We need people to stand in the gap before God to confront injustice, stop strongholds of sexual sin, pray against strongholds of sin, eliminate malice of heart and revenge, refuse trusting in prosperity, refuse pride in human wisdom, skill, wealth and beauty, and refuse making people your source of confidence. Stand in the Gap Before…
We have a great challenge to meet the spiritual hunger of those under 40 where 3% are Christians who reflect Christ (51% are unbelievers) compared to 9% of those over 40 who are Christians that reflect Christ. In the first chapter 1 Chronicles, the writer lists a genealogy highlighting the descendants of Abraham who ruled…
“This is the secret of joy. We shall no longer strive for our own way; but commit ourselves, easily and simply, to God’s way, acquiesce in His will, and in so doing find our peace” (Evelyn Underhill) Blessings, abundance and significance come as you are obedient to God. Suffering, disease, isolation, poverty and insignificance come…
“I’ve discovered I cannot fight the demons of busyness directly. I cannot continuously say “No” to this or “No” to that, unless there is something ten times more attractive to choose. Saying “No” to my lust, my greed, my needs, and the world’s powers takes an enormous amount of energy. The only hope is to…
“Empower me to be a bold participant, rather than a timid saint in waiting; to exercise authority of honesty, rather than to defer to power or deceive to get it; to influence someone for justice, rather than impress anyone for gain; and by grace, to find treasures of joy, of friendship, of peace hidden in…
“Unfaithfulness in the key relationships of life is a common failure for many people in contemporary society. This lack leads to so much misery. We who trust Christ must not allow the world to squeeze us into its mold. What wonderful blessings flow from faithfulness in keeping our vows. Examine your life. Is it characterized…
Instead of craving riches and what other people possess, a wise person sees the value of hard work, which prevents poverty. Sexual lust and alcoholism may be pleasurable for the short-term, but it leads to disappointment and confusion. However, wisdom is sweet to the soul and gives security and hope for the future. Wisdom and…
Leonard Ravenhill wrote, “Many of us are hunting mice – while lions devour the land.” Some parts of the church emphasize sexual purity in dealing with issues like abortion and homosexuality while others focus on social justice to the poor and disenfranchised. God balances sexual purity and social justice while people balance loving God and…
A 1996 Promise Keepers survey at one of their stadium events revealed that over 50% of the men in attendance were involved with pornography within one week of attending the event. More than 70% of men from 18 to 34 visit a pornographic site in a typical month (comScore Media Metrix). 51% of pastors say…
On Apr. 20, 1999, 12 students, one teacher and the two student killers were victims at Columbine. This incident shocked America. How could seemingly normal high school students be so violent? Experts concluded that the alienation in these killers should have been addressed earlier. Since Columbine, schools all over the nation reinforced their security measures. More…
Our preoccupation with sex has degenerated with recent news outlets saying young female starlets are seeing their careers take off because of sex tapes. Will this really help them? Samson’s sexual temptation beginning in Judges 14-15 bears bitter fruit in Judges 16, which fulfills an old and true saying: “Sin always takes you farther than…