Every leader wants to finish well. Yet, sometimes the challenges and discouragements of life can feel overwhelming. We get tired, distracted, and, without realizing it, settle for less than God’s best. Whether you are just beginning your ministry journey or you’ve been serving for decades and feel weary, ineffective, or ready to quit—it may be […]
Natural laws, as well as spiritual laws, are established by God without respect to persons. What is sown is what will be reaped—whether good or bad. Galatians reminds us that if we sow to the flesh, we will reap corruption from the flesh. But if we sow to the Spirit, we will reap life everlasting […]
Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem when ten lepers cried out to Him for mercy. He didn’t touch them or lay hands on them. He simply said: “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were healed. But only one came back to thank Him. A Samaritan. A foreigner. An outsider. […]
No condemnation, I’m just pondering and thinking out loud. For those who have ears to hear. We live in a day where performance is often mistaken for presence and charisma is elevated above character. In a culture inundated by posers, prevaricators, pretenders, and performers, we desperately need a return to authenticity and genuineness. There’s a […]
The Kingdom of God is built on relationships…first with God, then with others. The degree of influence we have is determined on the level of those relationships. The Kingdom of God is not built on positions or titles—it’s built on relationships rooted in covenant, humility, and obedience to the King. In a world obsessed with […]
We live in a world saturated with voices—commentators, influencers, theorists, and self-proclaimed experts. Social media platforms are filled with pontificators who speak with polished eloquence but lack the grit of genuine action. In this hour, we don’t need more talk. We need movement. We need doers. There’s a stark contrast between those who merely theorize […]
By Doug Stringer I originally wrote and published this article prior to Purim 2021 titled, “THE KING IS SUMMONING HIS BRIDE: The Bridegroom is Returning.” This year, Purim began on Thursday night, March 13, and continues through the evening of March 14 (beginning of Shabbat). Synagogues and homes around the world will have read the […]
“Don’t call me Lord anymore unless you are willing to live for Me.” That was God’s response to me when I went to my knees one day and said, “Lord, I can’t take this anymore.” It wasn’t an audible voice, but He was speaking deeply to my heart. It was 1981, and my best friend […]
“You might as well jump. It’s not worth it. Who cares anyway?” It was the mid-1980s and I was standing on the cliffs of a beautiful seacoast near a town where I was ministering. The winds were blowing, the water and the waves were hitting the cliffs. It was magnificent—until I heard that voice, out […]
As Christians, we need to exemplify the characteristics of the Kingdom that emanate from the character of our King (Jesus). To do this, we need to have a right perspective, perception, and attitude so we can advance the Kingdom of God. As the late Dr. Edwin Louis Cole said, “The characteristics of any kingdom emanate […]
