The Command
While reading through Acts 1 last weekend, I could sense the urgency in Jesus' time with His followers. Look at this ... "And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." Acts 1:4-5 Did you notice that He commanded them to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the promise of the Father? Jesus didn't suggest that if it was convenient or if they might be able to...
It’s Time For a Check-Up!
Just a passing question for you .... outside of a church setting, when was the last time that the Holy Spirit (the Parakletos ... the One who has been assigned to walk alongside of you, abide within you, lead and guide you, empower you, equip you) heard you direct a conversation towards Him?Though this is a short blog entry, it is quite powerful. Your answer to the question will provide a rock-solid explanation for what is or isn't happening in your personal life and children's ministry. Selah!
Praying in the Spirit – The Secret of Intimacy
Let me share with you one of the greatest reasons for praying in the Spirit. "For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries." 1 Corinthians 14:2 Like you, I've read this verse so many, many times. But this time, I read it from a translation that shed a whole new light. "If you praise him in the private language of tongues, God understands you but no one else does, for you are sharing intimacies just between you and him." 1 Corinthians 14:2 (The Message) Did you catch that? This...
Wild and Wacky, Don’t Be Tacky
If you've worked in children's ministry for any length of time, then you know the importance of variety. In other words, it is vital to throw in crazy, fun weekends into your schedule from time to time. So, after completing our four week "The Helper" series, we changed things up by having a fun, game-oriented service called "Wild and Wacky, Don't Be Tacky." In addition to the kids coming to church dressed wacky (dyed hair, strange clothes, etc.), they loved being in a service that dealt with interesting, strange world records authenticated by the Guinness Book of World Records...
Make the Unseen Scene Seen
I know that this blog entry is being read in some 80+ nations and its readership is composed of children's ministry leaders and workers who desire to see the signs and wonders of the Spirit in their lives and services. Although I have never met the greatest majority of the blog's readers, I know that I know that I have just described you. I am sure of the fact that you wouldn't be reading this blog entry if you didn't have a strong passion for seeing the Holy Spirit show up in your services, right? If you have attended any of our Ignite the Supernatural Conferences you have heard me make the...
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