May-June 2022

My wife and I have four grown daughters. The youngest of them is 29. At our age, we aren’t planning to have any more babies. But even though we’re finished with the task of bringing Grady children into the world, I’m not finished reproducing. I believe every Christian is called to bear spiritual children. Jesus …

God Wants You to Multiply Read More »

Jesus was tempted and tested in all points, just as we are. Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV) tells us “we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Jesus suffered what we suffer and showed us how to overcome. The enemy …

Did Jesus Feel Shame, Too? Read More »

If you have a prophetic gift, or any gift for that matter, it’s important to understand that you don’t have to force, manipulate or be opportunistic in any way. When you do, the results can be disastrous. People can receive a prophetic word that gets them off track from God’s path. The Lord is faithful …

The Do’s and Don’ts of Prophetic Ministry Read More »

Then Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tie up your garments, and take this flask of oil and go to Ramoth-gilead. And when you arrive, look there for Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi. And go in and have him rise from among his …

The Obedience, Miracles and Legacy of Elisha Read More »

I was young, intellectual, self-assured, secretly prideful but broken. In the midst of my pain, I encountered God in a life-changing experience. That encounter created not just hunger but desperation for more of God. That desperation led me to an amazing church in Detroit, Michigan, one filled with God’s manifest presence and power. Myrtle D. …

There Will be No Birth Without Travail Read More »

Driven by my love for God and for the lost, I have led over 55,000 people to give their lives to Jesus Christ—as an introvert. From trial and error as well as study, I have learned several keys that have helped me reach people for Christ and assist hundreds of others around the world in …

Turning Your Inner Extrovert Inside Out for the Gospel Read More »

The time for action is now! Whether we like it or not and whether we believe it or not, America is at war. Our nation is in a battle for her soul, and we the church must defend her, love her and fight for her. We the church must clean up the mess we have …

How to Pray for America in this Time of Crisis Read More »

For nearly 28 years, the Los Angeles Dream Center has helped transform ministry around the world through its example of 24/7 compassion ministry in one of America’s worst areas. Hundreds of thousands—more likely, millions—of people have been profoundly affected by receiving assistance at its iconic hospital-by-the-highway campus or by serving there on a visiting church …

Bringing the Light of Hope Against Spreading Darkness Read More »

For two years the world was focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. The advocates for one-world government used it as an opportunity to call for a “great reset.” Then on Feb. 24, Vladimir Putin invaded the neighboring country of Ukraine, and suddenly war was all the media covered. The situation in Ukraine changes almost daily, but …

Putin’s War Against Pentecostals Read More »

In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus spoke of various grounds into which the seed of the gospel fell. In one the plant came up luxuriantly, but was choked out by weeds and died. Jesus was warning us about being encumbered with the cares of this life, the deceitfulness of riches and other things entering …

God Still Speaks Read More »

Everyone has a race to run. That just means we all have a life to live. The apostle Paul says in Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) “Therefore … let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Part of what …

Strength for Your Race, One Day at a Time Read More »

I’ve tried my best to keep a good attitude during this pandemic season, but God knows I’ve complained too much—about masks, vaccine mandates, changing health policies, closed schools, online church services and travel restrictions. But what I’ve hated most are the delays. Everything is moving slower these days. It’s almost as if God pushed a …

In Painful Season of Delay, Hold On! Read More »

Since the launch of Freedom City Church six years ago, we have fasted the last 21 days of January each year. This January, as I was seeking God for a fresh word for our work in our urban church planning model, I felt two words strongly—”recalibrate” and “establish.” “Calibrate” means to measure against the standard. …

Hard-won Lessons From the Lockdown Season Read More »