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October 2026

October 07, 2026

Principles for Understanding the Apostolic Ministry Today

Whenever people discover that my formal ministry title is "apostle," as in I walk in...

September 2026

September 02, 2026

Catching the Small Internet Actions that Impact our Faith

We live in an overwhelming world. Whether we narrate our world through the narrow lens...

August 2026

August 26, 2026

Spiritual Reflections of an Educator for Back-to-School

Many don't know that before I went into ministry, I was a teacher. Teaching wasn't...

August 19, 2026

In the Kingdom of God, Priorities Matter

It is you priests who show contempt for My Name. “But you ask, ‘How have...

August 12, 2026

Five Reasons Why Your Giving Matters

Do you ever see the collection plate at church and wonder if your giving matters?...

August 05, 2026

Lessons Learned While Traveling to Spiritual Events

It's summertime in the northern hemisphere, which means one thing: many are busy traveling. Whether...

June 2026

June 24, 2026

Applying Divine Wisdom in Internet Interactions

When the internet first started to become popular, most people responded with fear and panic....

June 03, 2026

Your Digital Clutter Is a Spiritual Problem

Pay Attention to Your "Virtual Clutter!" Over the years, I've suffered a few massive hard...

April 2026

April 29, 2026

Embracing God’s Sound of Silence

Once awhile ago, I had a conversation with someone that went something like most of...

March 2026

March 25, 2026

Be a Woman (or Minister) who Helps Your Sister Heal

It was Sojourner Truth who said, "If the first woman God ever made was strong...

March 11, 2026

A Commentary on Why Christianity is not in Ruins

The Roman Catholic sex abuse scandal. The Southern Baptist Association sex abuse scandals. Assemblies of...

February 2026

February 18, 2026

Some Thoughts on the Mercy of God

Experiencing judgment from others is a universal experience. It seems like no matter where you...

February 04, 2026

Understanding Social Justice Advocacy From a Bible Viewpoint

During a recent seminary class, my students and I explored the current trends in advocacy....

January 2026

January 21, 2026

The Benefits of Midnight Prayer

Several years ago, God called me to host a prayer line at midnight. We met...

January 07, 2026

Finding Contentment by Silencing the Spiritual “Rat Race”

It's the new year, which means many of us start thinking about self-improvements. Whether it's...

December 2025

December 31, 2025

Taking a Deep Breath for Starting Over

The other day, I was lamenting the loss of MTV's music history. I made the...

December 24, 2025

Christmas Reminds us we Need Church Unplugged

If you watch television much at all these days (which I don't), count the vast...

December 17, 2025

Christmas Reminds us of Blessings in Disguise

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt absolutely fine...and then one day,...

December 10, 2025

Seven Holiday Ideas to Keep God at the Center of the Season

We've all seen the "Jesus is the reason for the season" merchandise. It sounds good...

December 03, 2025

Waiting: The Challenge of Being Still and Knowing

Whether you celebrate Advent or not, this is a time of year often full of...

November 2025

November 26, 2025

This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks Through Prayer

It's a time of year when many pause and stop to give thanks. A key...

November 05, 2025

What Comes After our Spiritual Harvest?

Several years ago, I was in my kitchen, making a citrus-aide drink. The Lord spoke...

October 2025

October 15, 2025

Ten Things Ministers Don’t Discuss About Being in Ministry

When you think of a minister's life, what do you think it's like? Do you...

October 08, 2025

Kingdom Lessons From the Government Shutdown

The recent government shutdown has inspired a number of thoughts that lead me to ministry....

October 01, 2025

Domestic Violence Education in Pop Culture

Domestic violence is an aspect of everyday life for many people worldwide. It is the...

September 2025

September 24, 2025

Signs of False, Modern Day, End Times Prophets

One of the stories I remember best from childhood is that of "Chicken Little" (also...

September 17, 2025

Identifying False Christs and False Messiahs

I still remember standing in front of the television as I watched the seize at...

September 10, 2025

Crossing Borders is Part of Our Faith

Lately I’ve been thinking about the Hillsong United song, Oceans. Even though it's several years...

August 2025

August 06, 2025

Seven Notable Youths in the Bible

August 12 is International Youth Day. This United Nations awareness day focuses on cultural and...

July 2025

July 23, 2025

Seven Ways to Keep Faith Strong in the Summer

If you're like many out there, you're in the middle of summer is a busy...