Sunday Supernaturally: Honoring Fathers

“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”Ephesians 6:2-3 NLT This Sunday is Father’s Day. I suppose that means different things to different people. Certainly, we want … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Honoring Fathers

Man Alive: Change Gonna Come

God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.Ephesians 2:10 GW HELP! In a recent poll of friends and acquaintances, I asked the question. “When you hear the term manhood, what’s the first thing that … Continue reading Man Alive: Change Gonna Come

Man Alive: What is Manhood?

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity. (1 Corinthians 16:13-14 KJV) Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. (1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT) Hoppy , Topper, and friends In my formative years, … Continue reading Man Alive: What is Manhood?

Sunday Supernaturally: It’s the Message, Stupid!

IEMFe Hermosillo, Sonora And He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables? The sower sows the word. And these are the ones by the wayside where the word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the word that was sown in … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: It’s the Message, Stupid!

I Need Your Help!

Me and Uncle Charlie I am looking for some help from you concerning the meaning of the term “manhood.” Not a dictionary definition, but a visceral response. What does your gut say? I did a survey by email a few months back with great responses. Before I move on to interpreting the results, I want … Continue reading I Need Your Help!

Sunday Supernaturally: Remember

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. John 15:13 NKJV) As we celebrate Memorial Day, take a moment to remember all those who thought your liberty so valuable that they were willing to die for it. Pray for their families. Pray for those who are serving … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Remember

De la abundancia del corazon: Considere la fuente

Un día, en el otoño pasado, me encontraba leyendo la Biblia y orando en mi oficina, era muy temprano, alrededor de las 7pm, cuando en eso suena el teléfono, el identificador de llamadas decía: “Lonnie Hilton” estaba ansioso al momento de contestar, es muy inusual que mi Pastor me llame tan temprano, ¿algo no estaba … Continue reading De la abundancia del corazon: Considere la fuente

Turn Loose, Move On

If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. Matthew 10:38-39 NLT Before I became a minister, I was a registered nurse. Even … Continue reading Turn Loose, Move On

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Check the Source

Building People of Substance for Works of Power One day last Fall, I was in my office praying and reading my Bible. It was early, around 7 AM. The phone rang. The caller ID said “Lonnie Hilton.” I was a little anxious as I answered. It’s unusual for my pastor to call me so early … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Check the Source

Shake That Dust!

And when you go into a household, greet it. If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from … Continue reading Shake That Dust!