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Some days, I will get an image or impression from the Lord not knowing what He is saying to me at the time. Yesterday, I saw a large porch, the kind older homes had that was large enough for families to gather without an agenda and interact with those who passed by....
Much of the terror we see playing out in people’s lives today and the resulting panic they express is because truth is invading places of deception. The Lord said to the Israelites, that He would drive out their enemies little by little “until your population has...
This morning, as I read Exodus 20 and the laws of God, I noticed the first verse in the Lord’s declaration of His commandments, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery” (20:2). I have always gone right past that verse to the...
John the Baptist ate locust as part of his diet. His food choice was not unusual in the Middle East. Something else was in play beyond his diet. A locust was a sign of devouring devastation. When John ate locusts it was a profound metaphor of his...
There is a reason Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers” instead of blessed are the peacekeepers. Peacekeeping involves managing a compromise created between two opposing forces in order to manage their unresolved conflict. The issues that create a lack...
Have you noticed how some people simply drop off the radar of your life? After a season of being connected you became disconnected due to the busyness of life and circumstances and you simply lost track of each other. God is about to reconnect you with some of...
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...