“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.” (Acts 2:17) When I hear the word, revival, it conjures up a childhood image of going to church on nights other than Wednesday or Sunday to hear a visiting preacher. But the revival about which we hear so much today is altogether different. Instead of boring sermons with lonely invitations, today’s revival connotes a highly […]

“I said, ‘O Lord, have mercy on me, heal me, for I have sinned against you.’ ” (Psalms 41:4) I invite you to visit my website at www.devotions.com the next time you’re surfing the Internet. It’s getting around 125,000 hits a year and features every column I’ve ever written, over 200 of them. One of the points I stress to my Internet readers is that no problem is too difficult for the Christian who is willing to reach out in faith and trust Christ. As you already know, […]

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) Most of us know him. He is often referred to as a Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, all wrapped up in one package, a masterful writer who has capitalized on America’s fascination with the law. In fact, in just 10 years, he’s written 10 novels that have sold over 60 million copies in 31 different languages and formed the storyline for seven hit movies that have […]

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) I enjoyed this year’s Super Bowl and won’t soon forget that special moment when St. Louis Rams Quarterback Kurt Warner rushed to the stands to give his wife a victory kiss. Why not? They just won a free trip to Disney World, not to mention $500,000 for being named Most Valuable Player. There couldn’t have been a more perfect ending to […]