Get It Here!
The name Thomas Ball Barratt will probably be unknown to many of this blog's readership. I too had never heard of this Norwegian Methodist minister until I came across his testimony in Lester Sumrall's Pioneers of Faith. Shortly after reading about his infilling of the Holy Spirit, I knew that this was too good to read and then forget with the passing of time. Consequently, I soon entered it into my files and shared it in numerous teachings over the years. Read the testimony and then I will close with a comment. THOMAS BALL BARRATT (1862-1940)Taken fromSumrall, Lester Pioneers of Faith...
Power Nuggets!
Here's a scenario with which you can probably identify. Over the years, I have read so, so, so many wonderful, powerful books. And, probably like you, much of what I read usually fades into nothingness (is that really a word?) within days after reading a book. Are you nodding your head that you're like me? I know that I know that the teachings or stories in the books are God-breathed and need to continue to be a part of my life. But, try as I may, the teachings and truths are here today and gone tomorrow. As my grandma Burns used to tell me, "Billy John, my brain leaks". Are you identifying...
A TODAY Holy Spirit
Today, while going through some books on my bookshelves, I rediscovered J.B. Phillips’ The Young Church in Action. This book, published in 1955, is Phillips' translation of the Book of Acts which was to be included later in his New Testament in Modern English. I was excited to browse through The Young Church in Action because it included his preface to the Acts of the Apostles which was removed once the entire New Testament translation was completed. It's in this preface that I read: “It is impossible to spend several months in close study of the remarkable short book, conventionally known...
An Update for Today
This morning, it happened again just like it had happened the morning before and the morning before that morning and the morning before...you can see where I'm going. Perhaps I should share the whole picture. What I am writing about hasn't just happened for the last few mornings. It is literally an every morning, every day of the week, every week of the month, every month of the year happening. Here are the details about my reoccurring events. As is my custom, last night before going to bed, I placed my iPhone on a charger and then woke up this morning to discover that sometime during the...
Holy Spirit Tidbits
Here's a novel idea. I'm surprised that I haven't done this before in the 15+ years of writing blog posts. For this post, I want to share what I call Holy Spirit tidbits and challenge you to ask the Holy Spirit to personalize and amplify these thoughts. Don't be in a hurry. Meditate on each of these tidbits and then get ready for the Holy Spirit to "wow" you! Acts 13:2 The Holy Spirit is the great Appointment Secretary. He knows those who should and should not be connected. Remember, just because they are good people doesn't mean that they are supposed to work together. Acts 20:22 The Holy...
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