Daniel 2: 21 states that God “changes times and seasons” while Acts 17:26 says God “determines pre-appointed times”. Amos 3:7 says “Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets” As I’ve poured over prophetic words from around the world in recent times I have indeed found a recurring…
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On their last meeting together Smith Wigglesworth and Lester Sumrall had this amazing prophetic conversation – it is mind blowingly accurate about today! Apostle Wigglesworth cried saying, “I probably won’t see you again now. My job is almost finished.” As he continued to pray, he cried “I see it, I see it!” Dr. Sumrall asked,…
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This summer (2017) God has been speaking to me about a new era of outpouring that is growing in these coming decades, following the 500 year anniversary of the start of the Reformation. The full prophetic word and background teachings are in my new book “500: Is it the dawn of a new era of glory?”:…
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Dear friend, I feel as though we are on the brink of a powerful new season in God. God is about to manifest His power in such a way that you are thrust into a new day of destiny. Are you ready for that? You are coming into a season of acceleration, release, fulfillment –…
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We all live with fear every day. “Socially acceptable” fears get talked about easily – the fear of heights, public speaking or spiders – it’s quite common to admit these. They are surface-level fears that usually only affect our lives in very small ways. But there are more foundational, deep seated, often subconscious fears that actually…
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God is on the move and it’s time to prepare in our minds, our relationships and in listening to God. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
David was a man after Gods own heart. To become a church after Gods heart we need to allow Him to do a deep work on our hearts. Listen/subscribe on iTunes here.
I ended up in ministry because I love to minister. Personally, I feel right at home when I’m preaching, teaching, prophesying, singing, helping, ministering in God’s presence and in His Gifts. It’s my sweet spot! And most church leaders are the same. But one day I learned I needed to change. It was a few years…
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So far, in our little observation of Shamgars life, we have learnt that we need to add Character, Competence and Coaches to our raw passion and gift. It’s not enough to rely on juvenile talent – we must progress and grow in God to fulfil a divine destiny. The final ingredient to a lasting legacy is… Connection…
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In my last blog we looked at Shamgar, an Israelite leader who only really had one great moment of victory, followed by a life of failed leadership. A single gift, a great moment, a day of courage, is not enough to be truly faithful, divinely successful, lastingly fruitful. There are several things we need to…
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“After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad. He too saved Israel.” Judges 3:31 There are only two mentions of Shamgar in the Bible. The first is above, where it briefly notes he attacked and killed 600 enemies with a cattle prod. Quite a character! The second…
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She asked “Do me a special favor. Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me also springs of water.” So Caleb gave her the upper and lower springs. Judges 1:15 Land without springs, is like a car without fuel. Land with water has the potential to produce crops or rear herds, but…
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Churches and ministries thrive on volunteer teams; People who consider it worship to practically work for the cause of the Church & the Gospel, for no financial gain. But leading volunteers is complex. Many great leaders in the business world find themselves surprised by their inability to lead in the volunteer sector, as they suddenly…
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Leadership is tough. Life is long. It’s easy to go off track. Make sure, somewhere along the line, your leadership emphasis doesn’t move…. ….from prayer meetings, to lunch meetings ….from the voice of God, to copying & pasting ….from the Great Commission, to great publicity ….from raising disciples, to collecting decisions ….from…
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Your brain is a mass of Neural Pathways – actual, biological paths, created by you through repetitive thought, action and behaviours. These develop and become extremely powerful. It is because of these pathways that we can walk around our house in the dark and not hit furniture, as we’re so used to the layout in…
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Mark 4:35-41 tells the story of Jesus calmly sleeping through a storm that terrified hardened fishermen: “… A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, don’t you care if…
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Jesus spoke of pathways in the parable of the sower. In Mark 4:3 Jesus says, “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As He was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.” The sower then went on to sow on the rocky places, the thorns and…
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Sometimes God’s workings are like a catapult. We think we are being held back, that someone or something is resisting us. We may feel that we are being overlooked, forgotten, dishonoured, criticized or corrected. But actually when life starts to move backwards because of resistance, it is usually God doing a work in our life,…
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Failed in business aged 22 Ran for Legislature—defeated aged 23 Again failed in business aged 24 Elected to Legislature aged 25 Sweetheart died aged 26 Had a nervous breakdown aged 27 Defeated for Speaker aged 29 Defeated for Elector aged 31 Defeated for Congress aged 34 Elected to Congress aged 37 Defeated for Congress aged…
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God said to a grumpy Cain, who was jealous of his brother Abels favour, “If you DO what is right, will you not be accepted?” (Gen 4:6). He was living a sloppy life, giving God ½ hearted offerings – and was thus missing out on God’s blessings. Many people get jealous of the blessing of…
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