Identifying and Praying into Our Core Values
The Lord spoke to me about my core values more than forty years ago when I was a young pastor, and what I learned then has stuck with me. At the time, I was [...]
Revelation’s Ultimate Purpose: Presenting Jesus to the World
The ultimate purpose of discerning revelation is actually presenting Jesus to the world. In other words, we let God’s word become flesh in us so that others can experience Him. One of joys in [...]
Learning to Listen with Discernment
Learning to listen with discernment means that you begin to recognize the voice of God so well that other voices sound unfamiliar. In John 10:5, Jesus told his followers, “And a stranger they simply will [...]
The Significance of the Prayer of Jabez
Greetings in the Lovely Name of Jesus! For the month of June, the Board, Staff and Team of God Encounters Ministries have been daily praying through the Prayer of Jabez as recorded in 1 [...]
Walking in the Father’s Blessing – A Core Value from James W. Goll
One of the primary tasks of the Lord Jesus Christ is to lead us to a right relationship with His Father. In fact, Jesus is the exact representation of His Father, even though that [...]
Character to Carry the Gift – A Core Value from James W. Goll
A river without banks is just runoff water. The charismata, Holy Spirit gifts, without character are a raft heading into swampy waters. But when character is shaped in the image of Christ Jesus, then [...]
10 Essential Guardrails for Hearing God’s Voice
In the journey of hearing God’s voice today effectively and accurately, you need the practical and personal work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus clearly told his followers that those who hear His words and [...]
Investing in the Generations – A Core Value from James W. Goll
God Himself always thinks and acts generationally. Therefore, each generation of Christians, and especially leaders, need to see themselves as a bridge that builds on the past, lives in the present, and plans for [...]
Are You Waiting on God, or Is He Waiting on You?
Hearing God’s voice today is a very natural act, but it requires the activity of a supernatural God. Scripture is clear that there is a reward for waiting upon the Lord, but have you ever [...]
Personal Update from James W. Goll
A Values-Centered Life Personal Update from James W. Goll “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men…” Colossians 3:23 It really does matter what we do with [...]
Ever Feel Overwhelmed?
Ever feel overwhelmed with life, society, dysfunctional relationships, let alone the foreboding knowledge of coming wars and rumors of wars? Along with many other prophetic voices, I declared that 2020 was a dress rehearsal [...]
Answering Your Call to Courage and Honor
Today, across the globe and right in our own back yards, there are enemies on the rampage tearing apart society at every corner. It's time to rise up in courage and honor, and face [...]
National Day of Prayer: 70 Years of Prayer for America
“But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Acts 6:4 NKJV The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our rich heritage. Because of the [...]
Courageous and Prophetic Women of Faith, Part 2 (New Testament & Beyond)
In the New Testament, we find many women who display aspects of every gift of the Spirit whether or not they were aware of it. For example, take the Samaritan woman at the well, [...]
Why Courage Is Worth Its Cost
Courage doesn’t take a large bank account, big muscles, or impressive beauty. It simply requires making yourself available and being willing to obey. And it is ALWAYS worth it. Some of you may think [...]
Courageous and Prophetic Women of Faith, Part 1 (Old Testament)
Women have been faithful and courageous champions over the centuries, for the whole history of the people of God. We do not know about as many of them as we could, because the (largely [...]
Prayer Passion for Souls
“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:38 NIV It is so important to keep the main thing, the main thing. God always has eternity [...]
3 Ways You Can Flow in the Power of God
Focusing on our need for water, Jesus tells His disciples that if we believe in Him, “rivers of living water” will flow out from within us, from our hearts. “Anyone who believes in me [...]
How You Can Discern the Atmosphere of Heaven
With the help of the Holy Spirit, you can discern the atmosphere of heaven wherever you go. Our goal as followers of Jesus is to have a relationship with the Father, just as Jesus [...]
How to Respond to Your Feelings
In order to appropriately respond to feelings, it is vital that you have a firm grounding in the Word of God and are planted in fresh soil the body of Christ, surrounded by the [...]
How Spiritually Sensitive Are You?
How Sensitive Are You? When we say someone is “sensitive,” what do we mean? In many cases, it means that we have to “walk on eggshells” around that person, right? You don’t want to [...]
Experiencing the Emotions of God
Does God have emotions? Yes! And did you know that you can experience the emotions of God? Of course, God does not have fickle feelings and whimsical moods, nor is He influenced unduly by [...]
Worshiping God through Uncertain Times
Today’s world is filled with so many uncertainties! Life seems to be more like a turbulent roller coaster ride with no clear end in sight rather than a nice walk in the park! Many [...]
Treasures from GEM: Raising Up Warriors of Hope in our Nation’s Prisons
"Freely We Have Received—Now Freely We GIVE" The Lord has called us at God Encounters Ministries to be good stewards of the riches and treasures He has given us. In fact, two years ago, you [...]