By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 30, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features, Word Faith
By Anton Bosch, pastor-teacher The True Origins of the Prosperity Gospel The prosperity gospel has to be one of the grandest deceptions of all time. A Time poll conducted in the USA in 2006, produced the following statistics: “17% of Christians surveyed said they considered themselves part of such a movement, while a full 61% believed that […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 23, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Devotions, Features
I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps. (Jeremiah 10:23) False Converts Teaching False Doctrine Are Leading Professing Evangelical Christians Astray Labors in the Lord like this one here at Apprising Ministries would never have been necessary had the mainstream evangelical […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 16, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Devotions, Features
Before we get to the below sermon excerpt from Charles Spurgeon here at Apprising Ministries we wish to extend our gratitude for you keeping us in your prayers. I did see the neurologist yesterday. The tests are definitely not pleasant ones to go through. Long story short, the doctor found that I don’t have MS. […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 11, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Emergence Christianity, Emergent Church, Features
I’m afraid the news concerning my ongoing health issues is still not good. As you might imagine, it’s taking a toll on us. Please know that, as always, we are very grateful for the continued prayer of faithful saints. This is a most powerful weapon God’s given us against enemy attacks. We remain thankful for […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Aug 2, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features
Let me first say that we really appreciate your faithful prayer for us during this very trying time. We also greatly appreciate those who are continuing to help financially support this online apologetics and discernment work in the Lord. We believe that you should know what’s going on with me. As before, I’m going to […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jul 23, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Devotions, Features
Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, (2 Corinthians 6:7) The Law And The Cross Reveal Sin And Lead To God’s Grace I begin by reminding you that one of the blessings of having to go through such a time of testing as […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jul 19, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features
For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord? Who among the heavenly beings is like the Lord, a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him? (Psalm 8:”6-7) As I begin this piece I remind you that the one true and living God has given us a most powerful weapon […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jul 12, 2014 in Devotions
His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man, but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love. (Psalm 147:10-11) It is a good thing to be learned and wise, and the more you can cultivate your minds, the better, but remember the […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jul 5, 2014 in AM Missives, Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism, Current Issues, Features
As I begin this piece, let me first touch upon what I brought up in Latest Concerning Apprising Ministries. We do greatly appreciate those of you who have been praying about my ongoing health issues. If He should sustain me, I have every intention to continue trying to trust God through this difficult time. My […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jun 23, 2014 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features
We think it’s important that you know, unfortunately, I’ve been having some rough days again health-wise. My hospital/doctor debt is just north of $150,000 and that’s weighing very heavily upon us. This has affected my sleep and I’m not getting rest, which is serving to wear me down. This then causes my eyes to be […]