It was an early morning when the Lord began this rapid fire succession of the seven worst things a person can do. 

I try to be a positive person but the truth of the matter is this… there are some things we just don’t need to do!

I knew in due season He would help me put meat on these bones to pass along to His people and here it is.

# 1       Not believing

There is an old saying. . .if you don’t believe in something you’ll fall for anything.

More properly said, if you don’t believe in the Word of God then you’ll more likely fall for the tricks, traps, lies, deceptions and wiles the enemy throws your way.

I’ve been teaching people how to get out of debt for 20 years.  I was doing so before it was cool, fashionable or even profitable.

Over the years, I’ve resisted the temptation to align myself with financial planners, insurance agents, real estate brokers and others in the financial professions to make money off referrals from those who follow this ministry.  I have at times recommended them as good … but not for a profit.

The Bible is an instruction manual for success. . .revealing how to walk in God’s blessing flow and experience the good life He envisions for us.  It’s all in the Word.

Giving is important to God. . .that’s why it should be important to us.

In fact, God sets giving apart from going to church. . .praying. . .even living a righteous life.

Genesis 8:22 says:

“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.”

As long as the earth exists there will be temperature changes. . .cold and heat thus establishing the seasons of the year.

A few days ago, I was reading what I thought was a well-reasoned article on decision making.

After a couple of paragraphs. . .I knew the writer was either a hamburger short of a happy meal or he was having a bad day when he wrote the article.

If that seems harsh. . .consider his suggestion on how you should make a MAJOR  decision.

The author suggested the readers write out all their choices put them in a hat and draw out one.  He then said … if you’re disappointed in the selection you know one of the other ones is the right choice.  The author encouraged people to repeat the process until they find the right decision.

 “I will not.”

That’s a pretty emphatic statement…chances are the person saying it means it.

But what if the statement is made not once. . .not twice. . .but three times?

“I will not.”  “I will not.”  “I will not.”

I think there’d be no question repeating the phrase three times expresses an unchangeable position . . .it would or should be clear that nothing or no one can change the opinion of the person making the commitment.

Our Heavenly Father is the one saying the words and He’s making a powerful statement.

You know. . .sometimes God reveals things to you in the most unusual places.

Without further elaboration. . .the Lord just dropped the following into my spirit.

Debt is disappearing.

Lack is leaving.

Poverty is fleeing.

Faith is increasing.

Money is multiplying.

Wealth is accumulating.

A Father’s Day Message by Bev Herring

One of my favorite preachers was talking about his father on a CD lately … that he was a good man … perhaps not a perfect man but very good to him. 

He made the statement that if someone were to blame him for things he hadn’t done … he’d jump to his defense. 

I didn’t have the closest relationship with my father but he was a decent hardworking man and I realized I would also defend my dad.

Then, he said something that really caught me off guard.

I was guilty of what I’m about to say. . .but not anymore.

I used to speak about what I had to have to meet this or that need.  I, unwittingly, developed a need mentality. . .which was reinforced by the words of my mouth.

I can remember totaling up bills and praying for God to meet this need of $15,000 or whatever the amount by a specific date.  When the need was met. . .I breathed a sigh of relief and, of course, gave God the glory.

However, a moment of pure revelation came to my fine wife Bev and I. . .the day we realized that we should stop thinking and speaking in terms of needs. . and begin thinking and speaking of living in surplus.

It’s real simple. . .when you live in surplus. . .you’ll never have to ask God to meet another need. . .ever again.

The message was very clear. . .the Lord said to me:

“My children must not feel threatened but they must listen to and obey my Word.”

Then in a very special moment. . .He led me to Acts 20:24 in the Amplified Bible which says:

“But none of these things move me; neither do I esteem my life dear to myself, if only I may finish my course with joy and the ministry which I have obtained from [which was entrusted to me by] the Lord Jesus, faithfully to attest to the good news (Gospel) of God’s grace (His unmerited favor, spiritual blessing, and mercy).”

Here are seven things you should realize when you feel threatened.

Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people?

Maybe you’re one of the good people. . .wondering what’s been happening to you.

I believe they are three reasons.

First, the choices you make or don’t make today affect what happens to you in your future.

Just imagine. . .that ten of your brothers were born to your father’s first wife.