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…

One day while Jesus was speaking and teaching, some people began to say: ‘Isn’t this the carpenter, Mary’s son? Aren’t his brothers and sisters here with us? And they took offense at him.’ Because the world hates true truth, or wants to spin out it’s own truth, it will always try to devalue and degrade…

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…

Among the toughest parts of Ministry is losing and burying a loved one. We know they are safe in God’s hands, but we still mourn because we miss them so much. Recently this took place in our Ministry, but this Scripture became powerfully alive in the midst of it all: ‘Praise be to God and…

I have spoken with countless people over the years who have become frustrated with all the twist, turns and even detours they face on the roads of life. Although they thought they carefully plotted their course, somehow they kept ending up lost, or disappointed. God teaches us to Trust in the Lord with all of…

I was watching on the weather channel the other day on what a golfer should do if lightning begins to strike on the golf course. Their advice was to seek shelter immediately. This is exactly what God has taught us about His Word, His Name, and His presence, even in the midst of life’s most…

Are you facing a heavy decision right now? Something that has to do with perhaps a job opportunity, or something your children are going through, maybe even the possibility of having to move or relocate? We do face tough decisions. However, we have a promise in God’s word if we are walking by faith in…

God never said that those who believe in Him would never have hardship or difficulties in this life. What He did tell us however, is that in the midst of these things, He is with us, and, He has drawn a line so they can only go so far. He said: “When you pass through…