That’s me and my two-year-old grandson Brian Strong on the right. Briar has cancer. But he also has thousands of people PRAYING for his recovery. And God is answering those prayers. First with the successful removal of a one-pound tumor from his 24-lb frame. And now through the first three weeks of chemotherapy and radiation […]
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It’s time to confront one of the biggest challenges facing Christians everywhere on planet earth: Many of us struggle mightily to ingest God’s Word and then transport its promises and power to our head. Even more believers come up empty when they try to move God’s knowledge and wisdom to their heart. But the third
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I have been sensing from this ministry’s global online tribe that there is a growing trend among Christians to retreat and ISOLATE when life gets tough. Perhaps you have felt that tug or find yourself in that struggle today. I certainly have on numerous occasions. That prompted me to drill down into the
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This week was tumultuous and trying after we learned that our two-year-old grandson Briar has cancer. It dropped us to our knees in prayer and compelled us to embrace God’s higher purpose and greatness–even though it may be invisible in the middle of a painful test or trial like this one.
My Grandson has CANCER. Now What? Read More »
We’re off and running into 2023 and my mind is racing on topics I want to tackle quickly. Here are the themes with the most resonance: 1) WHINING CHRISTIANS; and 2) AUTO-PILOT CHRISTIANS. I need to pray a bit more on the whining topic and smooth its rough edges to be sure it comes off
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Tired and spent, 2022 is just about to leave town and pave the way for 2023 to appear with its fresh face. That shrill siren is warning us that time for reflecting on the past 12 months is quickly vanishing like a child’s balloon escaping into the hungry sky. That’s why we’re conducting
Do You Get Nervous When You See an OPEN DOOR? Read More »
I want you to consider a counter intuitive thought today–what would happen if your goals for 2023 focused on SURRENDER over SUCCESS? HERE’S WHY: God wants surrender over success. Obedience over excellence. Trust over triumph. The pursuit of excellence tortures the soul. Surrender frees it. Pursuing excellence as
What If You Chose SURRENDER Over SUCCESS in 2023? Read More »
Try to picture being arrogant and thankful at the same time. It’s IMPOSSIBLE. No wonder God commands us to be thankful (Colossians 3:16–17). And since it’s Thanksgiving week, there is no better time to acknowledge that command. Let’s start with this powerful truth: THANKFULNESS pairs humility and joy to knock out selfishness.
Can You Be ARROGANT and THANKFUL Simultaneously? Read More »
His transformation was as radical as it gets: He went from being a Christian-hater to becoming one of Christianity’s greatest voices for God. “Instantly something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized.” Acts 9:18 The one who was
Has Your Faith Move from Destroyer to Defender? Read More »
I was falling prey to “Satan’s Veil” and knew I had only seconds to choose! The enemy’s number-one goal is to separate us from the source of life—Jesus Christ—and he uses three tactics to veil our judgment and accomplish his wicked schemes: A strained relationship with our Savior. A clouded mind. A heart riddled with
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