The clock is running out on 2017. This chapter is almost closed, and it’s time to exit the dreams, the accomplishments, the hurts and the challenges we have faced this year. The New Year is right around the corner, and plans have already begun for 2018, the year of “Supernatural Delivery.” Will your 2018 be…
“But the angel said to them, ‘Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people’” (Luke 2:10). This Christmas, don’t forget the ingredient of joy! One of my favorite memories of every Christmas is the aroma that fills the house from the kitchen: My Dad’s…
What do you want most? What is your vision? The most important vision God has is to seek and save the lost. The balance of vision between discipling believers and reaching the lost is vital to the mission of the kingdom of God. Over the past few weeks we have covered five of the stages…
Why is it that when we get saved we don’t just automatically go to heaven? Why does God call us to spend our lives doing His ministry? Why is it so important for us to learn to be the best spiritual leaders we can be? What is the purpose of all God’s efforts, and our…
The best way I’ve found to study the Word of God is to put yourself in each of the situations. Imagine how the characters you are studying physically feel, what they see, and how what they may be feeling emotionally. It’s easy to piece together their situation by examining their actions and reactions. As we…
How often are you thankful? This week is Thanksgiving in America, and many families are preparing for long cooking hours, cleaning responsibilities and incoming relatives. Others are preparing for long work shifts or travel arrangements. But no matter what plans there are for Thanksgiving, it is the one time of year our society encourages one…
One of my dearest friends almost always starts a message by asking those present to turn to the person next to them and ask this question, “Where would you be without Jesus?” This question intrigues me because it fuels my intimacy with Christ. Without Jesus, I know the answer for me. I would not be…
The chaos that was witnessed on the news yesterday following the attack in Las Vegas left us all shocked and on our knees in tears and prayer. With at least 58 dead and over 500 in hospitals, this crisis has been said to be the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Our prayers and…
There are moments that are strategic and historic in God’s design for nations. I believe we are in one of those seasons. Prayer has escalated in this land. Daily, the voices of many are humbly crying out in agreement for an awakening marked by the presence and power of the Living God. Testimonies are increasing…