Do you know someone whose life is spiraling, a heart hardened and bound by sin? Give them God’s goodness! Perhaps they have rejected faith, or live in a way contrary to God’s loving commandments. Give them God’s goodness! We may feel righteous anger, the urge to confront and condemn. But is this truly the heart […]
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Is Striving for Perfection Spiritually Healthy?
The world throws two messages at us when it comes to perfection: Unhealthy perfectionism: An obsession with flawlessness that’s rooted in anxiety, and self-worth issues. This is counterproductive. Unanchored perfectionism: “You do you!” This version lacks standards. Your truth becomes whatever feels good. It might seem encouraging, but ultimately is spiritually empty. Is there a place for the pursuit of perfection in […]
READ MOREThe Power of Positivity: Philippians 4:8 and Why Your Thoughts Matter
We live in a world overflowing with information and noise. We’re bombarded with news, social media updates, and endless streams of opinions – many of them negative, divisive, or just plain disheartening. It’s incredibly easy to fall into a mental spiral of negativity without even realizing it. In New Testament times it was no different […]
READ MOREOn Being a Blessing in Difficult Situations
In a world that is constantly bombarded with negativity and division, it is of utmost importance for us, as followers of Christ, to strive towards being positive and helpful influences on those around us. If you find yourself incapable of being a positive and beneficial influence in a situation, better to withdraw and sacrifice the […]
READ MORETrusting God in the Digital Age: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Online Romance Scams
I get emails on a regular basis from men and women asking for a prophetic word about a developing online romantic relationship. I’ve seen the gamut of experiences these people have endured, resulting in Green Card scams, broken trust, bankruptcy, and worse. Unfortunately, when these things happen, these individuals are so ashamed of their own […]
READ MOREIs Civility Dead? Walking in Love in the Age of the Algorithm
Are you worn out with all the incivility and harshness on the internet? Taking on the vitriol and incivility in our everyday world, on and offline, can be like grappling with a paradox as vast as the endless feed itself: the tension between the urge to connect and the chasm of vitriol that seems to […]
READ MOREThinking Prophetically: The Future of Anti-semitism, Hamas and Those that Contravene the Promise of God to His People
Thinking Prophetically: The Gaza Conflict and the Promise of Genesis 12:3 Welcome to a new initiative at Father’s Heart Ministry called “Thinking Prophetically.” In this seminal post, we will explore the promise made by God in Gen. 12:3 as it relates to us as individual believers and as it applies to world affairs, specifically the […]
READ MOREWhen Prophecies Fail – A Prophetic Perspective
Have you ever been burned by a failed prophecy? We’ve all been there. A word is given, excitement builds, and then… nothing. Disappointment can turn into disillusionment and even doubt. But what if there’s another way to understand prophecies that don’t come to pass? Join Russell Walden, a seasoned Pentecostal/charismatic leader, as he dives deep […]
READ MORESharpening Spiritual Blades: Stewardship of Your Influence on Others
What influence do you have on the people you interact with daily? Let’s explore a vital aspect of our faith: the company we keep and the impact we exert on those around us. The book of Proverbs, in its wisdom, warns us: “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” (Proverbs […]
READ MOREEnoch and the Treasuries of the Snow – God’s Armory Laid up for Your Protection
On Dec. 5, the Daily Prophetic Word referenced “treasuries of the snow.” Someone asked a question about that, and while I don’t usually try to teach out of a prophetic word, I thought this was worthwhile. Most people don’t read Job very much; I consider it one of my favorites (after Ecclesiastes!). Have you ever […]
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