Greg Shumake

I was working a while ago at a call center here in Fresno and came upon an issue with a customer.  I wasn't sure how to take care of their issue and was frantic in trying to find a solution… Read more

Well, here we are in a new year. God has graciously allowed us another year to experience His presence, love, mercy, grace, and power. He has allowed us more time to expand and extend the kingdom to all those willing…Read more

I had an interesting little experience the other day.  It wasn't anything really dramatic, per se, just different.  I was sitting outside on our patio at home and noticed this Praying Mantis hanging on the window screen.  It is still…Read more

Recently I posted a status in Facebook which stated the following:  "What is the difference between the anointing and a mantle?  The anointing visits and the mantle inhabits."  The responses that came in caused me to realize that terminology without… Read more

Life happens.  Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day to share.  Unfortunately, many of us waste those hours on unnecessary things.  In the same token, though, many of us try and squeeze every little ounce of life out…Read more

I was driving this morning to an appointment with my Mother-in-Law and had one of my favorite praise and worship CD's on (Paul Wilbur's "Your Great Name." GET THE CD!!). I had not been "feeling" particularly spiritual or even close…Read more

It's a new year. 2013 is set to be a very interesting season, it seems. Sitting here in a Starbucks in Fresno, CA, many different things run through my mind. This is a bit of a rough season for us…Read more

You know, life can really be lonely at times. You live, you love, you breathe, you experience, and you die. Seems like a pretty dismal existence, doesn't it? If that's all we do, then yes. Quite dismal. No purpose, no…Read more

To all who read this, let it be noted that I speak not as one who is perfect nor as one who is superior in any area of life. Those who know me know this full well. However, I do…Read more

I was recently in Ft Myers, FL ministering with Paul and the Lord really did incredible things while we were there. The atmosphere was charged with the tangible sense of His presence. Waves of worship moved to and fro all…

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There is a favorite song I have that was written by my friend and brother Ron Kenoly which says, "If you catch hell, don't hold it. And if you're going through hell, don't stop!" Catchy, isn't it? Yes, catchy, but…Read more

Life happens. It is a very indiscriminate thing. It happens to each and every one of us. No one can escape it. It is sometimes very difficult to navigate through, but once you do, breathing becomes easier. The effects of…Read more