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The Lord spoke to Moses at a critical and transitional point in his leadership journey. As Moses was complaining to Him, the Lord said, “That’s enough. Speak of it no more” (Deuteronomy 3:26-17). It was no longer about Moses' disdain for the forever complaining...
For the last few years, I've noticed something happening with greater frequency. Thanksgiving has taken on a lesser position of importance in our nation. While visiting the big box stores it seems Thanksgiving has settled into an almost unnoticed place in the store...
While the Lord instructed Moses about how to live in the land, He gave instructions about many areas of life. Regarding one issue, murder, the Lord said what happens when there is no punishment for a murderer’s crime, “murder pollutes the land” (Numbers 35:33). The...
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...
Some of you have been climbing upward with great toil for so long you thought this was the only way forward. You faithfully climbed the stairs of suffering and you know nothing else. But God has put you in a new place without your knowledge or permission. This new...
During my first year of ministry, I told my pastor, Roy Hicks, Jr. the spiritual ground where I was attempting to plant our new church was hard. I was hoping for sympathy. Instead, I received truth. Roy said, “Don’t focus on the ground.” I have never...
This morning, as I was reading scripture, I came to Proverbs 20:27 where the text says, “The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.” When I read those words, I saw the image of a book. As I watched the book a wind began blowing...
-->To live and minister in the supernatural power of God over the long haul will require that you unlock the doors to your greatest weakness. We hide these areas because of shame and the fear of disqualification they can bring. By avoiding these areas...
When it feels like your life has stalled, it is time to revisit your history. In your history you will discover an abandoned step that has caused your life to stall. When God spoke to you at the start, He began moving you forward toward His preferred future for your...