As a minister, when I walk up to the pulpit I think and believe that I am going to change the world. I know that what is real to me will be real to you. The reality is that what stimulates you will stimulate others....
Regardless of the state of the economy, I look to a different news report, one that is not tied to the stock market. It is God’s economy—one of listening and obeying. Walk in his ways, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and requirements, as...
“Now…give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day…” Joshua 14:12a The story of Caleb found in the Old Testament is an amazing picture of perseverance in the face of national disobedience and a 45 year wilderness saga. Only belief in the vision...
As I travel it is interesting to see the number of people who have a sense of destiny in their heart, but a lack of clear direction to make that destiny a reality. Jesus told us to pray “Our Father...
Love is a much greater motivator for men and women than any dollar or any discipline. Love inspires every creature to be more than just a creation. Love believes—when all evidence says it should not. Love sees a bright future, even when dark clouds suggest storms on the...
Hope always expects the next idea to make the difference! Hope declares that despite all the contrary evidence, your future is secure! Hope prepares for the unseen and unexpected opportunity. Hope is the raw material of your faith. It is the laboratory where all great works of faith...
Many years ago, my husband and I went to the Philippines where I preached to a large congregation. I remember how during the sermon the Holy Spirit urged me to repeat again and again, “Jesus saves! Jesus heals! Jesus saves! Jesus heals! Jesus saves! Jesus...
How do you picture God? Do you envision Him as distant? Angry? Vengeful? Cruel? In truth, He is none of these. God is good. Our God is a God of joy, a God of love. He wants all people to know that He is alive...