7 Ways Faith Fastens onto God’s Promises and Pulls Them Into Reality

7 Ways Faith Fastens onto God's Promises and Pulls Them Into Reality 1. Faith Pulls Down Walls Faith pulled down Jericho’s walls after the people marched around them for seven days! Hebrews 11:30 (Passion Translation – PT) 2. Faith … [Read more...]

Today, I Choose Rest!

The Monday Morning Ugh! It’s Monday.  Ugh! You look at what’s ahead of you today and you’re stressed before your head even leaves the pillow.  You’re feeling uncomfortable in the pit of your stomach.  You pick up your phone to turn off the alarm … [Read more...]

One Simple Idea: Release People to be the Church of Jesus

I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Matthew 16:18 (NLT) Why We Do Church the Way We Do In 312 A.D., Constantine was trying to overthrow Maxentius and take his place as Emperor of Rome. Constantine’s army was … [Read more...]

What One Thing Could You Do Today That Would Have the Greatest Impact on The World?

What if ....? What if you asked yourself this question every day and then took one bold step to change the world around you? The world is yours, you know. God put you here to influence it, to steward it and to bring heaven to your little piece of … [Read more...]

Faith. I do not Think it Means What You Think it Means.

I Do Not Think it Means What You Think it Means In The Princess Bride, the evil mastermind, Vizzini, says, "He didn't fall? INCONCEIVABLE." Inigo Montoya, the master swordsman, replies: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you … [Read more...]

More Experiences with Jesus to Replace Your Rejection

Series: Today I Overcome Rejection (Part 3 of 3) In Part 1 of this series, I wrote that: Rejection is a Scar that Won’t Heal By Itself * Some scars won’t heal by themselves.  Rejection is one of those scars. * Deep desires like belonging can’t … [Read more...]

Have Experiences with Jesus to Replace Your Rejection

Series: Today I Overcome Rejection (Part 2 of 3) In Part 1 of this series I wrote that: Some scars won’t heal by themselves.  Rejection is one of those scars. Deep desires like belonging can’t be ignored, denied, or disciplined. God made … [Read more...]

Today, I Overcome Rejection!

Today I overcome rejection.  (Part 1 of 3) Some Scars Don’t Heal The problem is that some scars don’t heal. They look healed. But when you are touched in the same place the wound opens up again. You were born to belong. Belonging is one of the … [Read more...]

10 Reasons to Begin Every Day With Delight!

 1. Leap from Delight to Desire! The things you desire most are found on the other side of delight.  Take a leap! As you delight yourself in the Lord He will give you the desires of your heart.  Psalm 37:4 2. Take your medicine. Get well soon! A … [Read more...]

What if You are Asking God the Wrong Questions?

What do you mean, "Asking God the Wrong Questions"? What should I do, God?  What should I do? Silence. “Just show me your plan for me.  Show me what to do and I’ll do it.” Silence. Has that ever happened to you? You're at a point … [Read more...]