November 1 October 31 is Reformation Day. For Pentecostals like me, that usually means nothing. However, having graduated from a Lutheran seminary, I know slightly more about this guy named Luther and am thankful for his life and example. This was his testimony facing a trial in 1521: Unless I am convinced by the testimonyContinue reading “Thoughts on Reformation Day”
Category Archives: Church
The Pope and the Anglicans
I am learning of this story and beginning to see comments on blogs. This may have been something stirring for quite some time, since the American Episcopal church allowed a practicing homosexual to become bishop, but the news on this seems to come fast. Certainly the Pope didn’t walk into this lightly. This will haveContinue reading “The Pope and the Anglicans”
The Systems Are in Place…
Over the past few months I have been preaching on the Holy Spirit. One of the key areas of Spirit-filled life I’ve examined is Acts 2:42. The Early Church had a “system” to catch what the Spirit was doing in their lives. 1. The apostles’ teaching 2. Fellowship 3. The breaking of bread (which IContinue reading “The Systems Are in Place…”
Good to Great in God’s Eyes
Chip Ingram has a book out called Good to Great in God’s Eyes. I am using as a staff book for my church. While the first chapter is a bit more simplistic than I had hoped, there are some great thoughts. One of the key areas to greatness in the Kingdom of God is toContinue reading “Good to Great in God’s Eyes”
Loving the Church
This review gives me another chance to simply say: “I love the Church!” I truly love the Body of Christ and love the Church. This book is one I need to put on my list and get! This quote is a good one: We need to be reminded that: there is no language in ScriptureContinue reading “Loving the Church”
Freedom of Religion
Chuck Colson hits things pretty hard. His latest commentary is on religious freedom is worth reading. These are things we need to consider in our own lives. We need to search our hearts to see if we are truly Christ-followers, or we do it out of convenience. What if we weren’t permitted to preach theContinue reading “Freedom of Religion”
Church Fundraiser
Desiring to use every way possible to get the word out, I want to announce here that the Fireworks Tent fundraiser is fast approaching. All of us can do something to help in this incredible fundraiser. The church main page has some details on supplies and location. Pastor Brenna is expecting a new baby soContinue reading “Church Fundraiser”
Church Fundraiser
Desiring to use every way possible to get the word out, I want to announce here that the Fireworks Tent fundraiser is fast approaching. All of us can do something to help in this incredible fundraiser. The church main page has some details on supplies and location. Pastor Brenna is expecting a new baby soContinue reading “Church Fundraiser”
Why I Love the Church
I am not certain at all about the contents of the book, but I love the title. If I ever get to teach a class on ecclessiology, I might pick this up to see if it’s worth using as a text. I find myself trying to “defend” in some way why I truly love theContinue reading “Why I Love the Church”
Why I Love the Church
I am not certain at all about the contents of the book, but I love the title. If I ever get to teach a class on ecclessiology, I might pick this up to see if it’s worth using as a text. I find myself trying to “defend” in some way why I truly love theContinue reading “Why I Love the Church”
Apprentice 2 Jesus 