By Eric Himelick In other news, another murder on the east side of Indianapolis last night brings the total homicide count to 72 for this year,” reports the newscaster, “The name of the victim has not yet been released, but police tell us that most likely the incident was drug-related.” Not quite sure what a Christian response to gang violence, teen pregnancy, or 1000 abandoned houses should look like? You’re not alone. The problems of the inner city are overwhelming and often misunderstood....

By Eric Kuhns Tongues of fire, earthquakes at midnight, prison escapes, miracles and mass conversions. I love the book of Acts. I am mesmerized by the stories and convicted by the examples I find in this book. Is this a history book to show us the past glory or is it a manual to teach us how the church should function today? I tend to think it is the latter; like the cover to a puzzle box that we constantly glance to as we seek to put the pieces together. Acts is what we should look like...

By James Plank General Secretary James Plank was invited, on behalf of IHC, to speak in special services marking the 70th Anniversary of G.T. Bustin’s first missionary journey into Papua New Guinea, resulting in what is Papua New Guinea Bible Church today. The Bustin family was used mightily of God to establish a strong holiness church in the country. Many others joined in the establishment of mission...

By Wesley Duewel Every Christian believes in prayer, but few have power in prayer.  God wants every Christian to be a powerful prayer warrior. But not many really want such power. It costs too much. What is the price of prayer power? 1. A Spirit-filled Life. That requires two things. The born-again child of God must make a total surrender, ask in faith, and receive the initial filling of the Spirit. Then he must be filled again and again by daily thirsting for more of the Spirit and rejoicing...

By G.R. French Some time ago, I asked a friend of mine how his work for the Lord was progressing. He looked rather wise and said, “Not very well. You know it is the Lord’s work, and the devil fights anything that is spiritual.” The implication was clear. (1) The devil opposes the work of God. (2) Whatever the devil opposes will not prosper. (3) Hence, God’s work will not prosper. In short, God is no match for the devil. Many will not admit to such a blunt conclusion; but this subtle philosophy...