Only Believe
Here's a simple truth to ponder on for the next few days. I'll be up front and tell you that this thought didn't originate with me. It's source is Jesus. Here's the truth .... "These signs will follow those who believe ...." I don't even need to complete the thought. You've read it umpteen million times and can possibly even quote it. For those looking for this thought, it is found in Mark 16:17-18. This simple truth gets simpler ... If it is still the day of believers (and evidently it is if you profess to be born again) then it must still be the day of signs and wonders. That means...
Start a Fire!
Here's a confession ... I'm getting more and more disillusioned with the "business" of the ministry. My email box constantly receives promotional materials for the "how-to's" of ministry ... how to grow a church, shut the back door, gain more volunteers, keep visitors, discover the "WOW" factor, increase the finances, etc. Enough already. I'm suffocating. And, in the midst of the deluge of "how to's", I never, I repeat NEVER, receive emails encouraging me to turn off the computer, NOT attend their conference or buy their book, or stay away from their $500 DVD teaching package and instead go...
Ponderables About Parents
You would think that after being in children's ministries for 35 years that I would have all of the answers. Honestly, I don't. Here are some random thoughts that I occasionally ponder ... * As the parents pick up their child after my service, why isn't their first question to the child, "What did the Holy Spirit tell you today?" Isn't this what children's "ministry" is all about? I have yet to find a church that calls their Sunday children's corporate gathering "Children's Fun House" or "Fun Zone". No!!! It is MINISTRY! * Why do parents allow their child to miss a weekend service or...
It’s Really Close!
I will admit up front that the following thought will seem bizarre but I will obey the Holy Spirit and share it with you. Last night, I saw a picture of a vehicle's side view mirror. In looking at the mirror, suddenly the small print on the mirror became magnified. I could clearly see the words "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear". We all know that the automobile industry has placed this message on the mirror as a warning and reminder that there is something that you are approaching or is approaching you that is a whole closer than you've perceived. Was this message just...
Let’s Be Holy Ghost Arsonists
Several years ago, I wrote a blog post identifying myself as a Holy Ghost arsonists. My assignment is to ignite an all-consuming, unstoppable Holy Ghost fire in individuals, ministry leaders, churches, denominations, and nations. I'm passionate about fulfilling this assignment. I am coming to you today to ask you to join with me in making this happen. Vickie and I have stepped away from the security of being on a pastoral staff leaving behind salaries and benefits to totally devote ourselves to this assignment. I need for you to join with us in two ways. 1. Prayer. Without this...
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