


Call 9-1-1!
by Billy Burns | Jun 6, 2025 | Leadership, Revival, Walk of the Spirit
While in Bible College, I was introduced through books to the works of many preachers and teachers, many of whom I’ve long forgotten. But that’s not the case with the sermons and writings of a great English Methodist, Samuel Chadwick (1860-1932). As a...
He’s in the Show and Tell Business!
by Billy Burns | May 30, 2025 | Children's Ministry, God's Supernatural Power, New Testament Christianity, The Holy Spirit
One of the highlights of the school day for most Kindergarten and first-grade children is the Show and Tell activity. I’m sure that you can recall your excitement as a child when, in Show and Tell, you stood in front of the classroom with an item brought from home,...
How Real is the Holy Spirit to You?
by Billy Burns | May 23, 2025 | Holy Spirit Filled Believers, The Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
In growing up in West Columbia, Texas and attending the Christian Center, I often heard Pastor B.B. Hankins say, “I wouldn’t cross the street without the Holy Ghost.” This is so simple and yet so powerful. I recognize now that his statement was merely an updated...
Unpacking Parakletos
by Billy Burns | May 16, 2025 | The Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
It’s true confession time—I hate to clean out my clothes closet. I know that it should be an annual event, but it usually becomes a dreaded undertaking that is only accomplished when I can finally muster up the courage. Why? While doing this job, I have to come to...