Dear Church, If we are to be the glorious, powerful, relevant, life-altering force God has called us to be, we must allow women to lead, teach, pastor, prophesy, evangelize, and walk completely in their giftings. We must stop this nonsense theology that says somehow Eve’s act of disobedience was not fully redeemed on the cross for women. What about Paul’s letters? I am not a bible scholar but I if...
Prayer Request
I’m speaking to a group of inner-city youth today. My message is the story of David. No one thought such a small boy could defeat Goliath. He was ridiculed by his brothers, discouraged by the king. But David knew he could defeat the giant even if no one else believed in him. I hope to encourage these young people that despite where they come from, despite what their parents have...
Loosed!
18 years is a long time. Baby boys turn to men in 18 years. Wars are fought and won in 18 years. Fashions come and go and come back again in 18 years. 18 years is a long time to be oppressed. So when Jesus saw this woman who had been bound by Satan for 18 long years, it was for Him a no-brainer. He stretched forth His hand and...
Let’s Get Ready to Rumble – Recognize the Enemy Tactics
As a math teacher, I find my students are most successful when they are able to recognize patterns. If information is presented in a slightly different manner, yet they recognize as it a known topic, then they are more likely to get an A. I find this to be true with Christians as well. If we can identify the patterns of the enemy, we are more likely to be successful...
Stand Guard
Grief, sorrow, sadness is a necessary part of this life. We mourn the loss of loved ones, we are saddened by the cruelties of this world, we cry over missed opportunities, broken relationships, children in trouble. We weep for a season. But in our sadness, our mourning, we must guard against despair, hopelessness. While in our times of sadness, despair and depression stands at the door and knocks. The psalmist...