Archive - May, 2011

Spiritual Atmospheres

spiritual atmosphere

I was traveling on my motorbike today checking out a new village area and thought to myself, “I really like this area. It feels so peaceful and nice.” I felt an overall sense of peace.  Shortly after, I saw a sign for a Bible school , then a large Christian Church compound, then a Christian cemetery. Uncommon feeling in Thailand for me and uncommon sites.

Coincidence?…I think not!

Spiritual “atmospheres” are real. Continue Reading…

Why Spread the Flame?

fire of God

So, why the name “Spread the Flame”?  What’s it all about?

Glad you asked… (Well, you are reading this for a reason, right?)

Fifteen years ago I listened to a message that would leave an indelible mark on my life and shape my future ministry.

Missionary Evangelist Steve Hill preached a message where he used Olympic torchbearers as an illustration.  He vividly painted the picture of those who had the honor of carrying the olympic torch for their nation while the world looked on.

Each person didn’t run the race completely on their own, but had the responsibility to pass the torch to the next person.  Eventually the fire would make it all the way to the crowded and cheering stadium where the final large fire would be lit.

The evangelist asked the crowd listening that day what they thought would happen if one of those runners decided that he didn’t want to run anymore? Continue Reading…