"One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, 'Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters. With her the kings of the earth committed adultery, and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries.'" (Revelation 17:1-2) This is the time of year for planning...

How can we pray for you today? “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Not long ago I spent a lovely weekend in the magnificent beauty of the Alaskan mountains. I was privileged to be the guest speaker of a women’s retreat there. Precious women extracted themselves from their busy lives...

How can you be a better friend? Find out in “The Friendship Reflection”   “I thank my God every time I remember you…” (Philippians 1:3) On the first Saturday of this past December, I opened the doors of the kitchen cabinet that is high above all others. In that cabinet I store the red plates and cups that grace our table each Christmas....

Do you crave destiny? “Now when Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who were following, 'Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel.'” (Matthew 8:10, NASB) Many have entreated mankind to “Know Thyself.” These words are quoted from the ancients: Chilon, Thales, Juvenal, Socrates, Plato...

But the land you are crossing the Jordan to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven. (Deuteronomy 11:11) Recently I was driving through a rural area with farmlands on both sides of the road.  Both were planted with corn ready to be harvested, but I noticed a distinct difference.  On one side was a field...

May we pray for you today? “And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment--to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.”  (Ephesians 1:9-10) One of the things I love about the English language...

Do you have faith the size of a mustard seed? Do you believe God can use you to impact His Kingdom? We have an awesome opportunity to reach hundreds of thousands of people each month. Will you help us impact this world?   “[Jesus] told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field....