If you are not in fellowship with the people of God, then your place in the body of Christ will not be real or important to you. Because you are not doing your part in a church family, you cannot see or understand your contribution to the body of Christ at large. You may not realize it, but not participating in a church causes you to live for yourself and not for the plan of… read more →
We want to stir you up again in the power of the Spirit of God to do all that the Lord is leading you to do. As in Zechariah 4, the angel of the Lord returned again and ‘woke up’ Zechariah — as if he had been sleeping — to look at the vision of the Lord, and said: “It is not by might, (of thy own) nor by power, (authority from others) but by my… read more →
“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid! The Lord your God will go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you” (Deut. 31:6 NLT). I once heard a commercial on the radio where an ex-smoker was telling how he had tried more than once to quit smoking. He then said the reason he was not a smoker today was because he never, ever, gave up “trying to quit.” In other words,… read more →
Dear Partner, “…We’re going to keep the celebration going because we know how it’s going to turn out. Through your faithful prayers and the generous response of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, everything He wants to do in and through us will be done.” (Phil.1:18b-19 – Message) On New Years Day, 1929, Georgia Tech was playing California. Late in the second quarter, Roy Riegels recovered a fumble for California, and in his excitement became confused and… read more →
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. — Philippians 2:8 Do you plan on taking the time this Christmas to tell your children or friends about the purpose of Christmas? If so, what will you tell them? Although we usually meditate on the birth of Jesus at this time of the year, His purpose in coming to earth was not… read more →
Distributing to the necessity of saints.… — Romans 12:13 One of the most exciting things our ministry does is meet the needs of pastors who are leading congregations in the former Soviet Union. We feel a deep commitment to help these pastors because they haven’t had the same opportunity for education that exists in Western countries. As a result of the revival that has swept across the former USSR since the collapse of communism, scores… read more →
“In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]” (John 16:33) “Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 ) What wonderful truth! We have… read more →
Acts 2:17 tells us that in the last days, the older generation will “dream again” and the younger generation will have fresh vision. It’s the time when those who have been living by faith for years to “dream another dream” and for those who are young and have heard, but have not seen as much, to have “vision” beyond their years! Perhaps you’ve thought that God’s great work was reserved for legendary figures like Moses,… read more →