“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me and he has anointed me…to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” (Isaiah 61:1, 3) I still recall how upset I … [Continue reading]
Sept. 09, 2013–Leaders Stand Corrected
Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. (Proverbs 10:17) Scripture is very clear on the need for us to be open to correction. The consequences can be disastrous when we refuse to heed God’s … [Continue reading]
Sept. 08, 2013–Every Leader Needs These
"As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone … [Continue reading]
Sept. 06, 2013–A Prophetic Year of The Open Door
He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness. (Genesis 15:5-6) The Lord … [Continue reading]
Sept. 05, 2013–The Wilderness Mentality
"No manna appeared on the day they first ate from the crops of the land, and it was never seen again. So from that time on the Israelites ate from the crops of Canaan." (Joshua 5:12) Imagine a day in the life of the people of Israel while they … [Continue reading]
Sept. 02, 2013–The Sure Foundation
Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the Church in one; holy Zion's help for ever, and her confidence alone. These words from a 19th century hymn, sung to the … [Continue reading]
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