I am always desiring to grow in the knowledge of my Lord!

(II Cor. 3:18, Phil. 3:10, Phil. 1:6) AMEN!



I was recently asked the question, “… What is Conservative Charismatic Reformed?…

This should have been my first blog, but that’s okay, better explained here than not at all.



If you happened across this blog, you will likely fit into one of these categories:



1. Finally, you feel you are not alone being that YOU are also Charismatic and Reformed. I pray… Continue

Rom 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.



Romans 8: 23 Not only that, but, we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.



Romans 9:4 who are Israelites to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the services of God, and the… Continue

In Daniel 3:17-18 we read, “If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. BUT IF NOT, let it be known to you O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up”.



This is a very profound statement of conviction that can only be given by those who truly trust in God. You may have read this passage and agree however, I want to focus my point of… Continue

Nothing so makes people want to get God off the hook more than a tragedy: typhoon, earthquake, hurricane, tsunami, tornado, flood (or other "act of God"), automobile accident that killed a teenager, heart attack, etc. When bad things happen, good people who believe in God begin to make excuses for Him, which all amount to basically a denial of His sovereignty. I went to the funeral of a teen boy who had died in an automobile accident due to his drunk driving and the preacher boldly declared… Continue

The Gift of the Holy Spirit

By Terry Simpson

“Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts2:38-39)



We have come to one of the most controversial verses in the entire Bible, and thus one of the most misunderstood and misinterpreted verses. And yet we should not be surprised, because it is one of the most important verses in the Bible. Whole denominations base their doctrine of salvation almost exclusively on this one verse. I will not try to add to the controversy. I am not… Continue