Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to suffer persecution? Yesterday, I heard a Christian talk show host field a question from his listening audience. The caller asked, “I’m afraid that if I ever had to suffer persecution like some Christians in other countries, I won’t be ...
Read More »Are You Believing a Lie? Do You Want to Know the Truth?
“If what you believe to be true is not, would you want to know?” A friend posted this as her Facebook status after our pastor posed the question in church. Here were a handful of the responses: “It depends on what it was.” “Yes, I’d want to know.” “Probably not.” ...
Read More »Go and Tell the World: Baptizing Them in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Jesus under the anointing of the Holy Spirit commanded the disciples in His generation and in subsequent generations to travel into all the world and make disciples in His kingdom. The Lord has not left us alone to accomplish this supernatural endeavor. He knew beforehand that we would face principalities ...
Read More »Everything But The Matches
An evening of marshmallow s’more making was in store. The logs had been placed in perfect form with the kindling resting in the center and the medium sized sticks following suit. The family had all taken preventative measures for any potential mosquito attacks. Not a cloud of thunder was to ...
Read More »Declare the Decree: Using the Sword in Your Mouth
“Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword.” (Isaiah 49:2) Did you know that you have a sword in your mouth? Jesus has a sword coming out of His mouth in John’s vision. (Revelation ...
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