Weekly Thoughts

NT Evangelism #2 of 2

Hi all, Paul won many to the Lord - how did he do it? I've outlined the spread of the gospel among the 5 spheres of relationships through which

NT Evangelism #1 of 2

Hi all, How many pastors have heaped guilt and condemnation on their congregations for not winning enough people to Jesus? Church outreaches glory

About Apostles

Hi all, With so many calling themselves apostles or prophets it seemed good these last Weekly Thoughts to share what the Bible says - rather than

Seers, Prophets & Personal Prophecy #3 of 3

Hi all, What is a Seer? What is a prophet? We are told this in I Samuel 9: 9: "...he that was beforetime called a Seer is now called a

Seers, Prophets & Personal Prophecy #2 of 3

Hi all, Last week I shared how some people laid hands on me and prophesied and were spot on - but then they wanted to go further, and the 2nd time

Why the Wilderness #3 of 3

Hi all, Have you ever been to a desert? There isn't a lot there but rocks, sand, and a few plants. It is tan in color and seems to go on forever.

Why the Wilderness #2 of 3

Hi all, Looking for tenderness in the wilderness Many times a person feels like they are in a wilderness because of an unanswered promise. They

Why the Wilderness #1 of 3

Hi all, A common expression is 'I'm going through a wilderness'. Sometimes people say; 'God isn't talking to me' or 'I feel like the Lord has

Where is the Fear of God?

Hi all, When I was a child we lived in the country with a horse farm bordering the back of our property. We had about 2.5 acres (1 hectare) with a

Insights and Understanding #4 of 4

Hi all, The word 'tzitzit' (tsit-zit) means 'fringes', which was commanded by God to be on the clothing of ancient Israelis as a reminder of the

Insights and Understanding #3 of 4

Hi all, During the time I was on staff as the Bible school Director of a large megachurch, about 1998 or 1999, a well known teacher was a guest

Insights and Understanding #2 of 4

Hi all, In the Parable of the Wedding Feast of Matthew 22: 1-14 the guests are assembled, but one guest isn't wearing a wedding garment. When asked

Insights and Understanding #1 of 4

Hi all, I love studying Jewish culture of the Bible because it provides context and understanding of things otherwise lost on us. And some things

It isn’t About Us Going to Heaven #2 of 2

Hi all, I've been sharing how the focus of New Testament living is about the Father's will being done in our lives, rather than 'Lord beam me up!'.

It Isn’t About Us Going to Heaven #1 of 2

Hi all, "Our Father in heaven, your name is holy. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven", from The Lord's Prayer of Luke 11:2. "Let

Adult Children Breaking Off Contact with Parents #4 of 4

Hi all, Today we conclude this important series. Finding 'my truth', 'protecting my peace' Adult children who tell their parents these things

Adult Children Breaking Off Contact with Parents #3 of 4

Hi all, We continue with part 3 looking towards reconciliation. The more disconnected they are from God the more they become

Adult Children Breaking off Contact with Parents #2 of 4

Hi all, I ended part 1 with a word to adult children asking what was in it for us as parents? Neither children nor parents owe perfection