Grand Ledge, Michigan. We started it out right by taking the group to a Toby Mac concert on Friday night. It was my first Toby Mac encounter and I was blown away by the performance! The group had a great time and it set the stage for an awesome weekend.

Me and Christy did sessions throughout the day on Saturday and had a great time interacting with the young people. The day would not have been complete without a digital scavenger hunt. This was a great group of young people and we were honored to have the opportunity to invest in their lives.

The weekend ended on a high note Sunday as we Baptized two in Jesus Name and two more received the Holy Ghost! Special thanks to their Youth Pastor Arash and to the Compton's for the hospitality.

In His Steps,

David

2007-10-16T14:31:00.000-06:00

Sorry that it has been so long since my last post, but it has been a very busy last few months. For those that do not know I incorporated David Clary Ministries this summer, got a website built, coordinated Week of Anointing in West Monroe, been coordinating Hope:Detroit, and have preached every week as well. So again I say it has been a very busy last few months!

God has been moving in such a powerful way every where we have been. We have seen the lost saved, the sick healed, and the backslider restored! We are currently in the final stages of Hope:Detroit in which we are seeing the resources we need come together. I will be updated the blog on a weekly basis from now on and hope to have some pictures next week of where we are in Michigan. Please keep us in your prayers.

David

WOABC Rocked

2007-05-14T12:36:00.000-06:00

Sorry for the delay in posting the last couple of weeks. It has been none stop since we returned from Canada and O what a time we had in Canada. The Conference was awesome! It completely exceeded my expectations in every way. Pastor Mark Foster and Pastor Jerry Dillon preached the house down both nights and our day session coaches were lights out. The people in BC were terrific and they have a true hunger for Apostolic Revival in BC and we believe it is going to happen.

We are in the midst of a great revival in DeRidder Louisiana with Pastor Jeff Phillips and we are having a great time. We celebrated Mother's Day yesterday with a bang! Pastor Phillips church gave away a beautiful used car in a drawing for single mothers 35 and under. It was an awesome experience to see. I will be putting up some pictures later this week from WOABC and from our Mother's Day service. Keep us in your prayers; we have extended the revival in DeRidder a week believing that greater things are still to come.

In His Steps,

David Clary

Home Sweet Home

2007-04-23T10:37:00.000-06:00

We arrived back home this weekend from our trip up north. What a great time we had with Pator Pardue in Muncie, Indiana last week. They are awesome people and have always been very kind to us. We were able to be in service at The Pentecostals this Sunday and what a great time we had. It was great to see everyone and get to catch up on whats been happening.

We leave Tuesday morning for Week of Anointing BC and we are pumped. Alot of work has gone into this conference and we are believing that it will have a major impact upon the churches in Canada. Be sure to keep us in your prayers this week.

Also I am in the beginning stages of putting together a prayer network of people from all over the country. I am looking for great things to come from this. Look for more info to come on www.davidclary.org.

In His Steps,

David

Leaving Wisconsin

2007-04-16T23:19:00.000-06:00

The last three weeks in Wisconsin has been a great experience for me and Christy! We met alot of great people and established many new friendships. The body of Christ is alive and well in Wisconsin! We anxiously look forward to our return in September.

We are headed to Muncie, Indiana where we will spend a couple of days with Pastor Perdue before returning home to Louisiana. Please be in prayer for us as we will leave next Tuesday for Week of Anointing in British Columbia, Canada where we are involved in coordinating and teaching. Your prayers and support mean the world to us.

In His Steps,

David

2007-04-11T22:49:00.000-06:00

We arrived in New London, Wisconsin today to be with Pastor Otto. We have been in Wisconsin for the past three weeks and we have been having a time! We preached tonight and had a great move of God. Pastor Otto and his family are awesome folks and we are excited about our week with them. We got about four to five inches of snow today so Stephanie is having a blast playing with the snow! Continue to keep us in your prayers as we are seeing God do some great things in our midst.

In His Steps,

David