THE PURPOSE OF PROPHECY

After Jesus was born, two prophets confirmed His assignment. One prophet was named Simeon, and the other was Anna. Both were advanced in age. Regarding Simeon, it was written that, “The Holy Spirit was on him” (Luke 2: 25). As Simeon waited for the Lord’s...

JUST AS THE LORD HAD COMMANDED

We have been called to follow the presence of God, not our emotions or any human prediction of success. This calling will look and sound strange to those not in an intimate relationship with the Lord. It will reveal the life of someone who has remained faithful to the...

REPORTING FOR DUTY

Before each duty shift, when I worked as a patrol officer, I was required to dress according to department regulations. We called it “gearing up.” My uniform, my badge, and each piece of duty equipment, like my weapon, ammunition, handcuffs, and baton, had to meet...

BEYOND FEAR

There is a vast difference between hoping for something good to happen and placing our hope in the Lord. The Lord will faithfully lead us through the negativity and doubt that will come when we focus on resolving the circumstances that are creating our fear, rather...

THE NEXT HEALING MOVE OF GOD

After the COVID-19 vaccines were administered globally, it has now become evident that the vaccines pose significant risks in some people. Notable physicians and scientists sounded the initial alarm, and the pharmaceutical/industrial complex rejected their warnings....

RIDING THE WILD BRONC OF CHANGE

Jan and I were having a phone conversation with a husband-and-wife pastoral team. They are good and sound leaders. In our conversation, we talked about how to lead a church through a tumultuous season.  As the conversation progressed, the Lord spoke about continuing...