There are numerous prophecies throughout the Old Testament that point to the details and significance of Jesus Christ's birth.  Five major prophecies stand out and can be boiled down to one word each concerning Christmas Day: 1)     SALVATION Zacharias was the father of John the Baptist.  He argued with an angel about the naming of his son, which caused him to be made mute until John was born.  At his son’s birth, those who were near began asking, “What shall his name be”?  

At Chick-fil-A, there are an average of 55,000 transactions a month.  Each order usually includes at least one or more packets of their dipping sauces.  These packets cost Chick-fil-A 15 cents each, costing the average store over $8,000 per month.  This is almost $100,000 per year.  This is an example of how something little can become something big in due time.    This is also true in our homes because it’s the small daily aggravations and reactions that can add up to big er

On the Island of Patmos, the apostle John the Beloved was exiled years after Jesus’ resurrection.  During the exile, John received a visitation from the Lord.  He gave John a message for the seven churches, including an evaluation of what they had succeeded at and what they had failed at.  I want to focus on the last three of these seven churches, since they have much to say about the church of today. 1)     THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Even though Jesus has nothing but criticism f

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One of the items I pray for during my daily prayer time is that those committing crimes in Austin and the vicinity be caught and cease...

One of the mysteries of life is found in the arena of time.  Why is it that the younger we are, the slower time seems to pass, and the...

I remember one of my good friends and roommates at Christ For the Nations telling me about how beautiful yet rugged the area he came from...

Most of us have some regrets.  These may stem from poor decisions in areas such as health issues, finances, relationships, purchases, and...

The apostle Paul speaks to the Corinthians about an opportunity in Ephesus.   “For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there...

There are situations in our lives where God expects us not to rely on just our natural mind.  He wants us to allow the Spirit to bring...

On Monday, March 24, Ron & Christi Bishop, Jack Adams, and I departed for the Philippines from San Francisco.  The large jet took off on...

At Chick-fil-A, there are an average of 55,000 transactions a month per restaurant. The complimentary sauce packets they make available...

Studying unforgiveness makes it very clear just how destructive offense is.  Luke 6:43 tells us that you know a tree by its fruit.  If...

Most of us are familiar with the Old Testament story of Job.  He was the one whom God chose to allow Satan to afflict.  To test him and...

Not losing our peace and dealing with anxiety. When pastors across America poll their congregations on which topic they would like to...

We hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and New Year season and your family are all well.   One of the most common New Year’s...

It is customary for God to take us to new heights. This may occur in the arenas of faith, influence, responsibility, finances, anointing,...