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…
Our communities, our cities, our nation need Jesus. The vision of people coming to Christ and knowing Him as their Lord and Savior is the consuming fire of my passion for life. When it comes to getting people’s attention, presentation is the valuable tool for reaching people’s hearts with the gospel. Colossians 4:6 says, “Let…
The pastor’s daughter, only 14 Children A pregnant woman Eight members of one family These were among the 27 victims at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Rarely, if ever, do a Las Vegas Concert, a New York City Park, and The First Baptist Church in Texas have anything in common. Our nation is…
Divine surprises come at the most unexpected time, in the most unusual place, sometimes with the most unlikely person. In John 4, Jesus is teaching His disciples how to see and accomplish extraordinary vision while living ordinary lives. There are three questions I ask myself constantly. How far can you see? Vision How deep can…
Need has immersed this nation in these past few months. We’ve seen need for relief from flooding in the South as well as from fires in the West. We’ve seen the need for healing and restoration in Las Vegas, and a need for a move of God in our country. The noise of life…