“May the Lord have mercy on the preachers, politicians, and all in between who have compromised (sold) their souls for the lusts of the proverbial morsel of flesh.” Doug Stringer If we sow in the Spirit, we reap in the Spirit. If we sow in the flesh, we reap according to the flesh. The world […]
Every individual and leader eventually encounters a moment that clarifies who, or what truly governs their life. These moments are not always dramatic. Often they arrive quietly, exposing misalignment between conviction and conduct. Scripture refers to such moments as crossings. Among them, the instructive lessons we can learn from the crossing of the Jordan River. […]
In the Old Testament, the word El means “God” and Bethel means “House of God.” Genesis 31:13a says, “I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar, where you vowed a vow to Me.” God was speaking to Jacob, who later became Israel, about the place he named “Bethel” after God revealed Himself […]
Updated and modified as an article taken from “It’s Time To Cross The Jordan” Quotes from the original publishing: “I pray your book will help those who are stuck between Egypt and the promised land to find escape and entrance. This book challenges and is ministering life. Press on!” – Leonard Ravenhill (18 June 1907 […]
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, else they will not come near you. Many sorrows shall be to the […]
Written by Doug Stringer during America Reads the Bible, held April 18-25 in Washington D.C. In a time marked by noise, division, and uncertainty, something profoundly simple—and deeply powerful—is taking place in our nation’s capital. As part of America Reads the Bible (April 18-25), nearly 500 voices have gathered in Washington, D.C., with a singular […]
In a world obsessed with platforms, titles, and perceived influence, we must remember: God is not impressed with our position; He is drawn to our posture. It is not where we sit, stand, or speak that determines our effectiveness—but how we bow in humility, how we listen to His Spirit, and how we live when […]
Originally I wrote and published this as part of a national special edition for The Washington Times at the end of 2015, but I realize today, in 2026, that call is even more urgent. Our world has only grown more unstable, our institutions more fragile, and our need for divine intervention more evident. In the […]
On the morning of April 12, 2026, I was drawn to re-read the books of Zephaniah and Joel. They are two of the books of the Bible that I’ve used in previous writings and articles over the years as lessons to glean from regarding Awakening, In particular the all three chapters of Zephaniah really provoked […]
HE IS RISEN — HE IS RISEN INDEED “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen!” (Luke 24:5–7) Each time I have visited Jerusalem, I have made my way to the empty Garden Tomb. As you leave the tomb, an inscription on the door declares: “HE IS […]
