Q: Can a person have more than one prayer language?A: This question is related to speaking in tongues. I’ve written what I think is a very helpful post on the phenomenon of speaking in tongues. You can read it by clicking here.In terms of this question, I’d say, “Why not?” The Holy Spirit is sovereign and can function with people … Read More
7 WORDS: Lent 2013 Series
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” –1 Corinthians 1:18 The 40-day period of preparation, prayer and fasting leading to Easter is called “Lent”. This word is actually the word meaning “spring” in many languages. To prepare ourselves for Easter, we’ll … Read More
Upcoming August Series: THE LORD’S PRAYER
Well, I really enjoyed the EPIC series we just completed yesterday. After 7 weeks of some of the most epic tales in the Old Testament, we’ll be shifting to the words of Jesus for two weeks in The Lord’s Prayer. The Lord’s Prayer is important for a number of reasons. Beyond the fact that it is the oldest prayer of … Read More
2012 First Things Retreat
“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.” –Revelation 2:4-5In the above letter addressed to the Ephesian church in Revelation, Jesus instructs the … Read More
6 Days into the Wilderness
At once the Spirit sent him out into the wilderness, and he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, and angels attended him. –Mark 1:13-14 I’ve been fasting and praying now for six days. I’ve kind of moved past all the physical pain and temptation that accompanied the beginning of the fast–hunger pains, … Read More
Awakening Fast
Do you want to see your spiritual life explode with a new intensity and vibrancy? I know I do. This coming January 15-February 5, 2012, we will be calling Lafayette First Assembly of God to a 21-day fast. This three season will be be a great way to start the New Year right and experience a powerful journey for resetting your … Read More
Immanuel
Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you … Read More
100 Syllables on Gabriel’s Visit to Mary
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at … Read More
A Glorious Light
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their … Read More
Zechariah and Elizabeth
Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.” 19 The angel answered, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. 20 And now you will be silent and not … Read More