Must it always be people? Might it be our own weaknesses and shortcomings, when the flesh and our own thoughts seem more convincing than the Word of God? Resistance and adversity attempting to thwart us in our maturing in the Lord—the contrary forces coming against us—can only be successful if...

The gauntlet was thrown down before Shadrack, Meshach, and Abed-Nego when King Nebuchadnezzar told them to bow before his image and worship it. If they didn’t, they would be thrown into a burning fiery furnace. The provoking moment came, however, when the king said, “And who is the god who...

Sometimes the very thing pressed on us carries the purpose of God. What the enemy intended to destroy, God intended to develop. Before He allows the trial, the Father filters the heart. He is assessing, refining, reminding: I will use this for My glory. I will use this for your...

We are living in a very dark generation. Violence is common, corruption is growing, and many hearts are growing cold. Young people are drowning in drugs, alcohol, gambling, and all kinds of addiction. Sexual sin is being celebrated. Many are confused about their identity, changing from male to female and...

In Pastor Franklin's message this week, he spoke of Samson being led by a young boy to stand between the pillars, so he could lean on them. Because he could not see where he was going, he needed help. Samson could have asked someone else, but he chose a younger...