“Gravity” and Prayer

I can’t say “Thank you!” enough to Hollywood Prayer Network founding director, Karen Covell, who wrote the Foreword for my new book, Get Prayer and Get It All. (I’ve uploaded a free .pdf copy that you can download and share with others.) ThanksRead more…

Merciful Justice – Thankful Response to Christ’s Love

Philippians 4:5 has a significant translation challenge that centers on one word. Versions of the Bible translate this one word differently. This word, however, is to be a characteristic of every believer and is easily recognizable. When this characteristic isRead more…

Merciful Justice – Thankful Response to Christ’s Love

Philippians 4:5 has one of the most difficult translation challenges in Scripture. This challenge deals with one word, translated in multiple ways by various Bible versions. Putting this word into practice could not only revolutionize one’s dealings with others butRead more…

Adulterous Church Members: Should They Stay or Leave?

The title to this article may seem strange, since a basic characteristic of any Christ-honoring, Bible believing church is to bring people into the church. On the other hand, a situation could occur in a church in which a personRead more…

Forgiveness – Know the Basics from God’s Perspective

Forgiveness is, literally, at the heart of Christianity. Its meaning is not difficult tounderstand, but “to forgive” as a way of life is not something one does naturally. It is not based on feelings but, instead, involves a choice that is,Read more…

Grace, Mercy, and Peace

These three words—grace, mercy, and peace—are recognized by believers in Christ but often “brushed over” when these words are read in Scripture, heard in sermons, or spoken in spiritually oriented conversations.This overview is prayerfully presented to increase your awe andRead more…

The Futility of Forgiving Yourself

Forgiving yourself is NOT a biblical perspective. That statement is often surprising in light of the avalanche of material that promotes the “need to forgive yourself.” However, when there is no verse that even hints at the “need to forgiveRead more…

Clean Water, the Church and the Great Commandment?

I sense a growing interest among the Church to find new ways to integrate both sides of the “Gospel Coin”—the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.  New wineskins are developing as the church, para-church, government and non-profit worlds look forRead more…

Clean Water, the Church and the Great Commandment?

I sense a growing interest among the Church to find new ways to integrate both sides of the “Gospel Coin”—the Great Commission and the Great Commandment.  New wineskins are developing as the church, para-church, government and non-profit worlds look forRead more…

Pier 18

Join Discover The Journey founder Jonathan Olinger and Trevor Gray to learn of the issues of child labor in the trash dump in Manila, Philippines.Read more…