Child-ishness is the sure sign of immaturity; but in the kingdom of Christ, child-likeness is the sure sign of maturity.  Read More

Only first-seekers become kingdom-receivers— and for good reason. A first-seeker is one who values the kingdom of Christ above all things. A second-seeker is one who values the kingdom among many things.  Read More

As the kingdom of God comes on your life, it will demand a higher standard of personal righteousness, moral integrity, and sexual purity  Read More

The greatest proof that God’s kingdom has come to earth is the willingness to be persecuted. If anyone tells you the kingdom of God is all peaches-and-cream, don’t believe them. They are liars!  Read More

God promises his kingdom to the humble, and for good reason. Just as an area of high atmospheric pressure repels storms, so pride in the human spirit repels the manifesting presence of Christ. And just as an area of low atmospheric pressure attracts storms systems, humility and those who are poor in spirit attract the manifesting presence of Christ.  Read More

The only way the kingdom of God will ever come on earth is not by self-effort or will-power; the kingdom of God will only ever come by the Person of the Holy Spirit.   Read More

A common mistake people make in regard to the kingdom of God is making it impersonal, abstract, and theoretical.  Read More

When Jesus announced the coming of his kingdom, he announced a revolution. The announcement of his revolutionary kingdom is always a call to repentance. The advancing of Christ’s kingdom always calls for repentance. Always.  Read More

The kingdom of God is not static, and it is never dormant. The kingdom of God, on the other hand, is always alive, dynamic, and ever-expanding.   Read More

We are living in a season of shaking. Everything that can be shaken is being shaken—the global economy, healthcare, politics, national values, education, and criminal justice.  Read More

Jesus not only announced the coming of God’s kingdom; he promised it.  Read More

The God-promise for you today is that you do not need to spend one more day living in shame. No more looking over your shoulder. No more fearing your past. No more hiding, posing, or pretending to be someone you’re not. No more fear that people might find out who you really are.  Read More

Happy Pentecost Sunday! Today is a perfect day to claim the promise of Pentecost— the promise that in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh. This Pentecost promise is not simply a promise that God fulfilled 2000 years ago; it is a promise he wants to fulfill it again today.  Read More

Your God is by nature fully content and fully satisfied. Out of his nature, God promises you contentment and satisfaction.  Read More

As you declare God’s redemptive purpose over your nation today, there is perhaps no greater God-promise than these words— I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.   Read More

If what you see on the news-feed causes you to fear, God has a promise for you. Fear not is not only a command, it is a promise based on the fearless character of God.  Read More

If you are saddened by what you see taking place in your nation, and if you weep over the land, be encouraged— God is saddened with you.  Read More

The call of God to return to the Lord your God is based on the God-promise of God’s character— for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.  Read More

“And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them.” Mark 10:16 God has a distinct blessing for every child. You have the privilege of being the conduit for God’s blessing to each of your children.  Read More

Don’t underestimate the purposes of God to bless you and your children to a thousand generations. This is a God-promise for you that is rooted in God’s character.  Read More

There is perhaps nothing more significant that you can do for your children than bless them. Your children are waiting for your blessing, and your blessing will make a difference in their lives.  Read More

Family blessing is in the character of God. Don’t allow past failures, family wounds, or deep-seated issues keep you from receiving your family’s blessing.  Read More

Your sons and daughters in faith may, in fact, be relationally closer to you than your own biological children. The apostle Paul had no biological children that we know of, but he had a vast number of children in the faith. Timothy was one of his favorites.  Read More

Jesus has the unique ability of exposing family secrets— even dark family secrets. When Jesus met the woman at the well, he not only told her to go call her husband, he said to her, “You have had five husbands, and the one you now have is not your husband” (John 4:18). While this could have been threatening, Jesus spoke the truth in love and drew the woman into his confidence.  Read More