PRAISE AND POWER                 A MINDSET FOR BUILDING UP              September 15, 2017
Certainly, the Apostle Paul was a central figure for building up the Church. Yet, all believers share in that role of building up one another. “According to the grace of God which is given unto me [Paul], as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.” (I Corinthians 3:10) The exhortation of God’s...

PRAISE AND POWER                             THE MYSTERY                             September 12, 2017
One of the greatest, if not the greatest, truth regarding this Christian era is regarding the mystery. Let’s see what the apostle Paul said by revelation about it. “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained...

PRAISE AND POWER                                                                                   September 7, 2017
 
Dear Friends,
God bless you abundantly in Christ. You are in our prayers.
Last week the Praise And Power was sent out with some formatting problems. I apologize for our error. My computer crashed. So I had to use the laptop. Everything looked great until the article was transferred to the server. Then it went “hay-wire.” Being unfamiliar with how to change the format on the laptop, I allowed it to go as it was. Now...

PRAISE AND POWER           BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS           August 30, 2017
One of the great teachings Jesus Christ presented in his earthly ministry is found in Matthew 5. Many call it the sermon on the mount. It begins with the following in Matthew 5:2: “And he  opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, …” This is a great point before a person can say anything he or she must open the mouth. Then Jesus spoke some wonderful beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” (verse 7) Then in verses 8,...

PRAISE AND POWER                       ANCHOR OF THE SOUL                   August 22, 2017
There is a verse of Scripture, Hebrews 6:19, that includes the phrase used in the above title today. “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; …” In order to get clarity regarding this, we need to take a look at the context. Let’s go to Hebrews 6:10: “For God is not unrighteous to forget your...

PRAISE AND POWER                                   EDIFICATION                                August 17, 2017
The context of Ephesians 4:12 tells us that this verse is referring to the purpose of the gift ministries which God has provided in  the church: “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying [building up] of the body of Christ: …” The ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers are for perfecting the saints, for the work of the ministry and for...

PRAISE AND POWER                       OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE                   August 14, 2017
There is a lot of conversation these days about a person’s DNA. People have tests done regarding their 23 chromosomes in order to learn about their physical attributes, strengths and weaknesses. For those who are born again of God’s gift of holy spirit, there are spiritual attributes. “That which is born of the flesh [the physical birth] is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit [God’s...

PRAISE AND POWER                             SPIRIT AND LIFE                           August 1, 2017
“Now concerning spiritual gifts [matters] brethren, I would not have you ignorant.” (I Corinthians 12:1) The word “gifts” is in italic type which indicates it was added by the translators. The Greek word translated “spiritual” would be more properly translated “spiritual matters” or “spiritual things.” God wants His people to know about spiritual matters. I Corinthians 12, 13 and 14 were written to instruct believers regarding these spiritual matters....

PRAISE AND POWER                        WE’VE GOT THE POWER                      July 25, 2017
Without question, Jesus Christ lived a life of power which he received from God. “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost [holy spirit] and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” (Acts 10:38) He walked by the spirit and manifested God’s power. “And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into...

PRAISE AND POWER                       NO LONGER ALONE                         July 18, 2017
“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good?.” (Ecclesiastes 4:8a) A person will need to work whether or not he or she is alone. The great thing about having a friend, brother,...

PRAISE AND POWER                      FORGET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS                        July 14, 2017
God tells us in Philippians 3:13: ". . . but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before…"  As Christian believers we have the right and responsibility to refute the past and declare null and void the things that God has said He would remember no more.
Hebrews 8:12 and 10:7 tell us that God promised, ". . ....

PRAISE AND POWER                 A PROGRESSION FOR GROWTH                  July 7, 2017
Certainly every Christian is familiar with what is called the great commission: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, …”(Matthew 28:19a) The Gospel of Luke says: “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” (Luke 24:47) Down through the centuries since the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ, Christian men and women have endeavored to carry-out this exhortation regarding...

 
PRAISE AND POWER                                   Daily Exercise – Walk With God                                June 27, 2017
Exercise consistently! Stay active to stay healthy! These and other catchy slogans are a part of the health and fitness boom of the last few decades. “Every U.S. adult should accumulate 30 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week.” This has been the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American College of...

PRAISE AND POWER                                   CONFIDENCE IN OUR GOD                         June 20, 2017
“Old Faithful" is a geyser in Wyoming that has historically erupted approximately every 73 minutes without fail. That is how it got its name, “Old Faithful.” Confidence could be expressed as a knowing or a trusting in the faithfulness of something or someone.
Confidence is spoken of in God's Word.  In relation to that confidence it also speaks of the wonderful works of God and all that He has done. We have...

PRAISE AND POWER                       THE GOOD SHEPHERDS                  June 13, 2017
When Jesus was 12 years old his family went to Jerusalem for the Passover. On their way home Mary and Joseph could not find Jesus. After searching in Jerusalem for a while they found him. This is what he said to them about staying after everyone else in his family had gone. “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist [know] ye not that I...