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There are times when we think we want something, and when that request is granted, it’s not always the best thing. After the people of Israel asked for a king, it was seen by the Lord as a violation of His covenant with them. God was to lead the nation, not a man. It...
Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, hasn't lost an election. He has never run for political office, nor will He ever do so. Jesus and those who follow Him represent another Kingdom - a Kingdom not of this world. His followers are not dependent on the results...
Today, the idols held sacred and put on display in our culture will be demolished by the presence of the Lord. The assumed victories of these false gods will not stand forever. Truth will be used to bring them down to defeat. A compromised priest named Eli had two...
Last year, we had a prolonged power outage in our area. It went on for almost two days. As you can imagine, our refrigerators and freezers would begin to warm threatening our food supply. By the time the outage occurred, Jan and I had already purchased a small Honda...
This is a word of encouragement for Pentecostal, Charismatic, and Spirit-filled churches. The Lord is inviting us to re-engage with something we have left behind. That re-engagement is part of God’s preparation to make us ready for a future we do not yet understand....
The Lord is preparing His Church for a new season of faith. To prepare us for what is coming will require that we allow the Lord to strip away all we have used in the past to create and support a religious performance platform. We will be stripped down to the basics...
The most important discovery a follower of Jesus Christ can make is to discover what really matters to God. That discovery will direct our lives and create a simpler expression of our faith. All the rest is clutter. The clutter will offer us a sense of religious...
When challenging situations arise in our world, it is always wise to return to Scripture to define what is happening. It may be a challenge for some to accept the truth of God’s word, but in the end, it will prevent false teachers from getting a foothold in our...
Seeking peace without the foundation of truth is not peace. It is a mirage that will lead us to a dry and desolate place. It was a false peace that was being pursued by people in the time of Noah. That false peace was contrary to God's peace. All who followed its lead...
During the night, a time when our body rests, the Lord still speaks to us. The night is not a wasted time thinking only bodily refreshment and rejuvenation are taking place. It is a time of revelation. We physically sleep during the night, but our spirit is fully...
Whenever I read the last chapters of Revelation, I have mixed emotions. I feel somber about what will happen at the end of time. I also feel a sense of anticipation of what is coming as I read about the New Jerusalem and its unimagined beauty. At the end of time, the...
Just because someone celebrates something that is opposed to God’s will doesn’t mean we are required to join in that celebration to prove our love for them. It's one thing to walk humbly and lovingly with those living in opposition to the truth of God’s word, it is...
Two years ago, the walnut tree that shaded our backyard from the summer heat had to be cut down. The tree had become diseased. This year some of the walnuts that fell from that tree began to sprout and grow new walnut trees. They are all over our backyard spreading...
While some in the Church are defining the future as a time of progressive peace, the reality is, that we are engaged in a spiritual battle. Not being prepared for war will have us walk into the future unprepared to engage in what is taking place. We will live in that...
As I read through Revelation, I am reminded of God’s justice. Only by knowing that God is the final arbiter of injustice can we be a peace and park our emotions in the safe confines of our trust in God. Scripture is clear how God feels about injustice, “Our God does...