En Espíritu y en verdad, Amigo. Años atrás, en los 1980’s cuando por primera vez asistía a una Iglesia carismática, me sorprendió el estilo que tenían para adorar, más que eso, note una intensidad y una participación a la que no estaba acostumbrado. Eso me llamo mi atención, la prioridad en la Iglesia es adorar … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon
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Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Building People of Substance for Works of Power OK, Friend, let's do this! Many years ago, in my desperation to stop drinking, I stumbled into a 12 Step meeting. At the end of the discussion, we all stood, held hands, and recited the Lord’s Prayer. Though I had not been in church for a very … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Contend for the Supernatural: It’s an “us” thing.
But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for He called you out of the darkness into His wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NLT) The paradigm for church … Continue reading Contend for the Supernatural: It’s an “us” thing.
Out of the Abundance of the Heart
In spirit and truth, Amigos. Back in 1980 when I first attended a Charismatic church, I was taken aback by the style of worship. More than that, I noticed an intensity and participation that I was not used to. Those things attracted me. The first priority of the Church is to worship the Lord. We … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart
Contend for the Supernatural: Granola Cometh
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 NKJV) One of the reasons that even Pentecostal people eventually back away from the things of the Spirit is in reaction to bizarre behaviors and doctrinal issues that come … Continue reading Contend for the Supernatural: Granola Cometh
Sunday Blessing: Prayin’ His Will
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the … Continue reading Sunday Blessing: Prayin’ His Will
Contend for the Supernatural: Don’t Get Sidetracked
He replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of … Continue reading Contend for the Supernatural: Don’t Get Sidetracked
Contend for the Supernatural: Give ’em a Demo!
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) The Gospel we are commanded to proclaim is a very remarkable story. In fact, it sounds more like a fairy tale. Yet we are commissioned to reach others by getting … Continue reading Contend for the Supernatural: Give ’em a Demo!
De la Abundancia del Corazon
No nos conformemos, Amigos. El último párrafo del capítulo de Hechos 1 dice: “fueron llamados a ser Apóstoles. Matías fue escogido y se unió a los 11 Apóstoles. (GW)” los siguientes versos (Hechos 2:1-4) representar la venida del Espíritu Santo para capacitar a la Iglesia para testimonio. Dentro de algunos versículos más, los mismos hombres … Continue reading De la Abundancia del Corazon
Sunday Blessing: Haulin’ Water
The lame will leap like a deer, and those who cannot speak will sing for joy! Springs will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams will water the wasteland. The parched ground will become a pool, and springs of water will satisfy the thirsty land. Marsh grass and reeds and rushes will flourish where desert … Continue reading Sunday Blessing: Haulin’ Water
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