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The Holy Spirit: Our Greatest Need in the Last Days
One question I’m often asked is, “What is the most important thing we can do to prepare for the end of our lives or the return of Jesus?” I believe we are living in the last days. Jesus repeatedly warned His disciples about one danger above all others: deception. In the Gospels, He told us, "Take heed that no one deceives you" (Matthew 24:4). If that warning was important then, it is even more important today. The truth is, every one of us can be deceived in some area of life. That is why we desperately need the daily guidance and power of the Holy Spirit. Let me make something clear....
Are You Ready for What Is Coming?
I am often asked, “What is the most important thing we can do to prepare for the end of our lives—or for the return of Jesus Christ?” I believe we are living in the last days. And when Jesus spoke to His disciples about the days ahead, one of His clearest warnings was about deception: “Take heed that no one deceives you.” —Matthew 24:4 If that warning was important then, it is certainly important for us today. The truth is, every one of us is capable of being deceived. None of us is immune. That is one reason we desperately need the truth of God’s Word and the daily guidance, discernment,...
What Stopped Jesus In His Tracks?
Need more answers to prayer? Then slow down and consider this question: What caused Jesus to stop in His tracks in Mark 10? The passage says, "And Jesus stood still." Think about that for a moment. Crowds surrounded Him. Needs were everywhere. Yet something caused the Son of God to stop and give His full attention to one blind beggar. Why? Many people assume it was compassion alone. Others say it was to demonstrate God's power. Certainly those things were present. But Jesus Himself gave a different explanation. When the blind man cried out, Jesus asked, "What wilt thou that I should do unto...
Promises With Benefits
Most people know about God's commands. Fewer know about God's promises. And fewer still know about God's benefits. That is a powerful doorway into Scripture. The more I think about it, the more I like the phrase: Promises With Benefits It's simple. Memorable. Easy to understand. And it immediately sparks curiosity. After all, if the world offers benefits packages for jobs, credit cards, memberships, and insurance plans, how much more does our Heavenly Father offer benefits to His children? Not as a sales gimmick. Not as a prosperity formula. But as the loving provision of a Father who...
Faith Doesn’t Just Ask—It Receives
The Bible tells us that "we have not because we ask not." Yet many believers discover another challenge after they have prayed. Sometimes we ask... ...but we never truly receive. God invites us not only to pray, but also to believe that what He has promised is already ours through faith. His promises are not wishful thinking. They are invitations to trust Him. Consider these powerful Scriptures. 1 John 5:14–15 "If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us... and we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him." 3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all...
The Prayer God Always Hears
One of the simplest truths in Scripture regarding prayer, is also one of the easiest to overlook. Many believers genuinely love God, yet struggle in prayer because they are praying outside of His revealed will. The good news is that God has not hidden His will from us. He has revealed it in His Word. When we pray according to God's will, we can pray with confidence—knowing that He hears us. I encourage you to build your faith on an accurate, literal translation of Scripture. God's Word has never changed. And whenever you encounter a passage you don't fully understand, don't guess. Ask the...
Why Isn’t God’s Word Changing My Life?
Have you ever wondered... Why do I still struggle with fear? Why do I keep falling into the same temptation? Why do I feel spiritually dry even though I read my Bible? If you've ever asked those questions, you're not alone. I've heard from countless believers who sincerely love God but feel stuck. They pray, attend church, and read Scripture, yet they aren't experiencing the peace, joy, and victory they know God promises. If that's where you are today, I have good news. The problem isn't that God has stopped speaking. The problem may be that we've forgotten how to receive what He's already...
The Four Keys to Healing Most Christians Never Hear
What if one of the biggest reasons people struggle to receive healing isn't because God is withholding it... ...but because they've been taught to look in the wrong place? That may sound like a bold statement, but when I read the Gospels, I see something very different from what many Christians have been taught. Jesus never questioned whether it was God's will to heal. He simply healed. One of the clearest examples is the woman with the issue of blood. After suffering for twelve years and exhausting every earthly option, everything changed in a single moment when she encountered Jesus. Her...
Does Jesus Still Want to Heal Today?
If you've ever quietly wondered, "Lord... are You willing to heal me?" you're asking the same question a man once asked Jesus face to face. Wherever Jesus went, healing followed. Jesus didn't just teach. He didn't just preach. He demonstrated the power of God's Kingdom, and God’s will to heal. Healing wasn't limited to certain illnesses or reserved for a select few. Scripture tells us that Jesus healed all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. Listen to these wonderful words: Matthew 4:23–24 (NKJV) And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of...
If Someone You Love Has Cancer, Please Read This!
If someone you love has recently been diagnosed with cancer, please don't ignore this email. Those first few days can be filled with fear, confusion, and questions that seem impossible to answer. Jesus said, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:32 (NKJV) When fear is overwhelming, truth becomes one of the greatest gifts we can receive. More than 25 years ago, Paula heard the words, "You have cancer." During her healing journey, she discovered life-changing truths about health, healing, faith, and God's design for the body, soul, and spirit. Those truths...
Faith Keeps Moving Forward
You've probably heard the phrase, "God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called." I've found that to be true. When God calls you to step out in faith, it's never without purpose. Sometimes your simple act of obedience becomes the answer to someone else's desperate prayer. I remember leading a search team in the Grand Canyon, looking for a man who had been lost for many days. He had no food, no water, no jacket, and he was alone in the snow. We could have easily lost hope and given up. Instead, we kept searching. Against all odds, we found ourselves in the middle of a miraculous answer...
The Secret to Walking in God’s Authority
Spiritual authority begins with surrender. That statement is so important that it bears repeating: Spiritual authority begins with surrender. Many people want authority over circumstances, authority over temptation, and authority over the attacks of the enemy. Yet true spiritual authority does not begin with resisting the devil—it begins with submitting to God. James 4:7 gives us God's order: "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Notice the sequence. Submission comes first. Resistance comes second. When we willingly place ourselves under God's...
Rhema and Logos: When God Speaks to Your Heart
In our English Bibles, the word word comes from two distinct Greek terms: Rhema — God's spoken word Logos — God's written word Sometimes we use both words in the same conversation without realizing there is a difference. Understanding that difference can help us recognize how God works in our lives. A rhema word is a present, specific message from God directly to our heart (spirit). It often relates to a current situation, need, or concern. These promptings are direct, Spirit-to-spirit communications from the Holy Spirit to the believer's heart. Rhema messages are often clear, timely, and...
When The Odds Are Against You
Have you ever noticed that life sometimes seems to stack the odds against you? Maybe it is a difficult health report. A financial setback. A broken relationship. Or a challenge so large that everyone around you says, "It can't be done." Most of us have faced moments like that. The facts look discouraging. The outcome looks uncertain. And the voices around us may not be offering much hope. But I have learned something over the years: The odds may matter to people, but they do not limit God. Jesus said: "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 NKJV...
Seven Seals and One Overlooked Observation
I'm including an illustration of a scroll sealed with seven seals because it reminds me of the scroll described in the book of Revelation. Most Bible students are familiar with the seven seals that are opened in Revelation chapter six, yet a simple observation about those seals escaped me for many years. Before I explain, let me offer a little background. Over the years, God has allowed me to spend time with some of the twentieth century's most influential voices in the Body of Christ. That doesn't mean I agreed with every conclusion they reached or every statement they made. None of us sees...
The Benefits of Following Jesus
In the business world, successful salespeople often learn the art of "benefit selling." Rather than simply describing a product, they explain how it will improve a person's life. They focus on the benefits: time saved, problems solved, peace gained, or goals achieved. After a lifetime in business, aviation, and ministry, I can tell you that people naturally think in terms of benefits. We all want to know, "How will this help me?" Surprisingly, Jesus Himself spoke about benefits. In Mark 10:28–30, Peter said to Jesus: "See, we have left all and followed You." At that moment, Peter still...
The Hidden Conversations Shaping Your Life
Have you ever stopped to think about the conversations happening inside your own mind? Not the ones you have with other people… but the ones you have with yourself. The thoughts you replay. The fears you rehearse. The words you quietly repeat. The things you’ve accepted as “just the way life is.” What if those inner conversations are shaping far more of your life than you realize? A while back, Paula and I had the opportunity to visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and walk through the incredible Boeing 707 displayed there. That airplane brought back a flood of memories for me...
The Day That Changes Everything
Have you ever felt spiritually distracted… disconnected… or just not quite as sensitive to the Lord as you once were? I think most of us have experienced that at one time or another. Life gets loud. Schedules get full. Notifications never seem to stop. And before long, we realize we’ve spent more time listening to the world than quietly listening for God. So I want to offer you a simple challenge. Not a complicated program. Not a religious formula. Just a very practical invitation that has helped me personally for decades. I call it a One Day Focus on God Challenge. Set aside one day...
