The Remedy
The world seems to be filling with pill palaces. There is a new drugstore on nearly every corner. And yet disease seems to run rampant with new side effects from every drug adding to the mix. God has a remedy in His Word for every situation. The leaves in Revelation 22:2 are for the healing of the nations. In James 2:13, Mercy rejoices over judgment. In Revelation, chapters 2 and 3, He prescribes for the ailments of the Church body....
Seven Day Fast – Part 2
Last week, I wrote an article about the first 3 days of my seven day fast . This article is a follow-up to that, and will detail the effects and experiences of the fast as it came to a close. Day 3 1/2 At this point, I was beginning to realize that God was delivering strength to me as it was needed, and my body was doing its best during the normal times to reserve its resources. After all, how would you feel if you knew you were being...
Seven Day Fast – Part 1
At a recent retreat for home missionaries, I felt God lead me to begin a seven day fast to accomplish a multi-fold purpose: receive a renewed vision and plan for our city break the yoke of the enemy in our city through a powerful, God-given anointing distribute power and anointing through our congregation with intercessory prayer and words of faith prepare denominational churches in our city to receive the revelation of Jesus’ name...
Counting the Cost
“For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?†Luke 14:28 There is an old saying that has taken many forms. You may have heard it expressed something like, “if it is worth having it will cost you something.†There is, of course, much truth contained in this maxim. Sadly, we live in a world where people often try to get “something for...
Will You Turn Aside?
What is the difference between those whom God is pleased in and those who show no evidence of his dealings? In considering this thought, I have come to the conclusion that the answer is encapsulated in how a single man responded to the dealing of God in his life. Without a doubt, I believe that every man has these moments, but you do not read or hear about them because… they did not respond… and therefore did not become a...
The Rock
The Lord is our Rock. He is our refuge. Whatever we need; trouble, sickness, disease, sorrow, financial problems, danger, the attacks of the enemy – we need to lift up our eyes and look to Jesus. “The Name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.†(Proverbs 18:24) “Hear my cry, O God, attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me...