The Most Obeyed Command in the Bible

be-fruitful-and-multiplyWhat is the most obeyed command in the Bible?  It is one that even the most vile down through the ages have obeyed.

This command is found in Genesis 1:28 and 9:1,7:  “Be fruitful and multiply.”

We sure have done a pretty good job at filling the earth with people! Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

10 of the Most Important Words in the Bible

power2What are some of the most important words in the Bible?  There are all kinds of answers. . .

Genesis 1 is pretty important.  Don’t forget about Psalm 23.  How could you leave out John 3?

I think 10 of the most important words in the Bible are found in John 20:21:  “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SMART Bible Reading

There are few things more important in the Christian life than reading the Bible.  It is bible-SunlightGod’s primary way of speaking to us.  The Bible is one of a kind.  It has authority, it is inspired, it is alive with the very breath of God.  And it is crucial that we know it so that we can be effective witnesses of God’s activity on the earth.  The stakes are very high as we get closer to the end of this age.  Imagine the tragedy of being saved, even filled with the Holy Spirit with gifts and graces, but you cannot walk people through the truth of God’s plan and purpose because you have not studied God’s Word. Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

You Can Do Evangelism!

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
____________________Salvation____________________
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
 

It may be one of the most important things that I have ever read. . .

It was in a book called “What’s Gone Wrong with the Harvest?” by James F. Engel and Wilbert Norton.  It has become known as the Engel Scale and you can see it above. Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thank You John Wimber

wimberThe last month or so, I’ve been consciously asking the Lord to remind me of men and women who have shaped the way that I think and act.  It has created a flood of gratitude within me.  One person near the top of that list is John Wimber, founder of The Vineyard movement. Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment