Home For the 4th of July Weekend

Hello everyone. First let me say thank you for your prayers concerning my esophagus. When the doctor went to stretch my esophagus yesterday, he ended up not doing that because there was no blockage. Instead he did a biopsy on it and now I'm waiting on the results of the tests. This is all in God's hands. I would continue to ask for your prayers so the doctor can find out what is wrong with my esophagus, because there still is a problem.

This coming Sunday, as has been the tradition for the last few years over the 4th of July weekend, I will be ministering in my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God in Scranton. It is with great pleasure that I minister the Word of God to my home church family. Please pray that Jesus will be lifted up and that people will respond affirmatively to the Word that will be preached.

We've been inundated with rain for the past several days here in northeastern Pennsylvania. The flooding of streams and rivers is wide and massive. Perhaps you are facing a flood in life. Maybe it isn't a literal river of water but some problem has flooded your life. God reminds us in Isaiah 43:2 tells us "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you." Even through the floods of life, Jesus never leaves your side. Take comfort in that today.

Blessings to you all!

On To Frederick, Maryland

Hello everyone. I feel myself dragging this morning due to a restless night of sleep last night.

This coming Friday through Sunday, I will be ministering at Victory Christian Center in Frederick, Maryland. Please pray that the messages I preach will encourage the hearts of all who attend. Pray that the Lord will touch and change hearts.

Next Tuesday, I will be going to the hospital to have my esophagus stretched. I've been having problems with it for some time. This is a procedure that I welcome to take place. I would ask for your prayers that everything will go smoothly.

Hope that you are all enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer that are upon us. God bless!

Shuffle Off To Buffalo...Well Almost

Hello everyone. I was in the process of doing dishes and remembered that I had yet to send out my weekly e-mail and post my blog.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will minister at the Assembly of God in East Aurora, New York, which is just southeast of Buffalo. This is a new church for me which is a very welcome thing in my ministry. Please pray that the Lord will do amazing things. Jesus is amazing so we can expect amazing things from Him. Also, please remember me as I travel.

Cutting the grass...it is something that I am always hoping to get done in between revivals. At this time of the year, the grass seems to grow so quickly. And then I think of the words of Isaiah 40:8 "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever." I am thankful that no matter what season of the year it might be, God's Word remains as sure and strong as ever.

Have a good weekend everyone. And thanks for all your prayers.

Off To New York

Hello everyone. I hope that you are enjoying your Thursday evening. I'm hanging out at home tonight.

This coming Sunday through Wednesday, I will be ministering at Gospel Assembly in Ossining, New York. What I particularly like is Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Please pray that there will be a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in people's lives. What our churches need today is an infusion of Pentecostal power.

I was just looking at the paintings that are commissioned by the leadership of the Assemblies of God that depict our four cardinal doctrines. The one that depicts the baptism of the Holy Spirit evidenced by speaking in other tongues depicts the fire of the Holy Spirit. How we need that fire in our lives. It produces passion for Christ. May each of you receive a fresh infilling of that power and fire in your lives.

Here is a link to the paintings I wrote about.
http://ag.org/top/Office_of_Public_Relations/HQartwork.cfm#

Thanks for your many prayers.