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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 MORE 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 MORE 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 MORE 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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The drive home from church tonight was filled with a disquieting echo in my spirit and bouncing off the walls of my mind. It lingered around the clash between two seemingly opposing forces: honor and humility. The story of Saul and Samuel, a king’s arrogance pitted against a prophet’s unwavering obedience, resonated deeply within me. […]
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