It is so important to refuse to compare ourselves with others. Whenever I feel like I am doing better than others, I fall into pride. When I feel like I am doing worse than others, I end up with feelings of inferiority. When we compare ourselves to others, the scriptures tell us we are unwise [...]
It is so important to be committed to believers in a local church. D.L. Moody, an evangelist from the late 1800’s, led a million people to Christ. When he preached, he usually had a choir that included singers from many churches in the community. A lady came to him one day and said, “Mr. Moody, [...]
Someone once said, “Success is knowing your purpose in life, growing to your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” Jesus modeled this for us perfectly, and He gives us the opportunity to follow in His steps. (I Peter 2:21)
As we enter the year 2020, let’s heed Moses words in Exodus 20:20, “Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning.” Let’s believe together to experience the fear of the Lord in 2020. The fear of the Lord [...]
Did you know we often use two different sets of criteria for judging others versus judging ourselves? We tend to judge others according to their actions. But we judge ourselves by our intentions. Even if we do the wrong thing, we tell ourselves our motives were right, and we excuse it. But when someone else [...]
Do you remember the ten lepers Jesus healed? All of them were sick, and Jesus healed every one of them. But only one went back to say, “Thank you” (Luke 17:11-19). Let’s be the one who remembers to go back to say, "Thank you." On this Thanksgiving week, I want to say “Thank you” to you. Thank you for your [...]
Recently I had the privilege of writing the foreword to Brian Sauder’s new book on fasting, “Hungry for God.” I have known Brian Sauder for more than forty years and have been privileged to walk alongside him in various areas of leadership. Brian writes this book on fasting from a position of spiritual authority because [...]
This week so many of my friends are going through a really difficult time. If you are experiencing a tough time right now, here is a promise for you to cling to: “Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and [...]
This past week a well-known Christian pastor made a derogatory remark about Beth Moore, one of the most anointed Bible teachers in America. I was deeply grieved and disturbed by the words of this Christian leader. When I was in India a few weeks ago, I was asked, “What is the role of women in [...]
My 7th grade teacher humiliated me in front of my classmates. I felt like a failure. But I found there is a huge difference between failing and being a failure. I determined in my heart that day that I am not a failure, regardless of what my teacher told me. It was a defining moment [...]