Sunday Supernaturally: Good Soldiers

Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 NIV Paul uses several similes to describe the Church and its members. We are the family of God and the body … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Good Soldiers

Sunday Supernaturally: Listen Up!

6 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Revelation 3:6 NKJV I am so very grateful for the Holy Spirit who dwells within me. He leads me and teaches me. He speaks to me in that still, small voice deep in my heart and opens up the … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Listen Up!

De la abundancia del corazón: La palabra de fe

Construyendo personas de sustancia para obras de poder Estoy muy agradecido por la palabra de Fe. En realidad, sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios, ya que cualquiera que se acerca a Dios tiene que creer que El existe y que recompensa a quienes lo buscan. Hebreos 11:6 NTV Recientemente he visto el resurgimiento de … Continue reading De la abundancia del corazón: La palabra de fe

Sunday Supernaturally: Thoughts from the Bunker

But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you. I wait eagerly for the LORD's help, and in his word I trust. I wait for the Lord more eagerly than sentries wait for the dawn--- than sentries wait for the dawn.Psalms 130:4-6 GNB Here we are at Sunday again. For most … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Thoughts from the Bunker

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Pray for your Shepherds

Building People of Substance for Works of Power On the way, Jesus told them, “All of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say, ‘God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’(Mark 14:27 NLT) God awakened me shortly after 2 AM this morning. I had an urgency to pray for one of … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Pray for your Shepherds

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: A Moment’s Courage

Building People of Substance for Works of Power OK, I admit it. I’m a cop show buff. I especially love a good whodunit. The Brits are the experts in this area, and one of my current faves is a very British show called “Endeavour.” I enjoy the characters, the stories, and the Sixties setting. I … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: A Moment’s Courage

Sunday Supernaturally: Makin’ Salsa

18 But God has carefully designed each member and placed it in the body to function as he desires. 19 A diversity is required, for if the body consisted of one single part, there wouldn't be a body at all! 20 So now we see that there are many differing parts and functions, but one … Continue reading Sunday Supernaturally: Makin’ Salsa

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Keep on Singin’

Building People of Substance for Works of Power When I first attended a Holy Spirit church back in 1980, the initial shock was the worship. One guy led it on a keyboard. It was upbeat. The people clapped and raised their hands. They occasionally sang in some foreign language, and it was downright eerie. Instead … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Keep on Singin’

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Priorities for Preachers

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Judy and I went out for tacos the other day. We went to a favorite spot and enjoyed carne asada, carnitas, and a fabulous cheese crisp. The place was quite busy and the atmosphere jovial. At one point, I visited the men’s room. It only has room … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Priorities for Preachers

Turn Loose, Move On

If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. Matthew 10:38-39 NLT Before I became a minister, I was a registered nurse. Even … Continue reading Turn Loose, Move On