On our many travels to Australia our friends would tell us about the “tall poppy syndrome.” It was explained to us this way: anytime anyone raises their head higher than others, they are cut down. Essentially, the purpose is to keep everyone running at the...
This morning I am taking in the reality of another Christmas season approaching hearing beautiful Christmas music piped in everywhere I go. Traveling internationally and ministering to the masses I find that we are always celebrating the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In reality we...
“If you’re a street sweeper, be a great street sweeper for God.” These are the words that saved a street sweeper in Siberia from suicide, and launched him into the leadership of a church and authoring a book. He saw for the first time that...
“We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.” Rom 8:28 AMP WOW! I...
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...
For many, God working through them is a dangerous adventure. The question arises, “Will God meet me at the point of my decision?” When I step out to help someone in need will I find God ready to move through me? I remember my first public healing encounter....
Several articles are being written about the prospects for the college grads released into today's economy. My advice to the grads: don't accept the conclusions of the doomsday pundits! Nothing replaces the creative drive of a human. I just spent two hours showing a pizza delivery...
Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob was a dreamer. In his heart he carried a vision beyond what anyone could see. Joseph’s dream was a God given idea that would take many years and much perseverance to obtain. Dreams clouded by life’s circumstances may look...
Like many people I am at the home of relatives today, looking forward to some barbecue and fireworks at the local small town square. This is a day to remember what our forefathers were signing when they put their signatures on the Declaration of Independence,...
Several years ago while driving across the farmlands of the Southern Ukraine we stopped to purchase fuel. Our team leader would not heed the sticker that said our car required high-octane fuel for high performance and we proceeded to fill the car up with the cheaper gas....