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...
The Holy Spirit – Our Guarantee
The Holy Spirit—Our Guarantee Living in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, I’m accustomed to seeing dry riverbeds. Most of the year, these desert washes have no water running in them. However, as the snow melts in the mountains, or during summer monsoon rains, these dry...
God’s Faithfulness
God’s Faithfulness It’s a New year and new decade; metaphorically, there are blank pages before us. With the start of every year, we are given 365 blank page days—use them to the fullest! 2019 was a good year, but if we have faith to believe it, 2020 can be a great...
When God Changes Your Plan
When God Changes Your Plan Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! We remember the birth of our Savior, celebrate with family and friends, and look expectantly toward the New Year. As we gaze toward 2020, we also anticipate...
