Don’t Let Your Miracle Pass You By

We’ve all heard stories about miracles that happen in an instant. But did you know that even though some miracles have happened that way, others happen over time? In fact, Jesus once healed a blind man who wasn’t completely healed with His “first touch”: Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked…

Jesus Wept: Mourning with Those Who Mourn

Jesus wept (John 11:35). This is probably the easiest verse in the Bible to memorize, and yet one of the most deeply profound. The word “wept” in this form doesn’t mean wailing in extreme grief, but calmly shedding tears. Jesus wept with compassion for the grief and suffering of Mary, Martha, and their loved ones with full knowledge of the glory about to be displayed when Lazarus was…

All My Pain Is Gone!

Betty knew nothing about the principles of Seedtime and Harvest until she happened to watch an Inspiration Ministries broadcast one day. To her surprise, she sensed the Holy Spirit speaking to her in an unmistakable way. “God led me to sow a financial seed into your ministry that day, and I have been sowing each month since then,” she recalls. “As a result, I’m being blessed in ways I never…

The Open Door

Behold, a door standing open in heaven, and the first voice which I had heard, like the sound of a trumpet speaking with me, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after these things.”– Revelation 4:1 NASB A door was open, and John was invited to enter. To his wonder, he witnessed a glimpse of Heaven. John was overwhelmed! The images were stunning—colors, shapes, people.…

How Do We Power Up for the Christian Life?

Since the days of Pac-Man, gamers have been on a quest for power. Whether it’s the star man in Super Mario Bros., a bottled fairy in Hyrule, or catching “On fire!” in NBA Jam, gamers are looking for special items and opportunities that transform their abilities and give them extra strength to conquer enemies. The change a power-up brings can make all the difference! We also need power to grow…

How Chaos Led to the Ultimate Opportunity

In 1999, I was a successful business owner. My wife, Kathy, and I enjoyed a leisurely lifestyle in the resort city of Naples, Florida. Sitting on the floor one evening with our young daughter and a son on the way, we reflected on how we had built the “perfect life.” Shortly thereafter, I was blindsided by a question in a book. The question that pierced my heart was this:  “Are you living a…

Chosen By Love Challenges the Church to Live Its Message

Like every JC Film (Jason Campbell) production, Chosen By Love is ambitious and well-intentioned. Unfortunately, the multiple storylines and oversimplification of deep and complex issues will tempt you to shut it off. Don’t. Jason Campbell is a micro-budget filmmaker who understands that Christians are called to step up to the plate and bring the hope of Jesus Christ to the troubling issues of…

Unlocking the Real You

As a preacher of the Gospel, I have the privilege of regularly standing before people as God’s mouthpiece. In this small window of time, it’s my objective to not only bring inspiration, but also transformation. Yet I’ve found that many people in our churches are willing to settle for something far less than transformation. How can that be? Well, it’s time to be honest with ourselves. I don’t…

Everyday Exotic

In Everyday Exotic, celebrity chef and musician Roger Mooking makes exotic, delicious food easy. In each episode, he introduces an Obedient Ingredient and demonstrates how to use it to elevate classic dishes for flavor-packed meals at home. The meals look and taste just amazing. Yet they're all really achievable for the home cook. Chef Roger breaks down all of it down into easy steps ...…

Seven Years of Hell

Delinda’s marriage, which began with high hopes, had ended in a devastating divorce. Embittered and unmoored, she drifted away from the Lord for seven years. “I became a cocaine addict and dealer, and even abandoned my four children,” she recalls sadly. “Those were seven years of hell.” Adding to the trauma of her addiction and family conflicts, her body rebelled against the ravages of her…