Sunday Supernaturally: Pray, y’all!

I thank my God I speak with tongues more than you all; yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.  1 Corinthians 14:18-19 NKJV A lot of folks try to use this passage to prove that we’re … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Pray, y’all!

Let’s Build a Better Burger

Building People of Substance for Works of Power I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the … Continue reading Let’s Build a Better Burger

Sunday Supernaturally: A Place to Excel

So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church. 1 Corinthians 14:12 ESV People go to church for many reasons.  Several years ago, I did a very unscientific survey in churches I was visiting.  I made it a point to ask people, “Why did … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: A Place to Excel

Don’t be Digitally Deluded

Building People of Substance for Works of Power A few weeks ago, I was hungry for some good carne asada. It had been a long time since we had ventured out to our favorite Mexican place, so Judy agreed very quickly, “Let’s go!” It was a Monday, a day on which many restaurants are closed. … Continue reading Don’t be Digitally Deluded

Pastor Virgil Update: June 15, 2022

Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 Live Greatly! My friend, Dennis Cook, went to be with Jesus on May 10. It still Isn’t real. He seemed sort of indestructible. He and Jeanne moved to Panama with their kids in 1981 where they have made a huge imprint. The ministry they established … Continue reading Pastor Virgil Update: June 15, 2022

Sunday Supernaturally: Get Credit

And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Get Credit

Sunday Supernaturally: Soul Watch

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Hebrews 13:17 ESV I spend a lot  of time thinking about the local … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Soul Watch

Sunday Supernaturally: Permit and Prohibit

"And so I tell all of you: what you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in heaven, and what you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven. "And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Permit and Prohibit

Let the leaders lead.

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Therefore if the whole church comes together in one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those who are uninformed or unbelievers, will they not say that you are out of your mind? But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person … Continue reading Let the leaders lead.