Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Vessels of Honor

Building People of Substance for Works of Power For several years now, I have been a fairly consistent bicycle rider. In Arizona, that means drinking lots of water. You need a good water bottle. Most are some sort of plastic which often makes the water taste just a little off. Exposed to the sun, that … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Vessels of Honor

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Character Matters

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Many years ago, I knew a fella who was an extremely gifted worship leader. I mean the guy could take a room full of people into the presence of God and leave them there. He just could. He was also extremely likeable. These attributes combined to lead … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Character Matters

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Be Filled With the Spirit

Building People of Substance for Works of Power Speaking with tongues as part of the experience of being filled with the Spirit is a gateway into the supernatural realm. Unfortunately, many churches don’t practice or preach this experience. Why would Spirit-filled people who have experienced this great blessing shy away from seeking to pass it … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Be Filled With the Spirit

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: The Power of Miracles

Building People of Substance for Works of Power I remember a brisk but sunny morning back in 1981. Several of us were out on the street witnessing to people in a very rough neighborhood of dive bars and brothels. Staggering across the road came a very intoxicated Native American gentleman. Without a moment’s hesitation, my … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: The Power of Miracles

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Coming Events

Ready for 2019? I saw in the news this morning that Putin (Russia) is meeting early in January with leaders of Turkey and Iran to discuss the future of Syria in light of the impending United States pullout. What a great summation to a thrilling year in prophetic events. It looks as if 2019 is … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: Coming Events

Out of the Abundance of the Heart: An Action Kind of Spirit

Building People of Substance for Works of Power The Holy Spirit is an action kind of Guy. In the New Testament He is described as doing all kinds of stuff. He leads folks, falls on folks, descends from Heaven, speaks, teaches, anoints, reveals, and in one very dramatic instance, He translated a guy to a … Continue reading Out of the Abundance of the Heart: An Action Kind of Spirit