Lively Hope

Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us (Rom. 12:6) It is important that we recognize the different expressions of God’s grace that we each possess. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.Continue reading "Differing Gifts"

Did you know that you have a heavenly account? Jesus called it a ‘treasure in heaven.’ Jesus said unto him, If you will be perfect, go and sell that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. (Mt 19:21) Paul also refers to thisContinue reading "Your Heavenly Account"

When we lack revelation and don't understand God's purpose in any given area of life, imitation often replaces revelation. Much of what we do in life is often an imitation of others because we lack our own revelation of God’s purposes. What is God’s purpose for marriage? church? child rearing? the gifts of the Spirit?Continue reading "Revelation or Imitation?"

(From Psalm 119) Revive me according to Your word. Strengthen me according to Your word. Your word has given me life. Be merciful to me according to Your word. Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. The entrance ofContinue reading "Why Should We Meditate On God’s Word?"

The Word of God is incorruptible seed which when received into the heart of man produces according to its kind. “When you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively worksContinue reading "Healing Is A Harvest"

The predominant theology of Christians today when faced with life changing circumstances is that “God allowed it.” After all, “God is in control” and “in everything there is a purpose.” Sadly, none of this is accurate and has left the Body of Christ paralyzed, misrepresenting God to others, and cooperating with the work of theContinue reading "Did God Allow It?"

Looking to the Old Testament Law of blessings and curses as a guide for the New Covenant church is like trying to drive through Florida with a map of Colorado. It just won’t work. Its not that there isn’t a Colorado and its not that the map of Colorado is in error, it is justContinue reading "Which Covenant are You Living In?"

It is apparent that many who claim to be Christians do not have the slightest understanding of the gospel and the New Covenant. This can be seen by the rush to picture God as the source of plagues, viruses and other calamities for the sake of bringing people to repentance. The revelation of Jesus isContinue reading "God and Plagues"

If the phrase “God is sovereign” means that He determines and controls all things, then there is no reward for wisdom and no penalty for ignorance. There is no promise for faith and no harm in fear. There is no blessing in following the Spirit and no corruption in indulging the flesh. There is noContinue reading "Sovereign?"

God has equipped us to live victoriously in this life no matter what may come our way. We determine our level of success or failure. We see this in the parable of the two men, the two houses and the two foundations (Matt. 7:24-27). One man was a hearer but not a doer of theContinue reading "Are There Storms in Your Life?"