Genuine spiritual fullness is bridge building. To be fully Pentecostal means being open to the fullness and breadth of the church. If you have a commitment to building the kingdom of God, you have to be committed to the church beyond the sector you're in.- Jack Hayford ¹ Exciting things are happening! Across the globe, … Continue reading Denominational Charismatics: The Fire Within
"Slain In the Spirit" and Other Oddities All I can believe is our spiritual beings are not wired for God’s full power, and when we plug into that power, we just cannot survive it. We are wired for low voltage; God is high voltage through the Holy Spirit!-Kathryn Kuhlman ¹ Once I was in a … Continue reading “Slain In the Spirit” and Other Oddities
Apostles and Prophets Today And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-12, NKJV) Among modern Christians, there is little controversy about the ongoing ministry of … Continue reading Apostles and Prophets Today
Co authored with David Pope And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth … Continue reading Israel: Yesterday, Today and Forever
Should Christians worship on Saturday or on Sunday? Of course, we should be worshipping every day! Nonetheless, the question of the Sabbath (Shabbat) and how it relates to the New Testament has been a controversy for centuries. The principles behind the Sabbath impact our culture in more ways than you might think. For example, our … Continue reading This is Sabbath
Years ago, when Donald J Trump first began to talk about running for president, my mind immediately went back to Bill Clinton's administration. Even as a candidate, Clinton's womanizing and other moral issues were well known. In response, Christian leaders loudly and rightfully proclaimed "Character counts!" Here we are years later and sadly, many of … Continue reading The Trump Paradox
Is reincarnation biblical? No, reincarnation cannot be reconciled with the Bible or the Christian faith in any way. That is not to say that some have not tried. Some point to John the Baptist, who some at the time believed to be a reincarnation of the prophet Elijah (Matthew 11:14). However, when asked about this, … Continue reading The Reincarnation Dilemma
One of the most unfortunate things about modern politics is the excessive tribalism. Regardless of who wins elections, life does go on and we are the ones who have to live it out. We have lost our ability to have meaningful conversations and learn from one another's perspectives. As previously stated, I am generally conservative … Continue reading When Left Is Right
Sin will take you farther than you ever expected to go; it will keep you longer than you ever intended to stay, and it will cost you more than you ever expected to pay.— Kay Arthur ¹ I believe this is an area that much of the church is completely in the dark about. We … Continue reading Sin and Repentance
