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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009[Click on image for full view of program.]
I went to the funeral today. Here is what AG News had to say.
Cyril McLellan with the Lord
An era has come to a close in the Assemblies of God. Cyril McLellan - a name synonymous with the former AG Revivaltime Choir - passed away Tuesday evening after an […]
Historic Pentecostal Evangel Series: 1960s
Thursday, September 25th, 2008J. W. Tucker Lays Down His Life in the Congo
As in the 1940s during World War II, the turbulent 1960s brought danger and death to our missionaries and nationals trying to carry out the Great Commission. One of these was missionary J. W. Tucker who was in his fifth term in the Congo (later Zaire, […]
Waking the Dead
Friday, July 25th, 2008My most recent Vantage Point tells one of the best experiences I have ever had in ministry:
“You don’t know me,” the letter began, “but I’m hoping you can help.” The writer told of an uncle who lived in the town where I pastored at the time … and he was worried about him.
“My uncle has […]
Tony Snow’s Thoughts About Cancer
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Broadcaster and former Presidential press secretary Tony Snow, who was a believer, died yesterday of cancer. Read this incredible interview that reveals his powerful thoughts about facing this deadly killer.
Cults Still Trying to Predict the End
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008A Russian doomsday cult is in the news.
Two members of the group that went underground five months ago to await the end recently emerged with a tale of two deaths among the group. Thirty-five cult members entered a cave in early November, threatening to blow up gas canisters that blocked the entrance if authorities attempted […]
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 […]
Two Friends Named Paul
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008My friend Paul Veliquette, pastor of the Windsor (Colo.) Assembly of God, wrote our Daily Boost devotional today. Daily Boost is a devotional that TPE puts out every weekday, available both online or by free email subscription.
Paul’s devotional is of special interest to me because it is about a mutual friend who is no longer […]
911 Fails; Woman Dies
Saturday, February 9th, 2008The Associated Press reported this today:
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. — A disabled woman who called 911 to report a fire in her bedroom was put on hold and later died in the blaze, a newspaper reported.
It took seven rings — about 27 seconds — before a 911 operator picked up the call from Brenda Orr, […]
Storms Slam the South
Friday, February 8th, 2008Tornadoes ripped across several southern states on Super Tuesday, killing at least 47 and injuring hundreds.
It was an unusual, acute pattern of winter weather, unexpected by those who were hit hardest
One family of three, parents and their 11-year-old child, died in their home. One man died from his injuries when his brother couldn’t get him […]
God Moving in Iraq
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008I’m feeling pretty unworthy right about now. This morning, our guest speaker at our weekly chapel service at Headquarters was an Iraqi pastor who leads a church in Baghdad, Iraq. Conditions are much better for believers there since the fall of Sadam Hussein, but there is still significant persecution, so I will not share his […]
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