Evil pursues sinners, but to the righteous, good shall be repaid (Proverbs 13:21). This is a hard concept to grasp, but as long as we are in this world, evil will be at our heels like Pharaoh’s army chased the heels of the children of Israel as they chased them at the Red Sea. That…
One of my favorite all-time movies growing up was The Wizard of Oz. I related to the main character, Dorothy, who believed that somewhere over the rainbow, her dreams would really come true. Like Dorothy, I have always been a dreamer. Dreaming of new ways to serve God, interesting books to write, and ways to…
Whenever you are in a leadership role, whether in ministry or in secular settings, you will experience criticism. It is a byproduct of being a leader. You can’t avoid it. The question is: How do you handle criticism? The Apostle Paul, who wrote the bulk of the New Testament, said that through the power of…
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you (1 Peter 4:12). One week from today, we will hold our 20th conference as a ministry. I thought I was done after 19, but the LORD spoke Austin into…
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving (Colossians 3:23-24). If I’m being honest, there are times when I don’t feel…