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Billions of people are searching for the truths of our existence: who we are, our purpose i n life and who we can turn to for reliable answers. We can find the answers to human needs and problems -- why we are here and what the future holds for us.  Three great questions each of  us faces in life  are  about  personal destiny:  Where is my life headed?  What  am I living for?  What will happen to me after death?  Most of these answers are found in the Bible. 

An illogical person says there is no God.  [He or she says] all the wonders around us are accidental.  No almighty hand made a thousand billion stars.  They made themselves. No power keeps them on their steady course.  The earth spins itself to keep the oceans from falling off toward the sun.  Infants teach themselves to cry when they are hungry or hurt.  A small flower invented itself so that we could extract digitalis for sick hearts.

   The earth gave itself day and night, tilted itself so that we get seasons.  Without  the magnetic poles man would be unable to navigate the trackless oceans of water and air, but they just grew there. How about the sugar thermostat in the pancreas?  It maintains a level of sugar in the blood sufficient for energy.  Without it, all of us would fall into a coma and die.  Why does snow sit on mountain-tops waiting for the warm spring sun to melt it at just the right time for the young crops in farms below to drink?  A very lovely accident?

   The human heart will beat for 70 or 80 years without faltering. How does it get sufficient rest between beats?  A kidney will filter poison from the blood, and leave good things alone.  How does it know one from the other?   Who gave the human tongue flexibility to form words, and a brain to understand them, but denied it to all animals?  Who showed a womb how to take the love of two persons and keep splitting a tiny ovum until, in time, a baby would have the proper number of fingers, eyes and ears and hair in the right places, and come into the world when it is strong enough to sustain life?  [There is no God? "You've got to be kidding!"] ~ Jim Bishop, ©Miami Herald [annotation by Rick Lawrence]

• During the Middle Ages Earth was thought to be flat 
  That view was held so fanatically that some scientists living then were threatened with death if they supported any other theory. Yet, the Prophet Isaiah writing in 740 BC, hundreds of years earlier, referred to the earth as "circular" (Isa.40:22).  He [God] sits enthroned above the circle of the earth...."  Isaiah could only have known this truth by the Holy Spirit's impartation of this knowledge to him.
  

• Only in the last decades via sonar was it discovered that there are Valleys or pathways in the oceans and seas. Centuries before Christ, Psalm 8:8 spoke of pathways of the sea

 Q: Okay, but is the Bible relevant for me, today? A:  People and society often change from generation to generation. Beliefs held by one generation may be repudiated or out of fashion by the next generation. The Bible, the Word of God, is reliable and trustworthy for every generation. In Daniel 4:3, we read, "How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation."  Luke 1:50 " And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation."  In Matthew 24:35, Jesus said,  "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away."

Are you troubled with concerns and problems? I believe for everyone on planet earth who is struggling with problems, for instance: health, relationship, financial, or spiritual concerns, the answer begins at a starting point.  I believe the Bible has the miracle answer. The greatest answer to the concerns and problems we face in life is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This miracle step: 1) settles the question of “where will we spend eternity when we die. Do realize that when God's plan for your life is concluded, you will die physically here on earth; if you are spiritually born again, you will be taken instantly to heaven.  2) In the mean time, when we make Jesus Christ our personal Savior and the Lord of our life, He will help us with the many concerns and problems we face. 

This does not  mean any of us will be unaffected by these concerns and problems, but it brings the truths of the Bible and the help of Jesus, the Son of Jehovah God who will show us the way to overcome life’s problems.  Jesus will often directly intervene to set us free from these bondages. It is a win, win decision you can make, right now. The starting point means you will be changed -- spiritually born again. You will have a new start. The Bible, God's Word, guarantees it: 2 Corinthians 5:17. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" 

Hell -- Jesus spoke of a place of punishment. Language about hell seeks to describe for humans the most awful punishment human language can describe to warn unbelievers before it is too late. Earthly experience would lead us to believe that the nature of punishment will fit the nature of the sin. Certainly, no one wants to suffer the punishment of hell, and through God's grace the way for all is open to avoid hell and know the blessings of eternal life through Christ

Are You 100% Certain Where You Will Spend  Eternity? This how- to information mirrors the same teaching Jesus gave to Nicodemus in John 3:1-17.  Jesus wasn't talking about changing your church, or becoming a preacher, priest, missionary or anything like that. He was talking about your personal relationship with God and Himself. 

Jesus loves you. How much? He died on a cross for all the people in the world -- past, present and future;  that includes you and me. Read about it in the blue column on this page.  I am privileged to introduce Jesus to people of all ethnic backgrounds and situations in life.  Jesus wants you to understand that He created everything in the universe, including you, and knows all about you. The Bible says in John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." and  John 1:12. "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God" 

Jesus wants you to believe in him in a personal way and to understand,  He is the Savior and Lord for all persons who will turn from their sins [wrong doings], believe in Him and receive [accept] him as Savior and Lord of his or her life.  Jesus is interested in you and wants, not only to be your Savior and Lord of your life, but also your friend. * The Bible teaches, that children who are too young and others who are not able to understand the good news about receiving Jesus as Savior and Lord  are not accountable and are taken by the angels to heaven should they die. When they are old enough and/or able to understand and be accountable to Jesus, they will then need to believe and accept Him just as everyone else must do.  You can read below about God's plan for you to inherit a place in heaven when you die. You will find out about the promises of Jesus to help you with your life, when you receive Him as personal Savior and Lord. 

God loves sinful human beings and desires all to come to repentance. Rick reaches out to  persons with the gospel of Jesus Christ. In the biblical accounts of Jesus, as described in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, time after time it shows that he was also a friend of drunkards, prostitutes thieves and other marginalized outsiders. He reached out and touched the lost, hurting, and suffering persons on the fringes of society.  Rick follows the Lord in this matter. He feels God has called him to minister not only to healthy in spirit, mind and body, but to sick as well as marginalized people who the Lord Jesus also loves, greatly. 

To everyone who desires to 'connect' with God through Jesus Christ and make the kind of decision that will bring eternal life, blessing, help and protection into his or her life -- read below. Couples, why not make this decision together; it will also strengthen your relationship or marriage.

Here's the good news! God hates sin and sinful living, but loves the sinner.  "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." God's Son is Jesus. He loved everyone-- so much that he died a painfully, horrible death on the cross so that people of planet earth can be reconciled to God and their sins forgiven by accepting Jesus Christ as the Lord of their life and personal Savior; they will be be saved and have eternal life. I don't think God wants us to be robots, I believe he wants us to worship Him in the way that we can each show Him just how much He means to us personally, then He can know it is from our hearts and not from brainwashing.  

Rick  states his ministry office: Evangelist and beyond; in the Bible,            1Chronicles 16:22 and Psalm 105:15 says, "Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm."  Ask the Lord to make this clear to you; he will. James 1:5

Q:  Rick, what's the biggest thing that annoys you about people?   A: I do get annoyed with people in Christian churches or groups who react like Pharisees to what the Bible teaches -- especially about the Lord Jesus' experiences with peoples and ministries of His day. Many people either fail to understand or reject what they don't want to recognize regarding God's will for their lives.  See the following example: John3:42 - 47  " They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say, 'I came down from heaven'?"
43 "Stop grumbling among yourselves," Jesus answered.
44 "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.
45 It is written in the Prophets: 'They will all be taught by God.' Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me.
46 No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father.
47 I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. 

Rick says, "I often receive supernatural knowledge from the Lord regarding people or situations; The Holy Spirit makes me to know things that I cannot or have not known about a person. It is a sign to a person that I am speaking the truth in the Lord Jesus.  I will leave it there; the Holy Spirit will make it clear to you.  Nothing will influence what the Lord makes me to know about a person (s) , situations: past, present or future; i speak what the Lord makes me to know and nothing else; I show no favoritism. 

 In spite of the Holy Spirit using me in helping or providing supernatural knowledge or wisdom to an individual, group or church, Some people act like those who only saw Jesus as the son of Joseph and Mary; a man who was raised locally and whom everyone knew. They refused to acknowledge That the Holy Spirit was upon Him. That does bother me because I am very close to the Savior. Further, I often get the same treatment when I am assigned to an individual or to  people in a church or group. I'll leave it there; the Holy Spirit will make it clear to you regarding me. 
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  Note: See  below "Empowered Evangelicals" --  Dr. David Wilkerson's testimony about Infilling/baptism in the Holy Spirit 

The basic purpose of infilling [also known as Baptism in the Holy Spirit] is an empowerment subsequent to a believer's salvation experience of being spiritually born again. This deeper life experience  is power for ministry and service,  Christian believers speak of a number of effects.  many speak primarily of: 1) a strong sense of the reality of God, the Holy Spirit dynamically present, bearing witness to Jesus Christ and glorifying the Father.  2) there is testimony to an enhanced sense of the Scriptures as the written Word of God, since the same Holy Spirit who inspired them fully is now said to be moving freely in the lives of the believers.  3) Many Charismatics also testify to an abounding joy, 4)  a deeper assurance of salvation, 5) a new boldness for witness to Jesus Christ, and 6) an enriched fellowship with other Christians. 7) one of the most noticeable features of the charismatic renewal is the sense of koinonia that binds them together not only in a local fellowship but also across ancient denominational barriers. Accordingly, many claim that the charismatic movement is the true fulfillment of the Lord's prayer to the Father "that they may all be one" John 17:21  

Rick has an immense love and compassion for people. He says, "God loved me 'before I had it all together;"  I follow God,  in as much as I know, I am to love people when, they, too, don't 'have it all together in their lives.' As you visit this website, just know [Yahweh/Jehovah] God -- the God of the Bible -- loves you and there is a lot of love for you here on this web site, too!  Quote (submitted by Dave Trnavsky,  Ontario CA from film:  Into The Wild): "When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God's light shines on you."   © 2007 

Rick sticks close to the Word of God from the Bible and what the Lord makes him to know. He says, "all spiritual comment to witness, preach and teach must align with God's Word.'"  Rick's background includes Lutheran, then Baptist. He is now,  nondenominational, which he believes appeals to the majority of  individuals, groups, denominations and other religious entities who are interested in inviting him to minister at their location.  The Lord started Rick's ministry, years ago, among youth groups in Minneapolis MN, USA. He is still popular among youth who say that Rick "Rocks." 

He has been a pastor, held evangelistic meetings for more than a decade throughout the Bible belt -- the  southern states, USA -- was a missionary evangelist and missionary aviation pilot in the mountains of Mexico, and was a professor and administrator in a nondenominational Bible college and seminary.  Rick has taken a hiatus from his radio ministry, but intends to return to "airing" his 10 minute "Cross Roads of Life" program, which has been popular in the Midwest, USA.                                                                                                                                        

Rick will teach you how you can be 100% sure that  you will be on your way to heaven if you die. It's in the Bible. The Apostle John said, "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life."  It has nothing to do with the tradition of infant baptism; Rick will show you so you can be 100% SURE -- that is, if you would like to be sure. 

Rick's ministry is revivalist. When he has freedom to preach in the fullness of the Holy Spirit -- early church style -- he is like preachers in the Bible book of Acts. Rick is known for his dynamic, yet friendly, loving, vibrant and life-changing messages. People are often healed right where they sit or stand during Rick's preaching or teaching.  Another feature of Rick's ministry is that he has a grasp of many of the deeper applications of God's Word, the Bible.  Rick is adept at unfolding the beginning, intermediate and finally, deeper life aspects of the power available to believers as found in God's Word.  Note: see infilling or Baptism in the Holy Spirit  below -- with Dr. David Wilkerson's testimony about this experience.

Rick says, "the understanding and supernatural empowerment of spiritually born again believers requires a believer to desire to achieve and walk in the dedication and sanctification [holy and upright life].  In this type of life of closeness to the Lord, it is absolutely necessary to be truthful in all that you say and walking righteously [upright] is of utmost importance. Finally, you must be obedient to God's Word and commands and strive to do what pleases Him.  You will then be trusted and rewarded by the Holy Spirit with the Lord's "hand of power" with signs, miracles and wonders to confirm a believer's witness,  preaching, or teaching and other ministry." 

Note -- In the Word of God prophets are spoken of in both the Old and New Testaments. The Book of Acts 11:27, 28 says,  " During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world." (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) Of course, this means there are prophets assigned to churches today.  

Read the following.  "If you abide by this  teaching I am providing regarding knowledge and wisdom, it may convince people you are worth listening to when you talk about facts, or experiences you seem acquainted with in your life or career field"  ~ Rick Lawrence

Knowledge and Wisdom -- Rick often opens seminars with the definition of knowledge and wisdom. He says, "Although I do not have a membership in Mensa, the excellent  organization that recognizes the top 2% of the nation's most intelligent people, I seemingly have sufficient knowledge/wisdom with deductive and inductive thinking -- so to speak -- to understand that 'gifted' brain power is not always the pathway to proper conclusions. I watched a 'gifted' person fail miserably on a TV quiz show not because that person was deficient, but although 'gifted' brain power involves superior thinking ability, it is not a guarantee that a person has a reservoir of facts and experiences regarding a particular field of knowledge.' That is my opinion.'"

"Knowledge is gained -- whether formally or informally -- through gathering of facts and through credible experiences.  Wisdom is the ability to draw logical conclusions and inferences from knowledge, and/or experiences: yours or other people's. You may have a high IQ and are quite intelligent and skilled, but don't mistake intelligence for wisdom to enable accomplishment; knowledge and wisdom  accumulated from what you learn and apply actively in your life and work will be the chief factor which will help guarantee your success. "

"In summation --  many people who are educated both formally or informally, often draw conclusions without carefully procuring or examining the facts.   Without solid facts, the ability to draw 'sound' conclusions is limited.  And above all -- as my 'gifted' brother once cautioned me when I was a teenager, "Unless you are absolutely certain of your facts, don't state them as true, state them as your "opinion.'"

"I want to make something clear to you Christian believers: Most believers try to persuade others to open their heart to God's Word and message to them. At this point -- I insert a bit of teaching here --- I have found that the secret of Revival or any other invitation to people: unbelievers and believers is two-fold:   1) Spiritually born again believers must walk close to the Lord Jesus 2) when you present the Word of God about the Gospel, or any other promises of God, Understand, it is not you who will open their hearts to this word, but it is the Holy Spirit.  Understand John 12:32 "But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." Jesus was speaking about his crucifixion, but it also applies to witnessing, preaching and teaching -- avoid lifting other people up, Lift up Christ and you will be astonished at how the Holy Spirit opens the hearts of those listening to you."  

The Book of Acts 16:14 tells of the Apostle Paul teaching about Jesus Christ and...."One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message."  Summation -- if you stick close to the Lord, experience the infilling of the Spirit and walk uprightly; The Holy Spirit will then open hearts in a remarkable way; it is not up to you, He will open hearts.  

Regarding the Infilling or Baptism of, with (or in) the Holy Spirit , which the Bible states is an empowerment of believers subsequent to the 'New Birth." John 3:1-5  This empowerment has accompanied every true revival in history; this experience draws most believers much closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. and our heavenly Father, Yahweh (Jehovah); this often is referred to as the Charismatic renewal of  traditional Christian church people of our modern times. Revival is also happening among Classical Pentecostal churches. When you receive the infilling or baptism in the Holy Spirit, He will quite likely empower you in a greater measure with supernatural guidance, protection and greater understanding of the depth of the Word of God.   Note: Rick Lawrence has been greatly influenced by his scholarly research not only of the Bible, but also many writings by leaders and people in the available records and writings of the early Christian Church during the first  two centuries after Christ's resurrection. Rick has studied, in-depth,  many revivals including  the Northern European Revival -- an extension of the Welsh revival, and other spiritual awakenings up to the year of 2011.

We are challenged by what Dr. David Wilkerson teaches about steps/chairs of spiritual growth,  but he has something else that explains his huge success living a holy life and having abundant power in his life and ministry. I have in hand a quote from Dave Wilkerson as given to Don Basham some years back  “regarding the empowerment that gave him the ability to win those gangs to Christ, as well as healing and deliverance for people. Do you want to see revival in your own life and in the lives of peoples all around your community and area? Ask Jesus of Nazareth for the infilling or baptism in the Holy Spirit!   ~Rick Lawrence    

Abridged  interview by Don Basham:  "Dave Wilkerson, founder of Teen Challenge, and author of "The Cross and the Switchblade" once shared with me an interesting experience. A young minister came to visit Teen Challenge because he had been impressed with what he had heard about the Baptism In the Holy Spirit and it's dramatic effects on the lives of former addicts. David said, "several of us spent about an hour in my office with him explaining the experience and how it gave power, how it introduced the Christian to the supernatural experience of speaking in tongues [unknown, supernatural, personal prayer language] and how dramatic deliverance from illness and addictions often took place by the power of the Spirit."  ~ Don Basham”

What about empowerment in your personal life?  One of the sadist problems in many end time churches is what Jesus predicted about the Laodicean church. This modern church is described as  one having a form of godliness, but denying the power, thereof. Oh! that’s not us! Cry the conservatives and evangelicals…that has to be the traditional churches.  Many spiritually born again believers attend our church and we have terrific programs and music and worship. We pray for the sick with occasional success and we have good mission programs too. We don't se many people experiencing the New birth of John chapter 3, although our church isn't growing very much, we are trying to keep our members -- it's a tough world we live in.

That may be worthy, but what about personal empowerment to stand against Satanic powers of the dark side. Jesus said the end time world would be more an more affected by the Satanic dark side. It is all the more reason to have the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit empowerment. The Bible gives an answer to whether or not the dark side is actively trying to derail spiritually born again believers. Ephesians 6:12-13 gives an answer, " For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground..." 

Satanic forces will whittle away at you and then, if they can, will blind-side you when, you're weak-willed enough to walk into their trap. And keep your eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ. and certainly, seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit.  Also, When you backslide from walking with the Lord, you often will be the last to know it.  Many changes have happened in the world and we are not living in more innocent times. I liken it to an outdated computer    I, personally, have a need to upgrade my personal computer. It is 7 years old and I'm often trying to use 2011 software on it with some problems here and there. Researchers tell us knowledge is doubling , now, every three years.  It is Jesus Christ's word that the world will become more wicked as we draw closer to the end of this age.  The challenge of presenting Christ to present generations is growing. We need the supernatural wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit empowerment -- the baptism in the Holy Spirit! '

What about praying for people and seeing them frequently delivered and healed. Show me a church where believers shun the infilling or baptism in the Holy Spirit and I’ll show a people to whom God is more of a “figurehead” than close up and personal.'" ~Rick Lawrence 

Most believers say they would like to receive some personal supernatural sign, miracle or wonder which would show them the reality of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit alive in today's world.  OK, my friends, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit/infilling is God's answer to you. Speaking in a personal, supernatural prayer language, which believers who receive the infilling, or baptism in the Holy Spirit experience. receive -- is the initial evidence of the receiving the baptism in the Spirit; it is for a believer's prayer closet and personal edification (growth in Christ). This heavenly, prayer language is unknown to the believer. In the old King James Bible, it was called speaking in a tongue.  It is different than the gift of tongues [unknown languages] and interpretation of tongues spoken of in Scripture as gifts of the Holy Spirit for the church. Read on for the answer Q.  What is false cessation doctrine introduced by one man in 1918?

In the Charismatic renewal speaking in tongues, glossolalia, occupies a significant place. Speaking in tongues (an unknown prayer language) is generally understood to be communication with God in language that is other than one known to the speaker. A person does the speaking, that is, he freely uses his vocal apparatus, but it is claimed that the Holy Spirit gives the utterance. It is viewed as transcendent speech by the enabling of the Holy Spirit.

The Bible also frequently points to the pattern of Jesus' own life, which includes both his conception by the Holy Spirit and the later descent of the Holy Spirit upon him. Jesus was therefore both born of the Spirit as Savior and anointed with the Spirit as he began his ministry. So it is said that correspondingly there is needed both a birth of the Spirit for salvation and an anointing of the Spirit for ministry in his name. His command to his followers is  1 John 2:6.  "Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did." 

  Note: Many evangelical, and fundamentalist Christians are taught to be Cessationist. The doctrine of cessation implies that the baptism with, or in the Holy Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit, speaking in an unknown, personal, heavenly prayer language (for a spiritually born again believer's prayer closet) , various miracles and healing ceased with the early church, when they were replaced with the Bible, the Word of God. This doctrine supporting the cessation view has only been around since the 1900s and was introduced by one man (think of it -- millions of  ministries and other believers have put their trust in false doctrine-- what one man decided rather than trust God's Word, the Bible).-- Benjamin Warfield’s "Cessationist" theory (1918), popularized by notes in the Schofield Bible.    ~ annotation by Rick Lawrence

Rick is a "sold out" bond servant (orig. Greek/ slave) to Jesus Christ and considers the priority of the Lord's ministry though him to be 2 Chron 7:14  revivalist:  1) lifting up Jesus Christ in all ministry,  2)  calling secular people to repent and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord,  3) to call true believers -- who may have strayed in their faith -- to repent and return to fellowship with Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  

Rick believes: Jesus Christ is the Word (Logos) of God. The Word was with God in the beginning, which states His pre-existence as one with God. "By Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth" (John 1:1-5; Colossians 1:16 ), therefore making Jesus the Creator. Jesus Christ is the Purpose of God found in all of creation. He is the Father's delight and desire, and the Father is looking for the reflection of His Son in all created things. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. In the beginning, it was the ultimate purpose of God for all things to be summed up in Christ.  © 2009    

Where do you stand? Are you like many end time believers to whom Jesus speaks in  Revelation 3:15 "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!""  2 Tim. 3:5 "having a form of godliness but denying its power."  Is this you?  Then, the infilling or Baptism in the Holy Spirit is for you! Jesus Christ is the baptizer, but understand, you cannot receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit unless you are first spiritually born again. If you have difficulty receiving the Infilling of the Spirit, Be 100% sure you are spiritually born again! Then, ask the Lord to Baptize you in the Holy Spirit with the evidence being He gives you a new supernatural prayer language to speak in. This prayer language is for your personal prayer and praise time -- for your prayer closet.   Note - it happens, sometimes, that persons seeking the infilling/baptism in the Holy Spirit unaware that they are not spiritually born again, but the Holy Spirit seems to take care of that by Baptizing them into the body of Christ and then in quick succession, infilling, or baptizing them in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of a new supernatural, personal prayer language

Important > How to Receive The Baptism in the Holy Spirit. See link below.  If you wish more background info and study on the infilling [Baptism in/of/or with the Holy Spirit] click on the provided link; it will help you immensely to understand the purpose of this power for service given to the Church for all generations.  It is the miracle- producing side of the Holy Spirit's ministry, which has its origin in the Scriptures and has been a feature in most revivals including the Northern European Revival often referred to as the Welsh revival.  Evan Roberts and others were used by the Holy Spirit to minister during the Welsh Revival. which spread throughout  the UK, Norway, Sweden and other nations. 

Read this info if you would like to draw closer to God and Jesus and experience the Baptism in the Holy Spirit yourself!  Learn all about it. Once you receive this Holy Spirit experience, this deeper spiritual life experience, the reality and closeness of Jesus Christ and the Holy Scriptures of the Bible will astonish you!   Click the following link to find out how to receive the infilling or baptism in the Holy Spirit  www.RKL2.org/Christiangrowth4.htm  

Rick Lawrence says, "make your own decisions, study the Bible for yourself -- don't let someone put a wet blanket on your search to draw closer to the Lord. Show me a church that claims to have its start in the Northern European Revival and they should be welcoming the baptism in the Holy Spirit and the power for Christian service that goes with it. The infilling/baptism in the Holy Spirit was clearly experienced by Evan Roberts and was a feature of the 100,000 spiritually born again, new converts in the Welsh Revival a.k.a. Northern European Revival. Three(3) churches that claim to have been influenced in the Northern European revival are: Baptist, Evangelical Covenant and Methodist. No doubt there are many others who were influenced.  If the filling or baptism in the Holy Spirit are shunned,  some of their ancestors probably "bought into" the false doctrine of "cessation" and promulgated that error which puts them into the category of denying much of the power of God."  Note: Rick Lawrence is available to meet with groups or church groups who desire to hear about and to seek the infilling/baptism in the Holy Spirit.  Contact info is on left hand blue menu of this page. Most all people who attend these meetings end up with the supernatural experience of the the infilling or baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of a supernatural unknown prayer language for their personal prayer and praise. (Freewill offerings acceptable)

About Rick and Revival  Revival is far beyond just holding a week or two of 'revival' meetings in a church; that's good, however, read about the Welsh revival which is far beyond the above type of meetings -- Christian revival is a term that generally refers to a specific period of increased spiritual interest or renewal in the life of a church congregation or many churches, either regionally or globally. This should be distinguished from the use of the term "revival" to refer to an evangelistic meeting or series of meetings.

 This next link is about true revival WWW.RKL2.org/abtrick1ghbb.htm <If this link doesn't function for you, just type it into the search box of your browser and click "go" 

Missionary aviation -- if you are interested read about one of Rick's flights in the USA wherein he led 16 people to the Lord Jesus (2 adults, 13 teens. and 1 10 year old girl. He gave them follow up info re walking in the Lord, church and Christian growth. A scenario of this particular trip in found 1/2 way down the page of this link (click here) WWW.RKL2.org/abtrick1ghbb.htm 

Years ago, during the first sermon Rick ever preached, based on Proverbs 3:5,6, people began to rise from their places and walk to the front of the church below the pulpit before Rick finished his message. Adults, teens, children came to stand together as their hearts were spiritually touched and opened to the Lord Jesus by the Holy Spirit; many were crying. Rick says, " I wasn't certain what was happening!" The Lord did remarkable things in that service and made me to know it was Him touching hearts and bodies. I prayed, individually, for the people as the Holy Spirit made me to know what to pray and to do. it was then that I realized God was honoring His Word, found in the Bible and would continue to do so if I would lift up Jesus Christ who is a miracle-working Lord!" Not all services end this way, but many do.

Rick's ministry became stronger and stronger and God is still ready and willing to do the same things -- only more so -- as Rick ministers.  He says, "the Holy Spirit seems to operate the gift of healing through me. Understand, I have no personal power to heal or set someone free from addiction, or other bondages; the Lord Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit is the one who heals and sets people free when I tell them about His love and desire to help them!" So, if you attend a service or meeting where Rick is ministering, expect a miracle and you will possibly receive one from the Lord. People are often healed nowadays as Rick speaks a healing word from the platform or pulpit where he is preaching or teaching. It's quite thrilling to be in a service and witness it.

As of July 2010, Rick  restarted his preaching, teaching meetings; he had taken a hiatus for a number of months to rest and to do further research.  An added blessing to his ministry is a young man who is a dedicated, excellent guitarist/singer who may be able to be with Rick in a meeting or church service. Another feature of Meetings/Services where Rick ministers is that he often prays over a large number of small prayer cloths. Why? he prays a healing prayer and asks God to use the cloths to convey faith for healing as it is taken by a friend or relative to someone who needs healing or deliverance.  Rick can't be everywhere and the Lord uses this to reach out to people who need deliverance or healing, but live at a distance from the meeting where Rick is ministering. A reference to this type of prayer for healing is found in Acts 19:11,12.

Note: Rick's counsel regarding Divine healing -- "Don't be mistaken about healing. Jesus does heal people through divine healing, however, He also has placed the medical and psychological fields on planet earth to aid all humankind. I personally seek Divine healing first, when I am experiencing a need for healing. I do recommend, however, if you pray for God's divine healing through Jesus and if you, or the one you are praying for, do not experience a reversal of your symptoms, soon, see a doctor. You must use common sense and if the symptoms or situation continue to develop or look life-threatening, pray, but render aid on the spot or call 911 -- especially if you are dealing with an infant, or toddler, accident victim, heart attack or stroke victim -- don't wait. Two things you must understand:1) God does not manifest a healing in everyone who prays.  2) Unless you are a trained medical or psychological professional, you may fail to recognize life-threatening symptoms."

3) "obey the law. I remember a person who had strong glasses. That person prayed for healing and then discarded her glasses and drove the family car although unable to see adequately, she was nearly blind; she could have killed someone. Further, her eyesight was below the requirement for driving a vehicle in the state in which she lived. My advice:  1) obey the law, also, do not stop your prescriptions or medications. 2) if you believe you are healed, There is nothing wrong with seeing a doctor and getting verification that you have been healed. see a doctor and get the OK before you stop your medications."

www.RKL2.org/Christiangrowth7.htm This link leads to emphasis on such matters as prayer, commitment, and expectancy as the context for the gift of the Holy Spirit. So it was with Jesus' life leading up to the descent of the Spirit; also with the 120 disciples who waited in the upper room prior to Pentecost; likewise a number of others according to several additional accounts in the book of Acts. Prayer preceding the reception of the Holy Spirit particularly stands out in the accounts of the Samaritans, Saul of Tarsus, and the centurion household in Caesarea . Seeing a similar pattern in the life of Jesus, the original disciples, and the early church, many Charismatics affirm that in a spirit of prayer, commitment, and expectancy they were visited by the Holy Spirit. Such an event, it is claimed, did not occur by dint of human effort, not through some work beyond faith; rather it happened to those who in faith were open to receive what God had promised to give.  

Many people wonder what God's Will is for their life. I encourage you to read     1 Thessalonians 5:18 The Bible, of course is God's Word; study his Word and you will learn much of His Will for your life. Another way to know God's Will is that He often will use another person, even a child, to suggest a course of action to you. I advise you to listen carefully; it may be God making you to know what he wants you to do to carry out His Will in your life. God will use unusual circumstances in our lives to get our attention.  I teach this more thoroughly in meetings, and pulpit ministry."

"I want to insert teaching in this paragraph; I have once again been in dialog with someone who refers to another person as one who 'Got religion.' I hear this many times with people who are unfamiliar and sometimes do not accept Bible Christianity. These people do not understand that one of the great differences between Christianity and "religions" of the world is that true Christianity is not a religion; it is  a relationship with God and Christ Jesus. God the Father, and His Son Jesus not only are creators of the universe and all life, but they are sustainers of their creation.

You are the product of your choices. Choose to accept Jesus into your heart and life [John 1:12; Rev 3:20] and you will find, as you grow in Christ, that many of life's problems, negative health issues and dead ends will dissolve and He will help you attain success and a more abundant life as you grow in Him. The Bible indicates  each person in the world is born with his or her name written in the Book Of Life.  At the last great judgment Rev 20:11) if your name is not found written in the book of Life, you will be cast into the Lake of fire, .as mentioned in the Bible. (Rev 20:15). below -- how your name may blotted out of the Book of Life: A spiritually born again individual's name will never be blotted out of this Book. See Romans 8:1 

The sobering word is that when God gives a person chance after chance to accept Jesus as his or her Savior and Lord, God will at some point remove that human person's name from the book of Life. After that, only God's punishment and judgment remains for the individual; it will be everlasting separation from God and Jesus. To find out how to be 100 % sure you are spiritually born again (John 3:3-5) and on your way to heaven when you die -- keep reading or return to the homepage and you will find how to be 100 % sure'"

Rick's ministry assignment, by the Lord, is 500 miles square with International Falls MN USA being the center point. Note:  Rick believes the Lord has made him to know that he should, once again, present his Crossroads of Life --10 minute radio program -- a popular radio program acclaimed by thousands of listeners. Rick has 60 or more radio scripts from previous  programs; he has decided to air them with updates. Stations who will sponsor this program without expense to Rick can expect an opportunity to build their listener base and support. Rick will expect to record the Crossroads of Life 10 min. programs in station's recording studios. 

Rick's ministry calling is based on God's Word in 2 Chronicles 7:14  "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."  If you will read the following "History of Revivals (Europe, USA, Canada) you will be in much better position to pray for and participate in Revival that comes in answer to your prayer for revival. (Click Here)    More info about Revival  WWW.RKL2.org/abtrick1ghbb.htm.   What happens in a revival meeting? Click on link below for  info. This is not about some "self-appointed" ministers, or others trying to lift themselves up; this is a most remarkable presence of the Lord Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit; it is He whose presence in a revival meeting is so dynamic, and humbling.  click on link below or paste into the search portion of your browser: http://www.christianhistorytimeline.com/GLIMPSEF/Glimpses/glmps180.shtml

In the New Testament portion of the Bible, Ephesians 6:12 says ' For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.'  I appeal to you discerning believers, wherever you are, to pray for me and for the Lord's revival in this area. It will start, then will spread. Blessings on you as you are a "doer" of the Word of the Lord in the Bible. "

Regarding Crossroads of Life radio program, Rick says, "it is just 'one' tool to assist in spreading His Word and His plans for Revival. Only a 10 minute program? Yes!  You will find it opens with amazing facts about our world, nature, et. Al. and becomes interesting in the unfolding of the Gospel [good news] about Jesus    Note, Rick may accept invitations to appear in person when invited or booked. "

There is a "battle cry" I have borrowed from the  Reformation Period. It is Sola scriptura from the Latin language and basically means that Scripture alone is authoritative for faith and practice of the Christian. The Bible is true, complete and authoritative. “All Scripture is God- breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness”  2 Tim. 3:16  '

Sola Scriptura' was the true Christian response to the deceptive spirits and doctrine making their way into the Church in the reformation period. Martin Luther and thousands of other true believers stood against weird, strange and deceptive teaching that was either not in the Scriptures [writings] of the Bible or which were "twisted" by so called prophets or teachers of that day. Sola Scriptura "only the Scripture!" To us, It means -- in this end time of deceptive spirits from the dark side -- we must "stick with the Word of God in faith and practice" There are an increasing number of persons in  the church and in para-church organizations who are often ,unwittingly, teaching doctrines and ideas that are not found in the Word of God, or are misinterpreted, taken out of context, etcetera. My advice to spirit-filled Christians is to test the Spirits."

Important: 1) If you desire to find the key to heaven and eternal life see rKL2.org home page, and abtrick;  2) In answer to the question, :What about people, globally, who have never heard the Good news about accepting Christ as personal Savior, e.g., how to get to heaven when they die -- don't listen to Christians or others who say there is no provision for them!  God has made wonderful provision: 1) Deuteronomy 4:29 proclaims, “But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.” This verse teaches an important principle—everyone who truly seeks after God will find Him. If a person truly desires to know God, God will make Himself known. 2) Acts 10:1-36 Cornelius was a soldier who believed in God (this is the Greek word "Theos," which simply means "a deity," (It doesn't necessarily refer to our Christian God, Jehovah), but didn't have the full knowledge of God and the way to heaven through Jesus Christ. Cornelius sought God and God sent an angel Cornelius telling him how to contact Peter and  Peter could teach Cornelius the Good news about how to get to heaven through Jesus, who died on the Cross for all humans, who could then receive Him and His sacrifice for them on the Cross. 

I've answered this question and if you personally, are not 100% sure you are on your way to heaven if you die -- read my teaching from the Bible and make the decision to accept Jesus as your personal Savior. Summation --  The Bible teaches that anyone who has never heard about Jesus Christ, His crucifixion, His death on the Cross, His resurrection -- all for the forgiveness of the sins of all mankind and the true way to eternal life will find God and the ability to be saved if they accept Jesus Christ as savior. Will the whole world be saved? No, but anyone who seeks God will find Him and have the opportunity to accept Christ and be saved eternally. Christians should still take the Good News about Christ to everyone possible in the World; God has commanded it.

Rick has been greatly influenced by his past research of the northern Europe and other spiritual awakenings. Rick is "sold out" to Jesus Christ and considers the priority of the Lord's ministry though him to be revivalist:  lifting up Jesus Christ in all ministry  calling secular people to repent and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord   to call true believers -- who may have strayed in their faith -- to repent and return to fellowship with Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  Rick's basic area of service for public speaking, teaching is 500 miles square with International Falls MN being the center point. email or write to Rick at his mail address, see blue menu to the left.

Rick's philosophy of life: "He [Jesus Christ ] must become greater; I [Rick Lawrence] must become less." John 3:30    

Years ago, Rick became President of North American Bible College/ North American Theological Seminary. He says, "These schools were small, however, the staff, students and supporting ministries were intensely dedicated to Jesus Christ and pursued biblical goals of preaching/teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ -- often called the "good news" about Jesus."  NABC/NTS grads have been moving forward and advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ and His Kingdom goals in  Western hemisphere nations and other nations of the world.

In 1976, NABC/NTS closed its small campus in KS  and has been a Seminary at Large since then. If you wish to inquire about becoming a participating member of NTS, or to make any other inquiry send email to RickLawrence41@aol.com.  Rick Lawrence, M.Div/ D.Th.S;  D.D. S.Lit.D  M.Div/ D.Th.S;  D.D. S.Lit.D  is Director, NTS.  Note: In a comment about academic degrees, Rick says, "they are only one of numerous 'tools' that may be helpful in reaching people of different edu and social strata with the message of Jesus Christ. Like the Apostle Paul says in the Bible, "All things to all people." Further, there are many educated 'idiots' in the world. Degrees aren't everything. Show me what comes out of a person's mouth and you'll know, basically, what's in his, her heart and mind. I expect people to call me Rick; most everyone does."

A number of North American Bible College and North American Theological Seminary graduate students are in important ministries in the USA and missionary service in foreign countries. One grad and his wife, both former students, were active in drug rehabilitation ministries then, for numerous years, he was pastor of a well-known church in Detroit lakes MN; his wife directed the Christian education programs of 200+ children and young people. The church's TV and radio ministries reaches many thousands in the area.  One grad is a top staff member of the second largest teen ministry in the USA, which is based in Kansas City MO. Another grad, with her husband, is founder and director of one of the most vital missionary ministries in Guatemala with 150 indigenous pastors participating.  Other grads are in pastoral, evangelistic, etc. ministries. 

Rick Lawrence's 'Philosophy of Ministry' has been stated before by men and women in church history who were 'sold out' to Jesus Christ as Rick is.  He is as the Bible defines, a Doulos (bond slave) of Jesus Christ.  Rick says, "I, too, live as though Jesus Christ died yesterday, arose today and is coming again tomorrow! I live only to serve Him."  Psa 105:15.          "He [Jesus Christ] must become greater; I must become less." John 3:30

A number of North American Bible College and North American Theological Seminary graduate students are in important ministries in the USA and missionary service in foreign countries. One grad and his wife, both former students, were active in drug rehabilitation ministries then, for numerous years, he was pastor of a well-known church in Detroit lakes MN; his wife directed the Christian education programs of 200+ children and young people. The church's TV and radio ministries reaches many thousands in the area.  One grad is a top staff member of the second largest teen ministry in the USA, which is based in Kansas City MO. Another grad, with her husband, is founder and director of one of the most vital missionary ministries in Guatemala with 150 indigenous pastors participating.  Other grads are in pastoral, evangelistic, etc. ministries. 

Rick Lawrence's 'Philosophy of Ministry' has been stated before by men and women in church history who were 'sold out' to Jesus Christ as Rick is.  He is as the Bible defines, a Doulos (bond slave) of Jesus Christ.  Rick says, "I, too, live as though Jesus Christ died yesterday, arose today and is coming again tomorrow! I live only to serve Him."  Psa 105:15.          "He [Jesus Christ] must become greater; I must become less." John 3:30

About Rick and Revival  WWW.RKL2.org/abtrick1ghbb.htm   <If this link doesn't function for you, just type it into the search box of your browser and click "go"

Rick believes God called him to move to the Int'l Falls MN USA/Ontario/Manitoba Canada area to minister to Northern and Central MN groups, churches and organizations, and  Ontario/Manitoba Canada groups, churches, and organizations  by preaching and teaching on biblical topics and revival.

 Rick has led hundreds, perhaps thousands of children, young people and adults to the Lord Jesus Christ during his meetings plus speaking to persons 'one on one.'  Rick doesn't manipulate people, but simply depends on the Holy Spirit to open each heart and mind, when he witnesses, preaches and teaches the Word of God, the Bible. If you want to see God's power at work (inside a church or other meeting place) people repenting, deeply touched by the presence of the Lord -- many weeping as they fill the front and the aisles of the meeting place you will often find this happening in Rick's meetings.  Many people are desirous to make their decision, their commitment, to give their life to Jesus Christ. Others are spiritually born again believers who for one reason or another have wandered off the path and want to return to greater fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Still others are in need of healing or deliverance from bondages such as addictions and destructive habits. If you want to sincerely experience the closeness of Jehovah God, and connect with Him attend one of Rick's ministry meetings.

He has gained extensive knowledge and experience over a forty year period as a spiritual counselor, minister, teacher and public speaker. Although early church type healings and miracles often occur in his meetings, he does not perform all the platform ministry that is prevalent with numerous TV Evangelists. 130 broadcasts of Rick's popular, weekly, 10 minute radio program "Crossroads of Life" have been aired  He has received much Internet traffic to his website RKL2.org as a result of this program. He is currently taking a break, but may start once again. 

Rick  also  served for  two years in Mexico where  he was a Missionary Evangelist and Missionary Aviation 'mountain pilot.'  He piloted a Cessna 180 aircraft in the mountains. The single engine, high wing plane was donated by a dedicated Christian and flying farmer -- for use in Rick's missionary work. The plane was instrumental in ministry efforts in the mountains and nearby areas.  Also, thousands of people were reached by air-dropping small packets each containing a booklet of the Bible, the book of John, plus a tract outlining the way to eternal life through Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This was in preparation for follow-ups by area missionaries.   Rick, Connie and children -- the Lawrence family -- lived among the people; the children attended a Mexican school.  Many Mexican people offered their friendship to Rick and Connie. The Lawrence family was recognized by them as simpatico.  This is a word known to Spanish-speaking people; It refers to respected social qualities, for instance, to be friendly, good-natured and cooperative.

Rick is a combat veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force in South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean war  After military service, at age 25, he and his wife, Connie, his high school sweetheart, became spiritually born again Christians by making a life-changing commitment to Jesus Christ receiving Him into their hearts and lives in a very personal way. Connie Lawrence, RN., D. D. served in the medical and  religious education fields.

How to support and give to Rick so he can continue his ministry.  Rick is an ordained minister.  Checks or cash for Rick may be placed in the offering or sent to Rick Lawrence's mailing address.   Note: If you wish tax deductibility -- send your gifts to Rick Lawrence Ministries through your church,  It will  be tax deductible if your church is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) -- see your church office.  Make check out to your church, and designate: gift for  Rick Lawrence Ministries.  Church will send church check to Rick Lawrence, 1200 Riverside Dr Apt.123, Int'l Falls MN 56649-2116

     If you don't need or wish your gift to be tax deductible, your offerings or gifts may be sent to Rick Lawrence, 1200 Riverside Dr, apt. 123, International Falls MN 56649-2166 Please do not send tithes to Rick Lawrence Ministries, give your tithes to a worthy local church in your area that lifts up Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Select a church that preaches  and teaches  acceptance of  Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord. (John 3:1-5)                                                                                                                                    -------------------------------------------------------------------

"My friends, I live by these two verses. I hope you do also. $$$ I give and give and God keeps giving back to me. It's quite remarkable. I don't give the rent money, but I give freely from what I have left to live on in my budget after tithe and monthly bills are paid. Proverbs 3:27, 28 God says: "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, "Come back later; I'll give it tomorrow"-- when you now have it with you." I appreciate your prayers  re the Ford Focus car I'm believing God for. Thanks In Jesus,    Rick"

Rick has been on a two year hiatus, but is now available as guest speaker for special events. His speeches or seminars for special events  always conclude with an invitation for those in the audience who wish to make a decision to accept Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.  The speeches are appropriate to the event, celebration or holiday involved. Rick charges a fee for public speaking events whether secular or religious. See: Booking info on RKL2.org home page 1. Meeting planners, by all means contact Rick at RickLawrence41@aol.com for casual email discussion of your needs, plans and Rick's available booking dates. Note: Rick does not accept bookings by only one individual; he only accepts ministry and /or speaking engagements if booking with him is approved by a majority of the committee, board, or group that conducts the affairs of the group, church or organization. 

RKL2.org -- Rick Lawrence Ministries -- is Rick's website dedicated to teaching about Jesus Christ and bringing Jesus' presence, deliverance and healing -- through the Holy Spirit to all people who are interested in the Bible and God.  This ministry is based on the cross of Christ; on the death, and the resurrection of Jesus.  Jesus, Son of God, was always willing to help  anyone who came to Him. He is still the same; he does the same things today that he has always done. He loves you and wants to help you. Hebrews 13:8  "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."  

Occasionally, Computer users have asked Rick why he doesn't have a more contemporary format on his website. Rick replies, The thousands of secular people who access RKL2.org website, normally will not click on religious search boxes or arrays. But they will read the index page content if it's intriguing and informational. Rick also has a number of topics on the home page which are keyed from his radio, national and international Internet corporations listings. RKL2.org is user-friendly. Rick says if you should happen to forget his website address, just access google.com and type Rick Lawrence or Rick Lawrence Ministries in their search box.  RKL2.org and Rick Lawrence ministries is usually listed first, second or third from the top of the page. If you see the words, "crossroads of Life" click on it.  One sign of successful outreach of a website is how much time people remain on the site reading it's content. A reporting firm Rick hired said people spend an unusual amount of time reading content on the RKL2.org website from numerous pages. BTW, the word 'web site' spelling has been mostly replaced by the word website

Some people receive healings and deliverance: spirit, mind and body while Rick preaches and/or teaches anointed messages in person, during his Crossroads of Life radio messages, and when he plays piano music dedicating it to the Lord.  He primarily teaches about Jesus Christ's death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. Rick often preaches and teaches about Jesus' healing and deliverances of people by the power of the Holy Spirit in Bible days and in today's world. You don't need to attend a meeting to receive His healing, the Lord's healing is available to you in your home, or any place, or any time when you believe His Word, the Bible, and have faith in His promises and ask Him for help. 

Note: Rick's counsel regarding Divine healing -- Don't be mistaken about healing. God does heal people through divine healing, however, He also has placed the medical and psychological fields on planet earth to aid all humankind. I personally seek Divine healing first, when I am experiencing a need for healing. I do recommend, however, if you pray for God's divine healing through Jesus and if you, or the one you are praying for, do not experience a reversal of your symptoms, soon, see a Doctor. You must use common sense and if the symptoms or situation continue to develop or look life-threatening, pray, but render aid on the spot or call 911 -- especially if you are dealing with an infant, or toddler, accident victim, heart attack or stroke victim -- don't wait.  Two things you must understand: 1) God does not heal everyone Just because you pray  2) Unless you are a trained medical or psychological professional, you may fail to recognize life-threatening symptoms. 

3) obey the law. I remember a person who had strong glasses. That person prayed for healing and then discarded her glasses and drove the family car although unable to see adequately, she was nearly blind; she could have killed someone, Further her eyesight was below the requirement for driving a vehicle in the state in which she lived. My advice:  1) obey the law, also, do not stop you prescriptions or medications. 2) if you believe you are healed, There is nothing wrong with seeing a Dr and getting verification that you have been healed. see a doctor and get the OK before drop your medications, 

Some ministries will likely be critical regarding my advice, But the Lord Jesus, by the Holy Spirit, still heals a lot of people under my ministry counsel. That's why I'm taking this amount of space to give you this advice.  

      You may have more success if you accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior to begin with (read further on this page regarding how to do that).  You will grow in faith as you gather together with other spiritually born again Christians to worship {Jehovah] God and Jesus with others of like mind. Note: Jehovah is the English translation of the name of the true God whose Hebrew name is Yahweh. The Spanish translation is Dios. The point is regardless of the Bible translation you are using in your language, if the your language translates the word "God" from the Hebrew word Yahweh, you are worshiping the true God of the Bible.   Be careful not to get sucked into a cult or false movement just because they use the name Yahweh in their title or worship. 

      ---------------------------------------------------- more about Rick's other counsel:   
When Rick preaches sermons in worship services, and/or teaches on biblical topics in teaching meetings, the Holy Spirit may move among the people present and perform healings and deliverance freely, apart from Rick or any other ministry present. Jesus still heals people today. Jesus still sets people free from addictions and other mental, physical and spiritual bondages. He does this through the Holy Spirit just as he did when he was on earth."  The Bible says, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8) The logical inference is that he is still doing today what he did during his ministry on earth which he passed on to the early church and to believers today.  Jesus loves you. He wants to help all who come to Him. If you, your loved ones or friends want to connect with God, draw near to Jesus.

Note:  Rick is available to schedule evangelism, deliverance and healing ministry meetings with churches and groups. Through his ministry meetings, his Crossroads of Life radio and RKL2.org web site ministries, hundreds of people are surfing RKL2.org each week; the numbers keep growing. Many of these people are in the secular world and are interested in what the Bible says about Jesus Christ and are wanting to connect with him.  Other people want help for their problems and are needing to hear more about help through Jesus, the Son of God.

        Rick may minister to people through the biblical laying on of hands in 'after meetings' which are held after the main teaching meeting; it is a concentrated, additional time in which people who wish prayer for healing and deliverance from infirmities: spiritual, mental or physical problems, and/or negative addictive habits may come before the Lord, who is present by His Holy Spirit.  Rick expects people to do their visiting before or after the main meeting outside of the sanctuary or main meeting place. Reverence for the Lord is usually a must for a strong presence of the Holy Spirit in the meeting. Likewise reverence for the Lord determines, most often, the outcome when, Rick ministers at the altar for people to experience the Holy Spirit's healing and deliverance on behalf of Jesus. As Rick ministers by the 'power gifts' of the Spirit, all is done in reverence and Godly order with 'freedom' through the presence of the Holy Spirit. 

Rick says, "I want to tell you that I believe human traditions and programs, although often helpful, have slowly been eradicating the Holy Spirit's power and rightful place in the church. I believe we must give the Holy Spirit His rightful place in our preaching, teaching, educational and social efforts in our churches. We need to go back and study what the Apostle Paul meant when he said, 'Be filled with the Spirit'." Notice in Acts 16:14  "And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul."  I humbly suggest the Holy Spirit is ready and waiting to open people's hearts and to do many early-church-type signs and wonders amongst us."

 Rick also wishes for people to remember what the Lord Jesus said in John 8:31-32, "To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." The Word of God is the truth that sets people free. There is great power built into the Bible verses, the Word of God. The power that brings God's Word in the Bible to life is the Holy Spirit!  Romans 10:17 says, "And 'faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God." You will also gain faith as you read  the Bible.

      The Word of God is of primary importance in all matters and ministry; the anointing power for deliverance and healing are adjunct gifts [tools] the Holy Spirit uses in conjunction with the Word of God.  So, Rick says, "don't look at power to cast out demons or to 'speak' the Word of God in authority to achieve deliverance, or molecular realignment for physical healings as something to fixate upon. Set your attention and heart upon the message of the Word of God, and its truth will set you free.  

       If Jesus says it in the Word, his words are to be received, believed and acted upon unequivocally, that is -- except for the 'Father' Jehovah God's words in the Bible,  Jesus' words are above all else in the Bible and in today's Christian practice and experience. Jesus words are above any or all words spoken today by any disciples including five- fold ministries or any other source. Further, if you expect to follow Jesus, closely, and receive supernatural answers to your prayers, Tell the truth! Don't spin the Bible, the Word of God, or exaggerate your own abilities or success to suit your goals, God hates lies. Untruths are lies. Again, speak the truth in all that you do!" 

     The Lord’s Ministry through Rick has spanned levels of teaching from youth to the elderly. Over the years, he has been used by the Lord to teach, motivate and assist many youth and adults to move toward ministries or service the Lord is opening to them. Rick smiles as he tells of the many times the Holy Spirit has introduced [sent] him to an individual or individuals -- almost always they have been praying and asking God for power in their witness or ministry, or to open doors for them. Rick says, the Lord is usually their desire in life, however, he is often more of a figurehead and distant in their experience than they realize. The keys to supernatural, early-church type of faith, power and service is the Infilling of the Holy Spirit.  This early church power will lead the believer into new dimensions of service in the supernatural realm of miracles, healings and deliverance of hurting people, and deliverance help for those with  addictions and bondages, and so forth. 

      Rick has continuously given of himself, altruistically, to help other people; he has, of course, his own financial needs. Theological degrees bring recognition, but not always financial rewards. Rick believes a God-called preacher, or teacher shouldn't be in it for the money, rather in the ministry to help win souls for Jesus Christ. Rick's preaching and teaching ministry is supported by free will offerings of those he ministers to. Rick says, "The free will offering is something between me and the Lord. It is a matter of my personal faith. As for myself, If people don't listen to God's appeal to their hearts to help me, I'm 'sunk' [finished]; it keeps me humble and I pray a lot for my needs."

      He says, " The Lord touches people's hearts to give to me and to my ministry; it's very precious to me. I do not have the  notoriety and wealth of some ministries, but I have the anointing and power of God with a deep desire to help people in all life-circumstances. This includes hurting and suffering people, too. God has placed His  power with signs, miracles and wonders following and confirming His messages from the Bible, that I preach and teach about Jesus.   

       Rick puts a lot of himself into helping others, and he often prays and  'hopes' that people who access  RKL2.org  will understand that he also has personal needs, and that people can make a difference by praying for him, and/or sending encouragement, or personal gifts of finances to help. It would mean a lot to him.  For tax deductible credit for your gifts, you can give to Rick and/or Rick Lawrence Ministries through a church -- see the church office. Just designate your gift is for Rick Lawrence Ministries.    Rick will appreciate your gifts of finances; it will mean a lot to him.  Rick has chosen to base his ministry on free will offerings.  Rick depends on God to open people's hearts to give money and equipment to help Rick reach out to help spread the Word of God about Jesus Christ to people in the USA and in many other nations.  

      Rick has personal needs, but says he reminds himself daily of the many poor families with hungry and sometimes starving mothers, fathers and children. Reports come to him of mothers in undeveloped countries who have nothing to feed themselves and their children, but ground-up tree and bush leaves soaked in murky water; they are starving.  Rick helps provide support with daily food through a credible organization; he does this month after month -- hoping he can do more in the future.  Rick says, "There is something missing in the life of a spiritually born again person who readily preaches, teaches or witnesses to the salvation message and the love of of Jesus, but won't lift a finger to help hurting people.  Faith without works is dead. In other words,  "Faith without compassion is loveless, and just wishing for a situation to be better is not enough. In essence, in the Book of James in the Bible, James says, "There are a lot of hurting people on planet earth, and It is our responsibility to get busy and help out."  In other words, just fix your heart on the pain and suffering of hurting people. Have compassion ['feel' for them] and help them as much as possible, when you can.
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      There is a growing stress occurring in people of the USA and many other nations. This is happening because of the burgeoning, dangerous nuclear, bio-terrorism and other militant religious threats in today's world.. Great numbers of people are concerned, frightened, or worried and are looking for answers from the Word of God in the Bible. Rick believes that Christ is the answer. The Bible indicates that we should expect even more immorality, horrendous violence and terrorism, as well as rising anarchy in many nations. The Bible tells us that things will get worse, not better.  The Bible says that Jesus Christ will return to earth, will you be ready?

      Rick says, "As you read this page, I want you to know God loves you, and so do I. By that I mean, He has given me a love for people and there is room in my heart for you, too." 
  
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  Rick is highly experienced, an outcome of several decades of teaching and counseling. His confident, honest, moral and ethical demeanor appeals to his audiences. He appeals to both youth and adults and is forward-looking. His warm, friendly style with touches of clean humor makes him a favorite with people of all faiths, races and life circumstances.     
     
     Rick Lawrence's primary ministry is to lift up the Lord Jesus Christ.  He believes his speaking and teaching success is the result of the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit confirming the Word of God. The dynamic, yet gentle and loving manner in which Rick conducts his speaking and teaching presentations is used by the Lord to draw many people to Christ.  Lives are changed through the power of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.  Rick's ministry anointing is based on this Bible verse, Zechariah 4: 6 "'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the LORD Almighty."

     The other side of the coin -- Rick says, "Since I am human, I have made personal mistakes, everyone has things they regret doing in their lives,  but the Lord is faithful to forgive me and help me recognize and recover from  mistakes and to get back on track. Even the wisest among us does something dumb once in a while. I have found that many people are very forgiving towards me." I have learned over time that most of us react and do about the best we can with the amount of mental, spiritual growth and walk in the Lord, we have at any given point in our lives. And even spiritually born again believers are subject to struggles and mistakes in their lives.  

     The Bible gives an answer to whether or not the dark side is actively trying to derail spiritually born again believers. Ephesians 6:12-13 gives an answer, " For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground..." Satanic forces will whittle away at you and then, if they can, will blind-side you when, you're weak-willed enough to walk into their trap. The answer is to keep our eyes on the Lord Jesus Christ."  When you backslide from walking with the Lord, you often will be the last to know it.        

     I have love in my heart for you as you spend time reading some of what is written on this web site. I'm here for you at the common level at which we all live. You are important to me. And for those of you who are seeking God, when it becomes clear to you that Jesus is standing at the door of your heart and wants you to open the door (Rev.3:20) do  invite him in. As the Bible teaches, If you repent of your sins, ask forgiveness and open your heart to Jesus, He will come into your heart in a miracle way and you will start on the greatest adventure you will ever experience in this life. And the Bible says when you invite Jesus into your heart and life, he will come in and you will be given eternal life...you will have stopped heading toward eternal death and are given eternal life with Jesus in heaven when you die." John 5:24
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      Wherever Rick ministers, the presence of Jesus is strong and beautiful. Jesus often brings about wonderful life-changing deliverance [people set free from addictions and other bondages] and healings. God gets the glory for all of these.  Rick says, "I preach and teach about Jesus Christ of Nazareth; He is the person who performs all of the healings,  deliverances and salvation as I minister one on one, or to multiple people in audiences during ministry meetings. Jesus gets all of the glory for helping people.  To make certain all of his disciples understand this Jesus said the following:  "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." John 15:5

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Two portions of biblical Scripture  Rick holds close to his heart are:

Proverbs 3:5-12  "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Philippians 2:3-11 " Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-- even death on a cross!  Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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The Bible foretells that planet earth's populations will drift more and more toward evil. We are nearing the brink of the end of this age, however, God may bring change and revival in nations if at any time, they turn to God [Jehovah].

II Chronicles 7:14 " If my people [spiritually born again believers], which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

Jesus' witness and ministry though Rick--    Rick supports this axiom [truism] -- Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color.  Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable.—Anonymous

A grandfather from the Cherokee Nation was talking with his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.   He said, "My son, the battle between the two wolves is inside us all.    One is Evil.  It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.  The other is Good.  It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."    The grandson thought about it for a minute and asked his grandfather, "Which wolf wins?   "The elderly Cherokee replied, "The one you feed, my son."

Matt 5:23 speaks in another way about forgiveness and being reconciled with your brother or sister in Christ, "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you,
leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift."  A well-grounded spiritually born Christian believer also has a responsibility; i'll leave it there.

Those who shun other believers are serving Satan by their rebellion to Christ's Word; I have seen this before numerous times and those who shun are really saying they are unforgiving. Our Father God will not hear their prayers until they stop this behavior; further He may discipline them severely according to 1 Chronicles 16:22. One day they will think they are safe in acting this way and the next day, they may have serious financial, health or other problems,. You cannot mock God by acting against His Word.
You will reap what you sow. God may allow your enemies or demons from the dark side to get their hands on you.

    Rick is  available for speaking and ministry engagements in USA and Canada. Contact Rick by email for listing.  USA.   RickLawrence41@aol.com