DAYS OF REFRESHING

I will never forget the days, many years ago now, when I turned back to God. In the remaining season of the Jesus Movement, Jan and I connected with a fellowship filled with people who loved God. I can remember the feeling of coming alive. I had a hunger to be taught...

A LIFE LED BY THE SPIRIT

When I look back over my youthful, immature, unwise choices, my old nature dominated my thinking and controlled my mind. I chose my own path, led by my plans, based on my desires. God addressed my foolish choices, just as He did Israel. He told the prophet: “I gave...

JUST ONE MORE THING

Needing “Just one more thing” is constantly advertised to us, like it was for those who were following Ponce de León in search of the Fountain of Youth. I am reminded of King Solomon’s writings: “Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just...

PROPHETIC PATIENCE

A man I had come to know assumed the primary leadership role in a large international church organization.  His appointment was a good fit and made sense.  His respected life and ministry were well known across many denominations and church movements...

THE GIFT OF GLADYS

As young church planters, Jan and I knew very little about what it actually meant to plant a church.  We had a calling and a measure of faith—and that was all. When we entered the ministry, few resources were available for church planting. I think our early...

WHEN WE ARE CALLED TO SPEAK FOR GOD

If all the prophecies we hear and are willing to accept sound like a message of unicorns and rainbows without any warnings, we are not hearing the full counsel of God. His prophetic warnings are acts of love. His warnings will lead to the release of His mercy. His...