For Joseph it all started with a dream. His dream – his vision – took him from a pit in the desert to Potiphar’s house, to prison, and eventually to the palace. It was there in the palace that Joseph fulfilled his God-given dream and saved Israel. Today we challenge you to dream big.
Read MoreToday’s scripture confirms how we can impact the Mountain of Business: Our wealth helps establish God’s covenant – His Kingdom on Earth. In this case, King Nebuchadnezzar’s wealth could have shown mercy and loving-kindness to the poor and oppressed.
Read MoreIn the beginning, Elohim – the Creator of the Universe – made everything we need for life. He placed everything in its proper place and order, like a healthy economy that sustains life. Once creation’s “economy” was set, He created us in His image and in His likeness. He even numbered the hairs on our head (except for Pastors Jonas and Shawn) and then told us to steward His creation. His plans for our lives are for our good. They are for our welfare and peace. He wants us to prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers.
Read MoreGod does impossible math. Who would have imagined a 25-minute short film on a friend’s farm in Illinois for a church Christmas production would become the #1 Crowdfunded Media Entertainment Project in history, initially raising $10 million from over 19,000 people globally? This unprecedented revenue made the way for an independent, faith-based film director to create The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season show about Jesus. Distributed by VidAngel, to date, over 50 million people have watched The Chosen in more than 180 countries across free streaming services, and this is just the first eight episodes of season one.
Read MoreSince Dallas Jenkins was in high school he wanted to direct movies. As an adult, he got his big break directing the Christian-drama, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017). By all accounts the movie should have launched Dallas into a dazzling career in Hollywood. However, when the movie released, it flopped, and Dallas’ future became very uncertain.
Read MoreGod loves a celebration. The very first miracle of Jesus the Messiah, the coming King, wasn’t to exorcise a demon, control the weather, or raise the dead. His first miracle: Turn water into wine and save a celebration. And it was good wine. In fact, the master said it was the best. When Jesus creates, He creates the best. John 2:11 says when Jesus did this, He revealed His glory and His disciples believed.
Read MoreGeneral George S. Patton believed he was destined for greatness from an early age. When the German army broke through the American lines in the Ardennes, Patton saw and seized his opportunity for greatness.
Read MoreThink about this: in biblical times, whenever a prophet or messenger needed to deliver a message to the masses, they had to get everyone in one location to do so. Today, media outlets with great power and influence are able to communicate instantly to people all around the world.
Read MoreAn excerpt from The New York Times in 2012 captured where Hall chose to place his focus and worship: Underpinning his running is his faith. The marathon is so isolating in its training...that many athletes seek a purpose larger than themselves...For some, it is their families or an escape from poverty. For others, it is their religion.
Read MoreJohn F. Kennedy once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.” The 35th President understood citizenship implied civic duty.
Read MoreDid you know that God is so mindful of scales and weights? He abhors dishonest metrics, calls them an abomination and whoever deals in them as impure. What does this mean for us? Weights and scales are the means we use to make judgements in our lives. If our scales and weights are corrupt and dishonest, so are our judgements. In 2 Chronicles 19, King Jehoshaphat installs judges in every city in Judea and instructs them to judge on God’s behalf with the fear of the LORD, showing no partiality nor taking bribes.
Read MoreEven as a little child, Jesus had an impact on governmental policy. As an adult, Jesus had such a great effect on government that the Jewish and Roman leaders decided to put Him to death.
Read MoreIn 1984 one University of North Carolina graduate took the professional basketball arena by storm. That young man, against all odds, entered a dying team on the verge of bankruptcy and single handedly changed their losing culture forever. The name of that team? The Chicago Bulls. The name of the player? Michael Jordan.
Read MoreA true education from the Lord teaches us how to love our friends, family and coworkers before it teaches us about the mysteries of our cosmos. Jesus said it best: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” Think of it this way, what good is it for mankind to travel to the moon if we still hate each other and continue to rebel against God?
Read MoreIn 1919 the University of California Los Angeles was formed. Stamped as their school seal was this: a small sketch of a book magnifying the capital letter “A,” signifying the beginning of wisdom. Wrapped around that book a banner reading “Let there be light”.
Read MoreThroughout the Bible we can see God revealing his heart through His utmost desire to bless us as his children, and the generations that come after us. In Numbers 6 we find God sharing His blessing with Moses, commanding him to teach it to Aaron so that he can in turn speak it over God’s people, the Israelites. The blessing was not meant to stay with Moses or even Aaron — but to be shared with God’s people and transcend generations.
Read MoreHave you ever been surprised to hear your child repeat something that you said? I didn’t realize I have a particular catch phrase, or even that my child was listening to it, until I heard my preschooler say it. There’s one thing I know for certain: becoming a parent has become the biggest “mirror” of my life.
Read MoreDo you remember your childhood days when you would go and play at a friend’s house? For me, my friends’ parents always embraced me as their own. I was welcomed to stay and play, partake in family activities, and was even fed (very well). Yet at some point, our time together came to an end and I had to leave.
Read MoreI remember climbing the Manitou Incline on the eastern flanks of Pikes Peak, Colorado. Starting at 6,530 feet it’s a tricky, daunting ascent. 2,744 steps rise 2,020 feet in just under one mile. That’s steep. In fact, the average grade is 41 percent, but in some places its 68 percent requiring hikers to toil upwards on all four limbs while summit is hidden from view. The worst part isn’t physical, it’s psychological.
Read More'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and I will remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. '
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