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We tend to form our faith around people with similar beliefs and actions. We create systematic theologies and codes of religious conduct that limit our interaction with other believers. Once those things are in place, we can become exclusive. There is nothing wrong...
While our faith is secure and protected by the Lord, when we allow our assumptions to lead us, we position ourselves in a place of vulnerability where the devil can have his way with us. We can attend religious gatherings like a church service and think we are good...
Jan and I were returning home, driving along Interstate 5 south of Canyonville, Oregon. On this part of the freeway, the roadway is surrounded by steep canyons and sharp curves where Interstate 5 cuts through the mountains. It was on that stretch of road that we had a...
The pen is mightier than the sword unless some barbarian is trying to lop off your head. At that point, a sword is mightier until the threat is neutralized. This morning, a respected friend of mine posted the following: “AP reported last night Ukrainian President...
What has been held by God out of sight in the realm of the Spirit is being prepared for arrival. When we think the arrival of an intervention is impossible it means we have judged a circumstance by human standards, not by the will and heart of God. When I used to...
When global events take a dark turn, we all want to feel informed because in insecure times insight into what is happening can bring some level of comfort. The warring action of nations does not paint a full picture of what is taking place. In the middle of death and...
Life can be unstable and fragile at times. What we take for granted as part of normal life can be gone in a moment. In a developed nation, we can live in the illusion that all will be the same tomorrow. For example, as secure as our communication services appear to...
Of late, my dreams have become more intense and more prophetic in nature. Last night in a dream I was in my home. Other people were also present. It was mid-afternoon on a bright sunny day when the sky suddenly darkened to such an extent that I got up from...
Every deception has a process of acceptance. In that process and over time a deconstruction of truth will take place making the final acceptance of an error seem reasonable. At first, what is offered as a logical disassembly of our faith will pull apart historic truth...
Portability in things like insurance or investments is important. It allows us to move those policies and portfolios through the changing seasons of life and not experience unnecessary loss. Our faith must have the ability to be easily moved through the changing...
I write this to remind you that you are not alone in your life-assignment. There are angels attached to that assignment who are present to accomplish what the best of your efforts cannot produce. This reminder came to me this week when I sensed the presence of an...
We have entered a moment in history where our faith will be tested in ways this generation has not experienced. We must remove every unnecessary weight from our faith that would weigh us down and prevent us from changing course in a moment’s notice. The coming events...
I once heard a commentator say that a politician should never be allowed to lead a nation into war unless that politician had served in combat and understands the pain and suffering such a decision will create. Living isolated in a comfortable government office...
This week, I had a phone call with a long-time friend. During our call, my friend said, “So, you wake up every day and write something and put a target on your back.” I had never thought of expressing opinions in such a way, but my friend has a point. Anytime we...
Today, I awoke with a deep sense of mourning. I was mourning over what is happening in Canada. The Prime Minister has enacted the Emergencies Act against the protesting truckers and anyone who dares to support them. Under the Emergencies Act, trucker’s insurance has...