From the 2011 Leadership SummitWe live under an open heaven - in other words, Jesus truly became our way, our truth, and our life; through His death the veil was torn asunder, and through Him, we have no hindrances, no roadblocks between us and heaven. As saints of Jesus, we carry heaven with us. With... Continue Reading →

"Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife. A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share an inheritance among the brothers."Proverbs 17:1-2These verses tell us some examples of setting correct priorities. Verse 1 emphasizes how peace and harmony should be pursued over... Continue Reading →

Proverbs 12:12 "The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root enduresA stronghold may have a foundation, but a tree has its roots deeply planted in the ground. A stronghold can only take so much punishment, but a tree cam stand firm because of its roots.A stronghold has walls, inner and outer courts, and... Continue Reading →

If there was another resolution I made this year, it's to clean out my room of junk and, more importantly, stuff I can give away. I'm doing this believing the more we give, the more space we allow for greater blessings to come.In the process of going through the baskets and boxes of stuff in... Continue Reading →

I have roughly 10 minutes to come up with a post before the clock hits 12 this evening because I have resolved not only to post a photo per day, but also a blog per day. If you've noticed I have tried doing a dry run last month and I have finished December with a... Continue Reading →

Happy New Year, Everyone. I suppose I wouldn't say this day was complete without posting something on my blog.What's up ahead this 2011? I can't say for sure, but I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for all of us, and I have decided to commit myself to blog more about... Continue Reading →

Nahum 1:3 The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, and the LORD will by no means clear the guilty. His way is in whirlwind and storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.The Lord is sovereign and is in absolute control, even when all seems lost.Nahum 1:7 The LORD is... Continue Reading →

Isaiah 30:1 "The rebellious children are as good as dead," says the LORD, "those who make plans without consulting me, who form alliances without consulting my Spirit, and thereby compound their sin.Forming an alliance is an act of dependency upon another entity, among other definitions. In tough situations we may be more inclined to seek... Continue Reading →

Isaiah 41:2 Who stirs up this one from the east? Who officially commissions him for service? He hands nations over to him, and enables him to subdue kings. He makes them like dust with his sword, like windblown straw with his bow.Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is... Continue Reading →

In the Bible, it is said that God promised Abraham a son, and he faithfully waited indefinitely for this blessing to come his way. Finally, after 25 years of waiting, the Lord gave him this son, and he named him Isaac (Genesis 21:1-8). When I think about this by itself, I couldn't ignore the absolute... Continue Reading →