The Cave, The Ship and The Lighthouse
If I want God do to something in my life He has never done before, I must be willing to pray something that I have never prayed before. This is a story about faith and fearlessness, or at least the journey that led me to discover how to exercise and operate in these divine inheritances (Romans 12:3. 2 Timothy 1:7). In this three part saga, I revisit the miraculous series of events that led me and my wife to Free Chapel.
Free Chapel: Confessions & Declarations
Each new year, Free Chapel hosts a three week fast, led by Pastor Jentezen Franklin. Fasting isn’t about getting more of God. Fasting is about giving God more of ourselves. Here are some of my favorite confessions and declarations from Free Chapel.
True Grit: Rubbing People the Right Way
I’m thankful for sandpaper people. They are the ones who speak a word of correction into my life whether I like it or not. They get my attention when I’m distracted and point me to Jesus. It was after a recent encounter with one of these sandy friends that I began to ask God, “Have I been like sandpaper to someone? And if so, what kind of sandpaper person and I? Most importantly, what kind of sandpaper person do You want me to be?”
Weapons of Mass Distraction
When I first wrote this article, I could not have known that God was preparing me to participate on an advanced team that is developing the future of technology. Some of the brightest minds in the country have come together to build the infrastructure for the Fifth Industrial Revolution, which will encompass the harmonious collaboration of human and artificial intelligence, big data, supply chain technology, the internet of things, (stable) digital currencies, universal basic income, and extended reality.
Prayers for Self-Deliverance
Here are some prayers for self-deliverance from one of my favorite authors on the subject. Every time I speak these out loud over myself, I experience breakthrough and freedom.
Jezebel, Part 1: Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead
Part 1 of this 4 part series includes a historical introduction about the spirit of Jezebel, some amusing analogies, and some personal testimonies.
Jezebel, Part 2: What Is Wrong with Pornography?
Perhaps my favorite chapter in the series, part 2 addresses the consequences of pornography and the importance of deliverance.
Jezebel, Part 3: Strategies of Spiritual Warfare
Part 3 explores practical strategies of spiritual warfare as well as faith-building exercises.
Jezebel, Part 4: Confronting the Darkness + Q & A
Part 4 confronts the spirit of Jezebel through Biblical application. The series concludes with some real questions and some real answers.