From the Prophetic Etiquette series “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal… And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” —1 Corinthians 13:1, 13 This is a moment […]
An Apology Is Not a Social Courtesy It is a sacred act of repair. Done poorly, it hardens hearts. Done well, it rebuilds worlds. Let’s be honest—most apologies fail because they are still protecting the one who caused the harm. “Sorry if you felt hurt.” “I didn’t mean it.” “But you have to understand…” These […]
Why Spiritual Practices Alone Don’t Form Christlike People A church, a ministry, even a family can possess all the right ingredients. Sound doctrine. Clear vision. Disciplined practices—prayer, study, generosity, fasting, service. Everything Scripture commends. Everything a serious Christ-follower would affirm. Picture a kitchen counter covered with ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, salt, baking powder. All […]
From the Prophetic Etiquette series “Judgment must begin with the household of God.” —1 Peter 4:17 In this hour of necessary exposure, God is removing the stage lights that have blinded so many, and revealing the fault lines that run beneath celebrated platforms and prophetic movements. Painful though it is, this shaking is mercy. Because […]
From the Prophetic Etiquette Series Every true prophetic calling will eventually lead a person through a season of pressure. God allows the weight of misunderstanding, delay, or even rejection to test our hearts and to purify our motives. These times don’t mean we’ve failed; they are part of our formation. The test is not whether […]
From the Prophetic Etiquette Series Many of us have been taught to read the Bible as though it were a manual of doctrines, a collection of abstract truths. But if we stop there, we miss its heartbeat. The Scriptures are a record of people in conversation with the living God—people just like us. I was […]
From the Prophetic Etiquette Series Some say God has gone silent. That since we have the Bible, we no longer need Him to speak in any other way. The argument sounds safe, even protective. But in truth, it diminishes the very God we claim to honor. Think about it: the Author of life suddenly refusing […]
From the Prophetic Etiquette Series If prophecy is God revealing His heart and mind to people, then Scripture is the crown jewel of prophecy—the clearest, most enduring record of His voice in human history. The apostle Peter wrote: “No prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the […]
From the Prophetic Etiquette Series When most people hear the word prophecy, they imagine someone foretelling the future — a prediction about what’s going to happen next. And yes, that’s part of it. But it’s not the whole story. At its heart, prophecy is not about impressing others with foresight. It’s about expressing God’s heart […]
