Psalm 60:3-5 You have shown your people desperate times; you have given us wine that makes us stagger. 4 But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow. 5 Save us ...Read More
I recently had a vision. I have only had a few of these in my Christian life and this one was both simple and dramatic. It was early in the morning and as I gazed out the window at the grey overcast...Read More
Matthew 9:36-38 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful...Read More
Acts 2:17 “…Your old men will dream dreams.” The sky was dark with clouds. I was standing on a grassy plain in the dim light of what felt like a descent into night. When I realized that a la...Read More
My wife and I have a wonderful relationship. We know one another’s habits, emotions, desires and character. Is it possible to know God in that way? I believe that it is, in fact I believe that...Read More
Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. This passage, at the heart of the Beatitudes, is commonly quoted in Christian circles. Yet, I believe ...Read More
Creating a Hotspot for Revival What is a Hotspot? As we study the history of revival we see that God uses the few to influence the many. When we look at the bible heroes who stood up and prayed an...Read More
Here are three keys to inviting revival in your life, in your church, and in our nation. 1. Humility! In Luke Chapter 18, we have the parable of the Pharisee and the Sinner in prayer. This is Jesus co...Read More
Keep it Simple and Focused. This may require you to remember that prayer and intimacy with God is essential for life and ministry. Settle the issue that this is as important as eating and sleeping a...Read More
There are those people whom you really want to be around and there are those people whom it is a burden to share time with. Jesus Christ is someone I always want to be with. The great joy and amaz...Read More
I was just speaking with a young pastor friend whose sister was in the concert at the Las Vegas massacre. To see his tears as he recounted some of terror and trauma that his sister expressed to him ...Read More
Recently I encountered messages on this topic, Lord, teach us to pray, from two different sources and from two different generations. First, I was reading a volume by Andrew Murray. Andrew was a p...Read More
It is not the size of a crowd that starts revival. It is the presence of just one person that brings about a revival. Whatever the size of the gathering it is the presence of God that will ultimat...Read More
Dear Praying Friends, I wanted to send you a note and encourage our united response to God in humble repentance and prayer. Many Godly leaders have pointed to the Biblical nature of the eclipse as a s...Read More
One of my favorite prayers in the entire Bible is in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3 verses 14 to 21. Paul prays for the church to be strengthened with power and then begins praying for the Ephesians...Read More
“Time spent in prayer will yield more than that given to work. Prayer alone gives work its worth and its success. Prayer opens the way for God Himself to do His work in us and through us. Let our ch...Read More
One of my favorite narratives in the Old Testament is found in 2 Chronicles chapter 20. The heart of this great example of Godly leadership occurs when we see King Jehoshaphat leading the gathered n...Read More
One of the most amazing things about the Scripture is the simple and consistent way it empowers us to live in good stuff. Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever...Read More
Or “If you want to be a good man you have to hang-out with good men.” Most of us have had the privilege of knowing and relating to someone we would call a really good man. Not just a gifted man ...Read More
I recently came across these verses and once more have been filled with joy over the goodness of our God. This closing encouragement from the Book of Titus paints a beautiful picture of what God has...Read More