Signs that Make You Wonder

"And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever He chose." (Hebrews 2:4 NLT) Advertise Your Attractions I have a fascination with interesting signs. I got tickled when I saw the sign at the exit off 890 in Schenectady. The header was “Attractions.” Under … Continue reading Signs that Make You Wonder

Sunday Blessing

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do … Continue reading Sunday Blessing

Be a Great Church

I am on my way to officiate at the memorial service for my dear friend, Wayne Elston. Wayne was a great pastor for 39 years. He pushed through hardships most of us can only imagine. He knew his time was short. I am posting the last article he posted at the end of May. He … Continue reading Be a Great Church

De la Abundancia del Corazon

No hagamos esto solos, Friend. Tuvimos una gran reunión de varones este pasado fin de semana, durante una de las reuniones, un varón hizo una pregunta “¿Quién es tu modelo a seguir?”, estábamos hablando de que deberíamos de hacer para convertirnos en el hombre que Dios nos mandó a ser. Una forma era encontrar a … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon

Sunday Blessing: A Special People

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have … Continue reading Sunday Blessing: A Special People

Curmudgeon Alert!

Curmudgeon: - a crusty, irascible, cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas. (The Free Dictionary) I have decided that for my sanity and your edification, I am going to regularly take a few moments to express my inner curmudgeon. Most of my life is spent trying to be kind, wise, culturally aware, and socially … Continue reading Curmudgeon Alert!

Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Church is an "us" Thing. For years, I have heard folks say variations on this theme, “I have a relationship with God. It is private and personal. I don’t need to go to church.” Assuming these individuals are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, that they have been born of the Spirit (John 3:6), then … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Revive the Tithe: I Want the Blessing!

"For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. Yet from the days of your fathers You have gone away from My ordinances And have not kept them. Return to Me, and I will return to you," Says the LORD of hosts. "But you said, 'In … Continue reading Revive the Tithe: I Want the Blessing!

Sunday Blessing: Let it Rain!

Let my teaching fall on you like rain; let my speech settle like dew. Let my words fall like rain on tender grass, like gentle showers on young plants. (Deuteronomy 32:2 NLT)

Avoiding Vain Repetition

And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. (Matthew 6:7 NKJV) Humans are prone to falling into patterns. It's just part of our nature. When we let patterns continue without regard to their meaning, we have vain … Continue reading Avoiding Vain Repetition