I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, And your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out my Spirit Even on servants—men and women alike. Joel 2:28-29 Have you ever had a glimpse, or some may call … Read more
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy … Read more
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 With all of us living in the land of diminishing returns, where things cost more and we get less, Labor Day … Read more
I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. 1 Corinthians 9:27 This month I am celebrating six decades of life with my family, and a big piece of chocolate cake. Everyone has their “thing”. My struggle … Read more
And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word. 1 Kings 18:21 ESV Words written by skilled writers can change our understanding, … Read more