God Really Meant “ALL” – Part 1
I am sure that somewhere along the way, you have heard or read that reading the Bible is like peeling an onion. As you peel the top layer of the onion, you discover a whole new layer beneath the original layer and then another layer and then another layer. The same is true about God's Word. You can read a passage of scripture and then come back later to reread the passage and discover another rich truth that you originally didn't see. You can come back again later and read that very same passage for the third time and discover another truth. Let me tell you about a recent "peeling" and...
F.Y.I. – The Holy Spirit Is Known To Cause …
WARNING: For those of you that love quiet, predictable, mausoleum-type Christianity, this blog post is definitely not for you. Do yourself a favor and bypass this blog. Come back next week for something that might be a little more palatable. For the rest of you, read on and get ready to shout. Did you know that the Holy Spirit is an extrovert? Yep! There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. He is a 100% bonified extrovert who absolutely loves to make His presence known. The book of Acts gives example after example of what can happen when He is unconstrained and allowed to show up and be...
Quotable Nuggets – Part 4
Last week, I shared eight powerful quotations from several of my spiritual heroes. I trust that these quotations were a blessing to you. Here are a few more of these quotations that I use in my teaching, preaching, and writings. "Today some churches get by without too much Holy Spirit but replace Him with general attractions." Reinhard Bonnke - Godly Gems to Impact Your Life "God's way is for the whole Church to be filled and kept filled with the same Holy Spirit which saved and healed those multitudes in New Testament times." F.F. Bosworth - Christ the Healer "The greatest proof of man's...
Quotable Nuggets – Part 3
It's confession time ... Confession #1. My name is Billy Burns and I am a reader. I love to read and read some more and then read even more. Confession #2. Probably like you, after I have read a book, I can only recall a small portion of the contents of the book. I know that you are thinking that I should highlight certain portions of the book and make notes in the side columns. Honestly, I do that. But, when you have a big library of books, it is a challenge to go through the books to search for a certain quote or thought. Confession #3. Several years ago, I found a solution for keeping...
The AMAZING Holy Spirit
I know that you know this already, but I'll go ahead and say it anyway. The Holy Spirit is AMAZING. Let me share a quick story that showcases and honors the AMAZING Holy Spirit. Several years ago when Vickie and I were children's pastors, I had a mother come to me after one of the weekend services. After waiting for a while to get to speak to me, she pulled me to the side and told me that she just wanted to take a minute of my time to thank me. When I heard those words, time wasn't important. Suddenly, I had all of the time in the world to hear some kind words. Here is the story that I heard...
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