For if because of one man’s trespass (lapse, offense) death reigned through that one, much more surely will those who receive [God’s] overflowing grace (unmerited favor) and the free gift of righteousness [putting them into right standing with Himself] reign as kings in life through the one Man Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). […]
Your Giants Are Trembling!
Only do not rebel against the Lord, neither fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their defense and the shadow [of protection] is removed from over them, but the Lord is with us. Fear them not. Numbers 14:9, AMPC Today we continue our deep-dive on the rights and privileges that […]
Go in and Possess Your Land!
Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. Pass […]
The (Fine) Line Between Arrogance and Confidence
So then, as it is written, Let him who boasts and proudly rejoices and glories, boast and proudly rejoice and glory in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:31, AMPC Like it or not, you and I are living in a combat zone. And, like it or not, we don’t come out on top by being passive, […]
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 […]
Primary Ways God Leads Us
“Be not like the horse or the mule, which lack understanding, which must have their mouths held firm with bit and bridle, or else they will not come with you.” Psalm 32:9 AMPC Although I have never officially competed in a marathon race, I have fully trained for one, and I am currently training again. […]
Positioning Yourself to be Led by God
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you.” Psalm 32:8-9 NKJV You Can Position […]