Are you in a danger zone? Perhaps you feel hindered by experiences you have had in the past. Maybe you were abused, hurt, disappointed, held back or lacked a healthy role model to follow. Perhaps you feel chained to an unhealthy discipleship tie. Unhealthy relational ties in discipleship can be very hard to discern and [...]
Forty-five years ago, my friend Floyd McClung and his wife, Sally, made a decision to disciple people. He explained, “Not just bless them, or love them or build relationships with them, but disciple them.” Today, the McClungs have witnessed abundant fruit from their labors. For example, 38 churches grew out of one small group of [...]
After ministering at a church in Dallas, Texas, a young man holding a Bible ran up to me and said, “My folks are not Christians, but recently I opened this Bible I found lying on the coffee table. After reading in it, I realized I needed Jesus. I gave my life to Christ and then [...]
When I spoke at a Bible school conducted at one of America’s dynamic mega-churches a few years ago, a young man approached me after the session. “I’m on staff here, but I’m leaving next month,” he confided. Puzzled, I asked, “Why?” He looked deeply into my eyes as he said, “Larry, if just one person [...]
It is so easy to fall into the trap of spiritual old age—apathetic, pessimistic and lethargic. I once heard Bob Mumford describe three signs of spiritual old age. 1 – Carrying burdens that are not ours: We become a victim by carrying offenses and burdens we have assumed from others. We do not have grace [...]
Nearly everywhere I go, I meet someone who is going through a really difficult time. I’ve faced difficult times and you probably have also. Have you ever wondered what is really going on behind the scenes when life becomes grueling? The Bible says: “He (God) sits as a refiner and purifier of silver” (Malachi 3:3). [...]
I recall a visit to Pilanesberg Park, a South African game preserve. A few years earlier, the survival of the white rhinoceros in the game park had been threatened. Several of the endangered rhinos had been found slaughtered. The game wardens tracked the remaining rhinos by placing video cameras in strategic locations to record any [...]
The days in which we live are the best of times and worst of times. In 2013 while ministering in five continents, I found a lack of the fear of the Lord, economic problems and corruption in many places. But everywhere I went, I also witnessed fresh signs of the kingdom of God expanding in [...]
This week we pause from the normalcy of life and focus on the birth of Jesus—our Savior and King. For all who believe in Him, the true celebration of Christmas is the birth of our Lord. Norman Vincent Peale once said; “I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas [...]
Zig Ziglar once said: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” For inspiration, check out these 7 ways to get motivated each day. 1 – Have a purpose greater than yourself. That’s why it’s important to have a close relationship with God. He runs the [...]