PREPARING FOR TAKEOFF

We are about to experience a takeoff into the uncharted skies of massive change on a global scale. Before takeoff begins, we need to make sure we are prepared for the coming flight. When I was a pilot, a critical document was found in each aircraft I piloted. That...

PREPARED AND AT PEACE

Last night, the power went out in our small town. It was cold, down in the 20s. It was one of those nights when our preparation for a power outage paid off. I grabbed a bedside flashlight and located the battery-powered lamp that had been positioned nearby. I turned...

SETTLED AND AT PEACE

There are certain things in a life of faith that until they are settled, we will continue to live in a state of unease swayed back and forth by doubt without ever finding a place of rest. Years ago, Jan shared with me a breakthrough that took place in her heart that...

REALIZING SOMETHING GREATER

When Samson, a morally compromised man, married outside his Israelite heritage, he would be manipulated by his conniving Philistine wife to gather intelligence to use against Israel.  His parents were confused by their son’s behavior and his lack of a moral...

NAKED OBEDIENCE

In the dream, I was seated in a large church sanctuary in the front row. Hundreds of people had assembled. I was the guest speaker.  I was wearing only a pair of boxer shorts. Nothing else. To say the dream was uncomfortable would be an understatement. As I...