Daniel Henderson

Many Christians wake up to their day facing significant trials and overwhelming responsibilities. In all honesty, there are moments when they do not feel like handling these challenges. The difference between spiritual excellence and mediocrity is what they do with these very real and natural emotions. Years ago, I read a story in the book The …

Putting a Stop to Life-Destroying Emotional Bondage Read More »

From the world’s perspective, strength is a universally and undisputedly positive quality. It’s is admired in every realm of life—from the successful business leader to the Olympic athlete. And it brings with it the utmost honor and prestige. Yet, when it comes to our spiritual health and fruitfulness, strength can very quickly become our greatest …

Why Your Strength Might Be Hindering God’s Blessing in Your Life Read More »

In today’s world, entertainment rules the day. As author Neil Postman wrote in his book, we are “Amusing Ourselves to Death.” Whether it is video gaming, television, Netflix, internet or sports—Americans love mindless escape, as we hang out in various worlds of non-reality, as often as possible. Ratings, views, tweets and sales are the barometer …

This Subtle Mindset Is Actually Deadly Humanism Read More »

These tumultuous times are pushing many believers toward a necessary redefinition of the meaning of life. Things we counted on in previous years (a stable society, basic foundations of morality, core behavioral values) are threatened by a rapidly changing culture. Beyond these societal storms, many of us face an uncertain future as we battle personal …

Solidify Your Faith With These 3 Truths Read More »

What defines your life? Good Christians know the “right” answer—but what is our real answer? In truth, what defines our life are the things that dominate our thinking and consistently spark our interests. The real definition of our life can often be reduced to those things that we rely on for security, acceptance, and hope …

You Must Make This Critical Choice if You Want Holy Spirit to Change You Read More »

A.W. Tozer wrote, “Wrong ideas about God are not only the fountain from which the polluted waters of idolatry flow; they are themselves idolatrous. The idolater simply imagines things about God and acts as if they were true.” It is a tragic error to imagine a “god” who is distant, removed, or passive—shrouded in a …

An Unexpected Way Holy Spirit Wants to Reveal Himself to You Read More »

I often hear church leaders talking about the paramount need for discipleship in the church, rightfully so. Across the nation, we sponsor major conferences on the theme of “discipleship.” Occasionally I will meet a church staff member who serves as a “Pastor of Discipleship.” I like to think of myself as a dedicated disciple of …

Jesus Offers You This 12-Step Plan for Long-Term Obedience Read More »

Fairly often I encounter Christians who describe God “speaking to them.”  It is as if the Almighty actually verbalizes His unique direction right into their eardrums.  Frankly, I am skeptical.  I do not hear voices nor to do I see detached hands writing on the wall.  Yet, the Bible is clear that Christ is living …

3 Common Ways God Speaks to You—and How He Wants You to Respond Read More »

Every true believer understands the pressure of life “under attack.” We are objects of the opposition of an enemy who hates our Savior. Because we are Christ’s prized possession, we are targets of the devil’s animosity. His intention is to “steal, kill and destroy.” He recruits willing subjects who foolishly comply with his evil intentions. …

A Psalm 35 Approach to Handling Fierce Opposition Read More »

My first recollection of an identity crisis dates back to my childhood reading of the book titled, Are You My Mother? In this story, a baby bird hatched while its mother was away. This placed the little fledgling right into the middle of its own identity crisis. Wandering all around his immediate world, this fearful …

Your Ability to Withstand Sin Depends on Your Faith in This Truth Read More »

Imagine a master conductor gearing up to lead a large symphony orchestra in a beautiful rendition of Handel’s Messiah. The strings are tuned. The woodwind section is ready. The brass section is in place. The percussionists are set. The conductor steps to his platform with the applause of the crowded concert hall. At the magic …

This Prayer Attitude Shakes Prison Doors Open Read More »

One of the recurring themes of the Bible is the tendency of the human heart to complain, either to others or to God. One is unacceptable; the other can be helpful. Let’s explore the nature of complaining and when it is acceptable, when it is not. The Descriptions of Complaining Complaining is defined as “the expression of …

Follow the Prophet Jeremiah’s Response to This Deadly Sin Read More »

When history looks back on the days in which we are living, one inevitable headline will feature the dramatic escalation of anger, protests, and even riots—–taking aim at hotly debated concerns and even our recently-elected president. Regardless of the issues in contention or who is in the White House, the question remains as to how …

What the Bible Has to Say About Our Nation’s Outrage Read More »

Every biblical Christian understands that our battle is not against “flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places” (Eph. 6:12). We are commanded and empowered to “be strong in the Lord and in the power of …

An Ephesians 6 Strategy for Conquering Your Unrelenting Foe Read More »

I like to say that “the worst of times are often the best of times—they just don’t feel like it at the time.” As counterintuitive as this seems, anyone who has been through tough times while drinking deeply of the grace of Christ knows it’s true. This week, I had an extensive conversation with a …

Pulling Indescribable Blessings out of Your Horrific Trials Read More »