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No More Reproach
- by: Os Hillman
- January 23, 2024
…”Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you”…. – Joshua 5:9 Joshua and the people had just crossed the Jordan River. They were camped at Gilgal. But before they could proceed they were required to circumcise all the males, because a whole new generation had grown up while living in the desert.
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 23, 2024
Son, you have never touched a culture-shifting power center of the adversary until now. When you attempt to bring my presence into a domain that the enemy has held for centuries, you ignite the principalities that guard that stronghold. They will react to my presence. My son Paul experienced this as well. You have done
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Called to Someone Versus Something
- by: Os Hillman
- January 23, 2024
“But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name’” (Acts 9:15-16). Sometimes we can place the idea of calling too much on the
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Keeping the Sabbath
- by: Charis Brown
- January 23, 2024
“Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” -Exodus 20:8 What is a Sabbath? The Israelites in Biblical times were religious about the Sabbath – and for good reason! A Sabbath was a “rest day”, a day of remembering God and honoring Him in that day. It was a day that was set
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Masquerading as a Dentist
- by: Os Hillman
- January 22, 2024
“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory” (Col 3:2-4). Hello, my name is Dr. Bengel. “I am a Christian, masquerading as a dentist. What is your name?” I laughed as I met this
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Finding Favor with God
- by: Charis Brown
- January 22, 2024
“But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.’” -Luke 1:30 What does it mean to be favored by God? How do we find favor (preference) with Him? In order to birth God’s plans, we need to be people He can trust. Does God pick and choose
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 22, 2024
Son, I want you to think differently about failure. In my kingdom failure does not make you a failure; it makes you experienced and prepares you for success. Some may want to define you by your failures; I do not. I allow failure because humility is a quality I value greatly. I have to work
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The Proper Foundation
- by: Os Hillman
- January 22, 2024
Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. – Psalm 127:1a Imagine spending years building an expensive home with the finest materials and craftsmanship. It is a work of art, and the project is almost complete. As the day arrives to move in, a building inspector arrives and hands you a notice
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Market Resistance
- by: Os Hillman
- January 21, 2024
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5-6). Have you ever heard someone say, “He was before his time?” There are many examples of people who invented a product or service in a time when the
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Provision Follows Obedience
- by: Charis Brown
- January 21, 2024
“The man became rich, and his wealth continued to grow until he became very wealthy.” -Genesis 26:13 During the time that Isaac (the son of Abraham) lived in the Old Testament, there was a famine. Isaac decided to go to the king of the Philistines for help. God spoke to Isaac and said, “Do not
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 21, 2024
Son, the more you love me, the more I will reveal myself to you. You doubt my activity in your life many times because you cannot reconcile the difficulties you encounter with a Father who is love. You think that because you have trials I have left you. It is true, I don’t fix everything
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The Skillfull Worker
- by: Os Hillman
- January 21, 2024
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men. – Proverbs 22:29 The Lord has called each of us to be excellent in what we do. Those whom God used in the Kingdom as workplace ministers were skilled and exemplified excellence in their
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His Work, His Way
- by: Os Hillman
- January 20, 2024
“So I have caused you to be despised and humiliated before all the people, because you have not followed my ways but have shown partiality in matters of the law” (Mal 2:9). My work, My way – When you and I live in this world without Christ we live a life just as Esau lived
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 20, 2024
Well now, you have caused quite a stir down there around my idea that culture is defined by 7 cultural mountains of influence. You are learning that business, government, arts and entertainment, media, education, the family and the church are the areas where people form their beliefs and values most. You are one of the
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Overlooking Offense
- by: Charis Brown
- January 20, 2024
“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” -Proverbs 19:11 Has anybody ever made you mad? Like seething, fuming angry? Or has anyone done something to you or someone else that has hurt you? We all have to deal with offenses – we are human! It’s been said before
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Thirsting After God
- by: Os Hillman
- January 20, 2024
…”Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit”…. – 2 Kings 2:9 The first requirement to move in greater power and authority in God is to hunger for it. Yet even this hunger is born from God. Elisha hungered after God. Elisha saw many miracles as Elijah’s servant. But he wanted more. He wanted
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The Purpose of Crucibles
- by: Os Hillman
- January 19, 2024
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart. – Proverbs 17:3 This proverb describes one of God’s strangest mysteries. It is a description of God’s formula to refine the human heart in order to bring out its finest qualities. The significant leaders who make the greatest mark for
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 19, 2024
Sin is a result of choosing something else besides me to fill a void in your heart, my son. When you feel so down that you believe you must do something to avoid the pain, this reveals that there are still places in your heart that you cannot fully entrust to me. “Come to me,
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Lost Donkeys
- by: Os Hillman
- January 19, 2024
“Now the donkeys belonging to Saul’s father Kish were lost” (1 Sam 9:3). God used adversity to call the first king of Israel. In 1 Samuel 9 and 10, we find Saul working in the family business,employed by his father, Kish. In Bible times, donkeys represented trade and commerce, for they were the primary means
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The Only One in the World
- by: Charis Brown
- January 19, 2024
“And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may be filled to the measure of all
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 18, 2024
Son, I understand the depth of your pain. I understand you say you no longer have motivation for living and you want me to bring you home. I want you to know and be assured you will have the motivation to live again. There has been an assignment against your life because you are such
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Standing in the Gap
- by: Os Hillman
- January 18, 2024
I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before Me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. – Ezekiel 22:30 The people of Israel fell into sin when they worshiped the golden calf. It would
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Competition in the Kingdom
- by: Os Hillman
- January 18, 2024
“LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance” (Ps 16:5-6). There is absolutely no place for competitiveness in ministry or marketplace activity if you understand God’s view of receiving. The Scripture
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Guard Your Heart!
- by: Charis Brown
- January 18, 2024
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” -Proverbs 4:23 Many of us have heard the phrase “guard your heart” before. But what does this mean? Why does the Bible say to guard our hearts? Is this optional for someone who loves the Lord? I would venture to say that
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 17, 2024
Son, the current trial you face is going to be used to accomplish such a beautiful work in you. No, I did not bring this upon you. The enemy has sought to sift you. But I am always one step ahead of his schemes. The greater the calamity he brings, the greater the glory I
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The Marketplace Minister and the Pulpit Minister Partnership
- by: Os Hillman
- January 17, 2024
When they came to the threshing floor of Nacon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. The LORD’s anger burned against Uzzah because of his irreverent act; therefore God struck him down and he died there beside the ark of God (2 Samuel 6:6-8). David was the
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Recognizing Our Source
- by: Os Hillman
- January 17, 2024
But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth. – Deuteronomy 8:18a Pride is the greatest temptation to a successful workplace minister. When we begin accumulating wealth, managing people, and becoming known for our workplace expertise, we are most susceptible to falling to the most devious
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Women in Jesus’ Ministry
- by: Charis Brown
- January 17, 2024
“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” -Genesis 1:27 Women had a special place in the Bible. They also had a special place in Jesus’ heart. Consider these encounters Jesus had with women in the Bible: “Anna, a prophet,
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Avoiding Self-Righteousness
- by: Charis Brown
- January 16, 2024
“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces. You won’t go in yourselves, and you don’t let others enter either.” -Matthew 23:13 Have you ever been around someone who seemed to exude self-righteousness? Often it’s difficult to respect
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God’s Tests
- by: Os Hillman
- January 16, 2024
…”What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to take my life?” – 1 Samuel 20:1 The cost of being one of God’s anointed can be great. Those whom God has anointed for service and influence in His Kingdom go through a special preparation. David
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Listening to the Father’s Heart
- by: Os Hillman
- January 16, 2024
Son, do you realize that I am your greatest cheerleader? Sometimes you beat yourself up because you fall short. Hey, no one is perfect. Only my son made the “A” plan. You and the rest of my sons and daughters must realize I make your “B” and “C” plans my “A” plan. Remember, I am