Old Testament prophecies usually have a historical and future context. The historical context is often a word of judgment based on the failure to obey God’s revealed will, relating to how we treat one another and others. The future context is often a word of hope and restoration. This is seen in three passages in…
It was an honor to return to my home conference for the LifePoint Ministries Annual Conference held at the Swails Center on the campus of Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, Georgia, September 14, 2019. The attendance was outstanding as Bishop Tim Lamb has led the conference in new patterns of meeting for training in the summer…
At alarming rates, today’s youth and young adults are being exposed to pornography often and at very young ages. Parents cannot realistically build the “impregnable bubble.” The fact is that nearly 100% of our youth and young adults have been exposed to pornography. The challenge is that the messages that the culture provides of pornography…
The third IPHC Regional Prayer Conference met at Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Oklahoma, September 13-14, 2019. Hosted by Dr. Lou Shirey and the WIN Prayer Ministry, representatives from five states gathered to seek the Lord’s face and intercede for the harvest in communities, cities, and nations. Friday evening began with a focus on the…
The first Thriving Throughout the Seasons of Pastoral Ministry Retreat took place at WinShape Retreat September 3-5, 2019, in Rome, Georgia. Forty-eight pastors and mentors from 14 states and 15 IPHC conferences participated in interactive sessions on spiritual transformation led by Dr. Gary and Regina Moon. Dr. Moon serves as executive director of the Martin Institute…
As parents, we feel joy and gratification when we see our children getting along with each other. It puts a smile on a parent’s face to hear an older child reading to younger siblings, or to see brothers and sisters happily playing a game together. However, even the most well-behaved children sometimes argue and fight…
Dannie Obryan (Dan) Beller, known across the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC) as the dean of pastors, was born July 13, 1932, near Byars, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Hollie (Loper) Beller. He graduated from Byars High School in 1949 as valedictorian of his class. He attended East Central College, in Ada, Oklahoma, for two years…
I was honored by the invitation of Presiding Bishop Doug Beacham to preside over the 95thAnnual Session of the Alpha Conference. This was a very special privilege for me, as I am blessed to have served within this fine conference for 41 years as a credentialed minister. Harvest Christian Center in Cantonment, Florida, hosted…
Imagine being a young lady who is kidnapped and then manipulated into a marriage because a young man finds her attractive. This happens almost every day in Kyrgyzstan. Although “bride stealing” is illegal, it’s still considered culturally acceptable. Contrary to popular belief, most young women involved in human trafficking are not kidnapped. Most are convinced…
The Mid-Atlantic Annual Conference took place Saturday, September 7. The conference was hosted by Kingsway Christian Center and Pastors Shawn and Bridgette Simon. Bishop Abel Palomo, his wife Trish, and their entire family are faithful and fruitful in their leading and serving the Mid-Atlantic Conference. The day’s schedule was filled with exciting and informative reports from a…
