For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Galatians 5:14, NLT).

What's motivating our actions?

When faced with frightening decisions to make, we need to do whatever we must do in love. Love has many beautiful qualities that we can use to gauge our actions: joy, peace, paticence, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). Therefore, before we take that next step or make that next big decision, consider what the end result will be. If the end result does not produce any of the fruits of the spirit, which are characteristics of love, then we will probably regret that decision or action. If the end result is not something that we would be pleased with in our own life, then it is very unlikely that we are not showing the kind of love that we want to receive.

Lord God, our ever present help in trouble, please help us do whatever we must do in love. Help us to truly love our neighbor as ourself. Amen.

But praises be to God! God sent Jesus Christ down through 42 generations to break the snare and to set us free. In Jesus, FAITH replaces doubt, ENCOURAGEMENT takes the place of discouragement, FOCUS dissolves discouragement, HOPE outshines any type of defeat, and RELEASE is the Lord's secret weapon for fighting delay! What a mighty God we serve. << MORE >>

Each of us must stay busy doing what God has called and commanded us to do individually and collectively. Meaning what? As one called and ordained to preach/teach the gospel, I must preach and teach the Word of God. As a follower (Christian, disciple) of Jesus Christ, I must be a witness and servant to others in a more general sense: (1) feed the hungry, (2) give water to the thirsty, (3) show hospitality, (4) clothe the naked, (5) care for the sick, and (6) visit those in prison (Matthew 25:31-46). << MORE >>

What need does your ministry provide for? The answer to that question is personal and corporate. Personally, what are you called to do? Corporately, what is the mission of your organization? What you are called to and the mission of your organization must be compatible; otherwise, you will find yourself "kicking against the prick." I encourage you to view your situations through the lens of the Holy Spirit. Ask God what your purpose is and discover where you can best serve that purpose. << MORE >>

God's will must come forth and ministries and blessings will be birthed. And for those who don’t believe they will be silenced until it happens (Luke 1:22, 62-64). Don’t tell all that God has promised you. People will see when the time comes. << MORE >>

The saving presence of God alone is reason enough to be grateful this Thanksgiving holiday and everyday! << MORE >>

It's been said, "Favor ain't fair, but it's in the Book." What does this phrase mean. It can be interpreted to mean that situations where favor is granted may seem unfair to others; however, God has allowed you to receive blessings that someone else may think he or she deserves. << MORE >>

The enemy wants to keep you looking back - - Back over your past mistakes, back over your past regrets, back over your traumatic experiences. All the things you've done in the past that was not so pretty - - all the things you've done in the past that you're ashamed of, etc. etc. etc. If the enemy can keep you looking back you will never press forward to cross over into your inheritance! "No one having put his hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God." (Luke 9:62)<< MORE >>

The word of the Lord on yesterday (Sunday, September 10th) was to remind us that there were HINDRANCES which kept the children of Israel from "crossing over" into their prophetic promises - - Canaan. READ 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. You will find that in verses 5-10, God was not pleased and they died in the wilderness BEFORE ever "crossing over" because of these 5 Hindrances: << MORE >>

There is a new prophetic season of the Lord coming in a couple of weeks. Those in the Body of Christ recognizing the times and seasons of the Lord will be moving forward toward crossing over into this new prophetic season. In preparation of ENTERING INTO PROPHETIC PROMISES, we have prepared a "10-Day Scripture Reading & Prayer Guide" beginning Tuesday, September 12 through Thursday, September 21, 2006.<< MORE >>