James and Paul: Are They At Odds With Each Other?
Since the Reformation in the 16th Century the teachings of the Apostle Paul and the Elder James have often been portrayed as being at odds with each other. Much time is spent by theologians and New Testament scholars trying to conclude whether there is a real conflict between the writings …
Beware the Pre-Christmas Sale Season
We are entering one of the most dangerous times of the year for families. Christmas is approaching and unfortunately the reason for the season gets lost as retail marketing ramps up. Christmas is an important holiday, it is the day we mark the birth of Jesus Christ. There is no …
The Nature of Winter
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. It is winter here in New Zealand and consequently a lot of the trees in the backyard have lost their leaves. I was looking out at our backyard and noticed that in one of …
Preparing For When He Would Be Gone
“All this I have told you so that you will not fall away.” John 16:1 Here Jesus is referring to his previous teaching of the disciples, specifically to his teaching in the previous chapter in which he prepares his disciples for persecution to come. Jesus knows he will not always …
On the Orlando Nightclub Shootings
When God looks down and sees dozens of people shot dead in a nightclub he cries, bitterly weeps. He doesn’t dwell on their lifestyle, he doesn’t reason away their deaths, he weeps and regrets the loss his children have inflicted on one another. God knows what it feels like to …
When Jesus Walked on the Water
During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t …
Avoiding the Path of Greed
“How useless to spread a net where every bird can see it! These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves! Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it” (Proverbs 1:17-19 ). Here …
The Reign of Grace
The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 5:20-21). In these verses Paul …
Prophets Stand Firm! – Lana Vawser
Lana prophesies that God is calling his prophets to stand firm in the midst of trial. The Lord knows you are under attack, and His voice is about to thunder through you! Click here to read Lana’s prophecy on her ministry website …
The Prophets are Rising – Jennifer Martin
With revival in the wind, the Lord is sending his prophets to encourage a generation of believers to take their stand for God. Click here to read Jennifer’s prophecy on her organisational website …
Joining the Micro-movement Blaze
An encouraging word for the future with specific advice on simple steps we can take to walk into it. It is the simple but courageous steps like those laid out here by Nate in his prophecy that are starting the micro-movement blaze which will sweep the globe fanned by eagles …
Beware the Pre-Christmas Sale Season
We are entering one of the most dangerous times of the year for families. Christmas is approaching and unfortunately the reason for the season gets lost as retail marketing ramps up. Christmas is an important holiday, it is the day we mark the birth of Jesus Christ. There is no …
The Cure is More Than Just A Vaccine
Lots of money and effort is being spent on trying to find a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus. A vaccine would certainly be beneficial and physically save lives. The vaccine alone though is not the cure for the crises we face both now and on the road ahead. Crises of …
A New Name and a New Destiny – Julie Smith
This prophecy from Julie Smith is a must read. God is bringing hope to the darkest areas of the world. Click here to read it on The Elijah List website …