We all get wounded, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. We do not have to hide the fact that we have been hurt, but we can use our wounds through God’s grace to serve others. God can take us from the shame that might come to becoming healers even in our woundedness. Jesus’ humiliation, rejection, and suffering brought glory and empowerment to followers who can now bring healing to others. Read more

What we have learned from history is that we do not learn from history. We continue to do the things that have not worked and yet make excuses for why they still don’t work. We are creatures of habit and sometimes are the last ones to get the clue that we must change. We are created for a purpose to become history makers to the glory of God. May the future look back at us one day and smile. Read more

Information is great for the mind, and inspiration is wonderful for your heart, but impartation impacts both the mind and the heart. Impartation from God is transformational to your innermost being and your spirit is changed forever. Seek after wisdom, knowledge, and inspiration, but even more so, desire for the Lord to impart to you more of Himself. The deposits of His divine nature will empower you for eternity. Read more

The father of the prodigal son was a parent that never quit praying for children who had gone their own way. Both sons went away from the father’s heart, one through choosing to leave, and one through envy and bitterness. So the father waits and loves until the children make the choice to return home. We likewise must be like this father, like our Father in heaven. Read more

Sunday, August 22, 2010 Lovingly Waiting For Their Return by Robert Ricciardelli The father of the prodigal son was a parent that never quit praying for children who had gone their own way. Both sons went away from the father’s heart, one through choosing to leave, and one through envy and bitterness. So the father waits and loves until the children make the choice to return home. We likewise must be like this father, like our Father in heaven. Posted... Read more

Trying to build community in the absence of trust is impossible. People become guarded and cautious in everything they say and do. Communication becomes a way to protect oneself, avoiding risk rather than expressing themselves. To  build community as God defines it is to create a safe place where people can share in the atmosphere of love, honor, and freedom. Transformation and destinies are realized in such a place. Read more

Our western culture has little consciousness of the kingdom of God. Kingdom sightedness in our culture is woefully lacking. We hear the gospel of how to go to heaven or the gospel of successful church at the expense of the gospel Jesus preached, the gospel of the kingdom. (Matt 4:1) The rapid growth of the church today takes place outside our country and the reason is the understanding and proclamation of the kingdom. A group of eleven leaders from other... Read more

Living on the Mountain while Residing in the Valley How many of you have ever had a mountaintop experience? You were at a conference, a powerful church service, a small group or family cell night event where the Lord moved. You were on a missions trip, or you were all alone at home in your living room on your face just loving your Lord and Savior. I have had many of those mountaintop experiences, times when my spirit was revitalized... Read more

So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” . . . Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from... Read more

“You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, LORD, do I seek.”           (Psalm 27:8, English Standard Version). The New Living Translations says, “My heart has heard You say, “Come and talk with Me.” And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.” There is an old saying, “Deep calleth unto deep.” It suggests that something deep within us is ever hungering after, and always listening for that Voice that gives us life. This aptly fits many... Read more