A story in the Bible is not just "a bible story." God put it there for a reason. What can I learn? Does my relationship with God look like the one in this story? It's meant to be inspirational and aspirational, and transformational. Let's go to Lystra.
Sunday Supernaturally: Clean the Atmosphere
Satan is a remarkably faithful member of most churches. One of his jobs is to distract, disrupt, and generally impede the flow of the Word and the Spirit. We don't have to allow him to succeed. Take a minute to clean house before every service.
Do you have a “raison d’être”?
When you know the "why" of your existence, it provides you with motivation, direction, and most importantly, a sense of purpose. In French, they call it "raison d'être," which translates to "reason for being." Purpose changes lives.
The Holy Spirit Speaks
Church was designed to be more than a few songs and a short speech. Our spiritual heritage is to recieve a fresh download from Heaven every time we meet. Let's not settle for less.
Embracing the ‘But’
One of the most frightening phrases God could utter is, "OK. Have it your way." Yet how often we go blindly forward, using our own best efforts and ideas? There's a better way. Insert a "but" before every step. Don't live life without a "but."
Update from Pastor Virgil
The extraordinary hunger we see for the things of God tells me that something is happening. Lord, help us move to feed the sheep. Maybe more important, help us get hungry ourselves, hungry for You, for your presence, and for your Word.
Sunday Supernaturally: Desire Spiritual Gifts
Our gatherings are supposed to be so much more than an encouraging talk and an amateur music concert. They are to be a living encounter with God. His Spirit is there to move through His people for the edification of the body. Why don't we see these things?
Sunday Supernaturally: Preparing People
Whether you are preaching or receiving today, remember the purpose. We are here to be prepare for service. If we adopt these attitudes, the body of Christ will be stronger, and that’s a wonderful thing.
Bus Stop Musings
Building People of Substance for Works of Power February 15, 2025 You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Always remember these commands that I give you today. Be sure to teach them to your children. Talk about these commands when you sit … Continue reading Bus Stop Musings
Sunday Supernaturally: Fill me, Lord!
“Lord I long for you. I crave your presence. I earnestly desire the fellowship of your people. I hunger for the teaching of your precious and holy written word. Your words are life and health to those who find them. I am going searching today. You said seek and you will find. I am seeking, and I will find, in Jesus’ Name.”
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