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We all deny the Lord in different ways. The worst kind of denial comes when we are overconfident in our faith, relying more on our strength than on the Spirit. This is what happened to Peter when he denied the Lord three times. The setting for Peter’s denial is...
We don’t like to consider the fact that the world hates us because we believe in Jesus, but it does. Jesus said the world would hate the message of His salvation and those who carry it. This sounds very strident to our tenderized ears, but it’s true. When Jesus told...
One of my favorite holiday treats comes from the leftover pieces of pie dough that Jan forms into little rolls filled with brown sugar and cinnamon. They are an anticipated joy that appears each year at this time when Jan makes the crusts for her holiday pies. She has...
The ignition point of a significant event is not typically seen when a spiritual conflagration is fully developed, engulfing a culture. Many times, we run to these fires after they begin and become overwhelmed by the devastation taking place. We should not have to...
There is a familiar phrase that says “They have his ear” referring to someone who has allowed a select group of people have access to their decision-making process. This morning, I was asking the Lord for a word and He said, “I want the ear of My people.” ...
A few days ago, it snowed in our town. On my morning walk, I came across the tire tracks of a vehicle that was constantly losing traction on a steep street. What impressed me about the tire tracks was the evidence they left behind. The person kept moving uphill even...
There are times when the circumstances of life are so tightly bound in confusion only God knows how to begin the unraveling process. If you are in such a time, don't fear. God knows how to untie the knots.
We can see the sin in others, and ourselves. What is more important than seeing human brokenness is to see the grace that overcomes the sin. That is the greater revelation.
As a young rookie cop in training, I rehearsed my response to critical situations. What would I do if a suspect pulled a gun on me? What would I do if someone tried to jump off a bridge and suicide attempt? What would I do if my duty weapon failed to fire? To those...
Today, I was in town taking care of a few errands. When I was driving out of a parking lot a new Ford Mustang GT was in line in front of me. I could hear the rumble of the exhaust and knew the driver would soon begin to accelerate and run the GT through its...
There are some valuable lessons we can learn from the painful experiences of 2020. One lesson I hope we learned is the difference between a Spirit-empowered cultural reformation and one that is empowered by political and religious spirits. A reformation empowered by...
What is taking place in your life isn’t a derailment even though it may seem that way. The Lord has laid a new track into new territory requiring a course correction. The old track was not able to lead you to the destination God had originally promised. You are not...
Every society has a group of individuals defined as elites. Elitists are those who are seen as the richest, most powerful, or best-educated people in a society. The problem with elitist thinking is the feeling of superiority it expresses to the masses who do not...
One of the most profitable tactics in the field of intelligence gathering is to embed an asset in the culture and institutions of an enemy. These embedded assets assume a strategic position to gather the information that will allow their government to know ahead of...
If the vessel of your hope has emptied and run dry and you feel like all hope is gone, the Lord says to you, ”I have waited for this time to come in our relationship. Without this emptiness, I could not perform in you what I have desired. I have waited for you to...