GLENN'S BLOG
Your Voice is Sweet
A few months ago, this message about listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit was burning in my soul. It was becoming progressively apparent that church decisions are coloured or intermixed with some Bible truth and worldly-wise methods in the delivery of service. In similar fashion, the gifts of the Spirit are nothing more than an occasional idea according to todays' theology. A prayerful standard or traditionalism of the early church has been compromised over the centuries and the prayer meeting is nominal. The church has plugged-in to a safer religious atmosphere and minimized the authority of the gospel. The message today is "fellowship and worship songs" with a passing mention about "prayer/fasting." The gospel message needs more traction, perseverance and decisive listeners of the Holy Spirit. Are you ready to go the distance with Jesus? "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."
GRACE NEWS
Starting Again
The gospel message is the story of God's love and kindness, which is a second opportunity on starting again. But before we begin, it may be helpful to share the good news "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16 ESV). This is a message of love and sacrifice when God, in the person of Jesus Christ, made right the way of salvation.
NUGGETS ...
Fire on Azusa Street
Everything about the Azusa Street Mission fascinated me — especially the prayer or "tarrying room" on the second floor.
Usually one hundred or more black, brown, and white people prayerfully waited there for the Holy Spirit ...
