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There is something called Closed Loop Thinking. It is a mental process we go through that requires closure. A closed loop is created by the assumption that we have a complete understanding of a concept or a reality. We use the information available at the moment to...
This morning in a moment of frustration, the Lord said, “Go silent - go deep.” Immediately, I knew what He meant. His word brought to mind a submarine going deep and silent to remain undetected by the enemy. In military parlance the phrase is "Run silent - run deep."...
Last night, I was awakened by the Lord. He wanted to speak to me. His word was simple, “Prepare.” This wasn’t a call to head to the local Army-Navy store or to buy a supply of food for survival in hard times, yet both of those choices have some merit. It was a word to...
Our life is a journey of faith. In this journey each of us will attempt to discover the bottom line of the truth we profess. At some point we will discover that our bottom line is not as deep as it should be. In other words, when we think we understand...
(* The following paragraphs were written by Jan Elkins followed by a word from Rick Joyner about spiritual health in the Church. Jan wrote this word to our leadership team in Medford, Oregon days after we transitioned our leadership to a new team. This is a...
A 2,000 Year Old Word Of Caution There are times in Church history when we discover the way forward by rediscovering truth that was present in our past. Jude wrote a short letter describing a "salvation we all share”. He said this shared faith was “once for all...
Living Between Two Realities Recently, I returned from several days of ministry in Louisiana. It was a busy time meeting new people and experiencing a new culture. A week after returning home, I received a package. Inside was a small, hand-carved...
We all experience fear at some point in our lives. God knew we would encounter situations in life that would make us afraid. That is why He said, “Fear not”. A reoccurring theme in Paul’s ministry was to strengthen and encourage the churches he visited. He...
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #25 A Good Place Tomorrow morning, Sunday, October 26, I will hand the leadership of our church over to a spiritual...
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #24 Know Your Location Earlier this week, I was following a drunk driver. He was all over the road. One moment he...
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #23 The Threat Of Mercy Mercy is a threat to a religious spirit. A religious spirit controls people with...
Honor is a weapon that can destroy the plans and strategies of hell. When you give honor to people – to the guilty and the innocent alike – something supernatural is released. To a mind limited by natural thinking, honor must first be earned. Those who...
Dear Anonymous You have visited all our lives from time to time. You come shrouded in the perceived safety of anonymity to deliver your comments of dissatisfaction and dishonor. Your words find a way into the comment section of blogs, websites or get...
Whatever happened to the spiritual response called feeling? Some people think our feelings are never accurate and cannot be trusted. These same people are afraid if we allow a person to get in touch with their emotional response to God and life that...
The greatest damage to our lives doesn’t come from the onslaught of hell or the evil plans of another human being. The greatest damage comes from self-inflicted wounds. In my own life, I don’t need the devil or an ornery person to cause me harm. I can do a...