Once you have your talk sheet created you need to rehearse it.  When I first started speaking (preaching) I practiced every sermon.  I had a rottweiler and if ever there will be a dog in heaven its him.

Once the research has been conducted a talk sheet should be created.  Your talk sheet is a map that guides you through the beginning to the end of your presentation.  If you are using curriculum or teaching from a book you should NEVER use these resources as your talk sheet.

As I shared yesterday confidence is the key to overcoming your fear of public speaking and preparation is how you increase your confidence.  The first step in preparation is research and study.  The more you know about the topic you are speaking about the more confidence and passion you will possess when talking about it.

Today I had the opportunity to pour  into one of the leaders at Harrah Church.  We talked about public speaking and a few things that I think could be helpful to many.

It is amazing to me how anxiety can enslave a person.  Maybe this is why Jesus said to be anxious for nothing!  He wanted us to be free.

I am really getting stoked about the D6 Conference coming up September 23-25.  I am helping emcee the event and had a conference call with the other emcees (Mark Matlock and Ryan Rush).

Since writing yesterday’s post the Lord has enlightened me a little more with this whole idea of bondage.  When the word is thrown out there I think our minds immediately jump to two conclusions.  I am either free or in bondage.

Why do so many Christ followers have a difficult time relating to each other?  I think it has to do with having more trust in ourselves than we do the Spirit of God.

Why do people write lol when they are communicating through digital means?

In Acts chapter 6 Luke provides some insight into Barnabas’ character by telling us that when his name is translated it means son of encouragement.