I love it when Heaven invades earth.  I love it when the Spirit of God begins to do unusual things to get our attention.  People sometimes say the Holy Spirit is a gentlemen, and while that may be true in some people’s experience, whenever I read about what He does in the Bible, it seems to be a tad more….demonstrative! When the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost, Acts 2:2 says “…suddenly there came a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they we...

It’s impossible not to live in an atmosphere of intercession for years without it becoming a part of your spiritual DNA. The years I spent at Family of Faith in Shawnee, OK, were instrumental in imparting a heart of intercession for the nations. Sam and Kathy Matthews carry an apostolic and intercessory mantle that is contagious; it permeates every part of the ministries of Family of Faith.

I love when the Lord encourages me. When taking new territory, it’s always a challenge, as any pioneer, leader or pastor can tell you. Benjamin Williams of Global Awakening recently gave this word to the congregation at Harvest Fellowship during a weekend of ministry with students from the Global School of Supernatural Ministry.

  Spending almost five years in the nation of Japan was a life-changing privilege for my family. We received invaluable training and impartation while ministering and gaining a deep love for Japanese people. It came as a great surprise to us when God began to speak to us about returning to the USA and my hometown of Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Have you ever been blindsided by the Lord?  I recently called a special corporate prayer time for Harvest Fellowship, knowing that we are in a key time as a local church.  I am never content with where we are, but always want more; more of His manifest presence, more of His glory being released through our lives.  What happened in this time of prayer was totally unexpected by me.  I feel like the Lord was drawing us so He could corporately ask us a question.  The followi...