Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully

Building People of Substance for Works of Power I was talking to a pastor friend about the chaos and clamor in the world today. We agreed; it seems that people’s lives are in more of a mess than in previous decades. She made this statement, “I want to teach people to hear the voice of … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Listen Carefully

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!

May 2019 Ministry Update

“Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 I am writing this from Hermosillo, Sonora where I have just completed a wonderful weekend of seeing lives changed by the Word and the Spirit. The opportunities that lie before us are exciting and daunting. It would be impossible to remember, much less recount, all … Continue reading May 2019 Ministry Update

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

Panama 2019: Headed Home

We spent yesterday driving to Panama City, then doing some sightseeing. The Canal is still amazing, Casco Viejo is quaint and overpriced, and Mi Ranchito is still a great restaurant (I love the ceviche and the Calamari a la Criolla, but the Patacones are the stars of the show) The real highlight of the day … Continue reading Panama 2019: Headed Home

Panama Team 2019: Day One

Team 19 This trip is unique in that I have three team members with me who have never done this before. In addition, we were coming to Panama from three different locations. I must say, God did a wonderful job of orchestration. Doug Dolan, from Prescott, AZ, met me in Houston. Eduardo and Rossy Andrade … Continue reading Panama Team 2019: Day One

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Who Gets the Glory?

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Many years ago, at the church where I pastored, a fella uttered a prophecy to me in a service. The gist of it was that my church, his church, and one other church in the area were going to be at the forefront of a great revival. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Who Gets the Glory?

Sunday Supernaturally: Happy Mothers, Please!

When I was my father's son, Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, Proverbs 4:3 NKJV Mama and Udell. Christmas 2000 Somehow that phrase grabbed me today, “the only one in the sight of my mother.” It’s Mother’s Day, and folks are all mushy, but the institution of motherhood as I … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Happy Mothers, Please!