“When you strip it of everything else, Pentecost stands for power and life. That’s what came into the church when the Holy Spirit came down on the day of Pentecost.” – David Wilkerson Today is what I regard as the second greatest day in history. The first being Resurrection Sunday and the second being Pentecost … More My Pentecost Experience
“For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.” 1 Thessalonians 4:7 NKJV In the book of Exodus, God gave Moses detailed instructions for constructing a tabernacle that would sit in the center of the camp. The tabernacle would house furniture made of gold including the most famous piece the Ark of the … More Is Your Temple Suitable For The King?
COVID-19 continues to spread showing no signs of slowing down as The United States has become the first country to hit 100,000 confirmed cases. In response to the virus, states have gone into a virtual lockdown while others contemplate similar decisions. In the state of Texas, where I live, all nonessential businesses have been closed … More Return to The Lord – Part 2
This past weekend I went to a local grocery store and beheld the eerie sight of desolation and empty shelves. As I looked around, it felt like a scene from a post-apocalyptic movie. As world governments all work aggressively to find a solution and prevent the further spread of COVID-19, people are deeply worried. For … More Return to The Lord
In AD 50, the apostle Paul started a church in Corinth. Paul lived with and ministered to the Corinthians for 18 months and then moved on to Ephesus. A few years later, Paul is approached by Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus and is informed that the church he started in Corinth is struggling with a lot … More Wake Up Church!
I have a confession to make – I have a jaded perspective on relationships. Don’t get me wrong, I have no qualms with relationships and for those desiring to be in one. Admittedly, marriage was something I desired for most of my young adult life. I was once that kid whose one mission in life … More The Real Truth About Singleness
I realize this story is old news and everyone who’s a somebody has already made their comments about it days ago. I have avoided chiming in on social media concerning Kanye West’s new album and conversion. Now that the conversation has diminished some, here are my thoughts. It’s a well known fact that I don’t … More Thug Life to New Life? – My Thoughts on Kanye
“If Jesus came back today, he wouldn’t cleanse the temple, he’d cleanse the pulpit.” – Leonard Ravenhill To continue my mini-series on admonishing leaders in the church, I now turn my attention towards pastors and for those seeking to become a pastor. Before we begin, if you happen to be a children’s pastor, youth pastor … More A Word for Pastors and Future Ministers
Several days ago, I posted a blog entitled A Word for Next-Gen Church Leaders. In that blog, I admonish children pastors and youth pastors to teach the word to a spiritually deprived generation dependent on entertainment. In this blog, I turn my attention towards worship pastors and song leaders. Out of all the leaders in the church … More A Word for Worship Pastors and Song Leaders
This past weekend, I attended our West Texas Men’s Ministry Fuel Conference. Since 2017, I have been attending district events for men and they have yet to disappoint! As I write this, I have been to a total of three district conferences and two retreats. Something that I noticed this weekend and at the other … More A Word for Next-Gen Church Leaders
Joshua Hawk 