I remember back in the years of 2007–2009, running into many people who shared what they thought I should do and where I was headed. I would hear so many words spoken regarding how amazing those years were going to be; that they would unveil tremendous fulfillment and breakthrough. These things were said to me […]
We are designed to produce fruit in our life, manifesting the ways of God through changed lives and relationships that display His ways. Yet there is nothing more discouraging than feeling like your life is not producing any fruit. If we are honest, a lot of accusation and condemnation can pummel the mind, keeping us […]
Negativity is one of the most potent weapons that come against us on a daily basis. Amongst a whole list of other pressing situations, we can all feel the lure of negativity rise up and sap our energy. We need habits and tools to help us walk in the power of faith, hope and love. […]
It has been studied that 47% of Americans make new years resolutions. Only 8% have been found to actually achieve those resolutions. It seems today that people are very prone to talking about change, but not really stepping into it. We look at transformation sometimes as a “it would be nice” rather than an actual […]
[youtube id=”RTM6_Z9QvNw”] The following is an excerpt from an exhortation given at a recent conference, where I felt a stir to awaken the heart of the overcomers. There have been blurred lines when it comes to Christianity. You can wear the title of a Christian like anything else, with no cost, no sacrifice, no inconvenience […]
The question is not, “Will you face pain” because everyone to some degree will face pain in their life–wounds from broken relationships, disappointments and heartache will pierce us and come our way. The question is more, “What will you do with the pain?” Everyone has to answer this question and make a decision for how we […]
I have been concerned over the years that what is often looked at as pastoring is not always true pastoring. A pastor is a shepherd, who watches over and bring nurture to the life of the sheep. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, so He certainly is the greatest model of pastoring. I am not sure […]
I watch it all the time. Well meaning believers getting “taken out.” They served for 20 years, then all of a sudden they are checked out and want nothing to do with building the church or serving people any more. They don’t even seem to carry a love for God. They wear that burned out look […]
There are very few in Christianity that disagree with the fact that we are born with what is referred to as a “sin nature.” Yet many fail to recognize this is not only just a generalized sin nature at work. We must understand that many sin battles in our lives we have inherited. Some of […]
In watching many believers, they don’t seem to be ready for what is coming. Now please understand, I am not a doom and gloom guy by any means. But I do recognize turbulence seems to be increasing in these days. Resistance to the Kingdom of God is intensifying, and it will not be long before being […]