About one year ago, I stated my intention to keep up to date on writing assignments I accepted by posting their completion here on my blog. In addition to whatever interest this may have to you, it would function as a kind of diary for my recollection.
I have failed.
I still think this is a good idea, so this post is an attempt to catch up on what I have written this year in response to assignments for Pentecostal Life, the official monthly magazine published by the United Pentecostal Church International, and for Word Aflame and The Discipleship Project, both part of the educational endeavors of the UPCI.
Word Aflame: Winter 2018-2019
Lesson 10: “His Love Shines Through.” Focus Thought: Because God loves and cares for us, He places people in our lives who will love and care for us. Focus Verse: I Thessalonians 2:8.
Lesson 11: “A Life that Pleases God.” Focus Thought: In response to His great love for us, we must live in a way that pleases God. Focus Verse: I Thessalonians 4:1.
Lesson 12: “Our Ultimate Hope.” Focus Thought: Because Jesus conquered death, we can live with hope and expectation of our resurrection. Focus Verse: I Thessalonians 4:17-18.
Word Aflame: Winter 2020-2021
Lesson 1: “Walking in the Light.” Focus Thought: We can find forgiveness and fellowship by walking in the light. Focus Verse: I John 1:9.
Lesson 2: “Rejecting the World.” Focus Thought: We must reject the world by doing God’s will. Focus Verse: I John 2:15.
Lesson 11: “Fight the Good Fight of Faith.” Focus Thought: We must remember we are in a battle for our souls and fight the fight of faith every day. Focus Verse: I Timothy 6:12.
Word Aflame: Summer 2021
Lesson 9: “Life and Hope.” Focus Thought: God’s Spirit gives life and hope for the future. Focus Verse: Joel 2:28-29.
Lesson 13: “The Role of the Prophet and Prophecy.” Focus Thought: Prophets speak on behalf of God. Focus Verse: Exodus 7:1-2.
The Discipleship Series: Spring 2019
Lesson 1 Big Idea: “So that others may see Jesus through us, we must be doers and not just hearers of the word.” Scripture: James 1:22-25.
Lesson 2 Big Idea: “So that others may see Jesus through us, we must refuse to allow prejudice in our hearts.” Scripture: James 2:1-13.
Lesson 3 Big Idea: “So that others may see Jesus through us, we must speak blessing and not cursing.” Scripture: James 3:8-10.
Lesson 4 Big Idea: “So that others may see Jesus through us, we must exercise patient endurance.” Scripture: James 5:7-8.
The Discipleship Series: Winter 2019
Lesson 1 Big Idea: “We can have hope for the last days because Jesus is returning for His people.” Scripture: I Thessalonians 4:18.
Lesson 2 Big Idea: “As in the days of Noah, God is directing His church toward His promise of salvation.” Scripture: Luke 17:26.
Lesson 3 Big Idea: “God is gathering His church for His soon return, so we must stay ready.” Scripture: Matthew 25:13.
Lesson 4 Big Idea: “We should find hope in God’s promise of eternity with Him.” Scripture: I Corinthians 15:54.
Pentecostal Life Articles
“The Seven Motivators”
“Yahweh, Jehovah, and Jesus”
“Marriage without a Helpmate?”[archive]