We are at a pivotal juncture in history, where the torch of leadership is passing to a new generation. In times past spiritual leadership was handed down from generation to generation. The younger generations recognized the need to glean from the life experiences, wisdom and counsel of the former, thus receiving their impartation, blessing and […]
By Doug Stringer This Memorial Day Weekend, many will be enjoying time with family at picnics, BBQs, parties, outings, and traveling. May we also remember what Memorial Day is about. Our celebrations are because of all those who have and do serve and sacrifice for our freedoms and liberties everyday. Take time in the midst of […]
by Doug Stringer 8-19-2013 In recent weeks, I’ve encountered many within the body of Christ who are going through a process of pruning. I first noticed this occurring in my own life, as well as in the ministries I oversee. But I also began to hear from many others who were going through similar […]
Original teaching June 2011 By Doug Stringer It seems we are daily inundated with news of another human tragedy or natural disaster in our nation or around the world. This escalation and acceleration of crises is unprecedented. All that can be shaken is being shaken, just as Hebrews 12:26-28 predicts. Recently, in the US alone, […]
Has there come a time in your life when the revelation of Jesus and His work on the cross became so real that you desired to yield yourself fully to His will? Perhaps you once recited the Lord’s Prayer with shallow platitudes and religious incantations, then the words began to take life within you. Your […]
The Great Exchange Perhaps you are still asking yourself: Is what Jesus did on the cross 2000 years ago really pertinent to me today? Many professing Christians evidence little excitement or appreciation for the work of Christ on the cross. If you could place a hidden camcorder in most churches, you would see lots of […]
Around this time of year we hear all about resolutions. As people look toward the future, they want to resolve (meaning, to come to a firm decision), to change things for the better. Most resolutions people make for a new year have to do with getting back to basics. Whether it’s their diet, health, habits, […]
The Gospel is more remarkable than we could ever imagine! Christians have usually tasted only a fraction of what the Gospel is meant to provide. This has been described as someone who wades in a shallow stream and thinks he has experienced the depths of the ocean. As Paul encouraged the Ephesians, we serve a […]
The Perfect Sacrifice Ever since the days of Adam and Eve, sin and temptation have produced a constant battleground in this world. What started as life in a beautiful garden was quickly turned into an existence characterized by sweat and tears. Peace was replaced by pain. Provision was replaced by poverty. Harmony was replaced by […]
Here is a medical description of Christ’s crucifixion from my book “Born To Die…that we may live.” As we celebrate this Christmas, may we be reminded of the Greatest of All Gifts: We all know the song, it might even be one of your favorite Christmas carols: “We three kings of orient are bearing gifts […]
