Doug Stringer
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Remembering God’s Providence on Independence Day
Reflecting on this upcoming July 4th, I’m reminded of how much I have to be grateful for. I’m grateful for all the sacrifices made by so many for the liberties and freedoms we all enjoy today. I’m also reminded by the words of our first President, George Washington. “We have God to thank for America’s …
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Are You Ready for a Pentecost Outpouring?
We read in Acts 2:1-21 about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that came during Pentecost. When the 120 were waiting with expectation and anticipation through worship in the upper room, the Holy Spirit came in very unfamiliar and unexpected ways. The church was birthed and all nations were impacted. The late Leonard Ravenhill, who …
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The Devil Wants Your Vision, But the Lord Wants Your Limp
Read Time: 5 Minutes 4 Seconds The devil wants your vision, your strength. But the Lord wants your limp. In 1 Samuel 11, we read how Nahash the Ammonite came against the people of Jabesh Gilead, blockading them and backing them up against a corner, so to speak. With their backs against the wall, they …
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The Value of the Golden Aged Among Us
Sarah bore Isaac when she was 90 years old. Moses led the Israelites out of bondage when he was 80. God cared for them, carried them, and used them! If you are nearing or are already in your golden years, don’t despair. You have much to offer to those behind you. You are a living …
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Prophetic Dream: Why the Church Needs the Wisdom of Solomon
In late October of 2019, I had a vivid dream that stirred my spirit. It was a bit disturbing and unsettling. In the dream, I was invited to do some sort of invocation before the men and women of Congress. I remember thinking to myself, “I don’t know if I want to share what is …
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Spirit-Filled Pastor: ‘We Don’t Need Success’ in Ministry
“I don’t need success,” Gary Wilkerson recently told a group ministers. That is an astounding statement coming from the president of a global multi-million dollar ministry. Gary was taught a secret by his father, the late David Wilkerson, that many others miss. “My father was a loving, powerful and wonderful father, but also a mentor,” …
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How Divine Wrestling Changes Our Identity
All of us at some point will hit a place of getting the wind knocked out of us. We all experience unexpected detours and times when there seems to be no way out. But there is One who lives in us, the Lord Jesus Christ, who gives us the strength to overcome obstacles. We can …