Archives 2015

When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took

Continue ReadingAll The People Gave a Great Shout!

I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him’. Lamentations 3:24 In our day, one would normally think of “portion” in relation to which

Continue ReadingThe Lord is My Portion!

Father, protect them by the power of your name—the name you gave me—so that they may be one as we are one. John 17:11 My prayer is not for them alone.

Continue ReadingGUEST EDITORIAL: Kathy Green – “So They May Be One – Unity”

For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. Romans 15:4 A

Continue ReadingDealing with Disappointment: “Survival Hope, Sinful Hope and Saving Hope” (Part V)

Greetings from Los Angeles! Our prayers have been answered! Andrew Smellie – the World Sector Leader for Africa – just received a two year, multiple entry visa to Nigeria! Lord

Continue ReadingGood News Email: “Highlights” from October 26th

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down

Continue ReadingDealing With Disappointment: “Shame is Supplanted by Grace” (Part IV)

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. 1 Samuel 1:10 According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, grief is deep sorrow especially caused by someone’s death. It

Continue ReadingDealing With Disappointment: “Grief is Grueling for a Time” (Part III)

Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the

Continue ReadingDealing With Disappointment: “Defeat is Not Definitive” (Part II)

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 The real issue at hand here is where your hope is placed; in

Continue ReadingDealing With Disappointment: “Failure is Not Final” (Part I)

The past three and a half weeks have been very challenging as I contracted Shingles, the Chicken Pox Virus in adults. In this sickness, one has to endure severe pain,

Continue ReadingRenewed Convictions

“I urge then first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone- for Kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet

Continue ReadingThe Force Awakens

What is the current “state” of your Bible Talk (BT in future notations)? How are you and the others in your BT really doing? What needs to change and what

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“Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what

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When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?”

Continue ReadingWelcome to the 3rd Year Anniversary of the Orlando International Christian Church!

Good News Orlando Edition! At this my heart pounds and leaps from its place. Listen! Listen to the roar of his voice, to the rumbling that comes from his mouth.

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The Battle with OCD Special Guest Article by Mike Patterson Almost two years ago I was diagnosed with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). This helped explain symptoms I had exhibited for

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2015 THE YEAR OF THE DREAM ‘In the last days, God says, I would pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men

Continue ReadingOICC Prayer Goals 2015!