Can you really have a merry Christmas even when you have a thousand and one pressures bearing down on you? Yes, you can–and you don’t have to leave…
Can you really have a merry Christmas even when you have a thousand and one pressures bearing down on you? Yes, you can–and you don’t have to leave the country to do it. No matter how intense or how trivial the problems are that you’re facing right now, you can have the most wonderful, most […]Read More
Preparation. When it comes to fighting spiritual battles, that’s a word you’d do well to remember. Most believers don’t pay much attention to…
Preparation. When it comes to fighting spiritual battles, that’s a word you’d do well to remember. Most believers don’t pay much attention to it. They don’t prepare themselves in advance. They fiddle around until the devil makes his move, then they jump up and try to fight him with the Word… and they usually lose. […]Read More
A covenant of grace. That’s what you and I have with Almighty God. If you could truly grasp the significance of that, you’d never be the same…
A covenant of grace. That’s what you and I have with Almighty God. If you could truly grasp the significance of that, you’d never be the same again. What exactly is a covenant of grace? It’s a relationship of favor that gives you access to someone else’s power. An illustration of a covenant of grace […]Read More
If I could give you a gift this Christmas, the Word is what I’d give you. I’d rather give it to you than a check for a million dollars. Because you…
If I could give you a gift this Christmas, the Word is what I’d give you. I’d rather give it to you than a check for a million dollars. Because you can run through a million dollars real quick, but the truth of God’s Word never quits–and it will get you out of situations a […]Read More
I admit, it’s tough to be enthusiastic about going through tests and trials. But can you get excited about being totally supplied in every way, in want…
I admit, it’s tough to be enthusiastic about going through tests and trials. But can you get excited about being totally supplied in every way, in want of nothing? Well, according to the Word of God, if you’ll use your trials to develop patience, you’re going to be in precisely that position! You see, patience […]Read More
Living in a home filled with the love and the peace of God Himself is almost like living in heaven right here on earth. We all know that’s true. And we…
Living in a home filled with the love and the peace of God Himself is almost like living in heaven right here on earth. We all know that’s true. And we long to live in such a home. Yet, time and time again, we shortchange our families. We spend our kindest words and our most […]Read More
Are you doing what God called you to do? If you haven’t ever thought about it before, that may sound like an odd question to you. You may be tempted to…
Are you doing what God called you to do? If you haven’t ever thought about it before, that may sound like an odd question to you. You may be tempted to shrug it off and say, “Oh, I’m not really called to do anything. I’m not a pastor or a teacher or a minister of […]Read More
No matter how bad the problem is you may be facing today, no matter how far under the circumstances you may be, in 24 hours you can be back on top! “Oh,…
No matter how bad the problem is you may be facing today, no matter how far under the circumstances you may be, in 24 hours you can be back on top! “Oh, Brother Copeland, that would be impossible!” That’s what the Samaritans thought in 2 Kings 7. Their land was being ravaged by famine. Enemy […]Read More
Did you know that it’s not God’s will for you or anyone to die young? His will for you is to live the full number of your days. You ought to live…
Did you know that it’s not God’s will for you or anyone to die young? His will for you is to live the full number of your days. You ought to live 70 or 80 years, and if you are not satisfied, live awhile longer! The Bible says that when Abraham died, he died at […]Read More
Good success is a way of life that comes from being established in the Word of God. It comes from spending so much of your time and your thought life on the…
Good success is a way of life that comes from being established in the Word of God. It comes from spending so much of your time and your thought life on the Word that it becomes what you and I could call “second nature.” It comes from hearing and obeying the Word so consistently that […]Read More
Remember when…? That’s a question we hear a lot this time of year. Reminiscing with family and friends, we browse through Christmases gone by,…
Remember when…? That’s a question we hear a lot this time of year. Reminiscing with family and friends, we browse through Christmases gone by, enjoying the memories until inevitably, we stumble across the memories we would rather forget. Suddenly, the pain comes rushing back. The sting of a parent’s criticism, the broken promise of a […]Read More
One night after a worship service a friend of mine and I stepped outside and were suddenly awed by the beauty around us. It was one of those crisp, clear…
One night after a worship service a friend of mine and I stepped outside and were suddenly awed by the beauty around us. It was one of those crisp, clear winter nights when the brilliance of the moon and stars nearly takes your breath away. I said to my friend, “Tommy, will you look at […]Read More
Be not conformed to this world. If you live like the world, you’ll be overcome by the world. It’s as simple as that. So don’t let the world…
Be not conformed to this world. If you live like the world, you’ll be overcome by the world. It’s as simple as that. So don’t let the world squeeze you into its own mold. Instead “…be transformed” by the entire renewal of your mind. Overcome the world by having your mind transformed to think like […]Read More
What would you say is the single, most outstanding thing about God? What’s His most important characteristic? Some people would say it’s His power.…
What would you say is the single, most outstanding thing about God? What’s His most important characteristic? Some people would say it’s His power. Others, His holiness. But God Himself would give a different answer. You can find that answer in Exodus 33. There Moses is asking God to show him His glory. Now the […]Read More
One of the dirtiest, most damaging lies that the devil ever told you was when he said, “You aren’t important.” Don’t you ever believe…
One of the dirtiest, most damaging lies that the devil ever told you was when he said, “You aren’t important.” Don’t you ever believe that. You are important! Every born-again member in the Church of Jesus Christ has a part to play in God’s plan. God has something for you to do that no one […]Read More
Jesus said as long as you live in the world, you’re going to have trouble. (I can vouch for that!) But you’re not just in the world. You’re…
Jesus said as long as you live in the world, you’re going to have trouble. (I can vouch for that!) But you’re not just in the world. You’re in Jesus in the world, and that makes all the difference. You’re in Him and He’s overcome every kind of trouble there is. As God’s child, you’re […]Read More
Praise God. Praise Him in the morning. Praise Him at noon. Praise Him at night. If you’ve never praised God in your life, then get started right now.…
Praise God. Praise Him in the morning. Praise Him at noon. Praise Him at night. If you’ve never praised God in your life, then get started right now. Praise Him for freedom. Praise Him for healing and Calvary. Praise Him for the Name of Jesus. You ought to be shouting your way to work and […]Read More
Today people everywhere are gathering together to celebrate the first bright moments of the new year. Yet, for thousands of others, this day will be the…
Today people everywhere are gathering together to celebrate the first bright moments of the new year. Yet, for thousands of others, this day will be the toughest 24 hours of their lives. For those people, New Year’s Day will serve only as a dim reminder of loneliness and loss. It will simply mark the beginning […]Read More
Today people everywhere are gathering together to celebrate the first bright moments of the new year. Yet, for thousands of others, this day will be the…
Today people everywhere are gathering together to celebrate the first bright moments of the new year. Yet, for thousands of others, this day will be the toughest 24 hours of their lives. For those people, New Year’s Day will serve only as a dim reminder of loneliness and loss. It will simply mark the beginning […]Read More
Today people everywhere are gathering together to celebrate the first bright moments of the new year. Yet, for thousands of others, this day will be the…
Today people everywhere are gathering together to celebrate the first bright moments of the new year. Yet, for thousands of others, this day will be the toughest 24 hours of their lives. For those people, New Year’s Day will serve only as a dim reminder of loneliness and loss. It will simply mark the beginning […]Read More
Look up…because in times like these, your very life may depend on it. Some time ago, the Lord showed me that a spirit of weariness is trying to work its…
Look up…because in times like these, your very life may depend on it. Some time ago, the Lord showed me that a spirit of weariness is trying to work its way into our lives these days through all the pressure and bad news that surround us. It’s working to get our eyes off the Word […]Read More
Look up…because in times like these, your very life may depend on it. Some time ago, the Lord showed me that a spirit of weariness is trying to work its…
Look up…because in times like these, your very life may depend on it. Some time ago, the Lord showed me that a spirit of weariness is trying to work its way into our lives these days through all the pressure and bad news that surround us. It’s working to get our eyes off the Word […]Read More
Look up…because in times like these, your very life may depend on it. Some time ago, the Lord showed me that a spirit of weariness is trying to work its…
Look up…because in times like these, your very life may depend on it. Some time ago, the Lord showed me that a spirit of weariness is trying to work its way into our lives these days through all the pressure and bad news that surround us. It’s working to get our eyes off the Word […]Read More
If traditional religion has taught you that God wants you poor and oppressed, I have good news for you today. The Bible says, “God takes pleasure”…
If traditional religion has taught you that God wants you poor and oppressed, I have good news for you today. The Bible says, “God takes pleasure” in your prosperity. God wants you to prosper! Not just in the financial realm but in every area of your life…spirit, soul and body. No matter where you are […]Read More
If traditional religion has taught you that God wants you poor and oppressed, I have good news for you today. The Bible says, “God takes pleasure”…
If traditional religion has taught you that God wants you poor and oppressed, I have good news for you today. The Bible says, “God takes pleasure” in your prosperity. God wants you to prosper! Not just in the financial realm but in every area of your life…spirit, soul and body. No matter where you are or […]Read More
If traditional religion has taught you that God wants you poor and oppressed, I have good news for you today. The Bible says, “God takes pleasure”…
If traditional religion has taught you that God wants you poor and oppressed, I have good news for you today. The Bible says, “God takes pleasure” in your prosperity. God wants you to prosper! Not just in the financial realm but in every area of your life…spirit, soul and body. No matter where you are or […]Read More
Over the years the Church has come up with all kinds of elaborate ways to evangelize the world. We get together and map out plans and strategies and raise…
Over the years the Church has come up with all kinds of elaborate ways to evangelize the world. We get together and map out plans and strategies and raise money for it. But through it all, we rarely mention the plan that Jesus gave us. Most believers don’t even realize that He gave us the […]Read More
Over the years the Church has come up with all kinds of elaborate ways to evangelize the world. We get together and map out plans and strategies and raise…
Over the years the Church has come up with all kinds of elaborate ways to evangelize the world. We get together and map out plans and strategies and raise money for it. But through it all, we rarely mention the plan that Jesus gave us. Most believers don’t even realize that He gave us the […]Read More
Over the years the Church has come up with all kinds of elaborate ways to evangelize the world. We get together and map out plans and strategies and raise…
Over the years the Church has come up with all kinds of elaborate ways to evangelize the world. We get together and map out plans and strategies and raise money for it. But through it all, we rarely mention the plan that Jesus gave us. Most believers don’t even realize that He gave us the […]Read More
I don’t care how badly you may have messed things up yesterday or how many mistakes you have made, I want you to begin this day knowing you are…
I don’t care how badly you may have messed things up yesterday or how many mistakes you have made, I want you to begin this day knowing you are righteous! Not because of anything you’ve done but because you’ve received, by faith in Jesus, the very righteousness of God. Just look at the kinds of […]Read More
I don’t care how badly you may have messed things up yesterday or how many mistakes you have made, I want you to begin this day knowing you are…
I don’t care how badly you may have messed things up yesterday or how many mistakes you have made, I want you to begin this day knowing you are righteous! Not because of anything you’ve done but because you’ve received, by faith in Jesus, the very righteousness of God. Just look at the kinds of […]Read More
I don’t care how badly you may have messed things up yesterday or how many mistakes you have made, I want you to begin this day knowing you are…
I don’t care how badly you may have messed things up yesterday or how many mistakes you have made, I want you to begin this day knowing you are righteous! Not because of anything you’ve done but because you’ve received, by faith in Jesus, the very righteousness of God. Just look at the kinds of […]Read More
We’re created to praise God. Some people don’t know that. When the praise service starts, they sit back and say, “I’m not comfortable…
We’re created to praise God. Some people don’t know that. When the praise service starts, they sit back and say, “I’m not comfortable with all that singing and shouting. I guess praise is just not my thing.” Yes, it is! According to the Bible, if you breathe, you were meant to praise. And don’t try […]Read More
We’re created to praise God. Some people don’t know that. When the praise service starts, they sit back and say, “I’m not comfortable…
We’re created to praise God. Some people don’t know that. When the praise service starts, they sit back and say, “I’m not comfortable with all that singing and shouting. I guess praise is just not my thing.” Yes, it is! According to the Bible, if you breathe, you were meant to praise. And don’t try […]Read More
Don’t ever be so afraid of making a mistake you miss out on the joy of acting on the voice of the Lord. Instead, trust the leadership of the Holy Spirit…
Don’t ever be so afraid of making a mistake you miss out on the joy of acting on the voice of the Lord. Instead, trust the leadership of the Holy Spirit and let Him show you how. He’ll begin by speaking to you about the little things in your life, and as you grow accustomed […]Read More
Don’t ever be so afraid of making a mistake you miss out on the joy of acting on the voice of the Lord. Instead, trust the leadership of the Holy Spirit…
Don’t ever be so afraid of making a mistake you miss out on the joy of acting on the voice of the Lord. Instead, trust the leadership of the Holy Spirit and let Him show you how. He’ll begin by speaking to you about the little things in your life, and as you grow accustomed […]Read More
In the years I’ve spent living by faith, there’s something I’ve learned to do that helps me receive from God in the toughest of situations.…
In the years I’ve spent living by faith, there’s something I’ve learned to do that helps me receive from God in the toughest of situations. It’s something I call stepping over the faith line. A faith line is what you need when you want God to do the “impossible” in your life. It’s what you […]Read More
In the years I’ve spent living by faith, there’s something I’ve learned to do that helps me receive from God in the toughest of situations.…
In the years I’ve spent living by faith, there’s something I’ve learned to do that helps me receive from God in the toughest of situations. It’s something I call stepping over the faith line. A faith line is what you need when you want God to do the “impossible” in your life. It’s what you […]Read More
In the years I’ve spent living by faith, there’s something I’ve learned to do that helps me receive from God in the toughest of situations.…
In the years I’ve spent living by faith, there’s something I’ve learned to do that helps me receive from God in the toughest of situations. It’s something I call stepping over the faith line. A faith line is what you need when you want God to do the “impossible” in your life. It’s what you […]Read More
Are you destined for greatness in the kingdom of God? Ask most believers that question and they’ll humbly assure you they’re not. “You know…
Are you destined for greatness in the kingdom of God? Ask most believers that question and they’ll humbly assure you they’re not. “You know we can’t all be golden vessels” they’ll say. “Like the Bible says, some of us are just called to be little clay pots.” Praise God, the Bible doesn’t say any such […]Read More
