About Walter


I’m a Father, Husband, Missionary

Favorite Quotation… “God, send me anywhere, only go with me. Lay any burden on me, only sustain me. And sever any tie in my heart except the tie that binds my heart to Yours.” –David Livingston

Defining Moment… Falling in love with Jesus was the best thing I ever, ever done Family… Married 15 years to LV and together we have two beautiful girls… Yearly Goal… 2013 is my door of opportunity for significant achievement and worthwhile service to the Lord.

Who Inspires Me… The Holy Bible, The Holy Spirit, The Life and mission of Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela, David Livingstone, Reinhard Bonnke, Jonathan Edwards, the life of David Livingston, the late Reverend John York, John Owen, Lazarus Chakwera, John Stott, Thomas Brooks, N.T. Wright, Mama Magie Gobran, Willard Teague, Elfrida Wagner – 90 year old member of my church, Mary Ballenger, and my mother Mozel Smith Bright.

Who Am I listening to... Fred Hammond, Smokie Norful, Planetshakers, Israel Hougton, Tonya Baker, Anthony Evans, surprisingly Switchfoot, William Murphy, Kim Walker, Jonathan Butler, Newworldson, Israel, Jesus culture, Hillsong United, Brian Johnson, Jentsen Franklin, Turdor Bismark, Robert Morris, T.D. Jakes, Gardner Taylor. Most recent and Impactful Songs… Jesus Culture – “Show me your Glory” Stephen Curtis Chapman “Magnificent Obsession”

What Am I reading now…

Joshua Harris’ Humble Orthodox

Thomas Brooks’ Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices

Thomas E. Bergler’s Juvenilization of American christianity

Stu Weber’s Tender Warrior

What am I sharing in Church lately?

Dream Big, Waking up the Sleeping Giant in you, Harnessing the gifts and talents in you. Reaching your full potential.

 

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  2. And If He Is's avatar
    Know God, Know Hope says

    Thank you for the “like,” Walter! Your quote by David Livingston is one I recite to myself often. The only tie I desire in my life is the one that binds me to the heart of God. You never feel so free as when you are in the grip of His grace. You have a wonderful blog and I look forward to reading it in the days ahead. May God richly bless you as you continue to seek Him and to glorify Him in and through your life. Cindy

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      walter bright says

      Hey Cindy,
      Very good go hear from you. Thanks for returning the visit. David Livingston is indeed a great source of inspiration. Glad to know that he has marked your life as well. I appreciate your kind words about my blog, I enjoy your blog as well and will continue to come back. Stay blessed!
      Walter

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    kellyfeyock says

    Thank you for your liking my blog “Sunday Reflections”. I have more spiritual insight throughout my blog. Type in Sunday Rflections in the search bar. I also enjoy your blog!

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    serloren says

    I don’t get the time to write that I would wish to have – especially developed stuff like my little 3-parter – and I get so little response from it, that I often feel as if Iam writing to myself (not really a bad thing most especially when it comes to theology (keep impressing upon yourself what you know etc)) and the things of God. Knowing that someone somewhere out in the ether found my writing, read it, and enjoyed or was encouraged in some way by it definitely helps.

    Thanks for stopping by, for taking the time to read my writing, and for even just hitting a “like” button so I would know it was seen. 🙂

    May our great God bless you and yours richly day by day for His glory.

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    Sheryl Wright Stinchcum says

    Hi Walter. I don’t how you feel about awards but I’m nominating you for the Sunshine and Versatile Blogger Awards simply to show that I appreciate your blog and respect your devotion to the LORD. You can find the link on my home page at “Gothic Romance” a.k.a. theprinceinthetower.wordpress.com

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    Delight in Truth says

    I noticed above you find inspiration in John Owen…

    He is one of the greatest theologians of all time, and one of the top two theologians of the puritan era (Edwards the other). I am slowly making my way through his book Overcoming Sin and Temptation on mortification of sin in the life of the believer, and the content is absolutely amazing.

    Glad to see that other people in this generation are reading his stuff!

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      walter bright says

      Indeed, Owen takes you deep and wide – I mean to the heart of the matter – “overcoming sin and temptation” is a great example. I read it a few years ago and it changed my life profoundly. Personally, Owen and Edwards are way up on my list of great theologians.
      Many Blessing in the Lord!

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    Gabrean says

    Thanks Walter for liking my blog. I love celebrating people in my life, and when I met you my heart rejoiced at the great work you’re doing in the Lord Jesus. I celebrate you brother. Count me in to hear from what the Lord will be placing in you for us. I know you had a great fellowship today…awesome week, with great divine connections your way, in Jesus’ Name

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      walter bright says

      Hi Gabrean
      Very nice to meet you sir… I am a big fan in mutual encouragement… so I equally look forward to learning and being blessed by your blog.

      Thank you so much for your very kind words, may the Lord continue to bless our efforts to make Him famous.
      walter

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        Gabrean says

        I celebrate you; distant but the love reaches us here where we are. May God bring favor your way, and feed you with His unending grace.

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          walter bright says

          Hey Gabrean
          Thank you so much for those thoughts and prayer. I really really needed that. May the Lord return it to you a hundred-fold.
          walter

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    rhema3one7 says

    Pastor, May I have your email id please.. I’m going through a tough phase and I need your biblical counselling. Plz its urgent.

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      walter bright says

      hey there FON! I am sorry, I look for your name on your site but couldn’t find it. You have an awesome site there. I love how you put things in perspective with the pictures and all that. It comes alive! If you could put your SUBSCRIBE WITH FON somewhere on the top rather than the bottom, I think you could get more subscribers, your site is that good. Please disregard that if you think it’s perfect where it is. I was just looking for it to see if you am following or subscribed to your site and didn’t realize that it was on the bottom right. Stay blessed my friend
      walter

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    DivineSpark says

    Hey Walter. Thanks for stopping by and liking my post. Oh, loved your ‘Persevere’ post. It’s on my FB wall now. Here’s to you!

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    seespeakhearmama says

    thanks for the like on my post Walter! love your favorite quotation…may have to use that some time..lol . will spend a little time checking out your blog…be blessed!

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      walter bright says

      hey there REDUX?
      Was just checking out your blog, and must say you are a great writer. Hope all is well with you… look forward reading more…

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    Guy Wolfe says

    Powerful testimony, Brother. Thanks for dropping in on HGB. I look forward to building our relationship in Christ Jesus. Have a gloriously blessed day!

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    Joyce de vivre says

    Thank you for dropping by my blog though I just got back today! 🙂 God bless you always and I will never forget friends like you here 😉 P.S. I have to read your posts backwards since I’m way way too behind.. haha.. God bless 😉

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    Caddo Veil says

    Wonderful to meet you, brother Walter–thanks for visiting my blog! God bless you abundantly today, and always. sis, Caddo

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    Meshawn Senior says

    Hi Walter!

    This is just to let you know that I nominated you for the Sunshine Blog Award, which is given to “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere.” Please visit the following link to see the post with your nomination. You are not obligated to accept the award…but I hope you do. You deserve it.

    Here’s the link: : http://meshawnsenior.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/ive-been-nominated-for-the-sunshine-blog-award/

    Blessings,
    Meshawn

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      walter bright says

      Meshawn I want thank you very much for the nomination… I receive it with great humility and all glory to the Lord. Thank you very much! The Lord bless all of us!

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    Celina says

    You have a great blog, thank you for sharing…I especially love the quote you have from David Livingston, he’s one of the many missionaries I’ve read to my children about. Awesome!

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      walter bright says

      Well you are an awesome follower as well… Thanks for the nomination, I’m honored. I will check it out by the end of the day.blessings on you!

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      walter bright says

      Hey there, just want to say thanks for the nomination! I will certainly check it out when I get some time from this load of work. Blessings on you!

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    Brush Arbors says

    Hi Walter : Like your new theme.. I may come to this.. Looks nice and clean.. Might be easy to work with.. But for now Just looking arround… Good Job my friend… Many Blessings..

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    The Lightkeeper says

    Appreciate you taking time to hit the “Like” button on my page. As ‘Iron sharpens Iron’ hopefully you will find enough metal through tnlighthouse.wordpress.com to visit us again. God bless your mission, vision and family- In His Service

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    Eugene Adkins says

    “Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. 2 Tim 3:16 We invite readers to refine their theological understanding, sharpen their ethical rigor, and heighten their devotional intensity right here”

    I appreciate the credit you give to the word of God in and those 3 simple but deep statements that describe your reasons for writing. I think they could do all of us some good.

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      walter bright says

      I am tempted to take credit for those three statements but quite frankly I borrow them from some notes in my esv bible commentary. But it is true – I do feel deeply about them and cherish profoundly the word of God. Thank you very much for your kind words. I hope we can mutually encourage one another through HIS living word. See you on your blog soon.

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