What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion! (Proverbs 15:23 GNB) I had the privilege this week to be around a group of pastors in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. We are working together to provide Bible training for several churches there. As I spoke with these men and women, … Continue reading Church Supernaturally: A Word in Season
Category: Leadership
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let's just follow Jesus, friend. Back in 1983, when I was just about to get out of Bible school, the Holy Spirit spoke to me by tongues and interpretation. He said, “A life lived selfishly is a life wasted. The only reason for a man to live … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
I Ain’t Too Proud to Beg: Vote! My God, Man, Vote.
The next two weeks are a big deal for the United States. Don't drop the ball: VOTE! Evaluate each candidate, not by what they say on TV ads, but by what they have actually done in public office. What do they do to protect the right of Israel to exist? How do they vote regarding … Continue reading I Ain’t Too Proud to Beg: Vote! My God, Man, Vote.
Signs that Make You Wonder
"And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever He chose." (Hebrews 2:4 NLT) Advertise Your Attractions I have a fascination with interesting signs. I got tickled when I saw the sign at the exit off 890 in Schenectady. The header was “Attractions.” Under … Continue reading Signs that Make You Wonder
De la Abundancia del Corazon
No hagamos esto solos, Friend. Tuvimos una gran reunión de varones este pasado fin de semana, durante una de las reuniones, un varón hizo una pregunta “¿Quién es tu modelo a seguir?”, estábamos hablando de que deberíamos de hacer para convertirnos en el hombre que Dios nos mandó a ser. Una forma era encontrar a … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Building People of Substance for Works of Power Don’t do this alone, Amigos. We had a great men’s gathering this past weekend. During one of the discussions, a man asked the question, “Who is your role model?” We were discussing how we strive to become the men God made us to be. One way … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Looking for Leadership
Praying for God to give us leadership at the national level. Gleaning from several sources, I found the definition of leadership to be a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and coherent. A leader leads by inspiration and … Continue reading Looking for Leadership
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!
The Nature of Leadership
I came out of my office the other night about a half hour before service. In addition to the usual flutter of early birds preparing for ministry, there was a new covey gathered in the back of the sanctuary. About 20 folks were lined up in front of a table full of plastic bags, energy … Continue reading The Nature of Leadership
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