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“If we don’t come together right now, on this hallowed ground we will be destroyed…” President Abraham Lincoln

Do you want your future to mirror your past? Certainly not! It will, if you don’t grab the immediacy of the present! The immediacy of the pr

 The lens, or grid of my life since 71’ has been through the mandate “to Reach & Disciple the Young of the Nations; to Reach & Disciple the Children.” The last 20 yrs or so, [while ministering in the U.S. & primarily Latin nations(currently focused i

1 Cor.10 says the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty to pull down strongholds. One of our greateset weapons is thankfulness. I'm reminded of Uncle Arthur always saying "we go over by going under".It's not by might, but by submission to

Jesus warned us that we should not go to a public place and put ourselves forward to take the seats of honor, but rather to choose the rear seats and wait to be asked to come forward to the honor seats. He warned us that when we are asked to be remov

 I have recently realized why the authors of our constitution failed to institute term limits for all elected officials. I believe that our constitution was actually inspired by God and the sum of what the founders created is greater than what they c

God, the Man, and the Mountain

10/14/2010

Matthew 17:20 “…you will say to this

          What would the perfect President be like? What would the perfect Senator or Congressman be like? Of course, we do not have perfect people to choose from for these positions, but if we set the standard of what we’re looking for, and then sta

Truth Awaits

By: Alan Smith

• John 16:13: But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

Have you ever really want

Don’t Worry

By: Alan Smith

• Phil 4:6-7: Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank him for his answers.  If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful th

“Let My love enfold you in the radiance of My Glory. Sit still in the Light of My Presence, and receive My Peace. These quiet moments with Me transcends time, accomplishing far more than you can imagine. Bring Me the sacrifice of your time, and watch

One Touch

By: Alan Smith

• Matt 9:20-22: Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak.  She said to herself, "If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed."  Jesus turned and

“I can’t do a solitary thing on my own: I listen, then I decide. You can trust my decision because I’m not out to get my own way but only to carry out orders. If I were simply speaking on my own account, it would be an empty self-serving witness.” (J

"Then the Lord replied: Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certai

God Is With You Wherever You Go

By: Alan Smith

• Josh 1:9: Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (TLB)

What an incredible statement this is!  Be bold and strong! Banish fear and

"You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings. Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of th

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5: 3-5, NIV.

In solitary silence

I am in a Bible study by Mike Bickle about "The First and Greatest Commandment”.  We are currently studying "Loving Ourselves in the Grace of God," and I am finding the places where I don't love myself like God loves me.  This is yucky and painful an