Bring Back the Testimonies!
by Billy Burns | Oct 9, 2026 | God's Faithfulness, Testimonies, Walk of the Spirit
When I grew up in a small South Texas Assemblies of God church, the testimony service was an important part of each gathering. Treva Evans might stand up and tell of a miracle God performed during the past week. Sydney Smith might stand up and dance a Holy Ghost dance...
God Wants to Invade the Nursery/Toddler/Preschool Ministries
by Billy Burns | Oct 2, 2026 | Children's Ministry, Children/Youth
I recognize that these weekly (thankfully not weakly) posts are read by individuals from every walk of life, from every type of church, involved in many different types of ministry. As I write each week, I keep this diversity in mind. But this morning, I sensed an...
A Faithful God’s Faithful Promises
by Billy Burns | Sep 25, 2026 | God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word
If you have ever attended a Jesus the Healer Rally, you have heard me quote the following two powerful statements from F.F. Bosworth’s Christ the Healer. “The only purpose of God’s promises is their fulfillment.” “God is just as faithful...
Tell Me a Story
by Billy Burns | Sep 18, 2026 | Billy Revealed, Just Because, Leadership
When Vickie and I stepped down as Trinity Church International’s children’s pastors several years ago, in the days leading up to our final Sunday, we had so many wonderful conversations with the children who had been in our ministry during our 25 years. It was amazing...