Personal Devotions

A NOURISHED SOUL

February 3, 2012

Everyone has an atmosphere. Every place has an atmosphere. An atmosphere is that pervading feeling or sense of something that sets a certain tone and mood. The right music in a film sets an atmosphere of suspense, relaxation, humor, and so on. Likewise, our churches and our lives carry a certain atmosphere. The element that [...]

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MY PRAYER FOR YOU

January 21, 2012

It’s Saturday morning for us here in the Northwest of the USA. I am in my home office with my library of some 6,000 books surrounding me, but the best book is the Bible, the living, powerful Word of God. Our church has been in a 14 day prayer and fasting time which ends tomorrow [...]

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POISED FOR PLUS

January 11, 2012

Yesterday we introduced the topic of the “plus factor,” that added bonus or something that gives you an edge. Spiritually, we desire God’s plus that overshadows every aspect of life with His great blessings. We live in a culture that defines life worth in a way that is contrary to God’s Word. They say that [...]

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POSITIONED FOR THE PLUS FACTOR

January 10, 2012

All of us seek that edge, that plus factor. A researcher once asked 197 world-class athletes if they would take a pill that would assure them either a gold medal or a world championship, but they would die within five years. Of those surveyed, 108 said they would take the pill. They wanted the kind [...]

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TRANSPARENT LIVING

January 9, 2012

Every believer who takes on Jesus as Lord also takes on an enemy called Satan. In battle, soldiers wear armor to protect them from the enemy. Whether it’s a modern day Kevlar vest or the breastplate used in ancient times, soldiers do not go into combat without preparing for it and putting on their armor. [...]

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POWERFUL PRAYERS FOR 2012 – PART 4

January 6, 2012
This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series 12 Powerful Prayers for 2012

“Only those who see the invisible can attempt the impossible.” – Dick Eastman Over the past week, we have looked at nine powerful prayers for the New Year, 2012. Today, we look at the final three prayers that are excellent targets to aim at in this season of newness. 1. Pray for a vision to [...]

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POWERFUL PRAYERS FOR 2012 – PART 3

January 5, 2012
This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series 12 Powerful Prayers for 2012

Over the past couple days we have looked at six powerful prayers to pray in this New Year. Today I want to give you three more prayers to add to that list. It is my desire that these prayers will help you lift the lid off your mind and press through the limitations that are [...]

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POWERFUL PRAYERS FOR 2012 – PART 2

January 4, 2012
This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series 12 Powerful Prayers for 2012

There are 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, and 525,600 minutes in a year. Each moment is a gift from God. Time is a gift and it cannot be stopped. How will you use your time this year? I encourage you to take at least 12 minutes every day and pray some powerful prayers. Yesterday [...]

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12 PRAYERS FOR THE NEW YEAR

January 3, 2012
This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series 12 Powerful Prayers for 2012

Happy New Year! Thanks for reading this blog. This is my way to communicate practical leadership principles and also give you tools to use as you walk through your Christian journey. The last few months, I spent time completing a book called, Strategic Church, that I believe is a fresh, inspiring resource for any church [...]

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GOD OF UNLIMITED SECOND CHANCES

December 6, 2011

Forgiven. It’s a word that carries with it mind-boggling questions. The fact that I can be forgiven by God for all my wrongs, all mistakes, and sins seems too good to be true. God’s total, unconditional forgiveness is tough to accept because we cannot fathom this kind of forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7 says, “In Him we [...]

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