Category Archives: Thoughts

What the Church Needs (E. M. Bounds)

“What the Church needs to-day is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more and novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use – men of prayer, men mighty in prayer. The Holy Ghost does not flow through methods, but through men. He does not come on machinery, but on men.Continue reading “What the Church Needs (E. M. Bounds)”

Strange Fire in the House of the Lord (J. Lee Grady)

We need to be careful. Current fads involving angels, ecstatic worship and necromancy could push us off the edge of spiritual sanity. No one fully understands what Nadab and Abihu did to prompt God to strike them dead in the sanctuary of Israel. The Bible says they loaded their firepans with incense, ignited the substanceContinue reading “Strange Fire in the House of the Lord (J. Lee Grady)”

Church in the 21st Century… (William Booth)

William Booth (Founder of The Salvation Army) when asked to comment about the issues confronting Britain at the turn of the century said:- * There will be religion without the Holy Spirit * There will be Christianity without Christ * There will be Forgiveness without Repentance * There will be Salvation without Regeneration * ThereContinue reading “Church in the 21st Century… (William Booth)”

Scriptures Concerning Christ’s Redemptive Work on the Cross

Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him [Jesus] the iniquity of us all. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin ofContinue reading “Scriptures Concerning Christ’s Redemptive Work on the Cross”

Wise Words

History shows that the value of life decreases and the quality of existence diminishes when a generation loses its sense of destiny and purpose. A quick glance at our current world exposes a sad picture that demands our attention. We preserve nature, for example, but kill babies. We build solid houses but cannot construct lastingContinue reading “Wise Words”

A Point About Faith and Confession

I want to make a point about faith and confession. I believe in confession. I believe in the power of what we say. I often speak out loud the Scripture, knowing that it builds faith in my heart and words have power. However, simple faith does not need to continually remind itself. If I amContinue reading “A Point About Faith and Confession”

God’s Will For Your Life

Heard a very powerful illustration in church today.   The pastor told a story about a farmer who used to shoot the side of his barn with a rifle. Someone came to see him and was amazed at how great a shot the farmer was.  Every single shot in the side of the barn was inContinue reading “God’s Will For Your Life”

God’s Will is Not Sickness

I was having a debate with someone recently via a blog similar to this one.  The issue up for discussion was can we have guaranteed healing because of Christ’s redemptive work.  If you look at our church website, you will find a number of articles explaining that God’s will is healing. In this debate, IContinue reading “God’s Will is Not Sickness”