Thursday April 17, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power It’s Covenant Thursday, Friend. Today is the so-called Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easer. The word “Maundy” refers to foot washing. Today we celebrate the events of the Last Supper. One Christian group, the Coptics, refer to it as Covenant Thursday. I like … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Wednesday April 9, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power It’s not the ceiling fans, Friend. A younger pastor friend recently asked me if the pain of people leaving the church ever goes away. He had just had the “God is moving us on” conversation with someone he considered a devoted member. I … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Ready for Spring, Friend? Condolences to all you folks in the East and Midwest. We here in Arizona are warm and dry, but we have been praying for you! I want to thank all of you who continue to be so faithful in your prayers and financial … Continue reading FC Tucson/Abundant Heart Update March 2014

Tuesday, March11, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power One more time, Friend. It happened twice this last week. It seems as if it happens with remarkable frequency. I was just reading some articles when I saw a headline about a Christian leader who has been accused of misconduct. That was followed by … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, February 14, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power How do you find yourself, today, Friend? Do you ever hear common figures of speech that suddenly strike you as odd or funny or inaccurate? I tell my wife, “I’m gonna run to the store.” She never corrects me, though she undoubtedly knows … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, January 31, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Just saying "thanks," Friend. I walked out of my office on Wednesday morning to see my friend, Cannon, operating the video camera in the sanctuary. He was recording Pastor Eric teaching a Divine Healing class in Spanish for our online bible school. Cannon … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, January 10, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Soft heart, thick skin, Friend. I recently had the privilege of taking part in a conference at a church in Peru. What joy to see God at work! The services were wonderful, and the fellowship was priceless. It seemed apparent that the Lord … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Thursday, January 2, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Happy, Happy, Happy New Year, Friend! Unless you have been living in a cave for the last month, you have heard about the uproar over Phil Robertson of Duck Dynasty TV show fame. He made waves by quoting from 1 Corinthians chapter 6:9-10. … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, December 24, 2013 Building People of Substance for Works of Power The war on Christmas is over and He won. Merry Christmas, Friend! I trust you and yours are warm, safe, and blessed on this Christmas Eve. As usual, the world is fighting over nonsense, but the Kingdom of God is doing fine. The … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, December 6, 2013 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Hide the kids, Friend, he’s talking about sex! “The church is perceived as simplistic and judgmental. For a fifth or more [of Millennials], a ‘just say no’ philosophy is insufficient in a techno-porno world. Young Christian singles are as sexually active as their … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart