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Last week I talked about a wonderful Spirit-filled service I attended over 45 years ago, and how the memories of that service still affect me.  In this blog, I wish to discuss seven Hebrew words that describe worship expressions, taken from the books of Psalms and Isaiah.  Then, I’m going

I still remember an emotionally charged service that took place over 45 years ago, an experience that “lifted me into heavenly places!”  Why?  Because I saw the Holy Spirit overhaul a brokenhearted woman before my very eyes! I was at Eastside Assembly of God in Springfield, Missouri.  The service was

Do you have a favorite Bible character? I have three.  I refer to them as the “Three J’s!” First, I want to see Jesus!  I have personally known Him for over 48 years.  I celebrated my 48th spiritual re-birth (birthday) on August 4, 2018.  Like you, I’m not sure what

“Raise your children in such a way they won’t need to spend their adult years getting over it!”  This comment may cause some to chuckle, but it sobers me. I meet a lot of people during my days.  Lately, for some reason, I have met several men and women who

Wounds Wounds WoundsWounds “Raise your children in such a way they won’t need to spend their adult years getting over it!”  This comment may cause some to chuckle, but it sobers me. I meet a lot of people during my days.  Lately, for some reason, I have met several men

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, KINDNESS, goodness, gentleness and faithfulness” (Galatians 5:22). Like you, my desire is for the Holy Spirit to develop all of His fruit in my life. I want all eight of his characteristics to be evident in my life.  Recently, I

Have you ever said something wasn’t fair?  I suppose most of us have at some point.  I have! Living for the Lord comes with highs and lows, good times and bad times and we who take our faith seriously often are challenged by life’s inequities.  We have even developed our

You cannot be intimate with anyone you have to control.  The need to control automatically eliminates any chances for long-term, meaningful relationships.  Many control freaks have no clue as to why they leave behind a trail of broken relationships.  The need for control stems from broken places in our souls

None of us is getting out of here alive!  Death is imminent, and it is considered by most morbid to discuss.  And I get it!  Life is precious and we cling tenaciously to every breath.  Who in their normal mind sits around talking about death?  Right?  If you do, we

How much are you worth? The worth or value of something depends on how much one is willing to pay.  Money talks!  The parable of the Lost Sheep in Matthew 18:12-14 demonstrates the value God places upon the individual: “What do you think?  If any man has a hundred sheep,