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There are times when it appears the life we once knew has been taken over by unseen, hostile forces. In those situations, a believer has another option besides bailing out on life and calling it quits. A few days ago, a Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet went missing after...
The devil plays the long game. We, on the other hand, can become impatient wanting immediate results causing us to step out of line with God's timing. Our impatience and lack of historical perspective are used by hell against us. Impatience is never a Kingdom...
30 years ago, I experienced a supernatural event akin to shape-shifting. It was one of the most unusual things I had ever seen. The Lord allowed me to see the evidence of what happened as a matter of prayer, not curiosity....
It seems every so often dear people within the Church become consumed with fear. They have been afraid of various things, Y2K, asteroids, The DaVinci Code, the color of the moon and so on. This fear has become a market. When a market emerges some religious...
We have entered a season of increased accusation. The devil is nervous and he is increasing the intensity of his primary ministry – accusing the saints of God. This is nothing new. The devil has done this throughout history when he sees situations taking place in...
All of us interpret what is happening around us through the grid of our individual perception. These perceptions are formed by the experience of life, both good and bad. The longer we live the more grids we accumulate. These grids can cause us to misinterpret what is...
The shooting at Umqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon has filled our hearts with sorrow. I live in Southern Oregon and know many of the pastors and churches involved in the healing process that is now just beginning. One of these selfless servants is a...
Some of you have felt like you are being forced to live inside a motionless spiritual reservoir when you know God has asked you to be a mighty river of His presence. You have allowed the expectations of people and religious organizations to become a dam holding you...
Allow the Holy Spirit to be the only one who gives you the talking points for your life. Appealing to your base with words they want to hear, a tactic of a political spirit, will only result in fear-based destinations. This unredeemed decision-making...
The Prince of Peace knows how to wage war. Trust Him with the battle and the battle plan. His methods are not popular with those who are led by their emotions and attempt to fight the battles of life in their own strength and intellect. Don’t allow yourself to be...
In the Book of Acts physical healing and deliverance from demonic powers was the result of Spirit-empowered commands, not prayers. "Rise up!" and Come out!" were the commands spoken as the Church advanced into new territory. These commands were the audible...
The most painful form of rejection is betrayal. Betrayal is a powerful spiritual acid that pours its corrosive presence into your heart eventually eroding your ability to trust. Be careful when under this kind of attack. Betrayal has a goal. It wants to...
When the Apostle Paul said to the church in Corinth, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (II Corinthians 5:17) he used a word to describe “new” that can be translated as “previously non-existent”. In...
Many years ago when I was a young rookie cop, my training officer gave me some wise advice. He said, “If they pull their fists, pull your nightstick. If they pull a knife, pull your gun.” My training officer was telling me a cardinal rule in life and death conflict –...
Jan and I live in the historic mining town of Jacksonville, Oregon. We enjoy living in Jacksonville and southern Oregon. After so many years of travel and various ministry assignments we finally found our place. Shortly after moving to Jacksonville in 2002, I...