One of the greatest places of neglect and forfeited opportunities that speak to our blessings and benefit – is the place called prayer! Many have asked me over the years; “Where and when do you find the time to pray?” My response is always the same, let’s look at the example of Jesus Himself: ‘Very…
Here is something about the power of forgiveness. Did you know that un-forgiveness toward others will not only limit and negatively effect our prayers, but is also a condition upon God forgiving us? Jesus said: “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in Heaven may…
It would be impossible to calculate the amount of precious time lost, away from children, family and loved ones, all in the effort to get more, gain more, have more and be more. In the effort to gain security, many have even compromised their own integrity through greed driven ambition and well masked insecurity. But…
One day when evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” This is more than just a moment in history, or crossing over the lake to the other side. It is also a message of great hope and encouragement. Many people feel they are stuck on the present…
I always raised my children to believe that nothing is impossible through faith and hard work. Now they are raising their combined nine children with those same values, and I rejoice to see the blessing of God upon their lives and homes. Yet Today, all of our children are facing mounting problems, tensions and issues…
We often seek the blessings of God upon our lives and loved ones, as well as for those who are suffering here in America and around the world. And that is a good thing. However, we should be equally desiring to bring a heart and a vocabulary to God that also blesses and pleases Him…
One of the main reasons people do not experience God in their lives is because they have never cried out to Him in faith. Many just expect God to follow along our lives and pour out blessings and miracles and goodies, regardless of our never giving Him the time of day, let alone the honor…
Proverbs 18:22 tells us that: “He who finds a wife finds a good thing..” Without doubt that is the case in my life. Almost 39 years ago I met my wife Wanda. She is still the most beautiful girl in any room I ever walk into, and, she is the greatest miracle that God has…
Recently I saw an article on the best ways to grow a Church with a specific age group of people. I have always been amazed at these ridiculous attempts to single out a certain age group in order to have a certain kind of Church identity. This really has nothing to do with the true…
I have faced many situations in my life that without God’s help and grace, would have been absolutely impossible to overcome. In fact, I barely even survived my own birth. Yet, through it all, God had His hand upon my life. Are you facing impossible odds or an impossible situation right now? Listen to these…