Your Calling is not for You.
You have a calling. Focus on fulfilling your calling, not fulfilling yourself.
Read MoreThe Problem with Creating Images of Jesus...
The problem with making an image of Jesus is that it's going to be limited and imperfect, and those limitations and imperfections are going to be projected onto the minds and thoughts of those observing the image.
Read MoreHow Should Christians Interact with Society?
We transform the world by serving in the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.
Read MoreThe Requirements of Shared Leadership
Shared leadership will require shared responsibility.
Read MoreWhat do we Mean when we say that the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person?
I think the reason that most people think of the Holy Spirit as a FORCE, a FEELING, or a SYMBOL is because we don't understand that the Holy Spirit is a DIVINE PERSON. In the absence of a correct view of the Holy Spirit, we've adopted several wrong views.
Read MoreExperiencing Jesus
When we experience Jesus as Savior, Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King we are not experiencing four different Jesus’. Nor are we dividing Jesus. We are discovering aspects, dynamics and ministries of the one, true Jesus.
Read MoreHow Jesus Interacted with Crowds
Yes, Jesus drew crowds, but he didn't TRY to draw crowds. When the crowds did come, it was because He taught with authority, cast out demons (Mk 1:27), healed the sick, and did miracles, not because He purposely tried to gather more people.
Read MoreHow to Approach Revival: Wait and See, or Water the Seed?
How should we respond when we think revival might be taking place? Should we wait and see, or water the seed? Can we water while we wait?
Read MoreLooking Back on 2022
The year 2022 made a big impact on me. Aside from a few long-term projects, it would have been impossible for me to anticipate all that the year had in store.
Read MoreAddressing Generational Sin
It seems that justice can take you where even fasting alone cannot.
Read MoreTypes of Apostolic Ministry
When we think about what apostolic ministry looks like, don't limit it to Paul. Apostle Peter did it differently than Paul. So did 20+ other Apostles. Consider the entire Biblical record. Then, whatever we do, DO NOT ADOPT A DEFINITION THAT EXCLUDES APOSTLE JESUS!
Read MoreThe Martyrdom of Polycarp
People raised in an atmosphere of religious pluralism struggle to understand singular devotion to only one God. Polycarp was misunderstood, mischaracterized, and mistreated because of his singular devotion to Jesus.
Read MoreWhat Makes a Place "Urban"?
Urban does not mean violent, poor and dirty…
Urban areas are dense, diverse and developed.
Expressions of the Holy Spirit
Paul is saying; "Your old gods were silent, but the God that you worship now expresses Himself."
Now that the Corinthians have a God that expresses Himself, how can they evaluate the authenticity of what is being said in His name?
Define Revival
Revival is Spiritual Renewal that leads to Social Change.
Read MoreChoosing to Suffer for the Sake of the Gospel
In VOLUNTARILY returning to their prison cell, Paul and Silas saved their new brothers life.
Read MoreFear, Unbelief and Hunger: Attitudes toward the Holy Spirit
Our fear of the Holy Spirit has caused us to issue warning after warning about excesses and abuses.
As a result, we’ve warned people all the way into unbelief.
Don't Take for Granted that You'll Always Know how to Respond when God Shows Up
Religious people have always had a mixed response to the obvious Presence and power of God.
Read MoreWhat is a False Teacher?
The New Testament provides repeated warnings that there will be many false teachers in the last days before Christ's return. How can we identify a false teacher?
Read MoreCultivating Anointing for Preaching
We can't afford any more Christian book reports. The church is desperate for men and women who have met God through scripture, been transformed through these encounters and can lead others into encounters of their own.
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