In Germany, in 1909 when the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was reaching the whole of Europe and spreading throughout the world, things did not proceed well. Revivalist Thomas Ball Barratt a British-born Norwegian pastor and founder of the Pentecostal movement in Norway, was baptized in the Holy Spirit and spoke in tongues in November 1906 while … [Read more...]
Its a Spiritual Battle
The Bible tells us, “We are not wrestling against flesh and blood but against For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places.” … [Read more...]
Bitterness Is Dangerous
All the hatred and bitterness you see right now between white and black or black on black crime comes from unforgiveness. The Bible tells us that resentment or bitterness causes trouble and bitter torment, and many become contaminated and defiled by it (see Hebrews 12:15). Wherever there has been a hurt, the human reaction is usually one of … [Read more...]
Alexis de Tocqueville’s Predictions
When Alexis de Tocqueville 1805 –1859 (pictured above) traveled to America to study the American prison system, he wrote a book titled, Democracy in America, which has been regarded as one the greatest commentaries ever written on the American government and society. In his book, he explored the effects of the rising inequality of social … [Read more...]
True Story of Faith and Courage in the Face of Persecution
Jolly Joe Kiwanuka (pictured below) was one of Uganda’s wealthiest and most influential citizens, He was stubborn and strong-willed, and his utter disregard for public opinion had made him a legend even to his closest friends. He owned a large wholesale business and among his many investments, he was also owner of Uganda’s champion soccer team, … [Read more...]
The Heart and the Intellect
It is with the heart that man believes (Romans 10:10). It is with the heart that we are to seek (Deut. 4:29), serve (Deut. 10:12), and love (Deut. 6:5) God. It is only with the heart that we know God or worship God in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). It is in the heart, therefore, that the divine Word does the work. ……Now when they heard this … [Read more...]
Pilgrims Had one Purpose: Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ
We, . . . Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia; do . . . solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick.... … [Read more...]
Lessons from a Distressed Family
King David’s decline began one afternoon. The army was away fighting against Ammon and David who was supposed to be leading them, is at home relaxing. At home out of his palace window, he notices Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah-his next-door neighbor, bathing on the roof and likes what he sees! As William Blake reminded us, “The naked woman’s body is … [Read more...]
Parents Honouring their Children
In one of the previous posts, we briefly looked at the importance of children honoring their parents. What about parents honoring their children? The Bible says, children are to be obedient to their parents in the Lord that is to accept their guidance and discipline and parents shouldn’t irritate and provoke their chidren's anger by exasperating … [Read more...]
Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit
What is a Jezebel spirit? John Paul Jackson describes it as the spirit that is used to destroy whatever God is trying to do. Jezebelic powers operate in conjunction with principalities and powers that torment people. (Ephesians 6:12) These demonic powers include spirits of religion...manipulation, control, lust, perversion, and the occult. They … [Read more...]
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