It's pretty basic, yet so easily dismissed. Jesus said, "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth... I will not leave you as orphans". Later on in that very same discourse to His followers, Jesus explains in very clear […]
August 2022 (7)
Monday, August 29 2022
I will build My church
Monday, August 29 2022.
The broad partitions of Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant expressions of Christianity have led to much smaller sub-divisions over the centuries: Latin, Byzantine, Coptic, Anglican, Baptist, Anabaptist, Lutheran, Reformed, Methodist, Pentecostal, Messianic, etc... These in turn have […]
Tuesday, August 16 2022
Can't see the forest for the trees
Tuesday, August 16 2022.
The phrase "can't see the forest for the trees" is an expression used of someone who is too involved in the details of a problem to look at the situation as a whole. Rather than seeking out specific occurences in the news to see if they "might" meet certain criteria in prophetic […]
Friday, August 12 2022
Lessons from the life of John the Baptist
Friday, August 12 2022.
Another great tribute to John the Baptist from Stephanie Quick of Frontier Alliance International. His lifestyle and methods demonstrate important principles for us to emulate today regarding the mechanisms and manner used to transmit the "message". He "took measured, deliberate steps […]
Monday, August 8 2022
The Pride of Life
Monday, August 8 2022.
Here's one thing I've noticed. Some places and events exude an ugliness despite being set in beautiful surroundings. I think much of it comes from the spirit of pride and self-accomplishment that seems to permeate the culture there. The more affluent tend to appropriate these places as their own. […]
Wednesday, August 3 2022
The 40 days
Wednesday, August 3 2022.
For the 40 days following the resurrection, "He [Jesus] presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive" - Acts 1:3a And what was the primary focus of His instruction during this time? He "spoke about the kingdom of God" - Acts 1:3b The emphasis of His […]
Being filled with the Holy Spirit
Wednesday, August 3 2022.
Most are familiar with this event that took place on the Day of Pentecost. When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw tongues like flames of fire that […]