June/July 2016
Marks of Spiritual Maturity
// Kenneth E. Hagin
"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, UNTO A PERFECT MAN, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, . . . but speaking the truth in love, MAY GROW UP into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ."
—EPHESIANS 4:13–15
EVIDENTLY PAUL didn't consider the church at Ephesus to be grown up yet. Did you notice he said, "But speaking the truth in love, MAY GROW UP . . ."? And "Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, UNTO A PERFECT MAN."
Get Organized!
// Lynette Hagin & Denise Hagin Burns
LYNETTE HAGIN'S Kindle the Flame Women's Conference is designed to give both spiritual and natural help. During one workshop in 2014, Lynette and her daughter, Denise Hagin Burns, shared practical tips on de-cluttering the mess and simplifying life by organizing. Their goal was to help women be able to complete their to-do lists quicker and enjoy greater peace and order in their lives and homes.
By Wisdom Kings Rule
// Patsy Cameneti
WE ARE INSTRUCTED in First Timothy 2:1–4 to pray, make supplications, and give thanks for kings and all who are in authority. Since we have been told to do so, it would be reasonable to say we have also been authorized and commissioned by God to pray these prayers. So what do we pray for? What do we ask for on behalf of these kings and all in authority?
How to Win Your Unsaved Loved Ones
// Kenneth E. Hagin
ONE OF THE QUESTIONS most frequently asked of me is how to get unsaved loved ones saved. This is my advice to you.
First, realize that the Father draws people through the Holy Spirit. WHEN THE WORD OF GOD IS PREACHED, THE HOLY SPIRIT BRINGS CONVICTION UPON PEOPLE THROUGH THE WORD.
Jesus said, "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day" (John 6:44).
Seed Thoughts June/July 2016
// Lynette Hagin
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."
—Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)
OCCASIONALLY someone asks me, "What has the Lord been talking to you about lately?" My first thought is, "I don't think you have time for me to relay the many conversations I've had with Him." Next I think, "Most of what God has been saying is only for me to hear." Each of us should be talking to God and listening for His answers every day. I could not navigate my life without communicating with the Father continually.