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When we are young, we don’t consider our death. As we grow older and our years on Earth increase, the inevitability of our death will make itself known. We realize our death is coming and there is nothing we can do about the timing of its arrival. At some point, we...
Enduring through the struggles of life can reduce our list of true friends. Those true friends are people who remained faithful to us when others ran away when times got tough, even dangerous. In those conflicts, we will discover who it was that had our back and...
One reason some churches become weak is their unchallenged tolerance of people who create division among their members. This division is not about sharing differing opinions about life, politics, or personal preferences. It's a division that creates doubt in a...
A couple of days ago, I went to a local gas station to get some gas. The young man who served me was black. While he filled my tank, we began to talk about life and our shared interests. As our conversation continued, he looked over my shoulder with concern on his...
Now, especially now, it is important to know the direction the wind of the Spirit is moving. This is akin to discerning the still small voice of God that Elijah experienced when the easily discerned earthquake, wind, and fire passed before him while he was hiding in...
When Jesus gave us the Greatest Commandment to love God with all our being and love people as we would love ourselves, He gave us a prescription for peace in our soul. Without those two expressions of love working together, peace is not possible, only continued...
Here is a list of things that fatigue my soul: A continuous chorus of shrill voices- Angry responses to someone’s differing opinion- Finger-pointing at those we deem the most guilty- The latest and never-ending version of gotcha evidence- Another offering of “this is...
In our personal relationships, our families, and our nation, the only way forward when sin is present is to walk the path of reconciliation. Some think the way forward is finding guilt and bringing punishment. That can be a painful part of the process, but it is only...
You have most likely heard the statements, “Show me the evidence” or “What are your sources?” These can be honest inquiries of fact, and in many cases, are justified. But there are times when God is about to do something so new that no evidence is yet available...
Like a sniper camouflaged under a ghillie suit secreted a half-mile from an intended target, so it is with prophetic words issued in significant Kingdom-impact moments. To remain hidden and silent until the Lord gives us permission to release what He has spoken is...
The expression “the elephant in the room” describes a topic, question, or controversial issue people choose to ignore. No one wants to mention or discuss what is obvious, something that needs to be asked and answered. Engaging the subject can be challenging and...
Grabbing at straws is not hope, neither is it prophetic. I am asking the Lord to give us the discernment needed to navigate through this unusual time. Human opinion is floating around looking for a place to land in desperate hearts. Until the Lord speaks, waiting in...
When human censorship increases in an attempt to thwart truth, the revelation of God will overcome those restraining efforts. Prepare to hear of dreams, visions, and supernatural encounters occurring in the lives of those who stand opposed to truth. Just like Saul on...
We have a tendency to focus our attention on certain dates hoping that a breakthrough will occur, or a significant event would transpire. At some point, this can become an unhealthy exercise if we are not careful. God wants to create new dates of significance...
As a culture, we are in a pause between storms. This morning, I wanted to recalibrate my faith - to trim the sails and adjust my course, so to speak. I found the following excerpt from one of Jan's blessings the adjustment and preparation I needed to navigate the...