I’ve shared in the past how our family went through a particularly difficult financial hardship when we were newly married. During that time, one of the scriptures I stood on was: “And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 CSB If we look at this scripture in context, Paul was speaking about finances. He was thanking the Philippians for...
You Are Blessed
When God created man and woman, he blessed them an said, “Be fruitful and multiply.” God promised Abraham that he would bless Abraham so that Abraham would be a blessing. God instructed the priest to bless the nation. Paul wrote, “God has blessed us with every spiritual gift.” Today, in America, we have reduced blessings to material items. “God has blessed with a new house, a shiny car, a nice...
Royalty
I wonder if Prince Charles spends sleepless nights worrying about his future? I wonder if Prince Harry worries about paying for his children’s college tuition? Probably not. Such worries seem trivial for the royal family. But can I remind you that when you accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, you became part of a royal family with unlimited resources. You were adopted into a royal family with all rights and...
This Is A Great Adventure
“I’m not sure if deathbed confessions of faith are real,” she informed me. Like so many, my friend had the wrong view of Christianity. She viewed it as a chore, a list of don’ts, a stumbling block to her fun. If this is your view of Christianity, then yes, it doesn’t seem fair that after you have denied yourself for years, made sacrifices, that some joker could wait until the...
Gone Camping – Not!
Camping is not my thing. I don’t understand the need to give up my comfort – electricity, hot water, cable – to go live in the woods for a couple of nights. I don’t get it. Which makes me love Jesus even more. Jesus was living in the lap of luxury in heaven. (He probably had electricity and running hot water in heaven. He didn’t need cable because watching us...
What’s in Your Wallet?
This morning I uttered a lie. Yes, me. I was praying in the Spirit asking God for an idea for this Adult Bible Study I’m leading in five days. After praying I said, “Yeah, I got nothing.” Have you ever uttered or thought those words? Someone comes to you for advice and you shrug and think, “I got nothing.” You are at your wits end. You have prayed, you have...
This is The Day
Prophesying my day: I am enriched in every way. My words today will encourage, bless, uplift, and set people free. I have knowledge and wisdom to face every circumstance that comes my way today. My life is a living testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness and God will confirm my testimony of Jesus’ goodness. I do not lack any Spiritual Gifts. I will lay hands on the sick and they...
No Benchwarmers
We all all get to participate! Too often in this Christian life, we relegate healing, prophesying, preaching, evangelizing, teaching to a select special few. We operate from an Old Testament model. But in this New Day, God has promised to pour out his Spirit on ALL – young and old, male and female. His Spirit levels the playing field. We all get to participate. So what is stopping you from...
Riches to Rags to Riches
There is no lack in heaven. There are no needs in heaven. There is worship happening 24/7. The atmosphere is filled with complete love, complete peace. There is no jealousy, no fear, no guilt. There is unbroken fellowship with the Father. Why would anyone leave heaven and come to earth? God is all-powerful, all-knowing. He rules the earth and sky. He speaks and all of creation must obey. He owns...
The Challenge – Week 3 Day 5
What do you tell a church plaqued with immorality, dissension, and carnality? What is God speaking to all of His children today? 1. May the Lord be kind to you and bless you with peace. 2. God has given you undeserved grace in Christ Jesus and has enriched you in every way. He helps you speak and has given you understanding. 3. You have every spiritual blessing needed as you...