The Parallel Flow of the Spirit

“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant…. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the

Uncultivated Potential

“Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor” (Proverbs 13:23). Much food is in uncultivated ground and much potential is in the uncultivated ground of people’s lives. I have seen great potential go untapped for years. God sees this in our lives daily and I feel that God spends much time telling us

Controlling the Tongue

James 1:26 says, “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.” Your mouth can cause you to make your religion useless. You can go to church every week and be a Bible scholar, but if your mouth is speaking

As Your Soul Prospers

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2). God’s will is that you prosper in all things. His plan is for you to be prosperous in all areas of your life – financially and in your relationships. God is very pleased

Fits of Anger

For 6,000 years, history has been written and rewritten by the victor. Throughout the ages, as battles were fought and won, the surviving army recorded history from their viewpoint. Their words were meticulously thought through and arranged before they were written. If they were recorded incorrectly, the manuscript was destroyed, and it was rewritten. Many

Defeating Deception and Condemnation

One of the greatest tools the enemy uses to destroy lives is condemnation. He is the king of guilt, and he feeds on the insecurity of those who are already fighting for survival. He takes the failures of the past and brings them into the present, then uses these thoughts to bring guilt, regret, and

It’s Time to Grow Up

“When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things” (1 Corinthians 13:11). It’s interesting that when Jesus talked about coming into the kingdom of God, He used the phrase born again (John 3:3).

Kindness Will Draw the Lost

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). Last week I had some things I needed at Walmart. While I was in line to be checked out, there were two people in front of me and two people behind me.

Position is God-given

A carnal person judges worth by comparison, but as believers, we must begin to look at things from God’s perspective. First Samuel 16:7 tells us exactly how God views things. It says, “For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

The Secret to Great Peace

“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them” (Psalm 119:165 KJV). Several years ago I sat in a seminar with a very well-known speaker. The seminar was on organization and developing organizational skills in your life and in your office. He started the seminar by explaining how people mess up