For Visionaries Everywhere

I read something today on the character and challenges of Prophets and Apostles; the intense conditions God requires of them because of their call, but it applies to anyone who’s a visionary. Below is a quote by someone named Os Guiness; it helped make so much sense of what I’ve been experiencing lately, and I believe this will help someone else too!

Don't Let Fear and Doubt Lower Your Standards

For the sake of making a point, set aside the fact that you may or may not have the faith for this. Let's say someone in their 40's told you they wanted to go to college, get a degree, start a career then save money, so they could buy a multi-million dollar home. If they even lived long enough to see it; you'd likely think that was crazy, right? 

How Would You Treat an Intruder?

What would you do if someone broke into your home and stole all of your valuables? My confident assumption is that you would likely be on the phone trying to find the strongest security system available and scheduling an install A.S.A.P. You might even go so far as to call the police and file a report; to hunt down and arrest the culprit, as well as get your stuff back!

Are You Thinking Too Small?

There are many reasons why God sometimes won’t give us what we ask for; it's usually because we're not ready for one reason or another. However, sometimes the reason He holds off is because we're thinking too small; He knows that when we learn the truth about who He is, what we initially asked for wasn't what we really wanted.

The Reason God Hates Divorce

Most of us know God hates divorce; but do we know why He hates it? I knew He hated it when I got divorced, but my reasons for hesitation were out of fear God would punish me. I was never taught the reason why God hates divorce, and it is very important to know that because it will help you to have a better understanding of what marriage is supposed to be.

Why You Should Stop Trying Not to Sin

A lot of people are trapped in a lifestyle of sin and idolatry; whether subtly with things like coffee and cigarettes or in outright addictions like drugs and pornography. Of course there are times that call for a, “You need to put the pipe down”; but a person will never be delivered from sin and idolatry by trying to stop.

The Pain Doesn't Have to Last

In my life, many people have opened up to me about broken relationships or the loss of loved ones that brought them deep sorrow. I started seeing so many people go on for years, sometimes decades, unable to fully process the separation or death of those who passed. It resulted in them reliving the memory year after year without moving forward completely. There may be a degree of sadness when someone you love passes away, but if their home is heaven; that is reason to rejoice, not sustain lifelong suffering. Especially if our home is heaven; this means we will see them again, and live in the midst of love and joy with them forever. God did not create us to live our lives in anguish.

Why Satan Wants You to Blame God

I met a young man last night who asked, “Who is God?” After allowing him to open up, he revealed a lot of evil and unjust things that happened to him. Stereo-typically, he wanted to know if there really is a God then where was he while all these bad things were happening to him. Listening to his story; the details had similarities to mine, and I had great compassion. This caused me to be so grieved for how many people this has happened to, and angry at the devil for his tactics.

How to Develop a Relationship with God

Recently I heard someone ask the question, "How do you develop a relationship with God", and though there are some practical things involved; things like reading the Bible, going to church, and praying in and of themselves are not what cause a deeper relationship.