As you do what you do regarding ministry, you need courage or you are probably not fully engaged in what you are called to do, especially the first few years. Being afraid of making a mistake socially, spiritually, or doctrinally is appropriate, but allowing that fear to stop you from doing the work is not appropriate. Evangelist, teacher, prophet, whatever […]
Many people are misled by religion to believe that speaking in tongues is the sign of having been baptized with the Spirit of God. Although exercising that gift can be a sign of having been filled with the Spirit, it is not the sign. Problems caused by this include some people feeling condemned because they don’t experience this “sign” and […]
A good word from Jesus to meditate on: Nevertheless, I am telling you the truth. It is for your benefit that I go away, because if I don’t go away the Counselor will not come to you. If I go, I will send Him to you. When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment: about […]
When you sense that you are being attacked by spiritual enemies, allowing these things to fill your heart is like paying to ship ammunition to your abusers:• Self-pity• Fear• Bitterness• Condemnation – of yourself, or others• Pride• Being offended They are likely to appear in your heart, and to reappear after you throw them out. Don’t stop throwing them out. […]
Without regard for how the Wuhan virus was created or by whom, without regard for how many corrupt professional politicians are using it for what corrupt purposes, and without regard for what changes it effects in our economy, our social interaction, or our system of healthcare, the most important question we could (and should) be asking is, “Lord Jesus, what […]
What do you own? The things that we accumulate are measures of our values. They measure our values with regard to both property and relationships. Many people are hording toilet paper right now because they were mis-influenced by fear or fear mongers or simply people who were entertaining themselves by watching the fearful clamor. Their closet contents mark them as […]
Jesus should expect every request He made of His Father would be answered with what He asked for, heh? Father,I desire those You have given Meto be with Me where I am.Then they will see My glory,which You have given Mebecause You loved Me before the world’s foundation.Righteous Father!The world has not known You.However, I have known You,and these have […]
Until you have learned to laugh at yourself, you have a problem with honesty. If something is funny about someone else, it is funny about you, too. If something about you is funny to everyone but you, your pride is more powerful than your desire to enjoy life. One reason for these weaknesses with regard to our abilities to laugh […]
On days when it seems good to us to accuse someone of failure or to expose their weaknesses, it is more good when we have processed the information and the possible responses through the fruit of the Spirit of Jesus. Asking questions, like, “Is my assessment of the situation from the perspective of the throne of grace, where I find […]
When Israel left Egypt, they received miraculous provision for their journey of clothing, silver and gold. When Jesus was born, He received miraculous provision for His journey to Egypt of gold, myrrh, and frankincense. When Israeli tax collectors quizzed Peter about the fact his Master’s intentions regarding the temple tax which was due, he received miraculous provision for paying his […]