<p>“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” (Luke 2:14) This is arguably the most significant announcement ever made by God [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Is a Christian indwelt fully by the Holy Spirit at conversion? The Holy Spirit works in us continually from conversion through sanctification, and subsequently through various giftings and empowering. If [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The believers received the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, and Jesus said when you receive the Holy Spirit, you receive the power to be witnesses. Believers look at [&hellip;]</p>

<p>When we surrender our lives to Jesus, it&#8217;s the Holy Spirit who woos us, convicts us, transforms us, empowers us &#8211; it&#8217;s all the work of the Holy Spirit which [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&#8220;That person is a Spirit-filled Christian! That&#8217;s a Spirit-filled church!&#8221; What does it mean? Dallas has the privilege of seeing the Body of Christ in its many expressions and in [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I’m running the raceI’m running the race to winI’m running the raceI’m running the race to winSometimes I felt like giving upAnd falling down withinBut I’m still running the raceI’m [&hellip;]</p>

<p>“The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly.” (John 10:10 NASB) This is a verse with which [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As a child, I thought that was an odd saying… “food for thought.” When I thought of food I thought of my stomach, not my mind. I thought of being [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Put on the helmet of salvationPut on the breastplate of righteousnessClothe your whole being in holy armorWorthy to stand the test We’re in the battle of the agesIn the Lord’s [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I have watched the storm clouds gather on the horizon I have listened to the distant thunder rollI have felt a stronger current in the oceanI have felt a stronger [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As I sit down to write this letter, it is approaching the middle of November. I just finished my morning walk amidst the cool breeze of autumn’s breath. Leaves are [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It has been a most exciting and beneficial season for me as I have in recent months studied, pondered and written about the Holy Spirit and His relationship to our [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We know from Romans 8:9 that, “If you don’t have the Spirit of Christ, you don’t belong to Him.” Notice it doesn’t say a touch of the Holy Spirit or [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The mere title of this letter conjures up doctrinal differences, emotional reactions and dogmatic opinions. Some people and/or denominations are so anxious to jump into the fray to support their [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The response from the last Praiseletter, Be Filled With the Spirit, has been most encouraging and has confirmed the notion that we should dig deeper and continue discussing biblical truth regarding the precious Holy Spirit. I began writing a song some years ago that I am recently revisiting.</p>

<p>“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.” &nbsp; Ephesians 5:18 In Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus, he reminds [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Yes, once again the holiday season is upon us and it seems to have arrived on a swifter schedule than last year and all previous years. Like a line from [&hellip;]</p>

<p>A number of years ago I was making my way to the back of an auditorium where I had just completed ministering in concert and in word.</p> <p>About halfway back a young man stepped in front of me and asked, “After all these years, what keeps you going?” Without a moment’s hesitation I responded, “The image of a man on a cross!”</p>

<p>Should we compare ourselves to the apostles? Are we called as saints to shape our lives like the disciples?</p>

<p>“In whirlwind and storm is His way. And clouds are the dust beneath His feet.” Nahum 1:3 On Saturday, April 13th I left Lindale, Texas, my hometown, to travel to [&hellip;]</p>