I am very excited about a young generation among us who are changing the world. Throughout history God has consistently called and anointed a young generation to fulfill His purposes. From young Joseph to David to the disciples of Jesus, the LORD has prepared young men and women to do great exploits for him. Acts [...]
As a husband, the Lord has shown me the importance of cherishing LaVerne and valuing her emotions. I Thessalonians 5:23 says; “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Our soul refers to our [...]
Some years ago I was ministering at a church in Hawaii and I noticed an elderly Japanese couple sitting in the front row. She was literally beaming. It was very noticeable to me. They sat there listening to me preach while holding hands. It was so precious. After the service was over, I walked up [...]
Faith is our first response to God. We place our trust in Christ by faith and faith alone. We cannot depend on our abilities. We must depend on His abilities. If the world-renowned evangelist, Billy Graham, depended on his own good works to be in right standing with God, he’d never make it, because God’s [...]
"There are opportunities that have been hidden during 2014, but now in 2015 the Lord is revealing them to his children. It is a year of opportunity. For those who stumbled through 2014, following the Lord in what seemed like dark times; when obedience to the Lord did not seem to make a difference…now obedience [...]
We wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior this week, let’s remember His promise; “The knowledge of the glory of the Lord will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea” (Hab. 2:14). May 2015 be the year when you experience [...]
There’s a story told of a cruise ship with passengers divided into first-class and second-class accommodations. After a few days at sea, the captain announced that from now on, everyone would be treated first-class, no matter what they paid. There would be lobster and fine cuisine for all. The people were excited and gorged themselves [...]
When we first realized that our youngest daughter, Leticia, needed glasses, she was eight or nine years old. Although she stood only a few feet from the kitchen clock, she asked for the time. We responded, “Can’t you see the time? It is right in front of you!” She protested, “But, it’s blurry and unclear.” [...]
When our children were young, they sometimes stood at the top of the stairs in our house and begged, “Daddy, catch me!” They were absolutely confident that I would catch them when they leapt into my arms. They did not simply believe in my existence, but completely trusted me. Many people today claim to believe [...]
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all,” said author Dale Carnegie. Remembering this helps me to not quit when the going gets tough. I have also learned some other pointers that have helped me to [...]
