First of all, then, I admonish and urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men, For kings and all who are in positions of authority or high responsibility, that [outwardly] we may pass a quiet and undisturbed life [and inwardly] a peaceable one in all godliness and reverence and […]
Spiritual Growth
What Does it Mean to “Wrestle” Against Spiritual Forces?
For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. Ephesians 6:12, AMPC As tempting as it is to allow […]
Sowing into Open Doors
Going through crisis has a way of bringing out the worst in you, doesn’t it? I’ve noticed that my family and I have exhibited less-than-stellar attitudes towards each other as a result of the added pressure due to the change-up caused by this virus situation. Our schedules are messed up. Our son is home and […]
Perfect Peace in Any Situation
You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3, NKJV A few years ago, during a mission trip to Kenya, I encountered a situation that shook me and tested me to the core. My ministry team and I found ourselves in what I would […]
God Has Carefully Marked Your Course!
Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and […]
Which Lane is My Lane?
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy […]
Run Your Race, Not Someone Else’s
I love the physical, mental, and emotional challenge of long-distance running. When I’m running, I can feel stress build-ups dripping out of my pores while fresh energy rises up from the inside. After the first few miles I hit my stride– my breathing and legs are in sync; I’ve found my rhythm. I look down at my watch and take note of my pace.