You Need the Specialist
Several years ago, Vickie and I had the privilege of ministering in Fiji for 7 days. During our stay, we ministered some 30 times. It was an awesome experience. Lives were changed; we had added to the Kingdom. I felt so, so, so fulfilled in knowing that we had accomplished our assignment. We went back the next year, and instead of ministering 30 times, we ministered, I believe, just 5 times. To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t a happy camper. We had traveled an enormous distance only to minister a few times. I felt as though our time was being wasted. Throughout our stay in Fiji, I so wanted to...
Batteries Not Included
Let me describe what possibly could be every parent’s worst nightmare. Imagine this. For months, it is undeniable that your child is hinting, begging, earnestly interceding for the latest electronic “necessity” of life. Although its price tag will take a large portion of your retirement savings, the anticipation of the look on your angel’s face will make it worth the extreme sacrifice. On Christmas morning, the moment arrives. Excitement fills the air as your darling pushes aside package after package looking for the gift of all gifts. Upon finding what should be the package, wrapping paper...
Wisdom from the FAA
Leave it to the Federal Aviation Administration to reinforce a foundational principle for flowing in the supernatural. If you have ever flown in an airplane, you know that before the plane taxis down the runway for lift-off, a voice comes across the public-address system with flight safety instructions. During these instructions, you will learn about the importance of wearing the seat belt, where the exit doors are, how to find the doors in the event that the airplane loses its lighting, how the seats can be used as flotation devices, how to obtain oxygen in the event of an emergency, etc....
Sticks and Stones
NOTE: While this post is directed toward those BLESSED to minister to children, the truth is applicable in every form of ministry. As children, we all blurted out, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I trust that as adults we have all learned that nothing could be further from the truth. Words are powerful. Jesus emphasized this when He said, “These words that I speak are spirit and life.” Words can create lifelong prison sentences, entrapping people with fear, insecurities, and unwarranted shame. Or, words can liberate people from the chains of bondage,...
Lord, Send Revival
Let me set the scene … > The nation’s focus centered on its bleak economy after a stock market crash. > The failure of several banks and transportation systems pointed towards an economic meltdown. > Living conditions were deteriorating. > Unemployment was rampant. > Poverty was everywhere. > The political scene was in turmoil. Does it sound like current headlines from USA Today? The list shown above actually reflected America’s headlines in the fall of 1857. What was the answer to the virtual collapse of a nation? One man named Jeremiah Lanphier began to pray. Rather than...
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