How to Find the Secret Place Where God Abides
The gospel is so simple and real. God loves us enormously; it’s as though He has decided to leave us love notes everywhere. But how do you find the secret place where God abides?Whenever you open your heart to see and hear Him, He is there.It’s wonderful to look back over your life and see those hidden messages strategically placed—especially when you did not notice them earlier.When I’m Calling YouI have one such love note I’d like to share with you. When I was growing up, my family enjoyed watching Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy movies. Jeanette MacDonald had a beautiful operatic voice and [...]
It’s Time to Dust Off Your Dreams!
It's time to dust off your dreams! Even if you've lived through some disappointments or disillusionment related to the dreams of your heart, I want you to know this: It is better to risk and have a life filled with some hope versus being someone who has no dreams fulfilled at all. So roll the dice, take the risk, and dare to believe again! Dust off your dreams! Here Comes the Dreamer My theme verse for you comes from Genesis 37:19, in the context of Joseph and his brothers. “Behold, here comes the dreamer.” Genesis 37:19. The first time his brothers said this, it [...]
The Mordecai Calling
The Dark spirit of antisemitism—or what may be called “the spirit of Haman,” named after the man in the Book of Esther who plotted to exterminate the Jewish people in the days of King Artaxerxes—is on the move across the world today. We Christians have a dangerous tendency to consider biblical narratives such as the story of Esther, Mordecai and Haman as myths or children’s stories. On the contrary, these stories are real and instructive to us today. The Bible declares, “All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). [...]
Crying Out for God’s Glory
Some years ago, I was teaching from Habakkuk 2:14 that the glory of the Lord will cover the earth as the waters cover the seas. The topic, to a certain degree, was theoretical. Then the Holy Spirit asked me, How will that happen? Not knowing the answer, I said back to Him, Oh, how will that happen? Always remember, the best way to answer a question from God is to ask Him what the answer is. He does not ask a question because He does not know the answer. Every question He asks is an invitation into greater partnership with Him. So, [...]
Prophetic Vision: Worship God in the Hallway
Recently I had a profound prophetic vision in which the Holy Spirit spoke to me, "Worship God while waiting in the hallway!" Before I give you more details about this vision, allow me to give a little background. Have you ever wondered where in the Bible the word “worship” is first mentioned? We probably think it comes from the life of King David or some other skilled “worshiper.” The first-time something is mentioned in scripture is extremely important. This is called the “law of first mention.” In this case, surprisingly, worship has nothing to do with instruments, vocal projection, a choir, or any such [...]
The Battle of Fear Versus Faith
A Battle is being waged in society. It is one that affects every life whether we are aware of it or not. It is a battle of Fear versus Faith. Who controls the New Cycle? There is a vomiting forth of news based on distorted information that is forced upon us on a daily basis. Problem is, this has been happening for more than a generation and now we are eating its fruit. Long ago, a Trojan Horse was allowed in our churches, government, educational institutions, news agencies, economic systems, and so much more. But it’s not too late. A clarion call is [...]
Prophetic Dream: God’s Lightning Bolts of Glory
I awoke suddenly out of a vibrant prophetic dream that was filled with lightning. (Although this happened years ago, I remember it as if it were yesterday.) One lightning bolt after another exploded before my eyes—continual, splintering, powerful lightning bolts from heaven to earth. No people. No words. Just incessant light, action, sound. When I woke up from this intense, Holy-Spirit-saturated dream, the whole room still crackled with God’s electric presence. I lingered in that presence for twenty minutes or so before it dissipated. As I lay there musing, What in the world was that about? I saw “Job 36:32” spelled out [...]
7 Powerful Benefits of the Blood of Jesus
In the Scriptures, we find many benefits concerning what the blood of Jesus has done for us. We overcome the devil and his works when we testify to what Jesus’s blood has accomplished. We become like those believers who are already in heaven, having followed Him faithfully all the way: “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death” (Revelation 12:11 niv). Jesus’s triumph over the powers of darkness is reinforced whenever we agree with and declare the benefits of His [...]