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-extracts by J. Lee Grady.
Jesus just wasn’t into titles. We shouldn’t be either… I am often asked if I have a title, and my answer doesn’t satisfy some people. I travel a lot, so I don’t consider myself a pastor. All kinds of labels have been pinned on me: Reverend, prophet, apostle, even bishop. Once I was introduced to a church as “Dr. Grady” and I almost crawled under my seat. Continue Reading…
-extracts by J. Lee Grady.
More than 12 years ago I found myself at a church altar in Orlando, Fla. God had been dealing with me about leaving my comfort zone… As I buried my head in the carpet in that church, I realized God was requiring unconditional surrender. He wanted me to wave a white flag. I knew what I had to say, but it was difficult to form the words. Finally I coughed them up. I said the same thing the prophet Isaiah prayed long ago: Here I am, send me! (see Is. 6:8.) Continue Reading…
THE “FULLY PREACHED” GOSPEL
-extract by David Wilkerson.
The apostle Paul said to his generation: “I have fully preached the gospel of Christ” (Romans 15:19). And he described the “fully preached” gospel as one that is much more than words. It is a gospel of words and deeds! “For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed” (v. 18).
Paul was saying, “The Gentiles turned to Christ not because of my preaching alone, but because my words were accompanied by miraculous deeds!” Continue Reading…
The following statistics come from the Telegraph’s international business editor. Our Christian response? – Be prepared, be praying, be out of debt, be ready to help. Forewarned is forearmed. Continue Reading…
The poor and needy are a priority with God. The Bible makes this very clear, from the Old Testament to the New. The widow and the orphan are at the forefront of His concern. A timely comment on this topic is below- Continue Reading…
-extracts by J. Lee Grady.
In honor of Reformation Day, here are some complaints I’m nailing on the Wittenberg door. Continue Reading…
WHERE do WE GO TO EAT?
-extract by David Wilkerson.
There is a great famine in the land. Yet, in spite of multitudes running about looking for spiritual food, those who truly desire God’s Word comprise only a remnant Continue Reading…
