The greatest fear that haunts this city is a suitcase bomb, nuclear or germ. Many people carry small gas masks. The masses here seem to be resigned to the inevitable, believing an attack of major proportions will happen.

The church expect too much from the pastors and there's barely anytime left for prayer.

The church used to confess its sin, now it confesses its right.

Faith comes by hearing all the Word, not just preferred sections.

God uses people. God uses people to perform His work. He does not send angels. Angels weep over it, but God does not use angels to accomplish His purposes. He uses burdened broken-hearted weeping men and women.

When you strip it of everything else, Pentecost stands for power and life. That's what came into the church when the Holy Spirit came down on the day of Pentecost.

There is a spiritual Israel and a natural Israel. God is committed to both. Neither replaces the other.