Jesus stated that his primary purpose of leaving heaven and invading earth was to “seek and to save those who are lost” (Luke 19:10). A number of years ago, I realized that my life and relationships h...  Read More

Here are some things you need to know if God will use you to make a difference in the world. These thoughts are right from the prophetic word from Isaiah 49:1-7 (Click on the link to read the passage)...  Read More

Many psychologists, neurologists, sociologists, cult leaders, employers, and spouses have tried to understand where intuition comes from. Some say it comes from deep within our subconscious; others fr...  Read More

One of our primary and most essential tasks in any decision or dilemma is to define reality (Haggai 1:5-6). While this is hard enough to do in life, many of us find it even harder to apply in prayer. ...  Read More

There are countless profound questions about the nature, heart, and character of God. Who is He? Does He like me? What does He want of me? Who am I because of who He is? These are questions that have ...  Read More

Sadly, most of us are accidental missionaries. We are slow to partner with God in the work of mission despite the eagerness of the loving heart of the Father, who desires that none should perish. Jesu...  Read More

In our culture of celebrity, everyone wants to be a hero. Whether our cause is grand or small, playing the role of a hero holds an appeal to all of us. Perhaps rightly so; we all have an innate desire...  Read More

As I was reading through the Old Testament the other day, a word grabbed my attention several times. Often, as I am pouring through scripture, when this happens, I want to look a little closer because...  Read More

Last Tuesday I went flying again. I was a lot more at ease this time (except for an incident in the air where I discovered my door was open and I had to open it and slam it shut), and because of this ...  Read More

Over the years, I have been involved with numerous families who adopted children into their families. Adoption is a process that is dear to God's heart."For he chose us in him before the creation of t...  Read More

We are all familiar with the story of the prodigal sun. It is a story of grace and the nature of God that is so well told and so packed with truth that it transcends history, circumstance, and culture...  Read More

“Now, that same day, two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15As they talked and dis...  Read More