Month: November 2015

To rationalize means to ascribe (one’s acts, opinions, etc.) to causes that superficially seem reasonable and valid but that actually are unrelated to the true, possibly unconscious and often less creditable or agreeable causes. The world has majored in the area of rationalizing actions to fit their humanistic agenda.  The Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen… Continue reading Rationalization

How can your faith increase if it is never tried and tested?  If you desire great faith, you will be tested accordingly.  James wrote in chapter 1: 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have… Continue reading Growth through Trials

My wife and I grew up in the Faith movement which was in full swing in the 1970’s.  Kenneth Hagin, Kenneth Copeland, Oral Roberts,  and others were preaching primarily on faith.  I recall many messages focused on healing and finances yet most of those sitting in the pews were lacking in both areas.  Why?  I… Continue reading Believe & Receive

The Spiritual activity continues at a heightened level here.  My wife was awakened by three knocks on a glass door a little after 1 AM.  She went throughout the house and verified that there was no one outside the house and returned to bed.  She had no fear and then knew that it originated in… Continue reading The Status Quo

There are times when we must encourage ourselves by reflecting on FATHER’S specific Words to us.  The world bombards us with information and stories in an attempt to sway us into believing their opinions, doctrines, political beliefs, and other such rhetoric.  The media uses fear to get our attention in order to direct our actions… Continue reading Now!

If there is ever a time of uncertainty in the world’s system, it is now.  The economic system is unreliable, peace among nations looks improbable, and religions are at odds against each other.  Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play? The children of Israel assumed that the Gentiles were not part of the… Continue reading Exercising and Demonstrating HIS Power

Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away. “Ministering” denotes doing work for FATHER and it focuses on… Continue reading Increasing in Sensitivity