God’s intention for our well-being is clearly revealed in the condition of Adam and Eve prior to their sin. They enjoyed a warm friendship with the Lord God as well as with one another. They were in complete harmony and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Roots of Disease

Laura Houck addresses the need to purposefully build bridges with others in the Body of Christ, and draws parallels from the natural realm. Listen.

Bridge Building by Laura Houck

We live in a time in which “I’m so busy!” is a badge of honor. Many have not understood that the Sabbath, the day of rest, is a gift from God, intended to recharge and refresh us. This teaching underscores … Continue reading →

Time to Rest

There are two approaches to life– to live as though God is at work, or as though He were not. Some who profess to believe in God worry and strive as though He were not a factor. Jesus said, “Have … Continue reading →

Intentional Faith, or How Not to be a Practical Atheist

If we do not understand the nature and function of a thing, we will not know how to get the proper use of it. Likewise, in the Church, we may understand the role and function of the pastor, evangelist, and … Continue reading →

Understanding Apostles and Prophets

Discernment is needed in these times when so much deception abounds. The Luciferian spirit is one that tempts gifted leaders and potential leaders in the Body of Christ. It targets those in close proximity to the senior leader, especially those … Continue reading →

Discerning the Luciferian Spirit

Joshua waited 40 years to enter the Promised Land due to other people’s behavior. When it was finally time to enter, he was insistent that their hope was guarded from negativity and fear, by not allowing the people to talk … Continue reading →

Ever Hopeful

Whereas God’s intention is that we are blessed (which according to the Amplified version means: happy, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable), many people are waiting for something or someone outside themselves to make them happy. Many are trapped in a prison … Continue reading →

Miserable No More

What was the meaning and importance of the scroll in Revelation 5, and why was no one worthy to open it except Jesus Christ? What are the qualifications to be worthy to take the scroll and break the seals? Jesus … Continue reading →

The Perfect Redeemer

While many teachings deal with wilderness experiences, Laura Houck draws from the life of John the Baptist who was a wilderness dweller.

Wilderness Dwellers

Have you had an injustice? Do you have a grievance? The Righteous Judge wants to execute justice on your behalf. A petition is a formally drawn request to a higher authority soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit. It … Continue reading →

Presenting Your Case

There are a lot of reasons why people discourage others from pursuing their dreams.  Many seem to be altruistic – an effort to protect someone from failure or pain.  But we can’t protect someone from the pain of life, and … Continue reading →

Facing Dream Busters

God has set leadership in place so that all believers would be “equipped for the work of the ministry”.  While most are not called to “pulpit” ministry, all are called to minister one to another with the gifts God has … Continue reading →

Help Wanted: Your Ministry

What you think about will change your emotions, attitude, actions and circumstances – for the better or the worse! Sometimes we lie to ourselves rather than facing the truth of what we really think.  But your spirit knows the truth … Continue reading →

Not So Secret Thoughts

God didn’t stop speaking in the past; He still speaks today.  It’s normal for God to speak and should be normal for believers to hear Him! Through the voice of the Holy Spirit, dreams, prophetic ministry, the Word of God … Continue reading →