The Word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than a two-edged sword. When used skillfully and spoken wisely, it becomes a spiritual scalpel that makes incision upon the heart and takes out what ought not be there and puts in what ought to be. But when wielded unskillfully and unadvisedly, that same sword… Continue reading Quoted: Jeff Sanders on the Word of God
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Childhood Debt
The unfortunate reality of our economic climate is that tomorrow’s youth will be strapped with a debt they never incurred. Spiritually, there are many applications of for this thought… …parents/child dedication service (not strapping your kids with baggage, but giving them a headstart in their walk with God) …message on the “sin nature”, and how… Continue reading Childhood Debt
Press Release – David Bernard Elected UPCI Superintendent
St Louis – October 5, 2009. The United Pentecostal Church International announces the election of the Reverend Doctor David K. Bernard as General Superintendent of the 3-million-member church. The ministers of the organization selected Reverend Bernard at their 85th annual General Conference held in St Louis last week. David K. Bernard is the founder and… Continue reading Press Release – David Bernard Elected UPCI Superintendent
The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule: “What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.” (Confucius 6 BC) “Hurt not others with that which pains yourself.” (Buddha 5 BC) “In happiness and suffering, in joy and grief, we should regard all creatures as we regard or own self, and should therefore refrain from inflicting… Continue reading The Golden Rule
Poem about Working with God
If you have some work to do, Start this very hour; You supply the willingness, God supplies the power. –Anon.
Quoted: J. Gresham Machen on Revival and Controversy
Every true revival is born in controversy, and leads to more controversy. That has been true ever since our Lord said that he came not to bring peace upon the earth but a sword. And do you know what I think will happen when God sends a new reformation upon the church? We cannot tell… Continue reading Quoted: J. Gresham Machen on Revival and Controversy
Death in the House of Refuge
Chicago’s Water Tower is one of only half a dozen structures to survive the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. There is an account told about a quick-thinking watchman at the pumping station across the street who saw the glow from the fire off in the distance and, fearing its impending arrival, went straight to… Continue reading Death in the House of Refuge
31 Ways to Pray for Those You Love
1. Pray for a spirit of Humility. “The willingness to submit” (James 4:10) 2. Pray for a spirit of Reverence. “The fear of the Lord.” (Proverbs 9:10) 3. Pray for a spirit of Purity. “A desire to be clean.” (Matthew 5:8) 4. Pray for a spirit of Purpose. “A wisdom to… Continue reading 31 Ways to Pray for Those You Love
Mistaken Identity
Many millions of people suffer from a spiritual, “mistaken identity”, and the Church is given the mission of reaching out to God’s lost creation and helping to restore them to their true identity. What if you started to research your family history and discovered the mother of all skeletons in the family closet — that… Continue reading Mistaken Identity
Thy Word Have I Hid In My Heart
Psalm 119:11 “Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you…” The word of God, resident in the hearts of men, creates a relationship with Him that keeps them from sin. John 1:1 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the… Continue reading Thy Word Have I Hid In My Heart