God wants our being more than our doing. Our being in Him matters most. He is always in us, but are we consciously in Him? Do we seek Him, His Kingdom, and His nature? We want to make a difference, and yet often miss our Creator who is ever calling us towards Himself. Consciously transition to time with God by listening, responding, and resting in Him while we advance. Doing powerfully flows from our being. Read more

The Kingdom of God is within. We do not need more of Him as He has given us everything we need. People chase power, prestige, and prosperity in the name of God and find themselves wanting. The transformational manifestation of God in us has been trapped in the prison of our hearts and minds. We are the only God people may ever see, and He desires to use us so much. We do not need more of Him, He needs... Read more

It is time to X-Out the negatives that hinder perspectives, production, and success. Take courage to search out and admit to the weak spots in your life. We all have them, and many times we mask them, because it is too painful to take a peek under the hood of our mind, will, and emotions. Be encouraged as you identify the soft spots, you will now be empowered to begin to eliminate the destiny barriers from your life. Read more

God is talking to you all the time. Are you listening? Do you expect Him to put passion and thoughts into your heart and mind? He is the author of amazing creativity and passion, and has deposited expressive brilliance within you. Sometimes we take ownership of all of our thoughts and passions. I once asked the Lord to support an idea I had. He said, “I love that idea, I will support it, and by the way, that idea was... Read more

Be ready For Divine interruptions to your plans. Many are the plans of men but God’s plans prevail. This is a generation of time when God is shaking all that can be shaken so that all that remains is His unshakable Kingdom and His unshakable principles. In His love and providence, God does this without your permission. Be ready to realign rigorously to God’s plans with joy, because His plans work best for you. Read more

You are the offspring of God. He has created you in His image to existentially co-create with Him. Initiated through faith, it is commitment that propels our life dynamically forward. When we commit ourselves, Divine providence empowers all ideas and plans. Commitment births favor and a whole stream of unforeseen incidents, meetings, and provision. Suddenly the unseen bursts onto the scene in Majestic glory. Read more

Saturday, February 12, 2011 Extend to Forever Ascend by Robert Ricciardelli When we have a closed fist on the things we own, we proceed in a covetous spiral downward. But when we see God as the owner of all things and share liberally, we breed a life of significance. Do we not know that all of life and all of what we have is His? Become a Spirit directed giver, well pleasing to the Lord. If you continue to grip,... Read more

“Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever” (2 Peter 3:18).    “It has been a delight to walk along with you,” Peter said, “but I really must be going. You see, there are many other groups from all around the world traveling to this Place called Grace, and them also I must visit. And, I’m sure I will see you again.” Are there any parting words... Read more

In Matthew 20:25-28, Jesus said that kingdom leadership is of a fundamentally different nature than the leadership of the world.     Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant …” (Matt. 20:25-26; cf. Is. 55:8-9; 30:1-2; 31:1) Unfortunately, the leadership that is present in so many... Read more

Las Desilusiones Son InevitablesNo podemos transitar por la vida sin ser dañados. En este mundo el dolor y la desilusión son inevitables. No obstante, la manera en la que manejamos nuestros reveses forma nuestro carácter y nos preparan para la eternidad. Nuestras actitudes son el factor crucial que determina el nivel de inmunidad frente a las luchas. Mas allá de las dificultades que hayamos enfrentado, y a pesar de los errores que hemos cometido, el fin de nuestras vidas puede... Read more