Children learning to ride a bicycle often need training wheels attached to their bikes to help them learn to keep their balance. It is nothing to be ashamed of. Training wheels help them learn. The concept of training wheels also applies to other areas of life. The bible tells us, “The heir is subject to [...]
As I look back on my life, I wish I had taken more risks. I am thankful for each risk I have taken over many years. God honors faith. Although I certainly understand the need for wisdom in decision-making, sometimes we move ahead too slowly due to fear and unbelief. And then we call our [...]
I have been so privileged to serve together with a group of amazing leaders for more than 35 years. It is an honor to serve with these and other incredible leaders in the nations. And I am so encouraged to see new generations of leaders following in their footsteps. There is a desperate need for [...]
John Wesley once said: “Make all you can, give all you can, and save all you can.” He knew the value of hard work, generous giving, and planning for the future.” These truths apply to every season of our lives. So let’s prayerfully plan for our future, sowing good seeds for a future crop…whether it’s [...]
Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Take Job for example. Most of his life he was experiencing good seasons of God’s blessing. But Job is usually remembered for the terrible time of loss and oppression that he faced. Yet Job was a righteous man. So do not assume that you are worse than others, [...]
When I was in junior high school, I had a heart murmur. My doctor did not allow me to pay sports, so I had to watch while my friends played. I hated it. I felt like a failure, insecure and stupid. I had listened to lies. But when I gave my life fully to Christ, [...]
Life comes in seasons. And some seasons are very difficult. There can be seasons of pain and broken relationships, seasons of struggle and unemployment, and seasons of loneliness. Yet at other times, there are seasons of prosperity, seasons of blessing, seasons of healing, and seasons of healthy relationships. Good seasons come and go, as do [...]
I have learned that life comes in seasons. We need to embrace our present season, receive grace for it, and realize it will not last forever. The Scriptures tell us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…He has made everything beautiful in its time.” (Ecc. 3:1&11) God has [...]
You are God’s favorite child! Our God has many favorites, and he can do that, because He is God! YOU were born for a purpose, regardless of how you feel this week. Take one small step of faith today and watch the Lord open doors before you. Author Lysa Terkeust gives us this great advice, [...]
Are leaders born, or are leaders made? My perspective is both. However, we all need to focus on how we can grow into the leader God is calling us to be. Some people have a gift of leadership (Romans 12:8), but we are all called to lead in some way. So I encourage you to [...]