Saturday, February 25, 2017 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let's weep with them that weep, Amigos. I had been a Christian only a few weeks when I visited a rather large church in Oklahoma City. The worship pastor there had only recently passed away. He was a man in his forties with … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, February 19, 2017 Building People of Substance for Works of Power We are on a mission, Friend. This week we are celebrating 13 years as a church. Faith Christian Fellowship of Tucson had its first public service on February 22nd, 2004 in an old tavern on 1st Avenue. Turnout was pretty sparse, but we … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, February 11, 2017 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Don't quit, Amigos! Following God is not always easy. Last week, I spoke to someone who believes she is called to the ministry. She said, “I can’t believe how much resistance I am getting!” I was reminded of my first official assignment in … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, February 5, 2016 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Hey, Amigos, thank God for the Holy Spirit! Way back in the Spring of 1980, I sat on a couch in the living room of a duplex in Oklahoma City. My future wife was there, along with her mother and aunt. They were … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Faith Christian Fellowship of Tucson Here's your final installment of the Real Disciples Guide, Amigos. Real Disciples Guide 8: Your Salvation is Not Just For You. The world is waiting. Your spiritual life is never just about you. We strive to grow, to learn, to serve in the church, but ultimately we are here to … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, January 21, 2016 Building People of Substance for Works of Power This is good stuff, Amigos. Enjoy! Faith Christian Fellowship of Tucson Real Disciples Guide 7: Communion is Not a Ritual Jesus ordained the Lord’s Table the night before His crucifixion. It was really the first act celebrating the New Covenant, the Savior instructing … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, January 14, 2016 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Hello, Amigos. Here's he next installment in our Real Disciples study. Real Disciples Guide 6: You Can’t Do It Alone The Christian life is meant to be lived in community. God designed us to work together to achieve His ends and fulfill the … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, January 7, 2016 Building People of Substance for Works of Power A new year for making Real Disciples, Friend. Real Disciples Guide 5: You Need the Holy Spirit Christianity is so much more than holding a certain set of beliefs. It is infinitely more than joining a religious organization. Christians have the privilege of … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, December 31, 2016 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let's get back into the Real Disciples study, Amigos. Real Disciples Guide 4: You Need the Word “I don’t care what the Bible says!” That was the shout of a minister I was counseling. The condition of his life made it clear that … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Saturday, December 24, 2016 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Merry Christmas, Friend! It’s that time again. We are celebrating Christmas this weekend, and it will be good. Each year, I try to find an old legend or tradition from the Christmas season, and use it in remembering the Christ event. And what … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart, Christmas Edtio n