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The Pentecostal Fire

Reflections, teachings, and stories from the heart of our common life together.

18 October 2026

Ezra's principles Week 42, 2026

I remember him primarily for his commitment to the teaching of the law - Ezr 7:10(ESV) For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Isr…

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11 October 2026

Power in the Spoken Word Week 41, 2026

I have many testimonies of the power of God, but the one that immediately comes to mind is that of my niece, my eldest sibling’s daughter. She was staying with me at that time, and one day, when I ret…

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4 October 2026

A missed opportunity Week 40, 2026

Mat 19:22(ESV) When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. This passage reminds me about a chapter in the book “The Pursuit of God” by A.W. Tozer - The Blessed…

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27 September 2026

The Rich Young Ruler Week 39, 2026

And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No o…

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20 September 2026

The River Week 38, 2026

Eze47:1,2 The water was flowing down from below the south end of the threshold of the temple, south of the altar. Then he brought me out by way of the north gate and led me around on the outside to th…

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13 September 2026

Promotional Interview Week 37, 2026

I don’t enjoy exams - when I am the one being examined that is. Facing the paper while my mind manifests a slowness at opening drawers is something I dislike. I wish it were unnecessary. I have listen…

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6 September 2026

In the valley of the shadow of death Week 36, 2026

“Lord take my life, and let these ones be spared.” with that prayer though hands were bound he lifted off the blindfold the kidnappers had put on him. That act alone should have cost his life as they…

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30 August 2026

Prove yourself Week 35, 2026

Ordinarily you would have ignored the remark, but it has come repeatedly: “If you love me then prove it”. The demand to prove your worth, prove your love, prove your manhood is an ancient tool of mani…

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23 August 2026

Standing in His council Week 34, 2026

A lot of talk goes on, a lot of preaching is ongoing, but so much of it is ineffective in transforming people’s lives. Is there a certainty about delivering the word that makes it effective? Jer23:22…

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