Out of the Abundance of the Heart

Don't settle, Amigos! The last sentence of Acts Chapter 1 reads, “They drew names to choose an apostle. Matthias was chosen and joined the eleven apostles. (GW)” The next verses (Acts 2:1-4) depict the coming of the Holy Spirit to empower the Church for witness. Within just a few more verses, the same guys who … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart

De la Abundancia del Corazon

La Iglesia es cosa de “nosotros.” Por años, he oído diferentes opiniones acerca de este tema, “yo tengo una relación con Dios, es privada y personal, no necesito asistir a una Iglesia”. Asumiendo que estos individuos sean creyentes de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que han nacido en el Espíritu (Juan 3:6), entonces las dos primeras declaraciones … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon

Curmudgeon Alert: Attention socialists

            Curmudgeon: - a crusty, irascible, cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas. (The Free Dictionary) Socialism is a trap for idiots So now I read that young Americans are embracing socialism.  This is nothing new.  Young people have always been stupid.  Wouldn't it be great if it would work? … Continue reading Curmudgeon Alert: Attention socialists

Revive the Tithe: It’s Holy!

And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die." (Genesis 2:16-17 NKJV) And all the tithe of the … Continue reading Revive the Tithe: It’s Holy!

Sunday Blessing: Better is One Day

O God, behold our shield, And look upon the face of Your anointed. For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will … Continue reading Sunday Blessing: Better is One Day

Sing With the Spirit

For if I pray in tongues, my spirit is praying, but I don't understand what I am saying. Well then, what shall I do? I will pray in the spirit, and I will also pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I will also sing in words I understand. (1 … Continue reading Sing With the Spirit

Signs that Make You Wonder

"And God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever He chose."  (Hebrews 2:4 NLT) Advertise Your Attractions I have a fascination with interesting signs. I got tickled when I saw the sign at the exit off 890 in Schenectady. The header was “Attractions.” Under … Continue reading Signs that Make You Wonder

Sunday Blessing

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do … Continue reading Sunday Blessing