Prayer would be great if we did this…

Without breaking a sweat. Stop and think of billions of prayers and billions of answers.  What would be the effect on the world in terms of illness healed, lives turned around, marriages restored and souls saved? It would be huge.  It could change the course of...

Build your PLAN for spiritual growth

Plan to fail.” This is a common saying in many professional situations.  But what about our spiritual lives?  Do you have a plan?  This is a question with eternal ramifications. I’ve been working on a plan for lifelong discipleship.  It’s something...

How to be a Better Christian

The truth is that our Christian walk is a journey, not a destination. So there’s no way we can say “I’ve got it all figured out.” But how do we move forward?  How do we grow?  That’s a big question for all of us. What kinds of things have...

What kind of church is your church?

It was a fantastic trip celebrating the high school graduation of my youngest daughter.  One of the ways I’m going to best remember, the trip, however, is in terms of all the churches we saw. As I’ve said before, I attend Christ Church in Gilbert  Arizona...

How Much Faith is Enough for a Miracle?

Of course, this is because I’ve just published my fifth book:  Faith & Miracles: Unleash the Power of God in Your Life. Last June, a Study the Bible: Six Easy Steps reader sent me an email asking if I would write a small group study guide for women.  That...