You can tell a lot about how someone is feeling just by looking at that person’s face. An expression can reveal a person’s mood- happiness, sadness, anger or annoyance. Though various modern methods of communication are available such as cell phones, e-mail, texting, and video web chat, nothing compares with face-to-face communication. You are …
Most people, when faced with overwhelming trouble or sickness, have to go through it without a miracle. This is a sad, confusing reality. We hear stories of miracles and may have experienced them, but the truth is, a greater number of people do not experience the miraculous. Is healing arbitrary? Is God unjust? Before I …
Jesus said, “My house shall be called the house of prayer (Matthew 21:13). What is a House of Prayer ministry? This type of church is dedicated to the belief that nothing of lasting Kingdom value will happen apart from communion with God. Leaders are praying people, with a measurable thirst of more of God …
Several years ago, some church youth returned home from summer camp, excited, yet apprehensive. Some were even terrified. Youth camps have historically been a reservoir for renewal and revival. So, there was great concern at the attitudes of these young believers. What caused such alarm? The campers had been taught that a Christian could be …
Are you holding onto a promise that has not yet been fulfilled? Are you still hopeful that God is going to do just what He said He was going to do? Reading the familiar Nativity story, there are a lot of surprised people. We first think of the shepherds who were minding their sheep and …
In our chapel services, we have recently been sharing our stories with each other. Where were you born? How did you grow up? When did you first receive salvation? These are a few of the questions we answer in these devotions, which also serve to testify of God’s guidance in our lives. We don’t always …
When I reflect on my life as a pastor’s daughter, the memories can be classified as overwhelmingly positive. One of my earliest and fondest memories is running out our back door very early on Sunday mornings and yelling for my Dad to wait so I could walk with him to church. Cupping my tiny hand …
With nearly 30 years in ministry experience, I have seen church structures of all types in countries spreading four continents. These churches reflect small house gatherings, community centers of faith, and even large religious enterprises. Some of these church type structures are small, some large, some with plain architecture and others resembling ornate colonial type …
While the preaching role of the pastor is perhaps the most visible element of ministry, most would agree that these ministers actually fulfill a three dimensional ministry of preaching, teaching and counseling. In this article, I’d like to explore how each of these roles serve to benefit the health and wholeness of the local church. …
Announcing our 2015 Reader Survey! The White Wing Messenger is the official publication of the Church of God of Prophecy and we are constantly seeking feedback to help meet the needs of modern readers and church members around the globe. We would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete this survey HERE. As a …