Scripture says, “My speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom but in demonstration of the spirit and of power” (1 Corinthians 2:4). In our early years of global ministry, Leslie and I opened up an event in southern Philippines. Only one...
“Beloved, now are we the sons (and daughters) of God, and it does not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2). There is...
The natural world reflects the spiritual world. In nature we see all things working on the seed principle. What is that? Everything makes progress. Every time we conduct a crusade meeting people will come with their tumors and heart disease. They come on crutches and in...
In 1837, George Mueller, known for his care for thousands of orphans, found himself in an interesting quandary. The growth of the ministry required more retirement to prayer for spiritual oversight, and more provision for the approximate 400 members. George Mueller learned an important lesson about hard work...
No matter what the nation’s or your own personal economy may look like, The “Good News” is that we live according to God’s economy, employing age old principles of stewardship, giving, faith, prayer and obedience. “And besides, what’s the use of worrying? What good does it...
How many have had a moment of inspiration for an invention that would bless the world, but talked themselves out of it because of age, education, or fear and never took the step to make it a reality? How many saw an illness ravage a...
“I Can!” is a statement every believer needs to declare. The “I Can!” in life will open a thousand doors you’ll never see until you say it. Take yourself out of pondering and wondering and take an action step in a direction. Choose a goal...
Every child knows about show and tell in school, but God wants us to demonstrate it in real life. We have thought in the past that the witness of God was a good sermon, but that's only half the story. Paul said what needs to be...
Today as international travel plans unfold, our team is remembering the goodness of God in covering all of our personal, travel and outreach costs. Several years ago Kevin and I were involved in a grueling yet very rewarding Tent Outreach schedule in Eurasia. At the end...
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of...