Thriving in a Time of Transition
We are in a time of an enormous transition in society at large with many cities and nations being weighed in the balance. This level of turmoil on an international scale reflects the condition of the body of Christ. It is a time of upheaval and contention, which ultimately results in change. I believe there are […]
The Spirit of Deception: Seductive and Manipulative
Satan loves to deceive—it is vital that we discern. I have an urgency that is arising in my heart to blow a trumpet and to warn the body of Christ. The devil is a liar and the father of lies (see John 8:44)! Now hold on as I share my heart with you. Recently, a […]
Activating Your Spiritual Senses
When we surrender our senses to our Creator, He enhances them. Each of us needs to become a discerner—no matter what our personal background or specific gift or function in the body of Messiah. Although some believers are especially gifted as prophets, every follower of Jesus receives the gifts of revelation and discernment. And every […]
Test the Spirits (Because They Don’t All Serve God)
When you receive supernatural revelation, it is vital to discern—sometimes instantaneously—what to do with the revelation you receive. It is by practice that you learn to discern good and evil, and such discernment is of critical importance in the days in which we live. Don’t Be Naive Not all revelation comes from God, and not […]
Tell Your Heart to Sing Again
“Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24, NASB The state of your heart is crucial when walking through a valley or a traumatic season in life. How you close one door in a time of transition makes a huge difference in how well you walk […]
Creating an Opening
Blowing the Roof Off the House Have you ever reached a desperation point in which you said, “I don’t care what it takes, I’ll do whatever is needed to get a breakthrough!” In Mark 2:1-5, four friends were looking for a breakthrough when they brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus. The house was so full […]
The Prophetic 2.0: Coming Changes in the Global Prophetic Movement
Over the past century, the Holy Spirit has been poured out in movements like Azusa Street, the 1920’s Signs and Wonders, in 1948 the Latter Rain Movement, and in 1967 the global charismatic renewal overlapping with the Jesus People Movement. Let’s also consider the Argentine revival, Chinese house church explosion, the Third Wave Movement in […]
The Prophetic 2.0: Coming Changes in the Global Prophetic Movement
Over the past century, the Holy Spirit has been poured out in movements like Azusa Street, the 1920’s Signs and Wonders, in 1948 the Latter Rain Movement, and in 1967 the global Charismatic Renewal overlapping with the Jesus People Movement. Let’s also consider the Argentine Revival, Chinese House Church Explosion and the Third Wave Movement […]
The Season of the Suddenlies
A Recent Electric Experience After returning home from a ministry trip, I was engaged at a weekend conference in my home city of Nashville, TN. The conference was simply titled “NOW.” Between sessions, I had come home on Saturday afternoon to rest and pray before I led the closing session on Saturday evening. My intention […]