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1. Don't Slam the Door on the Holy Spirit—Invite Him to Move!

This past weekend I preached at a growing church in Lake City, Florida, about an hour west of Jacksonville. For several weeks the pastor, Chris Jones, has been taking his congregation through the book ...

Created on 13 April 2021

2. After the 2020 Election, Can We Salvage the Gift of Prophecy?

It's been more than two months since Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Some people rejoiced that day because their candidate won. Supporters of Donald Trump mourned the ...

Created on 06 April 2021

3. 4 Awesome Miracles That Happened When Jesus Died

For centuries Christians have called the day that Jesus died on the cross "Good Friday," because on that day, the Lamb of God was sacrificed to pay for our sins. It was unquestionably a good day for those ...

Created on 30 March 2021

4. Words Hurt—But God Can Heal Your Damaged Soul

... ntly who are bleeding inside because of verbal abuse. Some struggle with a physical or learning disability; others are insecure about their appearance; others were bullied, and the cruel words they hea ...

Created on 23 March 2021

5. Get Ready for God's Surprises

Sometimes I wonder how the early disciples felt after Jesus left this earth. They were in awe after seeing the wounds in His hands and feet. They had never been more convinced that He was God in the flesh. ...

Created on 16 March 2021

6. Beware of Spiritual Lone Rangers

In this pandemic era, many churches are airing their services online and encouraging members to meet in homes. And the "house church" movement is growing as more and more mature believers step out in faith ...

Created on 09 March 2021

7. Why 'Cancel Culture' Can't Cancel the Bible

It seems no one these days is immune from being canceled. The names George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are being removed from school buildings. J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter series, has ...

Created on 02 March 2021

8. Prophetic Words Are Never for Sale

... Spirit's anointing into a get-rich-quick scheme. No matter what kind of payment plan they offer or how spiritual they sound, stay as far away as possible from charlatans and sorcerers. J. Lee Grady was ...

Created on 02 March 2021

9. Are You Insecure About Public Speaking? Join the Club

God called me to preach 23 years ago, but it took months before I offered the appropriate response—which is, "Here I am, Lord, send me." For years I felt like the reluctant Moses, who complained to God: ...

Created on 23 February 2021

10. What Ravi Zacharias Might Tell Us Today

We were all devastated last May when Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias died of spinal cancer at age 74. Our souls were crushed again last week when we learned that the famous author and preacher had been ...

Created on 16 February 2021

11. Get Ready for the Biggest Paradigm Shift Ever

Last weekend I preached at a thriving megachurch in Newnan, Georgia, near Atlanta. Although Crossroads Church has a Southern Baptist affiliation, the worship is more energetic than many charismatic churches ...

Created on 02 February 2021

12. Need a Word From God? Seek It the Right Way

... ess to ask for God's prophetic word if we are not fully yielded. Before you seek a word from God, lift your hands with an attitude of unconditional surrender and be willing to obey what He says. J. Lee G ...

Created on 29 January 2021

13. It's OK to Be Honest When You're Down

Of all the Christian books I've read and re-read, Charles Spurgeon's 1875 classic Lectures to My Students is the most worn out. In fact, the cover fell off two years ago, and I just taped the book together ...

Created on 26 January 2021

14. In These Dark Times, We Have the Hope of Heaven on Earth

Last week I watched one of my favorite movies, The Hiding Place. I've probably watched it 50 times. Near the end of the film, Corrie ten Boom goes to the crude hospital in the Ravensbrück camp to see her ...

Created on 19 January 2021

15. Have You Set Your 'GPS' for 2021?

At the beginning of every New Year I always reassess my goals and pray for God's direction. I ask myself: What do I want God to accomplish in my life this year? Then I seek the Lord to hear what He is ...

Created on 11 January 2021

16. Prophetic Words Are Not for Sale

Years ago, I met a flamboyant preacher from New York. He was very popular, but something about him was really creepy. He claimed to be a prophet, and he was applauded for his uncanny ability to "read people's ...

Created on 05 January 2021

17. 7 Reasons to Rejoice at the End of 2020

My friend, Barbara, who lives in northeast Georgia, had a vivid dream back in August. In the dream she was decorating her home for Christmas. She knew it was December. She was stringing lights and placing ...

Created on 22 December 2020

18. Never Downplay the Virgin Birth of Jesus

We hear a lot about science these days. Politicians remind us constantly that we all must "trust the science" when it comes to wearing masks and staying six feet away from each other. Because viral infection ...

Created on 15 December 2020

19. If God Hasn't Answered Yet, Keep Asking

Over the years I've seen countless answers to prayer, both for me and for friends and family members I pray for regularly. I've seen healings, job openings, reconciled marriages, real estate sales, engagements, ...

Created on 08 December 2020

20. Lee Grady Says Believers Should Fill Up on Oil for the Finish ...

As a minister of the gospel of Christ, this tumultuous year of 2020 has affected Lee Grady as much as anyone else. His travel has been restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, limiting his worldwide ministry ...

Created on 03 December 2020