The Holy Spirit Loves to Come to Church

On May 17, 2011, in Alignment Principles, Prophetic, Uncategorized, by admin

When the Holy Spirit came on the Day of Pentecost, He was poured out in a group setting. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit as a group. When you read about the various times when the Holy Spirit filled individual believers in the Book of Acts, you will find that He did so [...]

I Can’t Believe I Ran!

On April 12, 2011, in Alignment Principles, Uncategorized, by admin

Isn’t it neat how God uses the strangest situations to speak to us? Recently, I was on my way to Australia… My plane landed at Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix, Arizona 45 minutes late.  Knowing that I was in jeopardy of missing my connecting flight, I found a diagram of the airport a few minutes [...]

Seven Elements that Will Bring Meaning to Your Job

On March 2, 2011, in Alignment Principles, Marketplace, by Mark Pfeifer

Many people see their jobs as meaningless.  At best they tolerate it and at worst they despise it.  However, God never intended that mankind should hate their work. In fact, when He created Adam and Eve He placed them in the Garden to tend it.  His intention was for us to find meaning and purpose [...]

Who is Leading and Following You?

On February 8, 2011, in Alignment Principles, by Mark Pfeifer

For years I’ve been teaching something called 360° Accountability. It’s illustrated by how bricks are normally staggered in a wall. Every brick (with the exception of the extremes on the top, bottom and ends) are in contact with six other bricks – two ABOVE, two BESIDE and two BELOW. I have used this to teach [...]

Word for 2011: The Time Is Now!

On January 17, 2011, in Alignment Principles, Prophetic, by Nicki Pfeifer

It is imperative that the body of Christ accurately discern the times and seasons we find ourselves in.  As the sons of Issachar, we too, must be aware of not only what God is doing at the moment, but we must be aware of what is looming before us. I have been listening intently to [...]

Overcoming the Slave Mentality

On December 28, 2010, in Alignment Principles, by Mark Pfeifer

The Children of Israel had a problem. Actually, they had many problems. Coming out of Egypt, they attempted something they were not yet equipped and prepared to do. They came fresh out of the bonds of slavery and were led into the wilderness to become a great nation. This nation would include an educational system, [...]

Ten Lessons on Exercising Authority – Part 2

On December 5, 2010, in Alignment Principles, by Mark Pfeifer

(6) Those in authority will be judged with a greater judgment. If authority means responsibility then responsibility means judgment. The judgments upon leadership come from two sources – God and man. There is no doubt that in the end God will judge leaders according to their privileged positions within the community in the future. But [...]

Ten Lessons on Exercising Authority – Part 1

On November 24, 2010, in Alignment Principles, by Mark Pfeifer

Jesus gave us these words about the exercise of authority: “And He said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and [...]

What is the Transformation Pyramid? – Part 2

On October 18, 2010, in Alignment Principles, by Mark Pfeifer

MOVING FROM THE WORLD TO EXPERIENCE – The first transition is moving from the world into a common Experience. Here are the three qualifications for that transition: Realization: By the convicting power of the Holy Spirit, an unbeliever realizes that they are a sinner who needs a Savior. Without this realization, people may come to [...]

What is the Transformation Pyramid? – Part 1

On October 11, 2010, in Alignment Principles, by Mark Pfeifer

There is often a disconnect between Sunday morning Christianity and Monday morning reality. The Transformation Pyramid is a model that helps people understand how to bridge the gap between “doing” church on Sundays and “being” the church on Mondays. It does so by providing a roadmap that moves people from Point A to Point B [...]