Articles Archive for August 2006
* MARRIAGE, Holiness »
Holiness is an act of faith and can be imparted to others!
“Be holy; for I am holy!” (Leviticus 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16)
Are you holy?
What sin(s) in your life do you need to ask God for help to conquer?
God commands us to be holy, not to try to be holy. This is an act of faith and requires the power of the Holy Spirit within us. When we meet God face to face, He imparts holiness to us. Remember how Moses’ face would glow after meeting with God. Jack Serra says …
* MARRIAGE »
The role of the wife is helpmate – revealer of the enemy.
“be filled with the Spirit, … submitting to one another in the fear of God. Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:18b, 21, 22)
If we look at Ephesians 5:21, we are told that each of us is to submit to one another out of reverence to Christ. Then and only then is the wife told she is to submit to her husband. There is no question wives are to submit to their husband in …
* MARRIAGE »
The husband’s role is to create an environment conducive to holiness in his home.
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.” (Ephesians 5:25-27)
As you may know, the husband has been chosen by God to be the head of the …
* MARRIAGE, Marketplace »
The businessman’s ministry in the marketplace will only advance to the extent that his marriage permits.
“Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” (1 Peter 3:7)
When I went to Argentina in October 2005 for the Harvest Evangelism conference, I met some tremendous marketplace and pulpit ministers. However, the person who impacted me the most was Jack Serra. Jack never had an interest in being …
* MARRIAGE »
The businessman’s ministry in the marketplace will only advance to the extent that his marriage permits.
“Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” (1 Peter 3:7)
When I went to Argentina in October 2005 for the Harvest Evangelism conference, I met some tremendous marketplace and pulpit ministers. However, the person who impacted me the most was Jack Serra. Jack never had an interest in being …
FAITH »
Faith is the only thing that pleases God.
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)
Hebrews Chapter 11 is known as the “Hall of Faith” chapter in the Bible. Rick Heeren’s mentorship, the testimonies in his book “The Elk River Story,” and the entire Harvest Evangelism team have helped my faith grow tremendously.
I financially support Bishop Tony and Kathy Miller and their ministry Destiny World Outreach. As a consequence, each month I receive an update letter and a partner CD with a …
FAITH »
It’s the presence of God that changes us and our circumstances!
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” (Matthew 28:18)
The “Great Commission” actually begins with Jesus declaring that He has all authority both in heaven and on earth. Jesus also told His disciples “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do …” (John 14:12) This promise is conditional …
Evangelism, Ministries »
Every Christian is a minister and labor is worship! – Ed Silvoso
And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. (Acts 5:12)
Today the heart of the city is still the marketplace; yet the dichotomy between what we do for a living and what we do for God has impeded the advancement of His Kingdom. Ed Silvoso’s inspiring book “Anointed for Business” shows why it’s time to break down the wall between labor and religious service, and view labor as worship, just as God …
Breakthroughs, Community, Transformation »
Your future is decided by who you choose to believe.
‘Choose wise, understanding, and knowledgeable men from among your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.’ (Deuteronomy 1:13)
Rick Heeren has a special anointing for community and state transformation. A few years ago, Chuck Pierce and Dutch Sheets prophesied that Minnesota will be the threshing floor for the nation. Rick Heeren serves as the State Apostolic Coordinator for the United States Global Apostolic Prayer Network – Minnesota. His goal is to raise up 5,000 intercessors over the State of Minnesota.
In …
* PRAYER, Breakthroughs, Community, Marketplace »
If you want to see something you have never seen, you have to do something you have never done!
“By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit…” (John 15:8)
The united prayers and intercession from the Pray Elk River team first impacted the spiritual climate of Elk River Minnesota. This in turn had a dramatic impact on the marketplace, including the government, schools, and businesses.
A shining example of this is Riverview Community Bank. Chuck Ripka, who was nurtured in the Pray Elk River team, played a lead role in …


