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I have noticed a trend among some believers. They are attempting to change the nature of God. Some of the motivation behind this change comes from reading difficult sections of Scripture and assuming there is no deeper understanding behind the challenging facts being...
Reading the Old Testament prophets can scare some people. They read the harsh treatment of God upon the rebellion of His people and miss the point that before God’s harshness was displayed the people had plenty of opportunity to repent. They confuse God’s judgment...
I read a phrase that connected me to a time in my past life. I first heard the phrase when I became a cop. The phrase is “Old School.” It can refer to old timers in any field of endeavor who have been there and done that. The phrase and its meaning stirred my memories...
Someone asked me, “Do you ever bring correction with your prophetic ministry?” I said, “Yes, I correct with words of hope.” Over the years, I have become convinced the introduction of hope into a place of human brokenness is the most powerful influencing factor we...
God has placed a fence around your life. You have seen it as a fence of restriction. It is actually a fence of definition and protection. In this season, God has been redefining all aspects of your life. He has used the fence to protect you from those things that want...
A time in your life when something was killed - a dream, a relationship, a hope - is now being redefined and restored. The memories of sorrow will give way to something new. The stench of death and loss will be replaced with the fragrance of life and restoration. As...
An act of faith God has assigned to your life will draw attention. For too long, you have worried what others will think. That fear has drawn a line before you and you have not crossed its prohibition. You are being called to cross that line and no longer worry about...
The second edition of history is the most accurate because the oppressed and marginalized will have had a chance to share their story and set the record straight. Unexamined history is a very dangerous and abusive thing if not explored and evaluated outside our blind...
The recent setback you experienced is only temporary. It will not stop the release of what God has planned for your life. Press forward using what you have and you will find that life will still work. The slowdown created by the setback has a reason. Make the best of...
Many years ago, I was training a young cop who needed an attitude adjustment. One night, we pulled over a biker for a traffic violation. I had my rookie make contact. He was still maturing in his new role of authority and sounded pushy and arrogant when he spoke to...
We have a white picket fence that surrounds our front yard. A small gate opens between two wooden posts that lead up a brick path to our front door. Over time the gate hinges have become loose. Each time the gate opens it emits a distinct rubbing sound. Jan wants me...
Those who mocked your joy in the past will someday return to you broken and frail looking for the joy they once mocked. If you have kept your heart open and forgiving God will be able to use you to help heal these broken relationships and release a miracle of joy into...
A revolution of faith is taking place. As this revolution heats up and spills into the streets of religion, it would be wise to confirm that your line of faith is securely set to the anchor of Hope. You will need to confirm this connection in order to endure the...
God is far more merciful than the theology we use to describe Him.Be careful as you attempt to interpret God. At its best, your most confident understanding is only a small slice of a much larger theological pie. This is why the Father sent Jesus to represent His love...
Up to this point, your life has been like a background singer providing vocals for a well-known band. You have stood at the back of the stage out of the limelight faithfully adding to the harmony of the sound you helped create. What you do not know it was actually the...