DWELLING IN THE LIFE OF THE SPIRIT

Who presumes the privilege of being close to the Lord—living next to Him in His shining place of glory? Who are those who daily dwell in the life of the Holy Spirit? Who will never be shaken—who will stand firm forever? King David answered that question in Psalm...

LOVE IS OUR WEAPON

“For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then, my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you” (Isaiah 54:10). God’s expressions of love began at creation and span both...

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...

LOVING GOD ABOVE ALL THINGS

This morning, I turned on some quiet instrumental worship music. I listened and waited. Then I was impressed to say, “Lord, I love you above all things.” I began reciting a list of people and situations. I love you above my family and friends. I love you above the...

OUR SONG

This year, I wanted to give Jan a unique Christmas gift – a gift of a song that expressed my love and appreciation for her. I wrote out the words for the song and had a professional team at Prayer Song put it to music. As I watched Jan listen to the song the...