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...
Read and Stick!
This is one of those 200-word or less posts. Go ahead and try to prove me wrong if you must. Take off your socks and shoes so that you have both your fingers and toes to help you count. Here is a powerful quotation from John Osteen, one of my spiritual heroes. "I don't care whether it upsets my doctrine or not, I'm going to stay with the Bible no matter who it separates me from or who it identifies me with." Taken from "Overcoming Hindrances to Receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit" In a day where many flounder back and forth, not knowing what to believe, I have a simple yet powerful...
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