Friday, December 19, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Catch the vision, Friend! Earlier this month, we had the privilege of having Mrs. Pat Harrison speak at services dedicating our new church facility. Mrs. Harrison is the Co-founder and current President of our parent organization, Faith Christian Fellowship, International. She has been … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Thursday, December 4, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Stay hungry, Friend! I had one of those moments the other day when I just had no idea how to respond. A gentleman walked up to me after church and said, “You are the best Christian I know.” My response was almost incoherent … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Have a wonderful day of Thanksgiving, Friend. It’s not “Turkey Day!” It just rubbed me the wrong way yesterday as I listened to TV news people repeatedly refer to this coming Thursday as “Turkey day.” After the third or fourth cutesy-pootsie talking head … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving From the Abundance of my Hear t

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let's stay on message, Friend. A few weeks ago I was sitting at a red light behind an ambulance from the local fire department. I noticed that across the rear doors written in gold, six inch letters on a white background, were these … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, October 17, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let's contend, Friend! Way back in the early ‘90s, I was preaching in Syracuse, New York on a blustery January morning. As I came to the platform, the Holy Spirit gave me a prophecy. He said something like, “There is coming a day … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, October 3, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Listen, Friend! Heard a disturbing story from Dallas about an Ebola virus patient. This guy showed up at an ER with a fever after arriving from Africa. According to reports, he told the intake person he had just arrived from Liberia a few … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Friday, September 26, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Let's do something useful, Friend. I had the privilege last evening to attend a banquet celebrating the ministry of the Miracle Center, a Christian transitional housing ministry for men and women. Their focus is on those who are coming out of addictions and … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power Get connected, Friend! The weather is beginning to cool here in Tucson. The mornings are perfect for riding my bike. As I cruised through my working-class neighborhood this morning, I saw all the community usuals: Old ladies walking dogs, lots of small but … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power I love the Holy Ghost, Friend. My good friend and coworker, Eric Sonera, said something a few weeks back that has been haunting me. He had been in Mexico doing a Bible school. Several folks were filled with the Spirit and spoke in … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Thursday, July 23, 2014 Building People of Substance for Works of Power You have an Important Position, Friend. A few weeks ago I had occasion to visit a local physician regarding a foot problem. It was quite an experience. The office was hard to find, the directions inadequate, but we finally made it to the … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart