Running from God’s will is like running from His manifest presence. Some Christians lose God’s presence not just due to sin but also by ignoring His call. God’s will isn’t just for us to avoid sin but to stay active in His purpose—to reach others, to heal the sick, and to cast out demons. God may cause a storm to.. read more

In my book, Build Fire, I talk about how we can maintain our passion for God. If I could summarize it in one word, it would be this: habits. If you want to see a shift in your life, it narrows down to the habits that surround your life. Here are seven habits that I’ve seen work in my life.. read more

In times of challenge and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel drained and overwhelmed. Yet, the Bible teaches us how to renew our spiritual strength and find peace. Here are four steps to help you reconnect with God and find your strength in Him. 4 Ways To Find Spiritual Strength 1. Choose to Make the Lord Your Source of Strength When.. read more

When we’re faced with difficult situations in life, it can be hard to understand where the Lord is leading. The story of Mary is a great reminder that God’s answer to an impossible situation is the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:34-35). When Faced In a Difficult Situation In the Book of Luke we see that the angel comes to Mary and.. read more

Often in the middle of the year, it’s easy to become discouraged, defeated, and even begin to drift from the goals and fervor that we had at the start of the year. If you would like the Lord to rekindle your fire and passion for Him during this year, I encourage you to join me in recalibrating our pursuit of.. read more

In Romans 1:1 Apostle Paul shares important keys that I believe are foundational to the life of a leader or those in ministry. 3 Keys for Effective Leadership 1. Servant First, Apostle Second When we study the life of Paul, we see that he was a servant before he was an apostle. The servant heart came before his calling and.. read more

Laziness is often seen as a lack of motivation or unwillingness to work when you can. This is not in reference to those who are unable to work, but rather those who can and just choose not to. For those who want to burn with fire for God, I like what Ian Bounds said, “The lazy man does not, will.. read more

When we look at the story of Joshua in the Bible, we see a powerful example of how God helps us transition from one season of our lives to another. If you’re in the middle of a transition, here are a few practical mindset shifts that will help you as you walk through this time. 10 Truths About Seasons 1... read more

I once heard a quote that said, “Don’t say God is silent when your Bible is closed. Complaining about a silent God with a closed Bible is like complaining about no text messages with a turned-off phone.” God speaks very clearly to His children through the Word, and I believe that God wants to develop a deeper appetite for His.. read more

When people ask me how they can stay on fire for God, I am often reminded of the story where Paul is gathering sticks because it is raining and he is wanting to add to the fire, when all of the sudden a viper comes out to bite him. Instead of dying, he shook of the snake and continued on.. read more