A HUNDRED DOLLAR CRY

In 1981, when Jan and I journeyed to Montana with our children to plant our first church, we had no idea what we were doing.  We simply had a word from God and decided to act upon that word in faith....

DAYS OF REFRESHING

I will never forget the days, many years ago now, when I turned back to God. In the remaining season of the Jesus Movement, Jan and I connected with a fellowship filled with people who loved God. I can remember the feeling of coming alive. I had a hunger to be taught...

A LIFE LED BY THE SPIRIT

When I look back over my youthful, immature, unwise choices, my old nature dominated my thinking and controlled my mind. I chose my own path, led by my plans, based on my desires. God addressed my foolish choices, just as He did Israel. He told the prophet: “I gave...

JUST ONE MORE THING

Needing “Just one more thing” is constantly advertised to us, like it was for those who were following Ponce de León in search of the Fountain of Youth. I am reminded of King Solomon’s writings: “Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just...

PROPHETIC PATIENCE

A man I had come to know assumed the primary leadership role in a large international church organization.  His appointment was a good fit and made sense.  His respected life and ministry were well known across many denominations and church movements...