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1. Is God Resisting You? This May Be Why

I sat in the conference, annoyed and frustrated. Truthfully, I didn't really want to come and I had sneaked in the back. My attitude had been off lately, and I knew it. I desperately wanted to hear what ...

Created on 29 October 2018

2. The One Secret Weapon David Used to Defeat Goliath

... nsulted him. He was upset that Goliath had insulted God. David had both humility and the Lord on his side. And it didn't hurt that he could sling stones with the best of them. Looking at it that way, Golia ...

Created on 25 October 2018

3. This Could Be Why God Is Resisting You

Don't we all crave freedom? I know I do. Wonderful freedom is found in the forest of humility. I experienced it sometime back as I sat in a circle. There were 20 of us in all. A beautician sat to my right ...

Created on 01 October 2018

4. This Is Why Your Spiritual Warfare Isn't Working

The first principle of spiritual warfare is humility. Whenever we notice that we are under attack and in the midst of spiritual warfare, we need to humble ourselves. Most people associate battling in the ...

Created on 12 September 2018

5. Why Do So Many Men Think This Fruit of the Spirit Is Only for Women?

...  needs a place in our everyday lives. Often translated "humility" or "meekness," the word "gentleness" is preferred by more modern versions of the Bible because it has a more positive connotation than ...

Created on 16 July 2018

6. True Story Proves God Honors Humility and Honesty in the Workplace ...

Being honest isn't always easy. How much harder is it when we stand to lose something? Bill Wiese shares a personal story of taking a big chance for the sake of integrity.

Created on 16 July 2018

7. Low Self-Esteem Could Be Derailing Your Humility ...

What do you think of when you hear the words "be humble"? I've noticed that humility has gotten twisted in most of today's Christian circles into an excuse to be religious and self-deprecating. I'm sure y ...

Created on 28 March 2018

8. EXCLUSIVE: Francis Chan Explains Why He's No Longer on Social Media

...  Christians ought to be held to a higher standard. Though you may be tempted to jump into every debate or to demonstrate how wrong your opponent is, resist that urge. Instead, model a spirit of humility ...

Created on 19 March 2018

9. Stay Low by Taking Others High

"And He was saying to them all, 'If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me'" (Luke 9:23). This is a hard saying. Self-denial certainly does not come ...

Created on 20 February 2018

10. Avoid Slipping on the Climb

I remember a leader told me once not to believe my press clippings. He was telling me not to get too full of myself based on what others tell me. Many great preachers, such as healing evangelist Kathryn ...

Created on 18 August 2017

11. Let's Trade Our Titles for True Humility ...

Last week when I was preaching in the nation of Iceland, I befriended three young foreign students from Africa who were visiting our conference near Reykjavik. I noticed these guys were sitting in the ...

Created on 09 August 2017

12. This Seemingly Spiritual Habit Is Actually False Humility in Disguise ...

Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Humility is the highway for spiritual growth, but too many counterfeits are in action. In fact, there is a false humility on the loose that is giving people the ...

Created on 09 May 2017

13. 5 Joy-Filled Tactics to Resuscitate Your Marriage

Wouldn't you love a new marriage for 2017? Have you been making some New Year's resolutions? Or perhaps you gave that up long ago, believing that doing so just sets you up for failure and disappointment. ...

Created on 04 January 2017

14. Transforming Into the Zealous Disciple Holy Spirit Seeks

Recently, my wife and I were talking about how to solve big problems that would affect a city in a transformational way. As we continued in our conversation, Holy Spirit arrested me mid-thought and spoke ...

Created on 29 November 2016

15. This Worldly Deception Can Keep You Locked in Despair

Yesterday I was driving and asked my 18-year-old son, Alex, what he thought Jesus looked like. While he was thinking of an answer, I told him my thoughts. "I think Jesus is an unassuming, ordinary Arab ...

Created on 29 November 2016

16. Your Ability to Withstand Deception Depends on This Crucial Element

We're all searching for answers to how we should live and how to stand strong in these increasingly uncertain, turbulent times. It seems the world is in the most unstable, chaotic and shakable position ...

Created on 22 November 2016

17. This Foundational Ingredient Can Boost Your Spiritual Growth

Spiritual growth generally takes place relationally. It is life upon life, heart upon heart. While information and experiences make up part of this beautiful process, it is something that typically happens ...

Created on 17 November 2016

18. Building and Repairing Bridges in a Divisive Season

... k posts. He calls the church to declare a ceasefire from arguments and to embrace (are we ready for this?) gentleness, humility and reconciliation.   I've said this before, and some angry Christians h ...

Created on 16 November 2016

19. Restoring a Friend to the Faith—Without Pushing Them Away From God

People who fall back into the old patterns of their life before Christ often don't need to be told what they are doing. It is counterproductive to attempt to wring a confession from them, especially if ...

Created on 07 November 2016

20. 8 Keys to Living in the Atmosphere of God's Glory

... e who passionately pursue God in worship and whose hearts are filled with hunger for God receive the greatest outpourings. 2. Humility. God loves to clothe the humble with His presence. God draws near  ...

Created on 01 November 2016