Category: christianity

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Pray for your Shepherds

Building People of Substance for Works of Power On the way, Jesus told them, “All of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say, ‘God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’(Mark 14:27 NLT) God awakened me shortly after 2 AM this morning. I had an urgency to pray for one of … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Pray for your Shepherds

Man Alive: Stand up for What’s Right

Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more … Continue reading Man Alive: Stand up for What’s Right

Healing Help 2: Get Located!

We are confident that God listens to us if we ask for anything that has his approval. We know that he listens to our requests. So we know that we already have what we ask him for.  (1 John 5:14-15 GW) Feed your faith and starve your doubts. Kenneth E. Hagin Over the years I … Continue reading Healing Help 2: Get Located!

Healing Help 1: Filling in the Hole in Our Doctrine.

I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God. (Ephesians 1:16-17 NLT) “God wants you well. God wants you prosperous. God wants you a … Continue reading Healing Help 1: Filling in the Hole in Our Doctrine.

Out of the Abuundance of the Heart, New Year Edition

December 31, 2019 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Hang on, Friends, here we go! The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. (Isaiah 9:2 NLT) It’s New Year time again. As usual, folks are chiming … Continue reading Out of the Abuundance of the Heart, New Year Edition

Happy New Year from Virgil and Judy Stokes

Happy New Year, Dear Friends! FCF Tucson transition service Just a note to say “Thanks” for all your prayers and support in 2019. What a year! In February we released our Tucson congregation into the able hands of Pastors John and Valarie Smith, and they are doing a great job. We are privileged to be … Continue reading Happy New Year from Virgil and Judy Stokes

Sunday Supernaturally: Ready or Not…

Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it. (2 Corinthians 13:5 MSG) It’s the last Sunday … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Ready or Not…

Sunday Supernaturally: Merry Christmas

14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son.  John 1:14John 1:14 NLT Three days before Christmas. We celebrate the first of the big three events that form the … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Merry Christmas

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Live in Heavenly Peace

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin, mother and Child, Holy Infant, so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. (Mohr / Gruber) One of the best-known Christmas songs of all time is “Silent Night.” I love … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Live in Heavenly Peace