Mission Trip Brazil 2019

This March, Peggy and I will have an amazing opportunity to join Global Awakening on a mission trip to Brazil. The timing is now, and the needs are massive. The people are hungry and thirsty for God’s touch. Much suffering, confusion, and bitterness exists in Brazil and especially Rio de Janeiro because of the government’s …

Biblical reasons for being healthy

What does the Bible say about a healthy mind and body? Here are just a few.    We are God’s holy temple. God wants us to take care of it. Having a healthy body honors God. It’s being a good example to other people. Being healthy in mind and body means having more energy, experiencing clearer …

Spotting the counterfeit … whatever comes from the fear of man

“While there is a caution born out of wisdom, our challenge is to spot the counterfeit — whatever comes from the fear of man. This kind of fear is an affliction of the heart. It causes us to silence courage by wondering what someone will think of us if we make a bold move. Father, …

Desires of the Heart

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart†(Psalm 37:4) The following thought-provoking questions are shared from a page on Facebook called Shareable Truth (August 25, 2017).  I gained a new perspective on this frequently cited and often misunderstood passage in the Bible.       Delight yourself …

Ready, Lights, Camera, Curtains!

“Examine yourselves whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Or do you not recognize yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are unapproved?†(2 Cor. 13:5, Berean Literal Bible) Not all of you are musicians, actors or professional speakers, but as a Christian, you are always on stage. You don’t have to …