We have major decisions to make in life and ministry. There are major crossroads that will have an impact for many years to come. We want God’s leading and assurance to make the right choice. However, it seems like we can’t hear God. Even when we keep asking. What’s up? I was fulfilled in the […]
Expose and Eliminate the Dangerous Side of Blessings
All of us desire to receive blessings from God. It fills our prayer lists as we ask God for His favorable hand upon us. As children of God, we are promised that we already have all kinds the blessings (Ephesians 1:3). Blessings however, have the danger of giving us wrong perceptions about God, the world […]
Inner Struggles Every Christian Leader Must Overcome
Christian leaders all want to finish the race well. We desire to hear the affirming words of God, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” External forces and circumstances will press against us. But the greatest battles we face are those happening WITHIN us. My heart aches when I read tragic stories of fallen spiritual soldiers […]
7 Pressure Situations that Define or Destroy Your Character
“Choke!” That word became a common expression in the world of sports. It refers to someone who was put in a pressure situation to win a game… but missed out and didn’t deliver. His fear, nervousness and confusion overcame him. Christians can also “choke” in pressure situations. We usually know what we must do. But […]
Make Your Quiet Time Meaningful Every Single Time
There are no shortcuts to developing our relationship with God. Constant communication is key to knowing Him more. Every single day is an opportunity to do that. No one drifts into spiritual maturity. God has gifted us with His word. Meditating on it allows us to know the God that we worship. It gives encouragement, […]
Private Disciplines that Lead You to Public Fruitfulness
Many of us have spiritual heroes that we admire. We look up to them because of various enviable reasons. Some played a major role in a great spiritual movement. Others overcame incredible odds to accomplish the impossible. Yet others, it’s because they preached heart wrenching messages that captured and changed our lives forever. They lived […]
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