Power-Packed Kids
Here is a conclusion that I've derived in my 40+ years of ministry - our churches are not producing power-packed boys and girls. Why? The children in our churches are not being given an opportunity to know and have a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Really? Really! I know that you are agreeing with me. If allowed, your response to my statement can be reduced to you only being what I call a head nodder. You know what I'm talking about. But, just head nodding is not enough! I'm asking you to go beyond this and look closely at YOUR local children's ministry. I'm not talking about just briefly...
Ignite a Supernatural 2023
If you have followed our ministry for any period of time, you have either heard me say or read in a blog post the words "TODAY is the day of the Holy Ghost." No matter how many times the sentence has been said or written, it causes an enormous excitement within me. While I am thankful for the Holy Spirit's work that we read about in the book of Acts and the outpourings throughout church history, these outpourings haven't ended. TODAY is His day. I am convinced that there is a fresh 2023 TODAY outpouring. TODAY. TODAY. TODAY. No matter your age, gender, denomination or lack thereof, God's...
Reminiscing
Just four days ago, I celebrated my 66th birthday. I know that my being 66 years old comes as a humongous shock and surprise to you. I know that I look much, much younger and behave, out of respect for myself, I will say that I never really grew up. I once heard that growing old is not an option, but growing up is. I've made that my life's directive! On this birthday, as to be expected, Vickie and our family absolutely spoiled me as we celebrated this special day. While I have lived an abundantly blessed 66 years, life is still life. Like you, I know from experience that life brings with it...
The 2022 Faves
If I were to receive a last-minute invitation to teach in one or more conference workshops or preach in one or more church services and only given my Bible and a tablet containing this year’s blog posts to use as my preaching/teaching notes, which would be my go-to blog posts? In other words, which are my two-thumbs-up favorites (three-thumbs-up if I had three hands)? I'll be honest. It is so, so challenging to look through the 51 posts written this year and narrow it down to just these five blog posts. After reading, please post your thoughts about these five faves. Declaring the Will of...
A 2022 Fa-La-La-La-La Y’all!
I was looking back at some previous December blog posts and discovered the following from December 2019. To me, it's just too funny not to share again. (Note: You can read any or all of the 791 previous posts about the Person and work of the Holy Spirit by going to www.billyburns.com/blog, After reaching the site, double-click on the title of any post and it will open the list of archived posts. 791 posts? Yep. I've been blogging since 2007.) Here is what I shared back in 2019. It's been said that you can take a Texan out of Texas but you can't take Texas out of a Texan. With that being...
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