The Pharisees thought they would establish the truth by studying the Scriptures. Jesus rebuked them and said they needed to actually come to Him to receive the truth (John 5:39-40). Truth is not a book. Truth is a person (John 14:6). “Revelation encounters” change our theology (i.e., our understanding of the words of Scripture). Truth …
Bible translations are typically categorized into three types. Formal Equivalent — a literal, word-for-word translation of the text (Examples: KJV, NKJV, NASB, etc.) Dynamic Equivalent — A thought-for-thought translation of the text (Examples: The Passion Translation, New International Version, etc.) Free or Paraphrase — A paraphrase of the original text (Examples: The Living Bible, Good …
Bible meditation involves Jesus illuminating Scripture to our hearts. It is a direct living encounter with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. It is described in Luke 24:32, “Didn’t our hearts burn with the flames of holy passion while we walked beside him? He unveiled for us such profound revelation from the Scriptures!” (TPT) The disciples …
A reader, Kathy Privitera, was confused so she sent me this email: Jesus says that Satan is the prince and even god of this world. But God is the one who sets up authority and leaders. He takes one down and puts one in place (Dan. 2:21). Though Satan is the god of this world, …
Prophetic Word Clears Up the Confusion Over Who Rules the Earth Read More »
What a scary concept, that religious leaders are not going to make it to heaven! Here is what Jesus said: ” For I say to you that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will in no way enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 5:20). Two things come to mind: …
Now that we’ve grown up, we realize how serious life can get. We see the evil, feel the weight of responsibility and challenges and stresses. It is so easy to decide it is time to set aside the childhood hopes and dreams and joy and fun to get serious about life. But maybe we just …
Don’t Abandon Your Childlike Spirit; Lead With It Read More »
Journaling submitted by Ruth Wilson Ruth: Lord, my friend Dani died! I thought she was being healed! Lord, we saw visions of her running and fully healed, and she was making wonderful progress physically! Her cancer was confirmed gone! But what happened? Did we not pray hard enough? Did I let my friend down? How …
Lord, what do You want to speak to the church today? I have called you to be a nation of leaders, not a nation of followers. You are to lead and not to follow (Deut. 28:1-14). You are to initiate and not react. You are to hear My voice, discern My purposes, receive YOUR assignment …
Dr. Paul Yonggi Cho (name changed to David Yonggi Cho) passed away on September 14, 2021. In addition to building the largest church in the history of Christendom (nearly one million people), he had a life-changing impact on me. I was honored to meet him personally while I worked at Full Gospel Tabernacle in Orchard …
The following is two-way journal exercise handed in from a Christian Leadership University student taking the course Naturally Supernatural. Lord, speak to me about the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. How have I been using it? Have I failed to use it? “You have used it on occasion but have largely …
Appropriating the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Read More »
Many growing Christians come to a point in their spiritual journey where they become hungry to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit, along with the gift of speaking in tongues. As they seek this experience, they discover, as I did, that it took months to receive it. After polling many people who had received …
I just finished reading Joshua Mills‘ upcoming book, Power Portals, and I found it very inspirational and helpful. We all have noted that certain people have anointings in their lives for specific tasks. These include healing the sick, creating wealth, evangelizing with power and authority, releasing divine creativity and healing a specific illness, to name …
How You Can Move From One Level of Spiritual Power to the Next Read More »
A reader of mine, Ruth Wilson, writes: “I have a testimony I would like to share with you. I have learned so much from your book Unleashing Healing Power Through Spirit-Born Emotions. Here is another amazing experience that happened. “We live near a huge bridge that is critical for every day getting to and from …
Remember This Story the Next Time You’re Stuck and Angry on the Highway Read More »
The Bible is clear: “For the thing which I greatly feared has happened to me, and that which I dreaded has come to me” (Job 3:25). “According to your faith, let it be done for you” (Matt. (29). Fear is faith operating in reverse. Fear is believing something bad is going to happen to me. …
How to Walk in Victory Over Your Fear of COVID-19 Read More »
The prayer below was sent to me, and I want to pass it on to you. Prayer changes things. Let’s come into agreement that this virus will be halted in its tracks. Please pray aloud: “Heavenly Father, I worship You, knowing that You care about the circumstances surrounding the deadly COVID-19 virus that is attacking …
