Out of the Abundance of the the Heart: You Might be a Success!

Building People of Substance for Works of Power This past February, I stepped out of the Senior Pastor's role in our church. It was my fourth pastorate and third time to be part of a start-up. Since then I’ve had the opportunity to talk to, observe, and try to encourage several others who are in … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the the Heart: You Might be a Success!

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Bait and Switch?

Building People of Substance for Works of Power This has been brewing in me for a good while. I know it will make some folks angry, but it’s just my opinion, and I probably don’t agree with most of yours. So calm down! First, I’m fascinated with the proliferation of foods referred to as “meat … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Bait and Switch?

Man Alive: Maturity

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 NKJV In a poll of random acquaintances, I asked the question, “When you hear the term manhood, what’s the first thing … Continue reading Man Alive: Maturity

September Update from Pastor Virgil

“From the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 September 30, 2019 Judy and I are so grateful for you and what you enable us to do. Here’s just a taste of what happened in September. FMTI Level II: Off and running in Hermosillo With the climax of the current Level I classes coming in April … Continue reading September Update from Pastor Virgil

Political Madness: Focus on the Important

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases … Continue reading Political Madness: Focus on the Important

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Let’s Be Church

Building People of Substance for Works of Power I had an unusual experience in church last week. We were in a small church in Hermosillo, Sonora. It took us a bit to find it, the road was pretty rough and rutted, dirt and rocks after several days of hard rain. My vehicle was one of … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Let’s Be Church

Sunday Supernaturally : Expecting

This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” Acts 2:39 NLT We had a great time yesterday with Rev. Tony Cooke teaching on Miracles and the Supernatural Throughout Church History. It was a march through the ages beginning in the Book … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally : Expecting

De la abundancia del corazón: Alaba con los Ángeles

Construyendo personas de sustancia para obras de poder Recuerdo que mi primer encuentro carismático fue en el campamento de Kenneth Hagin en 1980. Tenía 7 meses de haber nacido de nuevo y 3 meses de ser lleno del Espíritu Santo, no tenía una Iglesia regular, pero si tenía hambre de Dios. Nunca olvidare ese primer … Continue reading De la abundancia del corazón: Alaba con los Ángeles

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Jesus us Alive

Building People of Substance for Works of Power As I was cruising through 2 Timothy earlier this week, I was again struck by verse 8 in Chapter 2. Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy, whom he left in charge of a turbulent church in Ephesus. He is encouraging him to solider on, stay … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Jesus us Alive

De la abundancia del corazón: Alábale

Construyendo personas de sustancia para obras de poder Cuando asistí por primera vez a una Iglesia del Espíritu Santo en 1980, mi primer asombro fue la alabanza, un chico muy animado dirigía con un teclado, la gente aplaudía y levantaba sus manos, ocasionalmente cantaban en lenguas desconocidas, y fue francamente inquietante, en vez de cantar … Continue reading De la abundancia del corazón: Alábale