Helping people deepen their relationship with God
Aaand…we’re back! After a whirlwind transition from the United States to Kenya, Jennifer and I have come up for enough air to start writing again. Thank you for waiting patiently!
The whirlwind included getting our house and belongings ready, a … Read the rest
Dear subscribers,
Most of you know that my wife and I are in the process of relocating to Kenya to take True Identity Ministries to the next level in East Africa. We leave on October 3rd, which is just around … Read the rest
When I drive around the major freeways of Metro Atlanta, I have to put the pedal to the metal just to keep pace with the traffic flow. Everyone’s in a hurry, and the hurry seems to be getting bigger by … Read the rest
Perhaps it is because I had too much time on my hands the last few days being relegated to my room with a bad cold and a positive COVID test, or because I have been thinking about this every time … Read the rest
Do you ever feel helpless against all the forces at work in the world around us? Helpless to prevent our country from rapidly going down a moral and economic slide? Helpless to stop the increasing crime? Helpless against pandemics, epidemics, … Read the rest
A thought ‘that seemed like an urgent whisper bored itself into my mind last week. “Get ready for chaos.”
Great.
Some people thrive on chaos. The more, the better. They feel it makes their lives exciting.
I’m not one of … Read the rest
After his customary lengthy introduction, the Apostle Paul begins his instructions to Timothy, his trusted and respected mentee, with an appeal to pray for all people, but in particular for government:
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, … Read the rest
Ever since God created this little orb called Earth amid a vast universe, He has maintained a sanctuary for Himself – something that would exhibit His spiritual glory in a three-dimensional, material world.
It started with a garden, where He … Read the rest
You often hear the expression “blind faith.” What is it? And is it even biblical to speak of doing something in blind faith?
According to the dictionary, blind faith refers to the “unquestionable belief in something, without proof or evidence” … Read the rest
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we … Read the rest
One of my favorite verses is Romans 15:13, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Aren’t joy and … Read the rest
We were all born into a material world. Everything around us is made up of things we can touch, see, smell, hear, and even taste. After our birth, we spend the first couple of decades of our lives getting to … Read the rest
Human beings have the innate capacity to have faith. We board a train in faith that it won’t derail and get us to our desired destination. We get into our car in faith that it won’t break down. We put … Read the rest
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).
There are two different kinds of faith that operate in a believer’s life. My wife and I recently had encounters with both. They … Read the rest
Today is the National Day of Prayer. Thousands gather on capitol steps, at county seats and city halls, in churches and parks, and online. They are leaving divides behind to lift their hearts and voices as one to our God. … Read the rest