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 not follow.” This statement needs to become a reality in your life. It takes practice and requires that you learn well the listening with […]
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 Chronicles 4:10. This is a clear, precise, and powerful prayer for more of God the Father’s blessings and power in each […]
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 is not how our Father has often been presented by the church world. Our Father God is approachable and accessible. I […]
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 the presence, power and authority of the Holy Spirit have an effective course through which to be channeled. Four Characteristics of […]
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 put them into practice are wise! “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared […]
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 the future. Part of the mind-set of a bridge generation requires recognizing and taking responsibility for passing on a solid legacy […]
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 wondered if He is waiting upon you? “Those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up […]
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 our life. After all, we only have this one life to live. But it also matters how you do what you […]
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 of things yet to come. To describe the emotional impact of the last several months, I would call it: “living life […]