Category: Teaching

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Last night for the first time since my spouse passed, I found myself pacing the house, my heart heavy with a prayer I had uttered countless times before: “Reduce me, oh, God. Break me.” It was a plea echoing the words of St. Ignatius of Antioch, who, facing martyrdom, surrendered to the divine will, understanding […]

The letter of 1 John was penned by John the Beloved to the “Elect Lady” and the “Church that meets in her house.” That leads us to believe that the people in this group were not novices in the things of God. They were heavy hitters in the Spirit, veritable spiritual giants by any metric […]

“Jesus, Our Bridegroom Calls Us to Intimacy and Communion” In Song of Solomon chapter 2, we see an ongoing dialog between the Bridegroom and the Bride. The entire book of Song of Solomon is controversial and thought by many not to truly belong in the canon of scripture. However, when we look at it beyond […]

In the Old Testament, within the pages of the book of Nehemiah, we encounter a compelling narrative that resonates deeply with our contemporary spiritual journey. Nehemiah, a faithful servant, found himself in the employ of King Artaxerxes I of Persia. As the king’s cupbearer, he held a position of trust and esteem, enjoying close proximity […]