Recently, the church has faced exposures of leaders who committed grievous things. These have been serious. It has not merely been the common online “hit pieces” written by those who are trying to discredit popular leaders to build their own platform out of the rubble of others. How do we handle when leaders compromise? [...]
Recently, I preached from 1 Kings 19:11-13, where we find Elijah hiding in a cave on the mountain of the Lord. God calls him to step out and stand before His presence. As the Lord passes by, a mighty wind tears through the mountain, splitting rocks. Yet, Scripture tells us, the Lord was not [...]
"Both the singers and the players on instruments say, ‘All my springs are in You." (Psalms 87:7 NKJV) In 2023, the Lord gave me a word about keeping our springs clean. I shared this message at every USA regional gathering where I was invited to speak: a critical spirit or unresolved offense can contaminate our [...]
Merry Christmas! In this sacred season, my prayer for you is simple: may you experience the great depth of God’s heart for you through the celebration of Christ’s birth. Beyond the lights, the gifts, and the gatherings, there is an invitation—one that beckons us into adoration. The story of the Magi, those wise men [...]
"If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalms 11:3 NKJV) Leaning Tower of Pisa – In the 1170’s construction of a tower was initiated but because of the soil composition under tower the foundation was not solid enough and as the tower grew it started to lean. Construction was halted several [...]
We are in my favorite time of year. Where I live in Pennsylvania, USA the weather has turned cold and crisp. The leaves on the trees have turned incredible colors and have now fallen and snow flurries are starting to fly. Many of the national and regional gatherings in our ministry have finished and [...]
"When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it." (Genesis 3:6 NIV) There were 2 trees in [...]
When Cheree and I first moved to South Africa, our plan was to go and help others plant churches. It was not too long before there was a small group started in a three-bedroom apartment that housed four families close to the inner city where we were working. We faithfully met with new [...]
Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will [...]
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. (Galatians 5:1 NIV) You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in [...]