Just then a holy man approached the king of Israel saying, “This is God’s word: Because Aram said, ‘God is a god of the mountains and not a god of the valleys,’ I’ll hand over this huge mob of an army to you. Then you’ll know that I am God.” 1 Kings 20:28 (MSG) Many of us feel confident that God is with us when we’re on top of the mountain. But what about when storms begin to push against us, or everything starts to fall apart?   When facing hardships, many believers curl up into the fetal position spiritually and wonder, “Where is God now?” If you’re struggling with something in life right now, I have good news for you. God is fully aware …

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (NKJV)   When I was first handed Miracle Channel, I couldn’t see myself running a television station. The ministry was months away from bankruptcy—but the first problem to solve wasn’t staffing or budgets. For me, it was establishing a new vision in my heart of being a CEO who could bring positive change.   This is what I spent time meditating on day after day. I would take verses like Philippians 4:13 and say, “I can do all things …

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. Psalm 73:26 (NLT) None of us can protect ourselves against everything that comes against us. We live in an imperfect world, and we can’t always predict what will happen. That’s why it’s crucial to establish your heart in God’s Word.   I’ve found this to be true in my life many times. One day, I boarded a plane in Saskatchewan. As it roared down the runway, about to take off, it felt as if the plane hit a wall. All of us passengers hit the seats in front of us, oxygen masks dropped from the overhead compartments and people began screaming. The man beside …

Put the word into action. If you think hearing is what matters most, you are going to find you have been deceived. James 1:22 (VOICE) Many believers focus on understanding theology. Now, that’s important, but simply understanding doctrine on an intellectual level without applying it to your heart creates unbelief.   You may read that God has promised you health, for instance, but if you don’t believe that promise belongs to you, you’ll struggle to experience it. What’s getting in the way? Heart beliefs.   To rewrite an incorrect belief, you need to allow God’s Word to touch your heart deeply. As you meditate on the Word, it begins to stick and becomes workable in your life.   Now, this applies to blatantly wrong beliefs like …

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. Luke 6:45 (NKJV) When you enter a new season—whether it’s a promotion at work, starting a family or simply pursuing a dream—you need accompanying new beliefs.   Otherwise, the only way you will manage is through sheer willpower, which is not sustainable. The minute you become tired or pushed beyond your limits, you will revert back to your programmed beliefs. Even if you can maintain willpower for a while, you’ll be in a constant state of turmoil, and whatever change you create won’t last. Why? Because the heart is too powerful to stop.   Picture a tree …