Situation Reports and Devotionals

This is a true story taken from the 1894 edition of “Touching Incidents And Remarkable Answers To Prayer.” As you'll see, this wonderful story seems to speak to adults as well as to children. It's easy to see why Jesus urged the disciples to Permit the little children to come to Me, for to such as these belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Luke 18:16) Read more...

We Christians profess to have in the Gospel of Christ a mighty lever which, rightly and universally applied, would lift the entire burden of sin and misery from the shoulders (that is from the souls) of our fellow man - a total remedy for all the moral and spiritual woes of humanity. Men are preoccupied with many things, and we need to bring this subject of salvation powerfully to their attention. Read more...

I am no prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet, but I do believe we're headed for some very dark times in this decade. I really believe in some places it's going to be rough to be a Christian. In many nations believers have already faced trouble and pressure. But what I want to look at here is a "dark time" that doesn't result from the persecution of the world. Read more...

We are slackers, and as far as I can discern, at the judgment seat of Christ there will be no medals for slackers. Dear reader, do you and I realize that we are just one heartbeat from a fixed state of reward, be it of joy or shame? Read more...

The situation for the Church in China is changing rapidly. I want to bring you up to date on the current conditions as well as explain Empower’s emphasis, in regards to this serious news. As you read this stunning synopsis, please be in prayer for the Church in China. Read more...

We will all one day stand before the judgement seat of Christ and be held accountable for our actions. Read more...

From Leonard Ravenhill's powerful first book WHY REVIVAL TARRIES. Where are the praying men and women? The world needs Godly people to rise up and be examples. Read more...

There are few absolutes in the world, but this is one—the Bible clearly states that only those who know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior will have eternal life in Heaven. Anyone not making this choice will spend eternity separated from God’s presence—in Hell. These are the facts from the Word of God and they are indisputable. Read more...

William Booth cared for souls. He made it his life's mission to share the Gospel and win lost souls for Christ. He shares a painful, vibrant vision he received from the Lord about people not caring for the lost. Read more...

“What is the secret as to why so many people are turning to Jesus around the world today?” A definite pattern has become evident to me over the past few decades. This pattern is now common in most countries where there is a spiritual awakening. But in some countries, it is distinctly visible and identifiable. Read more...

Two of these interviews I share with you today for your encouragement — one from northern Israel and one from rural Ethiopia. On this special day of Pentacost, some 2,000 years ago, believers were supernaturally empowered for evangelism and church growth. In my estimation and from my experience, this is the motivating force behind millions of people turning to Christ at this time in history. Read more...

“Spiritual warfare” is a popular subject in many Christian circles today. Definitions of this topic vary widely, but the common thread running through each of them is that disciples of Christ are in a daily spiritual battle against evil supernatural forces that surround us. Read more...