Sixteen hundred spiritually- hungry Christ followers from all over the Pacific Northwest jammed into a local church this past weekend. I had the privilege to be wedged in with them, singing praises to Jesus, listening to the speakers, and praying for revival.
The presence of the Lord was palpable. . . .
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In an old fable, a king trains his pet monkey in various tasks, from using a sword to swatting flies. One day the king gave his monkey a sword to guard his chamber while he napped. Unfortunately, during his nap, . . . .
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Pam left our church because our pastor “wouldn’t take a stand” on a political topic she felt passionate about. But is that the role of the church?
Is politics the vehicle for the change we want to see in this world? Will the “right” candidate revive hearts . . . .
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5 Benefits of Speaking in Tongues
In a discussion about prayer, Jesus tells His disciples to be persistent by asking, seeking, and knocking at the door of heaven. Jesus declares that our heavenly Father is a good Father, and He will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him (Luke 11:13). Sadly, many Christians do not believe that . . .
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With the global pandemic ripping through whole communities and the death toll rising, even a cheerful person like myself will have sad days. A couple of weeks ago, my heart felt heavy . . .
Read MoreOne of the organizational details is the Marching Order of the tribes. When the pillar of cloud and/or fire would lift from the Tabernacle, the Israelites were to break camp and follow. God gave specific instruction about the order in which they should march.
I began to wonder if there was a significance to our Christian walk in their Marching Orders. And I believe I have found one. . .
Read MoreHur is of the tribe of Judah. This struck me as significant because Hur, along with Aaron, held up Moses arms during Israel's first ever battle as a Nation.
After the Nation of Israel passed safely through the Red Sea, the Amaleks came and fought against them. Moses told Joshua to choose men to fight the battle, and he (Moses) would station himself . . .
Read MoreI would love it if I could read the Word of God in its original language. Every detail, every name, every number, is written for our learning. And so much is lost in the translation. For example, these verses on healing in Acts are actually a lesson on living a praise-filled life.
The notes in The Passion translation point out that the name of the town where Peter is ministering, Lydda, means “strife.” And the healed man’s name, Aneneas, means “praise.” So, this man named “Praise” is living in a place called “Strife . . .
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