The sense of hope the new year brings is of God. He designed the seasons, the calendar and time itself.Happy New Year!There's a hopeful ring to that phrase. The idea of new beginnings, second chances, and forgotten pasts is inspiring.Priorities. Now, that's as...

The greatest command is to love God and to love others the same way He loves us. Living by love releases a free flow of His will in our lives. Everyone who wants to be in the will of God, raise your hand. Anyone with any sense should want that. Being in the will of...

Walk With the Word We’ve established that all the details of eternity are wrapped up in the Word. But so much seems to be hidden. Proverbs 20:5 says a man of understanding draws it out. How? This is where we again say, “Thank God for the Holy Ghost!” In my...

Most realize God’s plan for the world is laid out in His Word, but His plan for each individual life is hidden there as well. Most of us have heard that prayer is simply talking to God. The problem is in thinking that’s all there is to prayer. How can that be?...

It’s now December and I feel so behind. Let’s see, first there was decorating the house and the yard. Now there are parties to give and attend, Christmas specials on TV, at the school and at church. And, of course, there’s the whole wardrobe thing.In Texas, where I...

Even the most secular among us has noticed that angels are a recognized feature of the Christmas Story. Perhaps one reason the world is so quick to accept angels during Christmas is that, in their thinking, angels fit in nicely with Santa, elves and other magical...

There are places of authority in prayer every believer can attain. Every believer has been seated with Christ in heavenly places. The door is open for every believer to come up in that place of authority.God is a place. He's not like a location or a "place over...

Ah, Christmas! The eye-popping sights and fabulous smells! Most everyone is looking for the right combination that will create the perfect atmosphere. As Christians, we should realize that an atmosphere of love cannot be created with natural things. Only God, the...

Think about the extremes Jesus went to. Why did He travel across the lake when He was so tired that He fell asleep shortly after setting sail? Why did He go through the storm? Jesus said, "I lay down my life for the sheep."(John 10:15) Jesus went to extreme lengths...

You can have the same awesome impact on your world that Jesus had. Love breaks chains. Heals wounds. Brings people together. Love makes the impossible possible, because love never fails. God has given us the privilege of urging everyone to come into his favor and...