Chapter Eleven: Redemption from death by Jesus means that through His death and resurrection, Jesus delivered humanity from the power and finality of death, giving all who believe in Him the gift of eternal life. Before Jesus’ sacrifice, death was the inevitable result of sin — a separation from God both physically and spiritually. But when…
In the Bible, the word testimony carries a very deep spiritual meaning. It is more than just “telling a story” – it is a witness and a declaration of what God has done, both in His people’s lives and in history. A testimony in both a spiritual and general sense, refers to a personal declaration…
As Pastors we often separate ourselves from having TRUST for anyone! WE put ourselves on an island guarded by a moat of hungry sheep! Sometimes our spouse and family are farther away than the sheep. The enemies SATAN and FLESH has caused many to buy into a culture of division! Pastors compete with each other…
Dear Pastor, A few years ago God put a strong word in me about the struggles Pastors have with sex, money and power. As people that are human we have the same driving issues that every other person has. The flesh that we live in has hungers that if not “Disciplined” will ruin our lives…
Recently at one of our lunches the guest speaker used the term “Man of God” as he was telling a story about someone. Immediately the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “Man of God is what you and every man should be striving to be called”. When people see you they should think of…
Pastors never need a day to rest, right. Being a Pastor or a Pastor’s wife is so easy, you just work on Sunday and go out to eat with people to talk. No one bothers you or criticizes you, never complains or calls you out at 2:00AM. You are expected to survive on as little…
In America one does not have to listen very long in conversations to hear the phrase “politically correct.” Sadly, pastors who pursue political correctness often render themselves powerless in their calling to be difference makers. In the world of ministry, Pastors are the center of attention. All eyes are on the Pastor and every ear…
Jesus was completely humble and yet had all the power on earth and in heaven as given to him by His Father God in Heaven. The world today does not understand what great power there is when we are completely humbled to the Lord God and yielded to the Holy Spirit. The Word teaches that the…