How do we cultivate forgiveness? Renee Napier certainly knows how. Her daughter, Meagan, was a drunken-driver accident victim. Eric Smallridge was intoxicated when the vehicle he was driving struck another, instantly killing Meagan and her friend Lisa, both 20 years old. Renee knows the incomprehensible grief...
If I were to put a bunch of apple seeds into your hand you would probably get a picture of what could be produced from them. The same is true if I filled your hands with turtle eggs. If I were to put the seed of...
Jesus Christ is the only spiritual leader in history Who performs wonders, signs, and miracles to give evidence of the truth of His words. The founders of ancient and modern religions are dead and cannot confirm their teachings from beyond their tombs. Jesus Christ is the...
In the darkness of this world, we need a North Star. We need a fixed point to guide us through the night. We need something that will not change. People change, denominations change, economies change, governments change, and religions change—but Jesus does not change. He...
“And it came to pass on a certain day, as Jesus was teaching…the power of the Lord was present to heal them” (Luke 5:17 KJV, emphasis mine) When it comes to healing, people are often tempted to focus on the human instrument and not the Lord....
Nothing is cheap, easy, or free. Salvation itself came at a great price to God and Jesus Christ. He was willing to pay a price we could not pay, so we would experience a life we did not have. Those who receive Him receive that...
“Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude.” —John Henry Jowett When we moved to Russia in the early 90’s it was a very grey place. I remember the heaviness...
Recently we completed a simple landscape project. The tools required ranged from saw blades to push brooms. And, the primary resource required was good ol’ physical labor. We were so happy as we saw this project come to completion. It had been sitting there for...
During a tent festival in Ufa, an old lady approached me and, with tears in her eyes, she said, “I want to be healed! I want to be healed!” “But does God want to heal you?” I asked her. And she answered, “I do not...
To represent Christ means to live a life of Christian adventure. It is daring—supernaturally exciting—as you challenge yourself and the world. It is not a boring, static, unimaginative or isolated life. You enter into the heart of Christ’s victory. You can sing in the middle...