Effective Strategies for Spiritual Warfare, Part 2
I love the story of Joshua and the children of Israel at Jericho. Perhaps you recall the story of how the walls “came a tumbling down?” God gave them a very specific strategy. As they obeyed God, and simply marched around the city walls for a week, and gave a big...
Childlike Faith
I had the joy this past weekend to see my three grandchildren with their families in Florida. One of the many highlights of the weekend visit was going to the beach for a couple of hours Sunday afternoon with my son-in-law Andrew and 3-year-old granddaughter Blake and...
Effective Strategies for Spiritual Warfare, Part 1
Jesus is the captain of the host, the Lord of heaven’s armies, who has triumphed over the enemy. As his followers, we have been commissioned to go in his name and authority to stand against the defeated powers of darkness to advance God’s Kingdom. Satan and his...
Don’t Let the Enemy Rob You!
My first apartment was a memorable one. I was in the Navy, and my roommate and I were given permission to move off base. Honestly, the apartment and complex needed some “TLC,” but it was our first place, and home. One early morning, after living there a few months, I...
Heaven’s Principles for Abundant Living
Is Jesus enough? Absolutely! We may “add to” our understanding of abundant living and prosperity, but Jesus is our life, our joy, and the reason that we have hope in this life. He is the essence of abundant living—and he has promised this for those who walk with him....
Independent or Interdependent?
The 4thof July is perhaps my favorite national holiday. While it is a time to celebrate with family and friends our nation's independence, it is also a time to reflect on the freedoms we have in our nation. It could be argued that the United States of America...
How to Thrive in God’s Family
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is that of Esther. Hearing the clarion call of God, Esther responds to the cry for deliverance from God’s people and risks her own comfort and security to save a nation. She discovered that she was indeed placed in the palace...
Maneuvering the Storms of Life
Storms in life are inevitable. Not all storms are destructive; some are heaven-sent. Last weekend in Tucson, the remnants of a tropical system off the Pacific coast of Mexico made its way into Arizona. Prior to this storm, it hadn’t rained in Tucson for 106...
For Such a Time as This
One of our most notable presidents is Abraham Lincoln. It was a crucial time in America; the evil of slavery was a scourge on our land and our nation was on the brink of self-destruction. Suddenly, Lincoln was thrust on the scene as president. Lincoln, although not a...
Favor is Your Inheritance
God’s favor on your life empowers you to be a conduit of his love and power. Did you ever consider that God’s favor on your life may be the “key” that unlocks someone’s heart toward God? I was reminded of this truth today. One of the young men in our church shared...
