CROSSING OVER
You’d think someone died when you read this title. But no. I’m actually talking about crossing over into the new year, which is most likely on many people’s minds this last week of 2024. How do we cross over? For some, it’s a time to celebrate. For others, to mourn or be wistful. Many make […]
BLOG UPDATE
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 the corner! Beautiful scenery, like in the picture above, awaits us there, along with fellow […]
TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS
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 the day. Driving through a 55 mph speed zone, I am often one of the […]
OUR DIVINE D-FENCE
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 I pray through the spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6. It occurred to me that […]
LIVING BY THE POWER OF GOD
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, cancer, and all kinds of diseases besetting people these days? Or perhaps helpless to combat […]
CALM AMID CHAOS
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 those people. I thrive on order and routine. Some people like roller coasters. I like […]
WHY PAUL STRESSES PRAYING FOR GOVERNMENT
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, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in […]
BLIND FAITH
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” (https://usdictionary.com/idioms/blind-faith/) The origin of that expression is unclear, but it has been suggested that it […]
TWO KINDS OF FAITH
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 are mentioned in Hebrews 11:1, which is the best and most concise biblical definition of […]
A PRAYER FOR AMERICA
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. My ability to participate in person is limited this year as I spent the day […]