By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. “All the believers were one in heart and mind,” recorded Dr. Luke (Luke 4:32). The lame man at the gate called Beautiful had been healed the day before. Shortly after the miracle, Peter and John had been arrested by the temple police and held overnight. The next morning at their […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. The Holy Spirit overshadowed the Virgin Mary in a miraculous and sinless conception of Baby Jesus, with God as His Father (Luke 1:35). The angel Gabriel had told Mary that her baby would be the Son of God. An angel told Joseph, who was engaged to marry Mary, not to […]
A Testimony by: Ashley, a new believer in her own English, from her Facebook page “Those who know me can tell you ive never been a person who was a church goer. ive questioned god time and time again, and i mean, i always had my doubts about god being real or not. Today we […]
By: Frank Tunstall Pastor Phil Larson has emerged as the Holy Spirit’s point man in Gainesville, Texas. He went to Gainesville four years ago unknown and unannounced. His first agenda was to start building relationships in the Chamber of Commerce with community leaders, including the county attorney, the district attorney, and the ministerial alliance. […]
Two themes very important for the Lord’s church. Ed Stetzer reminds us of the importance of welcoming single adults in our churches. My article focuses on Jesus’ great love for newly-weds and young couples. Each is important for the future of the Lord’s church.To this day Jesus delights to be invited to weddings. By: Frank G. Tunstall, […]
BY: FRANK TUNSTALL, D. MIN. Three outstanding facts stand out regarding Peter’s bold preaching on Pentecost morning. The first: Peter was absolutely convinced Jesus was raised from the dead; it was a “fact” to him (Acts 2:32 NIV). The second: Peter knew Jesus had forgiven Him for his denials and reinstated him as an apostle […]
FRIENDSHIP CHURCH HONORS PASTOR DEWAYNE AND MARLENE KLEPPER ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY By: Frank Tunstall Pastor Dewayne and Marlene Klepper have just returned from a three-week vacation that included a two-week tour of Northern Europe on a 3,000 passenger Holland America Cruise liner. The trip was a gift from their congregation, the Friendship Pentecostal Holiness […]
By: Frank G. Tunstall, D. Min. How are we to understand the interaction of sovereignty, foreknowledge and free will in the tragic events surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? By sovereignty is meant God acts as He wills, does anything He pleases, and no power can stop him. While that definition is correct, […]
As a former president of Southwestern Christian University (back in the 1980’s), I extend my warmest welcome to Bishop Tom Murray as the university’s next president. I have believed from the beginning of the search that Tom Murray has been prepared by the Lord for this season of the University’s development, and I congratulate Chairman of […]
By: Frank Tunstall, D. Min. Why did God choose Abraham and his loyal wife, Sarah? The answer to that question frames a powerful challenge to fathers as we come to Father’s Day, 2018. In ancient culture, the father in the home carried the primary duty to instruct his children. It also meant each dad in […]