My pastor recently preached a sermon on II Corinthians 5:17. “Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Are you expecting God to do new and exciting things in 2o16, in your life and relationships? For ...
Read More »Where Has Youths’ Passion For Christ Gone?
It seems young people are no longer getting crazy for Christ. Where has their passion for Christ gone? Could it be that it wasn’t there to begin with? Could the issue of lackluster worship from youths be stemming from how they’re now being brought up, or could it be the ...
Read More »Accomplishing God-Given Goals: Lessons From Nehemiah
I love the book of Nehemiah–always have–every reading! “Nehemiah?” you respond with raised eyebrows. Yep, Nehemiah. Why? First, thanks to my good pastor’s attention to detail and delight with God’s word, the book lays out a clear plan for accomplishing a God-given goal. Second, Sanballat and Tobiah personify the devil, ...
Read More »“I will shake all things” – Preparing for the Perfect Storm
In March, I had tidal wave dreams consecutive nights in a row. In both dreams, I was an onlooker at a beach when a massive wave swept over unsuspecting people on the shore. When I shared this with some Christian friends, I discovered that several people in our immediate circle ...
Read More »Do You Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness?
“At altar calls, people often come desiring more power, more anointing. Many need healing. Some need answers or revelation. But rarely do I encounter people who come forward who are desperate for righteousness.” So said a pastor once who’d been ministering for more than four decades. Jesus said “Blessed are ...
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