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As nations gather for a possible war in the Middle East, we need to be reminded of something. God is the only one we can trust when these conflicts take place. That reminder will keep us safe as conflicts multiply. Where we place our trust will reveal that God is our...
Any unconfessed sin we tolerate in our lives will have terrible consequences. These hidden sins have destroyed the reputations of individuals, the legacy of a family, and, sadly, they mar the Lord's reputation among His people and become a sad witness before the...
I’ve seen it happen many times in my lifetime: someone sins and disgraces the Lord and the mission of the Church, and a flurry of exposure takes place. When sin is discovered in the camp, people want a pound of flesh to prove their point, punishing the guilty beyond...
Until the time comes to fulfill God’s promises in our lives, we will enter seasons of testing to see if our character is aligned with God's promise. Some of those tests can derail the fulfillment of God’s promises if our character has not been aligned with God’s word....
Knowing where we stand with God when we have been forgiven is critical to our faith. Without that understanding, we will be trapped in a prison of self-condemnation and fear. Gaining that understanding will remind us what the Lord did when He redeemed us. “Praise...
In the late 90s, Jan and I were visiting missionaries in Tirana, Albania. We attended a Sunday church service held in a large multi-story government building. Outside, unknown to us, was a large crowd estimated by CNN to be over 30,000 people. They were protesting...
Where we are willing to stand in our life of faith will reveal the condition of our hearts. In that place, if our heart is aligned with the heart of God, we will come to realize we would rather serve God in a place of humility than pursue the things of this world and...
When it appeared that wickedness was on the rise without restraint and limitation, the Lord has always been faithful to make Himself known: “We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near” (Psalm 75:1). The Lord has always been near to His people. He will...
After our death, the life we chose to live will become a memory. Death leaves behind only memories. I was reminded of this by reading John L. Moore’s collection of memories from his previous writing, recounting those in his life, both family and friends, who left...
When culture's turmoil and people's sins surround us, they become a heavy burden on our lives. In those burdened times, the Lord will answer our prayers using anyone or anything to remove the burden. We need to be willing to look beyond our judgments of who and what...
When fear and terror are on the rise, people want honest answers on how to wisely live their lives. Our awareness and preparedness should never be allowed to displace our trust in Jesus as our Deliverer. However, He never wants us to become so naïve that we dismiss...
King David had it all: the prestige of his office and the power to do as he wished. The undisciplined possession of those two things is a deadly combination if they are not submitted daily to God. The repeated misuse of prestige and power has been revealed since time...
As 2025 begins, we need to make an adjustment. We need to adjust how we respond when people attack us for having a differing opinion. These attacks are especially painful when they come from within the Church. Those who speak such things will eventually bring shame...
Yesterday, Jan wrote the following to friends and leaders of ministries within our various spheres of relationship. As I read Jan’s words, I felt this word had a larger audience in mind, so I am sharing it across my social media platforms. I t's time to examine the...
Understanding what the word “Ekklesia” means will transform a person’s idea of the Church. It will reveal where our influence is the most powerful. Understanding Ekklesia will also bring a freedom that will challenge the status quo of what we have accepted as the...