Intentional
We are the translators to the world around us of what God is doing and saying. Plan to be a beacon. Ask for someone to be put there for you to love on. Face your moments with intentionality in mind
We are the translators to the world around us of what God is doing and saying. Plan to be a beacon. Ask for someone to be put there for you to love on. Face your moments with intentionality in mind
Unity is created in an atmosphere of being understood, at least in trying to understand someone else’s point of view. It’s an atmosphere of mutual respect and love.
I was frustrated that I’d heard and read about miracles happening for other people in other places but not where I was and in my life. Why wasn’t it working for me?
Jesus was always about love. But truth was never compromised in the meantime. This is the struggle that is plaguing our churches and, indeed, the world at large.
The deepness that He is taking me through requires a trusting faith, a real faith without any room for doubt or another plan.
Experiencing the presence of God can cause you to feel intense emotions, but being emotional is not the equivalent of being in the presence of God.
“Tu está aquí.” Three simple Spanish words meaning “You are here.” They became the first words in a foreign language that I connected to God with. It turns out God can also be “Dios.”
The fact is that I’m grateful for my charismatic beginnings. If not for the very realness and nearness of the God Benny Hinn described in his testimonial book Good Morning, Holy Spirit, I don’t know if I would have ever taken steps of faith.
Nobody should feel like they cannot show up to church because they don’t have nice enough clothes to wear or they are stuck in a lifestyle of sin but don’t know how to get out. Come anyway.
The next few days were a blur. Through conversation with friends and an eventual conversation by phone, I came to find out that she had come to the understanding that she didn’t want to be a pastor’s wife after all. Apparently, she realized this during my ordination.
Believe, confess, call on the name of the Lord, grace through faith—it seems fairly clear to me that the way of salvation is for the person to acknowledge, in legitimate belief, the salvation and Lordship of Jesus Christ over his or her life.
Shane Claiborne is a public speaker, social activist, and author. He strives to strip away all that culture has added to Christianity and get to the core of what following Jesus means.
There have been many times I’ve fallen into a hopeless place, wondering when, if ever, point B would come into view (whatever point B was anyway?).
I agree that homeschooling is not for everyone, but if you are considering homeschooling your children and you feel lost in a sea of information, you are not alone.
I can recognize Alistair Begg’s voice almost anywhere. His voice filled the car when I was a child. It bounced around the living room as I grew up, and has even graced my ears as an adult. He is a timeless teacher that has shaped not only my life but millions of other lives, too.
We are to be salt and light in the world, but we should remember that who we are out there to everyone else should also be who we are here at home.
Just remember the Jesus in Scripture and watch the DVDs through that lens. He is changeless. He did all kinds of amazing things; present-day healing should be no different.
There is a huge prayer wave sweeping across North America, and these monthly Saturdays are just about fanning the flame of God.
If you have trust fatigue, you don’t want to quit the journey. You just want to hit cruise control for a season. You have been walking in faith, but now your faith is tired.
Hurst remains a genuine, articulate force. As a woman juggling many roles, she is a thriving powerhouse for God and the Kingdom.
Jesus had community wherever He went—He lived, loved, and served those around Him every step of the way. We have one goal as believers and that is to make Jesus known—to live, to love, and to serve well.
“I need to show you how much the Father loves you,” I simply stated. As she removed her worn sneakers and sweaty socks, I gently caressed each foot separately, pouring the refreshing water over her red, swollen ankle, and then patted each foot dry.
As of today, Cru has become active in 190 countries, has trained up thousands of disciples, and has continued to keep Jesus the highest priority.
Saint Patty’s Day is known all across America as another reason to celebrate and wear festive attire. But when the history of a holiday gets shoved to the side, its real meaning gets overlooked, too.
