“What do you do when you believe even God has abandoned you?” I looked into the face of the man who asked me that question. Tears were running down his cheeks, and his eyes were filled with anguish and shame. His question shattered my heart. It is a myth that being in ministry means you…
Proverbs 24:5 says, “A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.” Knowledge is power. This aphorism is true in nearly every area of life, but it is life-altering when it comes to the things of the Spirit. Knowledge of the Holy Spirit is the believer’s greatest power. It is one thing…
This past week at the Dream City Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, I heard a compelling message titled “There’s a Freak in Your Future” from a friend of many decades, Denny Duron. I found myself crying, jumping to my feet and shouting throughout the powerful sermon, but one phrase has been echoing in my spirit since…
There are many things that don’t last that are nonetheless incredibly important. Take showering, for example. Showers don’t last permanently. We shower, we sweat, we stink and we repeat. It is what it is. The effects of a shower don’t last forever, but showers are still necessary, especially if we are going to be around…