What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Romans 8:31–32 (NKJV)  If God would give His Son’s life just for you, why would anything else be a problem?  I’m sure you’d give up every single possession you owned and even your own freedom before you’d give up your child. Your Father God was willing to give His Son to repay your debts. There is no good thing He would withhold from you!  Sometimes people have the religious idea that God has a problem with Christians doing well. Some …

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down… And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)  Did you know that you have an audience? Hebrews tells us that every believer who has gone before us is in the stands of Heaven, watching us play the most important “game” there is. What we do with our lives down here on this planet has eternal significance.  God knew you would be in this place at this time. He gave you a set of gifts and abilities, and He planned out good deeds for you to do (Ephesians 2:10). He doesn’t control …

Moses was taught all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was powerful in both speech and action. Acts 7:22 (NLT)  There’s a reason God wants us to go greater in life—and that’s to build His Kingdom. How do we do that? I’ve found that a Spirit Contemporary approach helps me to go out into the world and be salt and light.  Being Spirit Contemporary simply means you can walk in God’s power and have a life filled with miracles, signs and wonders. At the same time, you can attract the people around you to Jesus in a natural way.  Some pastors tell me, “The anointing is so strong in my church that most people leave because they can’t handle it.” But when I look at the …

Then the Lord turned to [Gideon] and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!” Judges 6:14 (NLT)  We’ve been on a series discussing ways to go greater with God. Much of it involves preparing ahead of time. But today we’re going to talk about something very active: exhibiting courage.  It’s not about whether you feel courageous. I couldn’t tell you how many times I looked at the challenges ahead and felt my stomach go into a knot. If you’re experiencing the same thing, speak to your emotions and tell them to be still (Psalm 46:10, 131:2). I’m not saying you shouldn’t pay attention to your emotions—just don’t allow them to lead your life. Decide to exhibit courage.  The truth …