Lessons from a Spiritual Boot Camp
Let me begin by saying, although I've never felt called to be in the military, I'm extremely grateful for the men and women who have taken on that responsibility for us all. One thing I know [...]
The Glory is Within You!
Jesus spoke in parables. God spoke through stories. The point was to illustrate a truth. Stories and parables paint a picture of a principle. And as I was reading through Haggai this week, I saw an [...]
I Have Not Arrived
Do you know anyone who's ever said (and meant it): "I have arrived" (?) I'm not talking about getting off the plane in the Caribbean for vacation, or teasingly showing up at the parent's house for [...]
Can You Hear Me Now?
You've heard it. You can quote it. "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" Jesus said this several times as He ministered to the multitudes regarding the truths of God's Kingdom. And now, over [...]
What Does It Mean to Have Joy?
"For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17). If you've followed me for very long, you know that I love the word righteousness [...]
You Get What You Deposit
Ok, so in Christians circles you hear this said a lot: "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." In fact, I'm one to bring it up pretty often myself. But let's read it [...]
Testimony: Another Level
God is using Mirror Ministries to reach an unseen people group: prison inmates. We receive mail every week from men and women requesting our books and most letters share a testimony of what they are learning [...]
It’s Time to Rest
There is a rest in God. To rest means to cease from work— and in the Christian world, ”works” is not a word we want to get entangled with. Religion produces works. The do’s and don’ts [...]
Sin Vs. Destiny
I was recently listening to a podcast with Dan Mohler, who came highly recommended because of his teachings on our identity in Christ. Many of you know this is one of my favorite topics, so I [...]
Short-Lived Faith
We live in an hour where short-lived faith won’t suffice. What I mean is, if you and I are going to endure to the end as Jesus encouraged, it’s going to take more than Sunday morning [...]
Two Promises to a Great Season
A new season is upon us! But what to do? Will we repeat what we've always done? Or will we see new growth in the areas that matter most to us? I'd like to say, if [...]
The Bigger Picture
Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?” (Genesis 50:19). Have you ever wished you could make decisions for God? Or maybe, you’ve been on the other side [...]
Always On My Lips
The Lord is good and His mercy endures forever. Those are the words that always come out of my mouth... as a whisper, as a praise, as a declaration, as a reminder. I remember when my [...]
Armed & Ready
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network When I was growing up, my stepdad was a plumber. It wasn’t unusual for him to have to crawl under houses or up into attics to work [...]
What They Asked For
Easter: a time when Christians everywhere remember, and celebrate, their Savior being raised from the dead. It is through His death, burial, and resurrection, that all our beliefs are based. So appropriately, I want to share [...]
Secrets & Responsibility
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | "The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may [...]
My Prayer for Healing
With any kind of sickness (big or small), I always remember my prayer for healing works on this principle: Natural + Supernatural = Work Together Too often, we rely on one or the other (most people [...]
Our Need for Fervent Faith
Ok, I'm going to push you a little today... But hear me out before you form an opinion. The devil has deceived some people into believing that "working" your faith is just that... work. And this [...]
