the original version by Dr James Allan Francis Let us turn now to the story. A child is born in an obscure village. He is brought up in another obscure village. He works in a carpenter shop until he is thirty, and then for three brief years is an itinerant preacher, proclaiming a message and… Continue reading One Solitary Life
Author: Jay Jones
What’s Your Level of Influence?
– John C. Maxwell As a leader, you’ve probably had your share of unproductive ventures when it comes to working with people. But have you ever thought about what makes working with one person a successful endeavor, and another an unsuccessful endeavor? For any group of people to be successful in accomplishing a goal,… Continue reading What’s Your Level of Influence?
Cyril of Alexandria Describing God
Cyril of Alexandria, Egypt, AD 444 wrote: “For He is the Lord of all powers, fulfilling by His will what exceedingly surpasseth nature, and effecting at once what seemeth Him good. The mystery of the Incarnation passeth all marvel and discourse, and no less the benefits redounding to us. For how is it not next… Continue reading Cyril of Alexandria Describing God
Divine Healing
By Cleveland M. Becton As we observe the ministry of both Jesus and the apostles, it is evident that divine healing was not something peripheral to their ministries. It was an important witness to Jesus as the promised Messiah and Savior from sin. When the man with the palsy was let down through… Continue reading Divine Healing
How to Identify and Reach Receptive People
Some people in your community are more receptive to the gospel – and more likely to become a part of your church – than others. Good stewardship of a congregation’s limited resources calls us to invest those resources where we will see the greatest return (see Matt. 25:14ff.). So how do you find people who… Continue reading How to Identify and Reach Receptive People
Meaning of Life
Professor Steven Hawkings (Cambridge University), long considered the most intelligent man alive today, and who suffers with the disabling disease of ALS. While appearing on Larry King Live (December 25, 1999), he was asked, “What keeps you going?” His response: “Curiosity. I want to know the answers to life.”
Giving People the 5 Star Treatment
BY DALE E. GALLOWAY A Staff member’s spouse who doesn’t like you. A board member who seems determined to oppose everything you propose. An unchurched neighbor or relative who won’t give you the time of day. Getting along with others is a lot easier to talk about than to do. I used to think it… Continue reading Giving People the 5 Star Treatment
The Holy Scriptures
The Holy Scriptures By James K. Bridges The apostle Paul reminded Timothy that from childhood he had known “the Holy Scriptures” (2 Timothy 3:15, NKJV), which had led him to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible is referred to as the Holy Scriptures because it is different from any other… Continue reading The Holy Scriptures
Why You Need to Speak in Tongues
By Charles T. Crabtree The assemblies of God believes and teaches that the baptism in the Holy Spirit is accompanied by the initial physical sign of speaking in other tongues (unlearned languages) as the Spirit of God gives audible expression (Acts 2:1-4; 10:44-48; 19:1-6). What a wonderful provision and heavenly gift all believers may… Continue reading Why You Need to Speak in Tongues
The Brain Responds to Speaking in Tongues
Dr. Carl Peterson of O.R.U. in Tulsa, OK, is a brain specialist and was doing research on the relationship between the brain and praying or speaking in tongues. Some amazing things were discovered! Through research and testing, Dr. Peterson found that as we pray in the Spirit or worship in the Spirit (our heavenly… Continue reading The Brain Responds to Speaking in Tongues