They Did – He Did – We Do – He Does
Pardon my Southerness (is that really a word?) but I want to share a scripture that should make you more excited and happier than a tick on an old hound dog. Ready? Here it is. "And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen." Mark 16:20 Take an additional 60 seconds and read the same verse from these two translations. "They went out preaching in all directions. The Lord worked with them. He gave proof to the word by the signs that went with them." Mark 16:20 (The New Testament in Everyday English) "And the...
Here’s a First!
From time to time, I love to share powerful quotes that I've gathered from the writings and teachings of some of my spiritual heroes. For example, just a few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post sharing some of the many quotes that I've gathered through the years from my pastor, B.B. Hankins. If you missed that post, you can read it by clicking on this link - https://bit.ly/4eTLBji Back in 2021, I published two posts sharing quotes that I've gathered in my reading from Reinhold Bonnke - https://bit.ly/3x5enav and https://bit.ly/2U9PX14 Earlier in 2020, I shared this post containing quotes from...
The Long Gone, Forever Done Holy Spirit?
Perhaps like me, from time to time you've experienced someone who wants to discuss (debate) the working of the Holy Spirit today. They claim that the days of miracles ended with the passing of the last apostle. For them, just reading a few scriptures isn't enough. Fortunately, years ago, I heard or read the statement that says "A person with an experience will never be at the mercy of a person with an argument." Thankfully, in addition to having the foundation from the Bible, I know that the undeniable work of the Holy Spirit witnessed with my own eyes will never succumb to the activity of...
Wisdom and Insights from Pastor B.B. Hankins
It happened yesterday morning and then again this morning. I am talking about me quoting the man who was my pastor throughout my childhood and youth, Pastor B.B. Hankins. Like many times before, in my Dream Thieves Access group meeting yesterday, I told one of Pastor Hankins' stories that fit perfectly in our discussion about fulfilling the will of God. And then this morning while having breakfast with a friend I quoted another of his powerful statements. The wisdom and spiritual insights imparted over the years from his sermons and teachings became so much of a part of who I am. For that, I...
Be His Representative
As most of you know, after I graduated from Bible college back in 1979, Vickie and I traveled for 10 years as children's evangelists conducting what was then called Kid's Crusades. For some 45 to 48 weeks a year, we would travel from church to church and use family-friendly ministry tools to share the gospel. Then, in 1989 Vickie and I began the next phase of ministry and for 25 years served as children's pastors at an incredible church in South Florida. So, as you can see, ministering to children is forever engrained in our hearts. To me (and Jesus) ministry to children couldn't, shouldn't,...
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