Tuesday is for Preaching Praying for my own soul and for all the preachers of America to let this perspective saturate their hearts. Jesus covered His territory like a flame, preaching God’s Word in the Spirit’s power (Luke 4:14). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,” He said, “because He anointed Me to preach … More “Jesus Covered His Territory Like a Flame”
Weekend Links There are two links below that I wish every Christian in America would take the time to read/hear. John Piper and Jonathan Parnell’s insight into the current state of the debate on Homosexuality in America, though brief, is brilliant. The link that follows it with two longer video’s of Doug Wilson’s recent lectures … More Perplexing Leadership; John Piper; Emotional Intelligence; Myths about the Church; Tea Party Corrections; Homosexual Intolerance
Wednesday is for Prayer “Life is well designed. Men and women grow old so that someone will be wise enough to teach the young.” (Lord Mhoram in the novel, Lord Foul’s Bane by Stephen R. Donaldson, page 279 in paperback edition) We are wise to be cautious when we find “truth” in fiction but novels, even … More The Good Design of Life
Friday is for Heart Songs “Give me a man who says this one thing I do, and not these fifty things I dabble in.” D.L. Moody Those men, those women, filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit and with the gospel on their lips will change the world. “Lord, make me one of those men.”
Tuesday is for Preaching It is so tempting, consciously and unconsciously, to trust in our education, our training, our experience, our personality, our mentors, our past successes, and the smiles and good favor of the people in front of us, rather than the Spirit of the Living God. Don’t let it happen brother. “Spurgeon used … More “I believe in the Holy Spirit” —Spurgeon
Sunday Musings An afternoon helping of Tozer to challenge and excite the heart. Enjoy. THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES US HIS POWER My speech and my preaching were not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. 1 Corinthians 2:4 The Holy Spirit gives us His power, and, thank God, He … More Tozer on the Holy Spirit
Tuesday is for Preaching So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Preaching: A Genuine Gift “Let me shock you at this point. A naturally bright person can carry … More Preaching: It is Possible to Preach and Not Believe (Tozer)
“You see,” Dr. Iverson said, “If you are broken, you don’t have to ask to be used. God delights to use broken people. That’s the only way to be filled and it’s the only way to become useable.” (For more see …) via Spirit of the Living God, Break Me in Pieces.
What if the only thing holding us back from true intimacy with God, true transformation by the Spirit of God was fear? Lurching, Lunging, and Leaning into the Spirit of God.
Tuesday Musings: Brokenness vs Usefulness We called him “Wild Bill.” Closer to sixty than forty, Dr. Bill Iverson was not your typical seminary professor. A gifted evangelist and an original thinker, Bill was always challenging either what you thought or what you did as a Christian. Bill impacted my life in many ways but the story … More Spirit of the Living God, Break Me in Pieces
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