God is not dead. God is not distant. God is not an invention of human superstition or an anthropomorphic interpretation of phenomena beyond our control. God is alive. God is present. God is real. People often ask “Where was God?” … Continued
When was the last time you reconsidered your core assumptions? When did you last explore your core beliefs? It may be that the very thing that is now holding you back is something that was at the heart of what … Continued
You have something to offer right now. You may think that you have a long way to go before you will be ready to bring something to the table or make a difference, but God sees greatness in you today. … Continued
God has the ability to show you what He has in store for you, even when things aren’t going your way. When you find yourself challenged, struggling, depressed, frustrated, or defeated it can seem that the only honest and … Continued
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” – Isaiah 9:2 God is speaking these words over your life today. God is telling … 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
When I was growing up, one of my father’s favorite moral lessons, that he reinforced at every opportunity, was to consider the consequences of a decision when making a choice, “It’s like taking a short step with a long view, … 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
The only things that are obvious, are things you already know. So, when you are facing a new challenge, it can seem daunting to the point of impossible when, in fact, you actually are equipped for the challenge and are … Continued
When God considers what He has to offer in any specific situation, He is not looking for what He can get away with, the bare minimum that He can offer and still be respected, or the least amount of effort … Continued
In a criminal trial, two of the key events are the verdict and the sentence. The verdict determines what the court believes occurred in the case, and the sentence is a decision of what the court is going to do … 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