Read ( Ephesians 4:11-16 ).
As we seek to follow and be used by Jesus Christ, we need to utilize all that he has made available to us. One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. Why ha
Praise the Lord my sisters and brothers in Christ. I am first of all wife to John Kehl. I have 5 children and 9 grandchildren. I am currently licensed as a Minister of the Gospel. At my church I am the Director of Outreach. I serve as the Chaplai
Keep the Fire Ablaze
Read: Acts 2
In your chemistry class, one of the first lessons was probably on the composition of fire. As a reminder, three elements are required to cause the chemical reaction to occur that we call fire. They are: oxygen, fuel
It’s Promotion Time…but , Are You Ready?
“Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; ….”
Psalm 37:34 (ESV)
Can you recall the array of feelings that you experienced when you had finally achieved a certain accomplishm
You’re An Eagle – So Soar!
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
There was a time when many of life’s
In Matthew 28: 19-20, Jesus charged His disciples to "go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that He commanded. When the church body takes
So How Spiritually Mature Are You?
Read: II Peter 1:1-11
Our journey towards Spiritual Maturity requires us to focus on those character traits which are often not viewed in their proper relevancy with regards to our spiritual growth. So how spiritual
Profanity in the Pulpit
I was asked the question by one of my FBF (Facebook friends) if it was okay to use profanity in the pulpit. They said many Pastors are seemingly going that route now; and it appears to be acceptable.
Well, I always attempt to
Ungodly Fear Steals Our Time
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
II Timothy 1:7
One of the most valuable tools that a warrior has at their disposal is time. Strategies and strategic planning
Watch Your Midwives!
“Now also we beseech you, brethren, get to know those who labor among you….”
I Thessalonians 5:12
Warriors who stand against the kingdom of darkness must at all times know those to whom they have given the power and the authority
Prayer Recognizing God’s Wisdom ©2003
Father God, in Jesus’ name, I come to you. I thank you for the wisdom to acknowledge you in all of your ways.
Your word declares that Wisdom is the principle thing - “The foremost ingredient”. So I come to
So What’s the Verdict?
You are arrested. The accusation in question: Being a follower of Christ – a Christian.
Will there be found enough evidence to convict you? Let’s see!
When your family is questioned, what will their responses reveal?
What impac
“Listen” and Obey
“But whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.” Proverbs 1:33 ESV
On last weekend I had the opportunity to go out of town and visit a church that I had not previously attended. Today as
Just Change It
There were two television shows which aired many, many years ago which each featured a woman which had “mystical” powers. The programs were: Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. In both of these, the women’s powers were only known to ce
The Comma
“Be still, and know that I am God. …………..” Psalm 46:10
When using written communications to convey our thoughts to others, it is much easier for us to be understood when we use various punctuation marks. Whether you are the writer or the
God’s Assurance
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22
We can always excel in every area of our lives. This is possi
Remember …..It’s A Process!
“Despise not the day of small beginnings……” Zechariah 4:10
One vital piece of information that we must remember is that mighty oak trees are birthed from tiny acorns; and an apple orchard from one apple seed. In other wo
Are You Still The C.E.O.?
Read: Proverbs 3
In corporate America many have the desire; expressed or unexpressed; to become the Chief Executive Officer of a particular establishment. They think that they could maintain the degree of assertiveness, and
Focus, Fill, Forget
“…………………….the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10
Today the Lord wants us to know that it doesn’t matter what it looks like, it doesn’t matter what sort of negative or bad news we may get – we must allow the joy that
What’s That Smell?
“Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.” James 3:12
Whenever someone enters a room where there is a concentration of a certain type of smoke – it
