Archive for March, 2008
« Previous EntriesSo Long, Brother Bridges
Monday, March 31st, 2008Today was James K. Bridges’ final day as General Treasurer of the Assemblies of God, a post he has held since 1993. Here he is (on the right) with me at the going-away luncheon we threw for him in the TPE offices.
He returns to his native Texas where we wish him the best. The Assemblies […]
Snake Bite! … in a Suitcase
Monday, March 31st, 2008Last week it was reported that a man was bitten by a rattlesnake … as he was unpacking his suitcase! The snake had slithered in on the other end of the trip. Though the surprised victim didn’t die, this kind of incident gives food for thought to those who are waiting to make their decision […]
6 Reasons for Delayed or Denied Healing
Sunday, March 30th, 2008My article on “Divine Healing Fanatics” dealt primarily with suffering and treatable conditions. (Read it here.) But it raises a related issue. Here are my thoughts from a Vantage Point column of several years ago:
When God Doesn’t Heal
God still heals. Absolutely. Positively. I’ve seen it too often to believe anything else.
I used to take ministry […]
Some Compelling People From My Trips
Saturday, March 29th, 2008Divine Healing Fanatics
Friday, March 28th, 2008More than 172 children died between 1975 and 1995 because their parents refused them medical care. What does this have to do with religious freedom?
A time.com story included these statements:
At the center of controversy are Congregants of Church of Christ, Scientist, along with members of other, smaller sects, including the Followers of Christ Church and […]
10 Church Growth Principles From the Book of Acts
Thursday, March 27th, 2008My friend Fred Chilton blogged some interesting biblical principles for church growth. Take a look here, at The Ozark Oracle.
Building Blocks of Intimate Relationships
Wednesday, March 26th, 2008Part two of my interview with Dr. Gary Allen addresses building healthy intimacy in the home. Dr. Allen is the director of the Ministerial Enrichment Office for the Assemblies of God and Executive Editor of Enrichment Journal. Listen here.
Latest TPExtra Podcast
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Listen to our latest TPExtra podcast, part 1 of my interview with Dr. Gary Allen.
A Thought About Sin and Deliverance
Monday, March 24th, 2008“Sin is not just an act. It’s a power and we need deliverance from that power.”
Pastor Jim Bradford of Central Assembly in Springfield, Missouri, shared this statement in his Resurrection Sunday message, “Early One Morning.”
Easter Sunday always sees many unchurched and unbelievers attend. For many it will be the only service of the year they […]
Have a Joyous Resurrection Sunday
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008We celebrate the wonderful truth that we serve a living Savior!
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