God Is Good and Merciful
Satan is trying to plant lies in your mind in your time of weakness and trouble. He will try to convince you God is not with you. If you believe that lie, you can never escape Satan’s trap. If you quiet yourself before the Lord and call on him in secret prayer, the Holy Spirit…
Four Promises from God
There are four expectations believers should have because they are based on absolute promises the Lord has made to us. Our God is a promise-maker and a promise-keeper! Expect to be rewarded as you diligently seek the Lord. “Without faith it is impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that…
Grace and Peace to You
I believe that prayer mixed with faith is the answer to everything. Paul said, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6, NKJV). “In everything” means “Pray about everything, and give thanks that your requests will be heard and answered.”…
Opening the Eyes of the Blind
One of my staff gave a report from somebody who works with us. This team had driven seven hours to come to our conference in Nairobi, Kenya. They were sitting way up in the balcony. It was a rather large arena, and our partner’s wife had these very thick glasses. Even with the glasses, she…
The Precious Name of Jesus
The following word is for those who need an answer to prayer, who need help in a time of trouble, and who are ready and willing to move God’s heart according to his Word. Lay hold of the covenant promise in Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”…
God Refines Us Like Gold
Gwen and I recently spoke to a godly woman who has reached the end of her endurance. This woman’s family has seen incredible suffering. She has spent endless hours praying and calling on the Lord. Month after month, things do not change. Just when she sees a ray of hope, things become even worse. She…
Pour Out Your Heart to God
Often people write to us saying, “I have no one to talk to, no one to share my burden with. Nobody has time to hear my cry. I need someone I can pour my heart out to.” King David was surrounded by people. He was married with a large family and had many companions at…
Clothing the Flowers of the Field
“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all” (Matthew 6:31-32, ESV). I remember going for a long jog one morning shortly after our house burned…
The God of Miracles
I believe in miracles! There is a mother in our church choir who has been praying for her son for years. He had fallen deep into sin as a teenager. She prayed, “God, whatever it takes, save him.” Instead of turning to Christ, he became a Muslim. For the next seven years, he buried himself…
The Love of God Shines on You
These words of Jesus touch my soul: “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things” (Matthew 6:31-32, NKJV). Jesus is warning about the heathen tendency…