What’s next? Are you afraid of what’s around the corner in 2021? “Start worrying; details will follow.” The old phrase fills the atmosphere and captures what is in the hearts of both believers and nonbelievers. Holy Spirit baptism is the foundation for overcoming every barrier that stands before us. I have known this to be…
The solution to the challenges that stand before us as a nation are “Democracy and Unity.” President Joe Biden said, “Democracy has prevailed: Unity is the path forward” in his inaugural address. In search of unity, I have seen that there is:— No unity in science. — No unity in information. — No unity in…
Did the church pass or fail the test of 2020? We are finally in a new year, but I’m not sure we are on the other side of the storm. In the first four chapters of Mark, Jesus lays out kingdom instructions. In Mark 4:35-40, it’s time for a kingdom test: That same day, when…
The entertainment-driven church calculates success as attendance + programs + offerings x short attention span. Now in a COVID-19 era, the church calculates survival as viewers + offerings x short attention span. Where do we go next? Earlier this week, I wrote down the words, “May the pressing of the ripened grapes bring the sweetest…
2020 started with churches packed across America with the expectation of powerful faith-filled messages about vision. The economy was doing great; the stock market exploded with new highs. Unemployment was at an all-time low. It was the year of the new elections. I don’t remember any prophecies about 2020 being a year of a killing…
Everyone who has a problem with surrender, lift your hand. Did your hand go up? Well, let me be the first to raise mine. Most people hate to surrender, whether they realize it or not. Leadership and surrender seem to be a contradiction in terms. We see submission as the first step to losing, not…
In 2020, I have woken up more times with questions, doubt and fear than any other time in my life. Sometimes, these feelings are paralyzing. I am sharing openly because I know I am not the only person who has these feelings. Honesty can yield compassion, unity and hope. 2020 has brought many struggles, and…
OMG! These three letters are texted and posted by hundreds of millions, if not billions, of times each day. The phrase has sparked music, games, books, TV, films, science and political debates. OMG! Every day, many people say, “OMG” to express surprise, reverence, sarcasm, annoyance, concern and so many emotions without even thinking. Yet, the…
Has the whole world been sentenced to COVID-19 jail? Between COVID-19, quarantine, masks and social distancing, how many people can come for Thanksgiving? And today authorities are telling us not to travel—it almost seems like the Grinch stole Christmas. In August of 2020, I listened to pastor Sarah Taylor preach a potent prophetic word called…
Do cities matter? They do in elections! And they do to the heart of God! Until you can observe the need, you will never minister to the condition. Do you see cities as nighttime playgrounds for the young or rich? Do you see cities as places of contamination, void of morals and filled with darkness?…