Vision and Purpose

Do you need encouragement today? Are you a broken one? Do you feel that you are beyond the reaches of repair?
Then this story of Ruth was written down just for you.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Are you looking at someone who could really use a miracle? Maybe you have been attending church and reading your […]

In the meantime, we must remain true to the mandate we’ve been given: to be His Church, even in an anti-church generation of time.
And thankfully, God has provided us with everything we need—to be able to do and to be exactly who we’ve been called to be.

We—this world-wide, living church of Jesus Christ upon present earth—are here for some very specific reasons. This season of time has been granted and graced upon us, “for such a time as this.” For this time we now live in is like no other time before it.
But we need to ask ourselves a question. Who are we, really? And why are we here?

If you are finding yourself discouraged and overwhelmed—and if you are certain that you belong to Jesus Christ—I’m here to tell you that there is a real and realistic way to recharge. Refresh. Renew the newness in you.

It is a very special ministry—and it is vitally important.

It is vitally important, because what you have to offer people is literally a matter of life and death.

God, in His tender mercies, created a direct connection to Himself, through Jesus Christ.

Without God’s saving intervention, it was impossible.
But with God, all things really are possible.
And we were made possible. A people, once lost—now rescued from Sin and gathered together into His body, the Church.

At this critical time, when so many and so much is at stake, you and I must know our enemies within—as well as without—and effectively guard against them.

Our world is so filled with suffering. It makes life seem like such a contradiction. No sane person would ever welcome suffering. Or pain. Or trouble. And yet, the suffering […]

Today, you must see yourself as one critically needed in what is playing out before you: the culmination of God’s own purposes in Heaven and Earth. Will you be set apart for His purposes? God has great plans for you, if you’ll accept them.

Do you feel that your life has taken a wrong direction? When you find that life has taken you on an unexpected, unpleasant path, you can feel overwhelmed with disappointment […]

In the Bible, our path of faith as Christians is likened to a spiritual “race.”  And if you have believed in Christ Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you are in it. You, my friend, are in the race of a lifetime. And the way you run carries more significance and influence than any Olympic game.
God’s expectation for you isn’t that you simply show up and participate. You must run to win.

Do you ever feel like you’re living in an alternate universe? I know that I sure do. We are currently living here, in this world. But it can feel like […]

How would you feel if one day, you discovered that you were being lied to your whole life? What would you say if I told you that you have? You’ve […]

If the “harvest” (of souls) is truly “plenteous” (great, ripe, or full) then why aren’t a lot more workers heading into the fields? After all, there’s plenty of work for everyone.

Could a lot of Christians today just rather stay unemployed? Are most of us uncaring, or unwilling to labor?

Is God really in control? The world feels like it is poised for self destruction—precariously far past the “point of no return.” How easy it is—even for Christians—to become discouraged […]

Despite having family around you, do you often feel alone?
If this is you, please keep reading—as I share what God has in mind for you, when it comes to family.

You may be way past discouraged, and on the verge of giving up—on yourself, or on life. By now, you could even be numb to the pain, like someone slowly freezing to death out in the cold. No longer feeling—no longer caring about the dire conditions you are facing.
If this is speaking to you, then you are at a pivotal place.

How should we view the last days, which are now undoubtedly here? Is there any clear direction for those of us who hope to make a real difference in this world? Are we too few? Are we too late? Are we too limited? And most importantly, where is God in all this?

“Who am I?”

Every person should stop and ask themselves this question. Because it must be answered.

Few of us fully understand who we really are—or even why we are experiencing this life on planet earth. This crucial information—and how we choose to respond to it—means the difference between obtaining our freedom, or remaining a prisoner.

It is the certain sound of the trumpet blast, reverberating across earth and sky. And before anyone can grasp the weight of it, or gasp in uncertain surprise, we will be changed. Everything will be changed—life, limb, and the destiny of all things.

In a moment. In the twinkling of an eye.

Life. It is amazing. A miracle, really, that we should find ourselves here and now upon planet earth. And it is even more amazing when we realize that we are […]

There is a story of us—all of humanity. The story of every man, woman and child ever invited to walk these shores of earth. This story—our story—begins somewhere beyond our […]

We rightfully attribute the power to God. But we tend to forget that this very same power is not only accessible to us, but is actually within us. Yes. The resurrection power—the very same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead—lives in me, and it lives in you. Let’s take a look at the resurrection power within you, and how it affects who you are.

Do you have doubts that you could do something for God? Do you wonder what He might possibly find valuable in you? If He has already called you to be […]

Do you wish that you had more self-confidence? For many of us, self-confidence doesn’t come naturally. It seems to be this asset that other people just seem to have, and […]

I want to talk to you about your race. You may be thinking, “A race? Are you kidding? I can barely stand on my own two feet. I’m so out […]

Is this really what God had planned for His last days church? So many unfulfilled, struggling Christians. Our numbers are soaring. We’re plagued with inner conflicts—confusion, or ambivalence—all mixed in […]

Welcome to God’s world. He’s been expecting you. Do you feel like your life must be some sort of random accident? Or that you have little purpose among the billions […]

Your past is unavoidably part of your life. It may be painful, in many ways. Your past—that space of time, before you came to Christ. It’s landscape is littered with […]

At some point, it must have hit you. I know that it hit me. It starts with a realization of your helplessness, followed by feelings of worthlessness. And then, the […]

It can be beautiful, and exciting. It provides a life for each one of us. It protects us. It seems like we are free. But we are trapped within our humanity. It holds us against our wills.

Are you trying to be a “somebody?” But feeling like a “nobody?” Sometimes it seems like the entire world is having an identity crisis. So many people are trying to […]

What would you do to discover the other you? Yes, that’s right—the other you. The you that might have been. This is one of those places in time—or one of […]

Are you critical of yourself? Do you seriously doubt that God can use you—even if He wanted to? I have news for you today: You are a chosen vessel. If you are born again by receiving Christ Jesus as your Savior, then you are one of God’s chosen vessels. Yes, you. Let’s look at some characteristics that you possess, as a chosen vessel.