Sunday Supernaturally: Equipped and Able

Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Equipped and Able

Sunday Supernaturally: I Beg You

Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me, that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, that … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: I Beg You

We Need Accurate Feedback

Building People of Substance for Works of Power [19] “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even … Continue reading We Need Accurate Feedback

Sunday Supernaturally: Stir the Gifts

I give thanks to God, whom I serve with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did. I thank him as I remember you always in my prayers night and day. I remember your tears, and I want to see you very much, so that I may be filled with joy. I remember the sincere faith … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Stir the Gifts

Update from Pastor Virgil 8/16/22

Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 I’m grateful for the faithful. I trust that God has been good to you this summer. He has been good to us. The last month has been very busy, though I have been home in Tucson most of the time. Thank you for your continued … Continue reading Update from Pastor Virgil 8/16/22

Sunday Supernaturally: Exceedingly Abundantly Above

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Exceedingly Abundantly Above

Sunday Supernaturally: Understanding Good Things

I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Understanding Good Things

Sunday Supernaturally: Work on Your Harmony

May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:5-6 ESV The Prayers of Paul have been favorite subjects of mine for many years. … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Work on Your Harmony

We Need Family

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Not long after we returned to in-person church, I noticed a mother and daughter sitting in the front row before service. The chairs were still spaced for social distancing (it seemed more asocial to me), so they were in an abbreviated 3-seat grouping. The adolescent daughter was … Continue reading We Need Family

Sunday Supernaturally: I Long to See You

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God's will I … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: I Long to See You