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Knowing where we came from and discovering our true identity is an important realization. At creation, we were created to bear God's image: "So, God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God, he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis...
When I was a street cop, I never quite understood some people's reactions to me when I had to make an arrest. The popular refrain from those who did not like what they witnessed was, “You’re a pig!” It didn’t occur to them to wait to discover a fuller understanding...
The Lord wants us to discover and, for some, rediscover the powerful simplicity of worship. We need that simplicity to release the concept of worship to a wider audience than just those who attend our primary worship service. After the fall into sin of Adam and Eve in...
While each believer has a life of value in the eyes of God, not all who profess Christ will leave behind a healthy spiritual legacy. Good people can pursue what seem to be good things, but in the end, they failed to live a life that had a Kingdom impact. Paul wrote to...
In the image, I saw a group of prophets being led into a public square to be waterboarded. This event was taking place because a word they shared seemed to have failed according to the human measurement – a measurement determined by their accusers. The prophets...
Change of leadership at the top of an organization does not always guarantee the kind of change required to bring a group to its full potential. Every new leader will at some point make structural or personnel changes in hopes of implementing a new direction. None of...
On this day of Passover, I am reminded of the unique assemblage of disciples who sat at the table with Jesus during the Last Supper. Even His betrayer was breaking bread with Him. During that meal, Jesus made a profound statement, “Your love for one another will prove...
A few days ago, I had to pull into the right lane of the freeway to make an upcoming exit. When I pulled over, I found myself behind a truck transporting two portable outhouses. My imagination began to wander. I was glad I was not driving a convertible on a sunny day...
The Church is more diverse than our favored theology or modes of fellowship could imagine. We are at our strongest and most impactful when we do not walk in lockstep with each other, but as one, afford each other the freedom to become a unique manifestation of God’s...
As the day ended, Jan and I settled in for the evening to watch a movie. Just before the movie began, Jan went into our pantry to bring out a special treat for our dog, Ladybug. She is a strange mix of breeds. Her father was an Australian Shepherd and her mother a...
As Easter approaches, it would be good for us to be reminded of why the message of Jesus Christ is so pivotal for all of humanity. Without the price He paid for our sin, none of us would have any hope of salvation. I want to offer a stroll through Scripture to provide...
Prophetic words are not delivered to us as a spiritual carrot on a stick. They are offered to position us in faith to experience supernatural outcomes. Stepping into a position of faith becomes especially challenging when the person the Lord uses to deliver the word...
Perhaps, one of the issues causing so many challenges in the Church and with our credibility before the culture is the issue of unrepented sin. Some of you are so averse to the subject you may not continue reading the following paragraphs. Sin is not a popular...
What I am about to write could come off as just another husband bragging about his wife, and that is not my intent. I do like to brag about Jan as a woman, mother, and wife, but this is different. I want to speak about her as a co-laborer in Christ and a respected...
Yesterday, I felt a tremendous pressure taking place. It was an unusual form of spiritual compression. The day looked the same. Life went on as normal, but in the spiritual realm, a compression had started. It was not dark or sinister. The compression was simply...