“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.” (2 Timothy 4:3–4) Paul was deeply concerned that even […]
If the Church is going to avert national disaster, we must answer two questions: Will we remain complacent in our comfortable circumstances or will we please God and lovingly minister to our nation in hopes of turning it back to the Lord? Second, will we speak God’s Truth, even when it’s not popular? Leonard Ravenhill, […]
The world’s institutions are broken, and there will never be lasting reformation or change without an inward working of God to deal with the iniquities and corruptions of the heart. And it takes the Church to lead the way. The world is looking for an answer and the answer lies in the Church, when Jesus […]
Experiencing God’s presence through authentic communion with Him and one another A Defining Moment: “Don’t call me Lord anymore unless you are willing to live for Me.” That was God’s response to me one day in 1981, when I fell to my knees and cried out, “Lord, I can’t take this anymore.” It wasn’t an […]
Quiet the Noise, Draw Near, Be a Conduit “Quiet the noise around you, draw near to hear God, and listen to the heartbeat of needy souls. Be a conduit of healing and hope to them.” – Doug Stringer We live in a world of relentless noise—buzzing notifications, breaking headlines, ideological shouting, and a digital culture […]
Every leader wants to finish well. Yet, sometimes the challenges and discouragements of life can feel overwhelming. We get tired, distracted, and, without realizing it, settle for less than God’s best. Whether you are just beginning your ministry journey or you’ve been serving for decades and feel weary, ineffective, or ready to quit—it may be […]
Natural laws, as well as spiritual laws, are established by God without respect to persons. What is sown is what will be reaped—whether good or bad. Galatians reminds us that if we sow to the flesh, we will reap corruption from the flesh. But if we sow to the Spirit, we will reap life everlasting […]
No condemnation, I’m just pondering and thinking out loud. For those who have ears to hear. We live in a day where performance is often mistaken for presence and charisma is elevated above character. In a culture inundated by posers, prevaricators, pretenders, and performers, we desperately need a return to authenticity and genuineness. There’s a […]