I recently attended an event honoring Azusa Pacific University’s outgoing president, Jon Wallace. Jon served APU as president for 19 years. One of the memories that was shared more than once was that Dr. Wallace always asks good questions. It was a great reminder for me. I tend to lecture; I’m one who thinks he… Read more »
Letting the Living Water Flow
RELUCTANT No More!
“The Harvest is abundant; but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send out workers into His Harvest.” (Jesus as quoted in Matthew 9:37-38) This article is for Pastors and any who lead other Christians. Let me ask you, Why are so many Christians reluctant to share the Gospel message?… Read more »
F R E E D O M !
Harry was a crusty ol’ cob! I met him on Fremont Street, Las Vegas Nevada. A couple of friends and I were passing out tracts and telling anyone who would give us a listen that Jesus loved them. The old man was crouched on the ground, leaning on a pillar quite a distance from the… Read more »
“Born Once, Die Twice ~ Born Twice, Die Once”
How can a man be born when he is old? (John 3:4) I came to know the Lord when no one else around but Him and me. The day after hearing His Voice within and giving my life to Jesus without restriction He sent a Christian mailman to my house. I guessed that he was… Read more »
WHAT ABOUT THE RESURRECTION!?!
When I was given this title for April’s issue of Faith Unlimited my mind did the same thing that yours probably did when you read it: WHAT ABOUT THE RESURRECTION!?! I’m laughing as I write! Is this supposed to be a book or a short article?!? “For if the dead are not raised, Christ has… Read more »
How Can I Recognize the Guidance of the Holy Spirit?
I’ll start with a story. I’m writing this the day after Valentine’s Day, so the story is appropriate. Many moons ago, not long after I was saved I began asking God, if it was His will, to help me find a Christian wife. After a time, I thought He was speaking the name of a… Read more »
Christ In You
I’m sure you’ve asked the question of someone wanting to know the Lord, “Would you like to ask Jesus into your heart?” As I’ve researched for this article, I think that another question could be asked: “Would you like to be in Christ?” I actually found many more references referring to being in Christ rather… Read more »
GOALS FOR 2018: Find a Mentor ~ Be a Mentor
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV) Who can say this to you? To whom can you say it? What is a mentor? Let’s take this last question first: A mentor is simply a trusted friend. A mentor is not a Bible scholar. He or she may not have been… Read more »
How to Affirm a Child
Everyone reading this could give instruction about how important it is to affirm a child and how to do it. Perhaps you remember being affirmed as a child. A parent, teacher, pastor, someone spoke into your life and you were lifted! Let me tell you a story from the 4th grade: Mrs. Fent, during handwriting… Read more »
The Labor of Love Opens Doors for Words of Love
“Could we with ink the ocean fill, And were the skies of parchment made, Were every stalk on earth a quill, And every man a scribe by trade; To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry; Nor could the scroll contain the whole, Though stretched from sky to sky.” Frederick M…. Read more »