The Church’s Foundations

The foundation of the church is theology and statements of faith. Contrary to the famous hymn, it has, therefore, many foundations. The stone which is the foundation of the ekklesia of Jesus is Jesus. He is the cornerstone. The height, the depth and width of His love are the planes by which those characteristics of His love can be measured […]

Interpreting Tongues

I was thrown out of a ministry a few decades ago for refusing to sign a statement that included a section stating that THE initial evidence of having been filled with the Spirit of God is speaking in tongues. I know from the Scriptures and from experience that the Holy Spirit is still empowering believers to speak in tongues, as […]

Great New Bible Translation

I have heard that there is a new Bible translation available. It is called the You Version. Jesus, the Word of God, revealed in the Scriptures is not revealed completely. As Stanley Jones would say, that is “the Word become word.” Jesus revealed through you, however, is once again a real-ization of what John wrote: “the Word become flesh.” As […]

The Eye of the Lord

The Lord looks down from heaven;He observes everyone.He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earthfrom His dwelling place.He alone crafts their hearts;He considers all their works.A king is not saved by a large army;a warrior will not be delivered by great strength.The horse is a false hope for safety;it provides no escape by its great power.Now the eye of […]

Led to Listen and Learn

Lead us into Your vision, and speak to us with Your voice, Lord. Show us the path of righteousness, and cause us to walk in it without failing. Make us able to succeed at the work which You died to privilege us with. Give us grace that draws us to Your heart, Your purpose, Your life, Your love, Your throne. […]

Draw Near and Seek the Lord

By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death, and he was not to be found because God took him away. For prior to his transformation he was approved, having pleased God. Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards […]

For the Sake of My Servant

When the Rabshakeh heard that the king of Assyria had left Lachish, he returned and found him fighting against Libnah. The king had heard this about Tirhakah king of Cush: “Look, he has set out to fight against you.” So he again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying, “Say this to Hezekiah king of Judah: ‘Don’t let your God, whom you […]