Lively Hope

When we quote the promises of God and the glories of our redemption in Christ, or when we speak of healing and long life, all too often the response of some begins with ‘but….what about…?’ ‘But what about Aunt Sally who died of that?’ ‘But what about the man of God who preached that andContinue reading "No More Buts!"

I have heard some try to prioritize our relationships to God, family and ministry in different ways. Some have said, “God first, then family, then ministry.” I’ve even heard others say, “God first, then ministry, then family.” Of course, those who put ministry over family usually are looking for an excuse to neglect their familyContinue reading "Which comes first, God or family?"

Just what is the gospel? What is the message that we are to be announcing to the world? For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. (Ro. 1:16) The gospel isContinue reading "The Gospel"

If you are losing sight of the victory, look up these verses. There is more for you today! …will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? (Mt. 6:30) …how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! (Mt. 7:11) …how much moreContinue reading "Much More"

Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. (Mark 11:24) The promises of God seem too good to be true. Did Jesus really mean what He said? “Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” (John 16:24) “ItContinue reading "Believe and Receive"

When is the last time you were joyful? Take some time right now to let God’s love and His Word go to work inside of you. Don’t stop until the joy of the Lord takes over! “A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.” (Prov. 17:22) “And the angelContinue reading "Joy!"

“Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, GREAT is your faith: be it unto you even as you will.” (Mt 15:28) The word ‘great’ is the Greek word ‘megas’ from which we get the word ‘mega.’ Megas means exceedingly great, high, large, loud and mighty. Jesus told the gentile woman who was seekingContinue reading "Mega Faith!"

“So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” (Luke 12:21) In this parable Jesus speaks of the rich man who builds bigger barns to accommodate his wealth and then encourages himself to live a life of ease. God calls him a fool and in so many words says;Continue reading "Rich Toward God"

In the same way that not all Christians live free from sin, not all Christians enjoy health and healing. We have been delivered from the power of sin, but that deliverance does not mean that all Christians automatically live sinless lives. We have also been delivered from the power of sickness but not all areContinue reading "Holiness and Healing"

But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, (Luke 7:30) There is a lot here to think about. First, God’s will, will not overpower our will. God wills that all men be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4) but it is possible for men toContinue reading "Are You Rejecting His Will?"