“Make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God.” (Isaiah 40:3, NIV) Perhaps God has placed you in a wilderness season to make ready a highway for the Lord. Maybe there are things that need to happen in your life to prepare you for what God wants to happen through your life. Often God hides us away in interest of larger service. He must first draw us away from the things we are doing, in order to lead us... Read more

There is a churning in the hearts of many saints to have more than the status quo Christian experience; they want to experience Jesus for themselves and they want all they can get of Him. And even that never seems to be enough. The cry of their hearts is continually, “More, Lord! We want more of You!” The Lord is whispering into the hearts of those who love Him to awaken His Bride. I see them now in the Spirit... Read more

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things through whom also he created the world. Hebrews 1:1-2 (ESV)      This word of exhortation called the book of Hebrews was addressed to Christians who were being persecuted for their belief in Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies,... Read more

Delusion vs. Destiny: Taking Matters into Our Own Hands Instead of Leaving them in God’s I was speaking at a conference recently and met several people at a “meet and greet” session. I met a lot of wonderful people who had some great stories. People shared their aspirations and dreams that were ultimately never realized nor had come to pass. After this event, we were at another meeting where I met some dissatisfied with their true calling and wanted to... Read more

Words matter long after they are spoken. When we speak hurtfully, we may ruin a relationship for life. Words can continue to do harm for many years. I have met many who are still seeking to be healed from wounds caused by words spoken to them from their past. Be a healer, and not a hurter, and bring life to others while drawing them to God. Choose your words wisely and sometimes it is wisdom to choose to be silent. Read more

When you want to angrily send an email to a friend who has hurt you deeply, don’t send it! Let the email sit for a day, read it over a number of times, then ask yourself, “Will this email bring life to me and my friend? Will it bring healing, will it bring a blessing?” You do not have to hide the hurt or offense, but you can respond in a way that makes healing and forgiveness possible and opens... Read more

Impulses win sometimes. We get hit, we want to hit back. We want something, and we go after it. Our will, aligned and empowered by God’s Spirit can override our natural responses to life. The key to allowing Spirit to direct us is to wait before responding. We must delay until we are able to bring life into our happenings. A prayerful and thoughtful response helps repay evil with good while glorifying our God. Read more

If you desire to win friends and influence people, it is best to “Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.” When we value and validate others first, we gain trust, favor, and the reciprocity of others desiring to understand us. Speak sparingly, wisely, and humbly while having your spiritual ears and eyes wide open. A listening and caring heart goes a long way towards trust filled relationships. Read more

As pioneers on the journey of God’s eternal ways and partakers of His divine nature, all things work together to prepare us for a glorious future. As we live for our future now, our lives are in constant adjustment towards God’s intended finish. The view we see now gives way to the view we have yet to see of God’s unfolding Kingdom. We must understand that unseen realities are as real as what we presently see. Read more

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