The Road to Death Goes Through Tolerance
Tolerance. It’s a good thing, a socially desirable thing, isn’t it? What could possibly be wrong with tolerance? I’m so glad you asked. Here’s what’s wrong: The magnificently sold idea of tolerance is, in fact, destroying our highest and best values in life. Twenty-five years ago, had... More...
The Golden Elixir Of Self Realization
It is completely understandable how you are forever hopeful that there may just be some golden elixir that is going to relieve you of the suffering that you find yourself in. You do not understand how it is "you" that is creating your own reflection in life. So you wish for something from... More...
Five Ways To Hear From God
I never seem to hear God say anything to me… Does that sound familiar? We all want and need to hear God’s voice. We need His guidance, wisdom, and direction. Yet so many think God does not talk to us at all or perhaps that we are not worthy for Him to speak to us. And then others would say that... More...
Together To Gather
The seeds sown into missions and outreaches are eternal and have far reaching effects. We will never comprehend or appreciate its complete value until we step over into eternity. I remember Pastor John Osteen would say, with tears welling up in his eyes, that when we get to heaven people... More...
Bitterness or Love - The Choice is Yours
I remember a conversation I had with a friend named Jerry. He told me once about how he was starting a new business to help fund missionaries and their work around the world. When given the opportunity to invest in his business, I jumped at the chance. However, it didn't take me... More...
Your Calling is Holy
(God) who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity (2 Tim. 1:9 NAS). We have been called with a holy calling. The word spoken to your heart by the Holy... More...
Viva Italia—God is Faithful
In 1908, my grandmother was three years old when she, her younger brother, and her parents (my great-grandparents) came to the United States from Italy. Shortly after settling in New Orleans, my great-grandmother, Mama Bea, discovered she was carrying her third child. Her joy was soon... More...
A Recipe for Healthy Finances and a Healthy Church
God's way of financing His kingdom on the earth is through tithing - the giving of the first tenth of your increase and income. This ten percent is to be given to the Storehouse - the place where you are fed spiritually. By giving your tithe, you are allowing your pastor, his staff, and... More...
Be Prepared!
Are You Ready to Focus on Your Harvest Field? In Matthew 24 and Luke 21, Jesus was responding to the questions the disciples had asked Him on the Mount of Olives. He was foretelling future events, even some that would take place in the very spot in which He was speaking. They... More...
Going Back to the Basics
4 Quick Life Points for Men to Ponder In order for us to talk about nations and kingdoms, there has to come a peace within each of us. God needs men and women to line up with His word. All of the things that God ordained will automatically happen when order hits. Men, we are... More...
Will You Give Up Your Beliefs For Spiritual Enlightenment?
If you are not actually interested in losing what you believe yourself to be because of your hoping to gain something called "enlightenment" to add to the repertoire of your belief, you will be able to continue pretending to be what is not actually true of you while thinking that you are on the... More...
A Recipe For Memorable Holidays
Holiday recipes—everyone is looking for just the right mix to make this season memorable. The best ones are the ones received from friends or passed down in the family—ones that stand the test of time. I recently discovered a special recipe that has been passed down through the ages. In... More...
Would You Like Some Help Developing Your Own Spirituality?
Spirituality can be an important aspect in your life. Taking certain steps in defined areas can produce great results. Please be aware that for our purposes we are not speaking of religion, but rather spirituality. The former being more process oriented and the latter being more concentrated on... More...
A Very Different Mode Of Attention Is Required For Self Realization
Once you get a taste of the immensity of your self, the heart, who you already are, you will naturally want to simply stay there and never leave or forget this one that is who you truly are. You will be so attracted to what it is that who you are is. You will. Unfortunately for you... More...
Nations Apart: Differences Between Arab Americans and Muslim Americans
It is vital that we understand each other's culture. A lot of tragedy stem from misunderstanding and the unwillingness to open up one's mind to different perspectives. Take for instance the differences between an Arab American and a Muslim. The most common notion of Arab Americans is that... More...