“But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have not kept what the Lord commanded you.” (1 Samuel 13:14 NKJV) When I inspect my...

Faith Before the Fire

  If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. Daniel 3:17 NKJV The sultry smoke choked the three Hebrews as the soldiers shoved them towards the blazing furnace....

Another Cancellation

Yet the chief butler did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. (Genesis 40:23 NKJV) It’s been two years since I began a journey of pain. I recall how it refused to let up, and one by one, my worsening condition forced me to make phone calls cancelling speaking events....

Removing the Ceiling in Our Prayers

    Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, (Ephesians 3:20 NKJV) Do you pray safe prayers? We don’t ask for the big stuff, because we don’t dare sound greedy, but do we not...

Love Shouldn’t Have to Hurt

  But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NKJV) Is it safe to say we all desire love? But sometimes love creates pain. For many years, I tried to fill the void in my heart, but I was...

New! Peace in a Warring World

  You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3) For weeks after my spinal fusion surgery, I doubted myself. I even doubted God. Had I misunderstood the peace about this major surgery in the months...