“[Jesus] humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name” Phil. 2:8-9 “Jesus is victor!” Johann Blumhardt heard these words permeate the air as two years of prayer culminated in a […]
Dance, then, wherever you may be;I am the Lord of the Dance, said He.And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be,And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said He.Sydney B. Carter Life has been busy. It’s an all-too common reality for most of us. Recently, I found myself on three different continents within
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life.’” John 11:25a At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear permeated the intensive care unit. One particularly sick patient needed to be put on a ventilator for a chance to survive. The healthcare team began the preparations, but before the procedure could be accomplished,
When I survey the wondrous crossOn which the Prince of Glory died,My richest gain I count but lossAnd pour contempt on all my pride… Love so amazing so divineDemands my soul, my life, my all. (Isaac Watts, 1707) The invitation to follow Jesus is not an easy one. He is not looking for fair-weather friends.
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 ESV What motivates your worship? Are you a passionate, full-body worshipper, or are you more of a silent soaker? Maybe you lean towards singing hymns, or maybe you let the worship leader do all the singing for you. What does
“He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever.” Psalm 146:6 NIV Where were you on 9/11/2001? Recently, I’ve been remembering with various friends. We all remember where we were when we heard the news. I remember the shock that I felt, the surreal feeling of watching
“See what great a love the Father has lavished on us, that we would be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 1:3a NIV “Why is he crying?” I asked this question the day I broke my arm. At lunchtime, I was eager to practice riding my new bike. New
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 The August sun is blazing. I have been working in the heat, with still much work to go – An ignored thought surfaces: I
It all started back when I was attending a conference with my friend Cheryl Schang. Cheryl had seriously damaged knees that no surgery or therapy could help. The medical professionals predicted her mobility would be severely impaired for the rest of her life. She believed in healing and had been prayed for many times, but
It was 1995 when I first met Randy Clark at a meeting in Langley, British Columbia. At the end of the meeting, he invited people to receive prayer. At that time, my ministry was in the beginning stage in China. I visited the underground churches there and trained them. As I approached the front stage