Reaping During A Recession
By: Dr. Mike Jones We just came out of an Economic down turn that started in 2008 and we’re still seeing effects of it until this day. Saints, when you think about it, recession, inflation and economic hard times have been with mankind since the beginning of time. The are not new conditions demanding new solutions. The biblical answers to these economic conditions first appear early in the book of Genesis. Let’s look at Genesis 26:1, “And there was a famine in
WARFARE PRAYER PRINCIPLES
By: Dr. Mike Jones Keep in mind the highest calling of any believer is the challenge Jesus issued His disciples - COULD YOU NOT PRAY FOR ONE HOUR? Since PRAYER is so POWERFUL, what is it? Prayer is simply entering into agreement with the Word of God concerning what God has done for you through His Son, Jesus. What do I mean by ‘total dependency’ on God? An excellent example can be found in Luke 11:1-4, “And it came to pass,
The First Step to Witnessing
By: Dr. Mike Jones The first step is actually to find out where they are in terms of their interest in accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. It’s very important to access the person’s interest, understanding and readiness so that you will be able to determine how to proceed. Ask them the standard question, “So have you ever realized your need to make a commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ?” After you have engaged them in meaningful conversation,
Why Biblical Counseling Should Be the Only Choice
By: Dr. Mike Jones Whether or not the counselee believes in God should be the first thing determined in the counseling session. Once it has been determined that the counselee is a believer, then secular counseling doesn’t enter the conversation. Many secular counselors are not believers, who turn to God for help with the various challenges in life that oftentimes cannot be resolved through human methods of reasoning. In this chapter, you will be introduced to three types of counseling offered world-wide,
What is Destiny?
By: Dr. Mike Jones Simple terms, Destiny is God’s purpose for your life. It is your appointed future. It’s what God has predetermined you to become. Let’s look at a few Old Testament people that started out right, on fire for God but ended up in ruin. God chose Saul to lead Israel out of bondage to the Philistines (See 1 Samuel 9:17) - God told Samuel “Take a good look, He’s the Man”. Samuel didn’t chose Saul - Nor did Israel (Samuel 9:17)
Can You Hear Me Now!
By: Dr. Mike Jones Experts point out that every communication is really eight communications: what you mean to say, what you actually say, what the other person hears, what he thinks he hears, what he means to respond, what he actually responds, what you hear him say, and what you think you hear. Studies show that on average, people only recall about 50% of what they heard immediately after hearing it. After two days, people only recall approximately 25%. Too often, even
Second Chances
By: Dr. Mike Jones How many times have we heard our family and friends say, “I’m glad you’re not God!” Because they know the person they’re talking too, if given the chance would do them in. Thank God that we know Him as the God of a second chance– That He didn’t give up on us, but everytime they we failed, He helped us up, brushed us off, and told us (after we repented) get back in the race and finish your
What Is Longsuffering?
By: Dr. Mike Jones Technically speaking, it’s one of the Fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22. It simply means to display PATIENCE and to ENDURE hardships - whether physical or emotional. That’s why the correspondent Gift of the Spirit is HEALING. Long suffering is a sign of Spiritual Maturity (You’re NOT running out of patience). The Apostle Paul stated in 2Thessalonians 1:4 - So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith
Halloween: What A Scary Thought!
By: Dr. Mike Jones I. Introduction Every year when October rolls around the signs of Halloween candy, Halloween costumes, Halloween party favors, Halloween greeting cards, Halloween decorations, scary soundtracks and lighting effects, ghoulish make-up, pumpkins, bundled corn stalks and other paraphernalia Halloween is an American tradition that grows in importance every year, despite cruel incidents in the past. And this celebration is not just observed in the United States: in Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the Philippines October 31st is Halloween; in England, November
Will Someone Please Make Me Happy!
By: Dr. Mike Jones I hear people who aren’t believers say, “Dr. Mike, I just wanna be HAPPY!” And when a Believer says, “I wanna be HAPPY!” They are talking about two different things – well, they should be! For Believers, Jesus' first recorded sermon in the Bible is what makes God the Father Happy and it should be our push to do those things here on Earth that brings US JOY that He’s pleased, Amen! And keep in mind that