For several years I have been declaring that the church is on the verge of another great move of God. Personally, I believe now is the time. I actually think it is so close, one can almost see the water receding away from the beach back into the ocean in preparation for the tsunami wave. […]
Being a “life-giver” is the passion of my life! When Tom and I decided to form a non-profit organization several years ago, we came up with the name Life Givers International Ministries. Based on the scripture John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life and life MORE abundantly”, we felt we identified our
In my previous post on Faith or Foolishness, I shared that, “Sometimes, without realizing it, we act out of poor motives under the guise of faith.” One reason this happens is because our heart isn’t where it should be. An example of heart motivations is seen in the story of Saul and David. Both men
Everyone knows the heroic story of David defeating Goliath. It is a timeless victory often referred to in messages and books. There is something pretty inspiring about the courage of David to standup to an unstoppable giant. It makes us feel that we can conquer our own giants as well. Yet often times when we
About twelve years ago, my wife and I decided to do the unthinkable. At the seeming height of success for me in our church, we felt that it was time to leave Suncoast Worship Center. Now looking back, it seems completely illogical. We had security and jobs we loved. Brenda held a successful position as
For those of you who have heard me speak at a Global Awakening event, you know that one of my favorite subjects is “Divine Encounters.” I love this subject because it is very personal to me. More to the point, I had an encounter that impacted the destiny and direction of my life in a
