Walking In The Gifts…

Walking In The Gifts… When do we begin walking in the full power of the Holy Spirit? Our Father in Heaven anoints us in the Holy Spirit and we are to walk hand-in-hand while His great power fills us from head-to-toe. Then what? 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, till we all come to the unity of the faith and…

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Jesus Messiah (Video)

Jesus Messiah Video by Chris Tomlin He became sin, who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness He humbled himself and carried the cross Love so amazing, love so amazing Jesus Messiah, name above all names Blessed redeemer, Emmanuel The rescue for sinners, the ransom from Heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all His body the bread, his blood the wine Broken and poured out all for love The whole earth trembled, and the veil was torn Love so amazing, love so amazing, yeah Jesus Messiah, name above all…

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Faith and Power…

Faith and Power… There have been moments in most everyone’s life when it seemed as if they were not in control in their life. Something happens, words are said or they are able to perform a task at a level never thought possible. Most everyone has heard a story about a person lifting a car off someone and saving their life. Do you believe these stories of wonder and great power? And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy…

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Seven Lessons for Productivity (Video)

Seven Lessons for Productivity Video by Pastor John Piper for Desiring God After fifteen hundred episodes of the Ask Pastor John podcast, Pastor John shares seven lessons that have inspired him to labor faithfully over decades. Ninety months ago, we started a little podcast called Ask Pastor John. And today we reach episode 1,500. Incredible. This is only possible with the support and engagement of many listeners around the globe — your prayers, your listens, your emails, your suggestions, and your continued financial support. Thank you so much. And when…

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No Weapon (Video)

No Weapon Video by Pat Barrett When darkness closes in on every side When battles rage and when the waters rise I fear no evil for I know the truth Nothing can separate my heart from You There’s no weapon stronger than Your love There’s no weapon stronger than Your love No height, no depth can overcome There’s no weapon stronger than Your love You say that faith can make the mountain move And nothing is impossible for You I fear no evil for I know the truth Nothing can…

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Acceptance, Belief – None of the Rest Dared Join Them…

Acceptance, Belief – None of the Rest Dared Join Them… A couple of weeks ago our Daily Devotional morphed and the tag line – Either the Gospel is divine inspiration, the Word of God teaching us how to live and how to act, or it’s nothing more than a historical account of events. – has been added to each writing. This is our belief. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he…

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I’m Listening (Video)

I’m Listening Video by Chris McClarney / Hollyn When you speak, confusion fades Just a word and suddenly I’m not afraid Cause you speak and freedom reigns There is hope in every single word You say I don’t wanna miss one word You speak Cause everything You say is life to me I don’t wanna miss one word You speak Quiet my heart, I’m listening When sorrows roll and troubles rage You whisper peace when I don’t have the words to say I won’t lose hope when storms won’t break…

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Willingness / Obedience…

Willingness / Obedience… While attending AA meetings, sometimes as many as 7-8 meetings a week, the term “willingness” was discussed a lot. We have to be willing before anything, anything at all, happens in our lives. We must be willing to succeed just as we must be willing to fail in order to advance in a given situation or in our lives. It isn’t until Step 8 that the word “willing” appears – Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them…

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