Shake That Dust!

And when you go into a household, greet it. If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from … Continue reading Shake That Dust!

He is Alive!

[30] In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. [31] For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.” Acts 17:30 (NIV) … Continue reading He is Alive!

Contemplate That!

[14] Then John's disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” [15] Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will … Continue reading Contemplate That!

Fight the Right Battle

[28] When Jesus arrived on the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gadarenes, two men who were possessed by demons met him. They lived in a cemetery and were so violent that no one could go through that area. [29] They began screaming at him, "Why are you interfering with us, … Continue reading Fight the Right Battle

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Test All Things

Building People of Substance for Works of Power She seemed like a very nice lady. She was a friend of my wife’s mom, who said she was a prophetess. God spoke through her directly to others. Now you must understand I had only been saved a few months, and Spirit-filled a few weeks. This was … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Test All Things

It’s a Heart Thing

[24] “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. [25] The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the … Continue reading It’s a Heart Thing

Gleaning Wisdom from Cuba

Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you, as well as their truthfulness. There should be a consistency that runs through us all. For Jesus doesn't change—yesterday, today, tomorrow, he's always totally himself. Hebrews 13:7-8 MSG I … Continue reading Gleaning Wisdom from Cuba

Spirit People

After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” That night Joseph left … Continue reading Spirit People

March update from Pastorvirgil.com

“Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.”  Matthew 9:36-38 The Hermosillo Project, Bible School and more, continues to blossom. IEMFe continued March 14 & 15 as approximately 70 students attended 2 nights of classes on the Gifts of the Spirit.  It was a powerful time of instruction and demonstration.   Pastor John Smith taught the … Continue reading March update from Pastorvirgil.com

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Vessels of Honor

Building People of Substance for Works of Power For several years now, I have been a fairly consistent bicycle rider. In Arizona, that means drinking lots of water. You need a good water bottle. Most are some sort of plastic which often makes the water taste just a little off. Exposed to the sun, that … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Vessels of Honor