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There are reasons why the Church can descend into a limited version of faith without expecting something more. In that state, we will represent a dull and lifeless faith, not expecting that something more will be revealed. After the miraculous healing of a lame man at...
Thirty years ago, Jan and I lived in Berlin, Germany. We were assigned to help coordinate the missions ministries of the Foursquare Church in Eastern Europe. As we continued in our assignment, we were invited to speak and teach across other European nations. After a...
The day after we celebrated the events of the Lord’s resurrection, we needed to know our next step, just like the first disciples. After Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to His disciples and did several things. We need to know what the Lord did when He called...
An attempt to write the script of a dark history is taking place. It is like the first clouds that pass overhead before the arrival of a devastating storm. Those able to read the signs will discern what is being planned and begin to prepare their hearts and...
Recently, a well-known Christian leader made an interesting comment. He said as he was switching back and forth between two dominant news networks, each with vastly different worldviews, he came away convinced that our nation is living in two different worlds. He...
Whenever we wander from God’s prototype, we need an act of redemption to return to His original intent. It happened in the Garden of Eden with the original model of our humanity and it has happened within the Church during each revival and reformation that took place...
I am amazed how easy it is for some people to believe the Gospel is supposed to remain within the calm halls of a church campus never daring to venture out and impact the institutions of culture. As a result, a sanitized and domesticated version of the Gospel has been...
I’ve had people, some in positions of leadership within the Church, occasionally challenge my right to prophesy. It comes with the territory. These challenges take place for a variety of reasons. In one instance what I said challenged a pastor’s role in his church. He...
Have you ever had a friend move away and realize you might never see them again? It is a sad feeling, a sorrow of sorts. Maybe you attended a family reunion where a parent or grandparent was present, and you left the gathering realizing this might have been the last...
The Church is going through a transition. We are being prepared for the future through a process of simplification. Before that transition can take place on a larger scale, it must first happen in our personal lives. It is never enough to ask, or even demand that...
When I worked as a street cop, I wore a duty belt. On my duty belt, I carried a handgun, holster, extra ammunition, nightstick, pepper spray, handcuffs, and a radio. Today, even more gear is carried. An average police duty weighs anywhere between 15 to 25 pounds. You...
We are all guilty in some way of redefining God to fit our image of Him. This is not a new phenomenon. Each generation will face this challenge as the spirit of the age attempts to form doctrines and theologies that lessen the majesty and unchangeable nature of...
We toss about phrases like “standing on a threshold” or “on the verge” with ease. These are many times offered as hopeful declarations, not really knowing what they mean. To truly stand on a threshold or be on the verge of something significant will change the meaning...
There are times when we plan to make a change of direction in our lives that we can resemble a driver preparing to make a turn. First, we make a decision to initiate a turn. Then we announce our intentions by activating our turn signals, and finally, we slow our...
Our brain is a unique and wonderful creation. When high-stress events take place the region of the brain called the amygdala takes over. This is part of our thinking process where the fight or flight response is issued. The amygdala is the emotional center of our...