God is Proud of Our Faith in Him
"Beware of mixing even a little of self with the mortar with which you build, or you will make it untempered mortar, and the stones will not hold together. If you look to Christ for your [...]
Strategies
The Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe" (Proverbs 29:25). The word strategy describes a plan, method, or series of maneuvers for obtaining a specific goal [...]
Two Small Words
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | It was an utter failure — a sin that couldn’t have been predetermined, something he didn’t know he was even capable of doing. And afterward, the [...]
Look at the Birds
My grandson recently walked through my home and said, "Mami, I counted your birds and you have fifty-four!" I laughed and thought, that's all? I don't know when I started collecting birds. It's really not as [...]
Turn Your Frown Upside-Down
There is one thing that all people (regardless of race, age, gender, or even religious belief) have in common--and that is desire. What I mean is, every person has something they really want. Of course, motive [...]
Am I a Hypocrite?
Am I? I had to ask God, "Am I a hypocrite?" This isn't a question we should be afraid of although Jesus was quite stern when He said: "You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied [...]
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 [...]
