Among the varied ways in which miracles are manifested, I must include the many records of miracles involving the healing of the physical body. Like other miracles, healing originates from within. "If [since] the Spirit of him who raised Jesus [...]
It may come as surprise to some Christians that the main purpose of the Day of Pentecost was not to make speaking in tongues available to believers. The experience was certainly part of the package, as is clearly seen in [...]
One of the most intriguing events in the period between the Resurrection and Ascension of Christ took place on Resurrection Day. Just about every preacher would love to have been there, or at least been a fly on the wall [...]
In the 40 days between the resurrection and ascension of Christ, there are records of many witnesses to the facts. In our last newsletter I wrote of the necessity of the resurrection and how the early church made it the [...]
Both the historical record of the early church in Acts and the letters of Paul place the emphasis from Easter on the Resurrection of Christ. They do mention the death of Jesus on the cross and his burial but we [...]
A close friend of mine shared this phrase recently. It is based on Psalm 18:19 (ESV), "He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued me, because he delighted in me." My friend wrote: "I read this psalm and [...]
The apostle Paul, in recounting his ministry to the Christians of his day, said, "I have fully preached the gospel of Christ" (Romans 15:19). I believe that on this website and in my books and spoken ministry I have shared [...]
Self-image psychology has become popularized in recent years under a variety of names. A simplification of the principle might go like this: "You are what you think you are." It is not at all surprising to find that God's [...]
I write this in the first few days of a New Year on the calendar. We know that the old year has gone forever, just like yesterday. In fact, are you sure it is a new year yet? In Western [...]
I recall the basics of an instance that occurred in our second pastorate in Western Australia. An English couple had started attending the church with their children. One Sunday morning before the service started, I was astonished to see the […]