Praying in the Spirit
When I sit down to write this blog each week, I wrestle with two things. First, what to write. There’s so much that I want to share. I struggle with which thought to pass along to you. I’d post a daily blog entry, but reality tells me that my schedule is already too full, and you probably already have too much in your email inbox. Second, how to limit what I write. A heart that is overflowing tends to create an overflowing blog entry. I struggle to keep this to just 300 to 400 words. This week, I will eliminate part of the struggle by not giving just one thought. Instead, I’ll pass along...
The “Other Tongues” Question
Ready for a long read? Well, it won't be found in this post. My thought is short and to the point. When challenged with the question, "Do I have to speak in other tongues when I am baptized in the Holy Spirit?", I, in turn, love to respond with the question, "Don't you mean to ask, do I get to speak in other tongues when I am baptized in the Holy Spirit?" After pausing for a minute to allow my question to penetrate their spirit, I then follow up with, "Why wouldn't you want to speak to God in a language from heaven?" (1 Corinthians 14:14). "Why wouldn't you want to have the ability to build...
A Holy Ghost Demonstrator
Let it be known throughout the land that we are a ministry that allows for the demonstration of the Holy Spirit. Why? Because it is the New Testament way of ministry! Without exception, in any and every gathering, we expect the Holy Spirit to make His presence known, and He never ceases to show up! How does this happen? It's quite simple. In fact, it's so simple that you will question my answer. First, preach the Word. In a children’s/youth service? Yes. In a nursing home gathering? Yes. In a small group? Yes. It's not a where issue. It's a what issue. PREACH THE WORD! Second, step out in...
The Holy Spirit to the Rescue
They say that honesty is good for the soul. And so, it’s time for some honesty — Even on my best day, in my own ability, I fall far short in what is needed to fulfill my heavenly assignment. It’s true. Even with aaaaaalliill (that is an intentional spelling and not my fingers getting stuck on the keyboard) of the giftings and talents I have, I honestly don’t have the ability within me to make a lasting change in this world. There, I feel better having made that confession. Wait. Don't stop reading. That's not the end of the story. So, do I just lie down and moan and groan, knowing that I...
The “Alwayser” Holy Spirit
I seriously doubt that there are too many people in our country who haven’t at one time or another seen one of the most famous tag lines in modern tourism marketing, “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas”. Believe me, I’m not sharing this tagline to promote Las Vegas or the "what happens in Las Vegas" mentality. I mention it only because, unbeknownst to many in the church, they have adopted this same mentality. To many, what happens in church stays in church. Consequently, the world isn’t being impacted by their lives. Jesus was definitely not a “what happens in the synagogue stays in the...
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