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The presence of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will create division, not a generic, over-arching unity. This division occurs when people make a conscious decision to follow Jesus and leave behind their previous way of life and walk away from the evil that held them...
I was talking to a pastor who is a good friend of mine. He has a significant prophetic anointing. He was told by an older prophet who has a very public and recognized ministry that he needed to graduate from his pastoral assignment to embrace his prophetic calling – a...
As the array of personal opinions increases in volume and content about all matters of morality, politics, or the global cabals gaining more control over our daily lives increases, I am listening for something else – the mention of the name of Jesus. Many believers on...
For those of you who like to read on a reading device, today Amazon released "Prayers from the Throne of God" on Kindle....
When I was a young pastor-in-training the church I was part of was Faith Center in Eugene, Oregon,. This wonderful church took a step of faith with me and let me try my hand at counseling people. I was so green and yet there I was - in a real office sitting across the...
I have a friend who is a really good artist. Kevin has created sculptures that are so life-like that they capture not only the posture of a person, but their very essence. Yesterday, Kevin brought me something. I was out of town so the gift was put in my office...
"Prayers from the Throne of God" is now available at Amazon.com. Jack Hayford wrote a very gracious forward. I hope it is a blessing to you....
Someone asked me if I preached, “Jesus crucified.” I answered, “Yes, I preach Him crucified, but I also preach Him as the resurrected Lord and the enthroned King.”The cross and the tomb are empty, but His throne is now occupied. Sometimes the Church can park at a...
In the life of each believer there are times when it is obvious that the favor of God is resting upon our lives. In these times of visible favor we will see doors open and access granted that previously had not taken place. I am in one of those seasons. As I see God's...
For several months, Jan and I have been taking communion together each morning. Something very powerful, and yet subtle, is taking place. Like many couples, Jan and I have tried to find that place where we can come together spiritually each day. I think we have found...
Recently, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, This is a time for expansion.I am about to move My people into a new experience with My presence.I need them to be mobile and ready to move with Me. The tent of My presence is expanding. Pull up thetent pegs that lie...
Yesterday, I sent a book manuscript to my editor - Anna Elkins, my daughter. Anna will do the final copy edit in preparation of publication. While it is easy to give a manuscript to your daughter (she loves her dad), the reality is that submitting something for a...
We are at the beginning of an outpouring of God's presence that insightful voices are defining as the Third Great Awakening. This is an outpouring that will require us to be specific in our faith if we are to move in concert with the Holy Spirit. Heaven is waiting for...
I've noticed that some people get upset over certain words. I'm not talking about coarse vocabulary or cuss words, but words that trigger an emotional kind of anger. These words can be political, religious or cultural. Recently, a radio talk show host told people to...
In some circles of the Church-world people talk about open heavens. These open heavens are where God is visiting earth in a visible way and the things of heaven are falling in their midst, like healing, deliverance and supernatural encounters. I like to hear stories...