It’s in the “Ing”
Update...update...update. For those of us living in the smartphone world, the word "update" is a constant in our lives. Let me take you back in time. Can you remember just a few months ago when Apple iPhone users were anxiously awaing Apple's new, far-better-than-all-of-the-rest iOS 18? And, can you also remember that as with all previous operating systems, it was just a matter of days until Apple released an update for that operating system? Cupertino, California's Apple headquarters soon released the 18.0.1 update only to be followed by the 18.0.2 update and then the 18.0.3 update and then...
God Loves You!
I found in my many years of writing these posts that most of the posts are written for anyone and everyone. But, then there are times when I sense that a post is written to a very specific individual facing a very daunting challenge. As I sat down at my computer, I believe that this is one of those specfic individual facing a specific challenge posts. If you're that person, I have some exciting news for you. It's found in nine of the recorded 218 words spoken in Peter's message at Cornelius' home. "...I perceive that God is no respecter of persons." Acts 10:34 Other translations render it...
The Precious Blood
Here's a bit of church trivia that not everyone will know. At one time, the church used hymnals to provide the words for the hymns sung by the congregation in our song services. Now, for some, I am quite sure that I need to translate the previous sentence. This is what I was saying... At one time - not today or yesterday Hymnals - books containing a collection of songs Hymns - anthems or songs of praise and worship to God Congregation - people present in the church service Song service - worship service (the time for singing) Let me take it one step further. Here is a quiz dealing with a few...
I Conquered!
Can I share with you a deep, dark personal dislike, something that would never become a part of my version of The Sound of Music's famous "My Favorite Things" song? (For you youngsters, here's a link to this wonderful, unforgettable song.) The dreadful unfavorite thing that I'm thinking about is something that I experienced today as I spent the whole (not just a part) afternoon making travel arrangements for our upcoming Ignite & Unite Conference and Holy Spirit Rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I never, never, never enjoy this task. To me, it is so extremely stressful to be mindful of...
Get Ready for Easy Peasy!
Several years ago, while traveling and ministering in a state that I call God's chosen frozen state (I will leave it to you to determine the location), I had the pastor comment to me after the service, "Billy, I just don't know how that you do it. You preached a message about the infilling of the Holy Spirit, gave the altar call, and people quickly received the promise of the Father. When I do this, nothing happens." My reply to him said, "Pastor, what I've done today is, to quote a phrase often used by Vickie, easy peasy. There are no secrets. In fact, you've already told me how I do what I...
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