In his book, “Draw The Circle,” Mark Batterson wrote, “Every generation needs a reformation. For years, I prayed for, preached, studied about, and expectantly waited for revival to come to our local congregation, hoping that genuine revival would drastically change the community. After more than 17 years, it never happened. After distancing myself from Churchianity, […]
Read More It’s Time For A new ReformationSome may interpret what I say as just another disgruntled church member spewing their distaste, but that is far from the truth. The truth is that I genuinely desire Jesus’ Ekklesia, His Family, to fulfill its purpose on earth. I want His Body to become and accomplish all He intended. So, if that is the […]
Read More The Real Problem With ChurchianityAs I prayed before starting this writing, a phrase came to mind. It dated back to my King James days: “How long halt ye between two opinions?” And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people […]
Read More How Long Will You Halt Between Two Opinions?Like many believers, I try to tune in a little bit closer around the time of the new year. I desire to hear what God may be saying to me about the plans that He has in place. On January 1, as I scanned and deleted the hundreds of emails that seemingly never stop, I […]
Read More New Doors For 2024In my lifetime, I have repeatedly come face to face with the daunting presence of fear. Even though I firmly believe that God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7) the grip of fear has, on occasion, found its way into my life, often leading to sleepless nights and moments of […]
Read More Fear: Return To SenderThe Bible emphasizes the imperative to renew your mind, advocating for a complete transformation in our thinking. This renewal is about changing the subjects of our contemplation and demands a profound shift in our thought processes. It is a call to forsake old thinking patterns and embrace the fresh perspective that God desires for us. […]
Read More Renew Your MindHave you ever wondered about the phrase “If it be Thy will” that often creeps into our prayers? You might assume it’s a direct quote from the Bible, right? Well, it’s not. It’s as biblical as the saying “cleanliness is next to Godliness” or that God is the “man upstairs.” (Those aren’t in the Bible […]
Read More Unveiling the True Meaning Behind ‘If It Be Thy Will”Transforming Prayer: Aligning with God’s Will and Authority
Read More Transforming Prayer: Aligning with God’s Will and AuthorityOver the years, a profound realization has dawned upon me – that thirst for truth does not primarily drive many Christians but rather a deep-seated desire to uphold what they believe to be true. The church teaches people what they are to believe and how to defend their position; however, it doesn’t teach how to […]
Read More Building God’s Kingdom: Uniting the Divine PuzzleAs we journey through life, it’s easy to look back on our past and see it as a series of mistakes and regrets. We may be tempted to dwell on our failures and shortcomings, to believe that we’ve missed out on opportunities and that our past has been nothing but a waste. However, the Bible […]
Read More Embracing Your Past to Find Your Unique Purpose