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Bringing people to Christ is the underlying purpose of the book "Getting the Word Out: How to Market Your Ministry." This, however, will not be easy to accomplish; but those of you who are about to read this book or participate in a seminar already know this. This is why we constantly search for techniques and ideas on how we might win souls for the Lord. Find out about this amazing book inside...
Learning to be responsible caretakers of the finances that God has given us is a difficult challenge for many Christians. There is no need to be alone struggling with financial and investment decisions. The Bible urges us to seek wisdom and advice. A challenge is to find someone with similar values as yourself. Working with a competent Christian financial advisers to help with Christian investment can be very useful when trying to maximize return on investment. Regardless of if you make a little money or a lot, you can always invest. Read more inside...
In this season, I believe that God is bringing all things in divine order to His will. He is moving us by His Spirit to come into alignment (positioning) and agreement (harmony) with His will for our lives, His church, and the world. God is a God of order. We must remember that the message of the Kingdom spread through persecution in the early church. The early church had gotten comfortable with Jerusalem as its headquarters and base, they had all things common, no need or lack among them, and they were content to stay right where they were. After all, they were teaching people about Jesus; people were getting saved, healed, and delivered; but one thing they lacked was fulfilling the full commission of Christ to the entire world...and not just the world they knew (Matthew 28). Read more inside...
One of the greatest strategies of the enemy is to divide and conquer. Satan uses this tactic on many home fronts. He uses it in families, in businesses, in churches, in ministries, etc. The enemy knows if he can cause any entity to walk in division, he can infiltrate and overthrow it. Read more inside...
The Kingdom of Heaven is so contrary to our own natural mindset. Has it changed over the years? Has mankind always had a certain struggle to simply believe in Jesus and The Kingdom of Heaven? Has it always been somewhat of a struggle to operate along the mindset of The Kingdom? Yes, yes, and yes! Read more inside...
The abundance of skin care products out on the market can be overwhelming at times and many people have turned to natural skin care remedies for visible results. There seems to be an advertisement, celebrity endorsement, or infomercial on every corner. They all gloat on some miracle product that promises to transform one's skin as well as self-esteem. Face it, most everyone don't have the time or the deep pockets to try many of the popular brands. Not to worry, there are plenty of natural skin care remedies that are inexpensive and well suited for each skin type. Read more inside...
I came across an interesting quote the other day that really made me think. It said, "The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live." How true! Unfortunately, far too many people cannot live life to its fullest because of their preoccupation with the stuff and things that make up the circumstances of life: challenges with finances, employment, relationships, emotions, and so much more. When we begin to feel this way, it is imperative that we remember who we are and whose we are. Read more inside...
There's a certain perception one should get as they look upon the word, 'afterward' in the above scripture. The Hebrew word for 'afterward' is ´achar which means: after the following part, or behind. It suggests that 'after or behind' the pouring out of His Spirit, He said, ' sons and daughters will prophesy, old men will dream dreams and young men will see visions.' If you notice, this was not just for that time period. But it's for NOW! He also said in verse 29, that He would show signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. Find out more inside...
Have you ever experienced that feeling right in the pit of your stomach where you felt like something big was about to happen? You know, that feeling you get when you feel like you are right on the brink of something great? It's a funny feeling, because it can be exciting, but at the same time it can be daunting, because sometimes you just don't know what to do next. It's like you have this passion raging in your spirit, and one minute you just want to jump out there and get it done, but then a few thoughts later, mixed with a little fear from the enemy, you may find yourself questioning your ability to make it happen. Well, if that's you, today you are in for a big dose of encouragement! Find out more inside...
People expect preachers to read, understand, and preach from the text of scripture. In some of our ecclesial and ethnic traditions we are expected to powerfully "tell the story" as we have heard and understood it in the text. This is a call to preach both the unfamiliar as well as the familiar stories. You know the stories that we have heard on many occasions. Find out inside...