Church Supernaturally: Don’t Try This Alone

The council then threatened them further, but they finally let them go because they didn't know how to punish them without starting a riot. For everyone was praising God for this miraculous sign—the healing of a man who had been lame for more than forty years. As soon as they were freed, Peter and John … Continue reading Church Supernaturally: Don’t Try This Alone

Church Supernaturally: Christmas Spirit

Happy Sunday! I always feel as if the first Sunday in December begins the "Christmas Season." I used to be a Scrooge about the whole thing, but a few years ago I felt impressed to get myself in a frame of mind to take advantage of the opportunities Christmas provides. I began by making up … Continue reading Church Supernaturally: Christmas Spirit

Church Supernaturally: Seek the Lord

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6 NLT) In our day, most of us have come to believe that God is a rewarder. We believe He loves us and wants … Continue reading Church Supernaturally: Seek the Lord

Church Supernaturally: A Word in Season

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

Supernatural Sunday: Gifts

Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people! (1 Corinthians 12:7 MSG)

Supernatural Sunday: Heaven or Hell

And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. (Mark 16:15-16 NKJV)

Supernatural Sunday: Desire, Don’t Forbid, Play Nice

Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:39-40 NKJV)

Sunday Blessing: It’s Fellowship Week!

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper), and to prayer. (Acts 2:42 NLT

Sunday Blessing: It’s One Another Week!

Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near. (Hebrews 10:24-25 NLT) It’s one another week! Today we get to go … Continue reading Sunday Blessing: It’s One Another Week!

Sunday Blessing: Strong Foundation

I hope to visit you soon. However, I'm writing this to you in case I'm delayed. I want you to know how people who are members of God's family must live. God's family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. (1 Timothy 3:14-15 GW) I was in Panama … Continue reading Sunday Blessing: Strong Foundation