Two of the most challenging aspects of life are surprises and change. In the natural, being surprised or making a change can bring on the experience of stress, emotions, and uncertainty, but in the spiritual, some of the richest experiences … Continued
Purpose. Mission. Destiny. Late one afternoon, out in the hill country, quite a distance from any civilization to speak of, after Jesus had been teaching a growing crowd all day, His twelve disciples came to Him and suggested, “You should … Continued
Jesus succeeded in His mission by choosing to die for his friends. Like a marine diving on a grenade to save his squad members, or a fireman rushing up the stairs of the world trade center to get one more … Continued
“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour … Continued
Christ’s plan for his church was simply that all churches should be local. Not papal. Not episcopal. Not congregational. Not denominational. Simple local groups of believers following Him and supporting each other. Led by a preacher who is called by … Continued
There are two types of followers: disciples and subordinates. Christ’s plan for His church is dependent on leaders who empower their followers as disciples, not those who would command and control their followers as subordinates. Jesus said, “…don’t you be … Continued
Jesus came for you. You are one of His people. When He made the plan to be born on earth more than 2000 years ago, He was thinking of you. He knew you would need saving, and He wanted to … Continued
You have a purpose. You have a God-given destiny. Believe it? The enemy would have you believe that you’re nothing special — that life is some combination of chance, circumstance, and heredity. But God has so much more for you. … Continued
Being born again, being born of the spirit, is the central calling in every believer’s life. Whether you are a pastor or a musician, a business executive or a garbage collector — no matter your profession or position in life … Continued
At the heart of every conversation with God is the opportunity to know His will. And at the heart of God’s will is infinite love for you, and a passionate, persistent, dedicated, and instense drive to bless you. When God’s … Continued
Jesus is ready to empower you with a full and unmediated relationship with Him. In fact, the only limiting factor in your relationship with Him is your willingness to change, your ability to love, your openess to seeing things from His perspective, … Continued
God is a very persistent giver. He is so persistent, in fact, that He wants to give you everything that He has. This list is limitless and reaches beyond our biggest dreams and most expansive thoughts because God is both … Continued