Time to Build
I heard a message some time ago that I was reminded of recently. The part that arrested my attention had to do with natural desires that every human has. Every human has to varying degrees a desire for pleasure, a desire for possessions, and a desire for power. How one might choose to fulfill those desires is the debate that has raged on from the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. The question has been poised many different ways in...
Blessed are the Peacemakers
The Word of God informs us of three different types of peace. The most obvious is the inner tranquility of mind and heart that gives us confidence and assurance in God. The second is having “peace with Godâ€. The peace offerings of the Old Testament allowed for temporary restoration in the relationship between God and man. The work of Calvary provided for a permanent reconciliation and peace with God for those who obey the gospel....
Lance Appleton – A One God Apostolic
We at Apostolic Living are saddened to hear of the passing of Lance Appleton, a singer/songwriter who gave us lasting classics of the Apostolic faith such as “This Train”, and “One God Apostolic”. Our prayers go up for his family, as we give appreciation to God for the influence of this man. Lance Appleton passed away on February 18, 2015 after a battle with cancer. One God Apostolic Verse 1 You...
Spiritual Warfare and the Armor of God
It’s evident that we engage in spiritual battles as Christians. Paul said in Ephesians 6:12 that we, “wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” For every battle, there must be preparation. In Luke 14:31-33, Jesus said, “Or what king, going to make war against another king,...
Do You Have a Missionary Heart?
I recently had the opportunity to speak at a district prayer summit. The subject was “The Mandate of Praying for Missions.†Having been overseas and seeing first hand the need for prayer, I felt fairly qualified to speak. With my color-coded notes, PowerPoint presentation, Bible and love for missions, I made my way to pulpit. What happened next wasn’t quite what I expected. I did share my heart. I gave supporting facts and...
Couples Who Pray Together
You have probably heard the old adage, “couples who pray together stay together.†You may be pleased to discover that this expression is more than just popular wisdom. Research studies have verified what Bible believing, God fearing people have understood for ages. Married couples who pray, study scripture, attend church, and otherwise jointly participate in spiritual activities really do enjoy significantly higher levels of...
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