To Thank God is to Invite Him Into Every Circumstance in Your Life

Happy Thanksgiving! Time and again in scripture we see that God responds to gratitude.  In response to Jesus' gratitude for five  small loaves of bread and two fish, God did a miracle that fed 5,000 people. Gratitude is us inviting God to be part … [Read more...]

People Who Know God Display Strength and Take Action

You Were Born for This You were born in this time, in your family, in your town, state and nation for a reason. God intended for you to take your land for Him. I've been shocked and dismayed at the continuing fear, hatred and confusion that … [Read more...]

You Need to See Yourself as Jesus Sees You – Jan’s Story.

Who do you think you are? Jan had a deeply-held belief about who she was and it wasn't good.  She believed in Jesus.  She read the Bible and went to church.  Jan heard what God said about her.  She knew that Jesus came to save her.  But she couldn't … [Read more...]

I Heard God Say, “Pick up the Pieces.”

“Pick Up the Pieces” I was waiting on God for guidance in a situation I've struggled with for months. I saw a glimpse of things laying all over the floor of a room. Things were tossed everywhere. Some were in piles. I sensed these were things from … [Read more...]

Faith is a Passenger in Love’s Car

Jesus Has Faith in You On the cross, Jesus had faith that you would respond to the sacrifice of His life. He knew you couldn't resist such compelling love. And that joy kept him there. He allowed his life to make a way for you, knowing his love … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

“I want to Believe in God, but I Just Can’t,” He Said.

I want to Know You, God In 1988, I came back to the God I had believed in as a little boy. I did all the things my denomination said I should, but I only felt His presence a few times. I was afraid I’d drift away from God again. I asked God to let … [Read more...]

Jesus Loves to Answer Your Heart Questions! Ask Him.

How's your love life? When you are all alone, just you and Jesus, what do you talk about?  Is it all kingdom business - help me with this, Lord I have this problem, and tell me how....  Or do you talk about personal things - heart things? Jesus … [Read more...]

Who are You and Why are You Here?

Identity theft is rampant in the world today.  Even more alarming is the number of Christians who are looking for their real identity. I’m looking for You, God I was 32, a recovering alcoholic, and a new Christian. I wanted to really know God. … [Read more...]