Author: Pastor Virgil

Founding Pastor of Faith Christian Fellowship of Tucson. Author, speaker, and barbeque hobbyist. Committed to the power of the Word and the reality of the Holy Spirit.

Put Jack back in his box

Bored with listening to politicians bloviate, I moved to an entertainment channel where I found a commercial for a burger chain.  The mascot for said chain is a humanoid with a round clown head designed to look like a jack-in-the-box.  This character and his seemingly human wife are engaged in a game of Scrabble. They quibble … Continue reading Put Jack back in his box

The Nature of Leadership

I came out of my office the other night about a half hour before service. In addition to the usual flutter of early birds preparing for ministry, there was a new covey gathered in the back of the sanctuary. About 20 folks were lined up in front of a table full of plastic bags, energy … Continue reading The Nature of Leadership

Chicken Flap Says Revival is ON.

Thursday, August 2, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power The revival is on, Friend! I really had hoped that I could wait out the great chicken sandwich kerfuffle and opine on something else, but I just can’t seem to get it off my heart. There are several things that make me want … Continue reading Chicken Flap Says Revival is ON.

Out of the Abundance of the Heart/De la Abundancia del Corazon

DearFriend, I just got back from Mexico City where we saw the fruit of many years of bible training and mentoring of ministers. One of our grads/coworkers prepared a video showing our Spanish speaking program. I thought you might enjoy it. Please feel free to share with friends. Acabo de volver a Tucson de Mexico … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart/De la Abundancia del Corazon

But Moses, Egypt had such great garlic!

I am reacting very viscerally to the news today.  I am angry /sad, feeling we are losing something dear.  The idea of making sure everyone has adequate health care is wonderful.  It sounds like a good idea.  I have lived most of my adult life with no insurance, so I certainly understand the issue.  That said, I have … Continue reading But Moses, Egypt had such great garlic!