

Substitutes for His Presence
“In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” – Psalm 16:11 Some time ago, I had a dream where I found myself in a large tent meeting, and it was my time to speak. I was in a place of not knowing what my topic should be or what subject I was to address. In a panic, I asked the Lord, “What should I do?” and He said, “Invite the Presence.” I did, and God moved mightily among the people. My friend David Mains once said, “Genuine revival is


Don’t Throw In The Towel
I have a friend who is a respected Christian leader. But like all of us, he wrestles with his own sins, weaknesses and trials. People associated with his ministry have disrespected him, his family has suffered, and he has struggled with health problems. He has also carried loads of shame since his childhood because of sexual abuse. My friend recently admitted that he has occasionally asked God to take his life because he was so discouraged. When I prayed with him, I saw a vis