Tapping into the Anointing.

Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from Him, so He turned around in the crowd and asked, "Who touched My robe?" (Mark 5:30 NLT) Tonight I was in a Bible school class where the atmosphere was charged. The students were there with a hunger for the Word, and an expectation that … Continue reading Tapping into the Anointing.

Better Off with the Helper

Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. (John 16:7 NKJV) I'm thinking that the disciples were shocked at this statement. On the … Continue reading Better Off with the Helper

The Local Church

Don't you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? (1 Corinthians 3:16 NLT) The Spirit of God will manifest Himself in local churches hungry for, and open to, the move of the Spirit. The assault of Satan in our time is marked … Continue reading The Local Church

De la Abundancia del Corazon

Mi odisea personal en la búsqueda del Espíritu comienza temprano en mi vida como creyente, fui salvado por cuenta propia, leyendo en mi apartamento. Algunas damas me invitaban a sus Iglesias, donde miraba cosas, un Espíritu real que nunca había experimentado, estaba aterrado, pero estaba seguro que era real, un amigo me regalo unas cintas … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon

The Year of Overcoming Triskaidekaphobia

Thursday, January 10, 2013 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Trust and obey, Friend. Like most preachers, I usually make some sort of proclamation concerning the New Year. This year I have deemed it “The Year of Overcoming Triskaidekaphobia.” For those who are not up to speed on this condition, it means fear … Continue reading The Year of Overcoming Triskaidekaphobia

Make Room for Jesus

Thursday, December 27, 2012 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Make room, Friend. It is a very rare occasion indeed when I quote the Pope of Rome, but in his Christmas address, Pope Benedict said something that paralleled my own thoughts. I had been meditating on the innkeeper who had no room for … Continue reading Make Room for Jesus

Rules and Hearts.

Rules are necessary to set boundaries for the flesh and guidance for unrenewed minds. Rules do not change hearts. Without a change of heart, I cannot help anyone. Only God can change a heart, and He will only perform heart surgery with the consent of the patient. Just a thought.

Nuggets from the weekend: Qualified.

We had some great meetings with Rev Tony Cooke. He brought us a clear picture of the manlfold grace of God. I came away with several thoughts to chew on. The big one from the minister's meeting on Saturday was that in order to be truly qualified for a particular job in the church I … Continue reading Nuggets from the weekend: Qualified.

The Word and the Spirit, keep it real!

I had an interesting visit recently with a lovely lady of about 70 years. She has been a Christian for 60 of those years, all spent in one Pentecostal denomination. She made and appointment to see me, and came to my office with a notebook and a pen. She opened the conversation with a question: … Continue reading The Word and the Spirit, keep it real!

Missing Ike

President Obama quipped in a speech in Iowa that the Republican convention espoused ideas "better suited for the last century. "You might as well have watched it on a black and white TV." the crowd laughed and cheered. That set me to thinking: the last half of the last century was my half-century. Looking around … Continue reading Missing Ike