God Our Refuge
God Our Refuge When the storms of life rage, there is One Who is a refuge, a shelter. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, promises His comfort and security when life rages. His peace transcends the chaos of the moment; in His everlasting arms we are secure. As we enter Easter...
Faith vs. Fear, Part 2
Faith vs. Fear, Part 2 Throughout the scriptures we are admonished not to fear. “Fear not!” or “Do not be afraid!” whether it’s an angel appearing, the Lord directly, or God through a prophet speaking to His people. When we refuse fear, which is counterfeit to faith,...
Faith vs. Fear
Faith vs. Fear I’m grateful “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Neh. 8:10 NKJV) I’m thankful the peace of Jesus transcends the chaos of our world, “… in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the...
Our Eyes are On You
Our Eyes are On You Schools are closing. The stock market is crashing. Economies are staggering. Hospitals are preparing. People are panicking. Stores are emptying. The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, or COVID-19, is taking a global toll. For many, it looks dire....
Adopted by God, Part 1
Adopted by God Family. The very word should evoke warm and positive feelings. Sadly, the reality is that for many of us it does not. Often, the thought of family generates shame and difficult memories. Many have come from broken homes and dysfunctional families, where...
Overcoming Unbelief, Part 3
Overcoming Unbelief, Part 3 In the last two weeks, I’ve discussed the unbelief of the people of Nazareth toward Jesus’ ministry, and how unbelief can be a stumbling block to faith. Think of all the miracles Jesus performed, but sadly the unbelief of His hometown...
Overcoming Unbelief, Part 2
Overcoming Unbelief, Part 2 I remember the first time I heard teaching from Matthew 10:7-8. Carolyn and I were newly married, newly baptized in the Holy Spirit, and attending a charismatic church in central Florida. It was an exciting time in our lives! God’s Word...
Overcoming Unbelief, Part 1
Overcoming Unbelief, Part 1 Since the beginning of 2020, I (and many others) believe God is accelerating His Church for mission and harvest. The Holy Spirit is igniting fresh vision and passion in the hearts of God’s people for revival and awakening. The Holy Spirit,...
Hearing God’s Voice and the Gift of Prophecy
Hearing God’s Voice and the Gift of Prophecy Recently at Passion Church, we’ve hosted a couple of prophetic conferences. These gatherings centered on the worship of Jesus, biblical teaching to equip God’s people for supernatural living and ministry, and creating an...
Empowered by the Spirit
Empowered by the Spirit 02022020 Let’s begin by discussing last Sunday—it was an interesting day. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, was a palindrome. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a palindrome is a word, verse, sentence or number (such as 1881) that reads the...
