And he said to them, “As you go into all the world, preach openly the wonderful news of the gospel to the entire human race! Mark 16:15 (TPT) Have you ever felt like the world is coming apart at the seams? We seem to be hemorrhaging on every level. I sometimes have...
All who are obsessed with being secure in life will lose it all – including their lives. But those who let go of their lives and surrender them to me will discover true life. Luke 17:33 (TPT) Most of us are living agenda-driven lives. We build plans, manage...
There is only one strong, safe, and secure place for me; it’s in God alone, who gives me strength for the battle. He’s my shelter of love and my fortress of faith, who wraps himself around me as a secure shield. I hide myself in this one who subdues enemies before...
For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives. John 8:32 (TPT) Grace is not a theory, a doctrine, or a clever religious phrase. Grace is a Person. Grace is Jesus Christ — the fullest expression of what God’s heart looks like in motion. He...
At each and every sunrise, you will hear my voice as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning, I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart. Psalms 5:3 (TPT) Have you ever found yourself reverting to old...
Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God. I am God above all the nations, and I am exalted throughout the whole earth. Psalm 46:10 (TPT) “Surrender your anxiety. Relax!” Wow, this verse in Psalm 46 is a real challenge! How many times in the midst of...
Principles from John’s Gospel – 16 – Tim Cole Sharing our personal experience with Jesus actually builds a bridge of faith for those who do not believe and helps them borrow our faith for their first steps toward...
Principles from John’s Gospel – 15 – Tim Cole The kind of worship God is looking for will make most of us uncomfortable and at the outer boundary of what is a normal experience for us. True worship begins from a place of Truth and commitment to the...
Principles from John’s Gospel – 14 – Tim Cole Communicating with unbelievers about Jesus, the Kingdom, and spiritual things can be challenging when their worldview perspective raises significant obstacles to having a real exchange. Jesus by-passed...
Principles from John’s Gospel – 13 – Tim Cole We were created to live out our identity under the blessing of God as we fulfill our divine assignments in life. This puts spiritual fuel in our tanks and creates the sense of fulfillment that comes from...