Missionary life isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. Many times, we are fighting spiritual battles and believing God for breakthrough. Trials are also very much a part of life. We need to find strength amidst adversity. Trust me, I’ve lived on the mission field full time for over 17 years. We don’t just preach the Word,
Radical obedience isn’t partial. It goes full out and does even more than the expected. I believe most Christians have a desire to get to the next level. Some are happy where they are at, although knowing there is more. Others have become frustrated feeling like they’re never moving. It doesn’t matter which place you are in
You may have had an encounter with God in the past. If you’re saved, there was definitely a moment when God became real to you. As a result, He wasn’t just Someone out there. He was real and you knew it. However, I hope that wasn’t your only God encounter. My desire is that people will have
God never designed us to live beneath our limits. He didn’t intend for us to live just an ordinary everyday life. He called us to something greater than what we think we can do. Often, Christians are living beneath their potential. It’s sad, but it’s true. This isn’t God’s will for our lives. He wants us to
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 1:18, 19 Obedience isn’t a popular topic today. In fact, it probably never has been. One morning during a time of worship the above
As Christians we should enjoy setting time apart to be in God’s Presence. Seeking His Presence should be a regular part of our lives. Not something done out of duty. Many preachers today are not preaching this because they believe that we are causing people to ‘do good works’ instead of believing in Christ’s finished work. However, we
Many Christians are living in discouragement even though they don’t have to. As Christians, we need to understand that God’s Word & prayer are vital for our lives. We need to tap into the Source of our strength. God’s Word is full of encouraging stories. When you read and try to understand how they apply, they can
It is amazing to me that this is still a hard concept for people to believe. We have been given such a bad image of God that for many it’s difficult for us to see God as good. I’m surprised at how many people, even professing Christians that still believe God to be cruel, One who sends
I’ve read the story of Luke 7:36-50 many times before and have always loved it. Jesus allows a ‘sinful woman’ a prostitute come to Him. As I read it this time I received a fresh revelation of God’s forgiveness through this story. Maybe, like me, you have read this story many times before and have heard different
Getting to know God better has to be the greatest pursuit one can make. It’s also probably one of the most difficult. Many use the description of it like climbing a mountain. You need to pace yourself and go one step at a time. A relationship in the natural doesn’t develop overnight, neither does it with God.