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!

…But Who Are You?

Now in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean demon. And he cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!" But Jesus … Continue reading …But Who Are You?

Sunday Supernaturally: A Friendly Reception

Habitually therefore give one another a friendly reception, just as Christ also has received you, and thus promote the glory of God. Romans 15:7 Weymouth NT Yesterday I took my dog, Riley, to the vet for a vaccination. He was a little nervous, since the last time he was there he saw a new vet … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: A Friendly Reception

April Update: God is Moving

“Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 Pastor Mario Cuba!!! Eric Sonera and I enjoyed our time with Pastor Mario de Armas and his church family. The church is thriving in a place that is not particularly friendly to Christianity. I was impressed by the work God is doing there. (A tip … Continue reading April Update: God is Moving

Sunday Supernaturally: Savor the Flavor

Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Savor the Flavor

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