Alive With Resurrection Power

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

One of my favorite Easter songs is “He’s Alive” by Ray Boltz. It’s a powerful narrative of the Resurrection and it always gives me glory bumps.

The chorus says:

He's alive, He's alive

He's alive and I'm forgiven

Heaven's gates are open wide

Can somebody say Hallelujah!!!

1 Corinthians 15:20-22 says:

“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.  For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.  For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”

As I was meditating on this scripture. . .I felt the Lord leading me to write on this passage.   At first, I wasn’t sure exactly what he wanted me to write about.

Did He want me to write about how Resurrection Sunday should be celebrated 52 weeks a year?

Top 10 - Walking The Path God Has For You

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Blogs

10.  Never give up your dream or allow anyone else to steal it.

  9.  Breakthroughs begin when you say "I'm not going to live this way anymore."

  8.  If we focus on the obstacles we face…we will never see the opportunities available to us.

  7.  The day we figure out what fear has cost us in missed opportunities and money . . . is the day we'll deal with it.

  6.  If the enemy can transfer fear into your mind, he immediately has the ability to take advantage of you.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  It’s smarter and more productive to ask God what He wants…than to do what you want and ask Him to bless it.

  4.  Avoid forming an unholy alliance or being unequally yoked. God won’t bless what He doesn’t approve. 2 Chronicles 18:3 AMP

  3.  Biblical principles and Godly promises never come with an expiration date. Can somebody say “Hallelujah!"

  2.  Today's Confession....Godly ideas are coming to me. I will see as I've never seen so I can do what I've never done.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  No matter the adversity…God’s desire is for you to breakthrough, break out or bust loose of what’s been holding you back.

It's Never Too Late

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Life Strategies

Nearly five years ago my fine wife Bev and I attended my high school reunion.

I was amazed that we were the only ones not aging.

Laughing.  I’m just kidding.

Probably 90% of those present were retired.  I’m listening to them and wondering how much golf can you play. . .how many fish can you catch. . .how many exercise classes can you attend in one week?

Don’t get me wrong. . .I’m not really against any of those things but I am against rigor mortis of the mind. . .I can’t ignore the assignment God has given me.

Yes, we like to take trips. . .my fine wife is my best friend and she’s the one I want to be with.

However, as long as I have breath in my body I will be glorifying God, terrifying the devil and setting the financial captives free from the bondage of debt and poor thinking.

It’s important to realize that we’re never too old to fulfill God’s destiny for us. It’s an ongoing process … one you never retire from.

I’m not suggesting that we work the rest of our lives but I am encouraging each of us. . .to fulfill God’s assignment for us.

7 Keys To Overcome The Charlie Brown Complex

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Do you want to be an effective witness for the Lord?  Of course, you do.

So what’s the key?

Handing out tracts in the workplace or leaving them wedged in the mirrors of public restrooms.  Maybe for some.

How about telling people how Jesus has changed your life?  Okay, we’re on the right track.

What about when you laugh and sing praises to our Lord?

Can that be an effective witness for the Lord?

Yes, according to Psalm 126:2 in the Classic Amplified Bible which says:

“Then were our mouths filled with laughter, and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them.”

Top 10 - Leave The Past In The Past

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Top 10's

10.  The worst air pollution isn't from a factory smokestack but rather the negative, faithless words of an uninformed Christian.

  9.  God is raising up Josephs in the marketplace…are you one of them?

  8.  God can't navigate us out of troubled waters unless we give Him control of our ship (lives).

  7.  It’s not enough to meditate, prepare and motivate yourself to have a great day, you’ve actually got to do something.

  6.  The enemy will fail when we speak what we believe...rather than speaking what we see.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  You will never increase your own value, importance or self-worth by continually reminding someone else of their faults.

  4.  Question…do you bring out the best in every person you meet? If not, think about what you can do…to make it so.

  3.  Instead of reminding someone of their mistakes…remind them of God’s grace (unmerited favor) and forgiveness.

  2.  Faith destroys fear…crushes doubt...conquers the unknown...inspires others & makes you victorious in all your hands find to do.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Write this down...get it deep inside of you. “God will never remind me of my past. He can’t. . .He’s forgotten it.”

Satanic Strategies Defeated

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Life Strategies

In political campaigns opposing candidates and their staffs work non-stop trying to figure out how to defeat the other person.

They spend an inordinate amount of time and money trying to locate and exploit any weaknesses personal or political.

We’d like to think campaigns spend more time on how to get their message across to the voters but sadly. . .that’s just not the case.

The sad reality is that more people vote against a candidate than they do for a candidate.   So campaigns work round the clock creating a plan to take out the other candidate or down to defeat.

Make no mistake about it. . .they have a plan. . .and it’s getting you. . .the voter to believe their talking points.

Well, Hell has a plan for you as well.  Hell’s plan is to render you ineffective for service to the Kingdom of God. 

And yes, the devil and his demon hordes work round the clock to trip you up.

5 Promises To Make You Shout!

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

To say that we live in a negative society would be a gross understatement of the facts.

The world is filled with negativity.  If you doubt it. . .just wait. . .the news media will make sure you realize just how negative things are.

I’m sure you probably encounter negative people in your workplace and at church.

Yes, even the House of God has some nattering nabobs of negativism.

I deal with negative people each day. . .on a variety of levels. . .some upset . . . some confused. . .why there situation isn’t better than it is.

Just doing business requires hearing from disgruntled people.

Yes, these are tough days and many of listeners are struggling.

Top 10 - Don't Take For Granted

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Top 10's

10.  While everybody else is saying “No, you can’t” God is saying… “Yes, you can.” Who are you going to believe?

  9.  You have something special to achieve in life because God made sure you were born.

  8.  If anybody ever accuses you of being a dreamer. . .take it as a compliment.

  7.  Never judge a person by the color of their skin or their neck (red).

  6.  Faith is the best antidote to worry. . .fear. . .and doubt.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  Give today a special purpose. Don't allow time to pass and the day to end without your involvement in making this day count.

  4.  If you’re in the fight of your life. . . you've got to know God’s in your corner.

  3.  Your destiny will be determined by the people you choose to believe.

  2.  The anointing you honor is the anointing you will attract.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Never take a blessing of God. . .no matter how routine. . .for granted.

Activating The Bartimaeus Principle

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Life Strategies

Do you need a miracle .. a healing. . .physical, mental or spiritual?

If so. . .you must prepare yourself for a miracle.

Here are seven things we should do to prepare for our miracle. . .it’s called the Bartimaeus Principle.

First, position yourself for a miracle.

Mark 10:46 in the New King James Version says:

“Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging.”

Mark does not tell us if Bartimaeus was born blind.

It really doesn’t matter how he became blind. . .the point is. . .he was without sight.

7 Characteristics Of An Unmistakable Commitment

Written by Bev Herring. Posted in RichThoughts

Have you ever asked yourself:

What’s my real commitment to the Word of God?

Does my commitment tend to change depending upon good times and bad times?

How firm is my commitment to the Word and God’s promises?

We can all praise God that He is definitely committed to us for the long haul.

1 Chronicles 16:15 in the New Living Translation says:

“Remember his covenant forever— the commitment he made to a thousand generations.”

When we commit to Him. . .He commits to us and supernatural manifestation takes place.

John 6:29 in the Message Bible says:

Top 10 - Listen To The Holy Spirit

Written by Harold Herring. Posted in Top 10's

10.  The Holy Spirit is a genius...if you listen to His voice...follow His instruction...He will make you smarter than you are.

  9.  When you listen more than you talk. . .you gain a good reputation. Proverbs 21:28

  8.  When God gives you a big dream. . .you don't have time to sweat the small stuff.

  7.  Look for something good in every person you meet...and you'll find it.

  6.  When we begin to dream . . .things begin to change. . .and the first change is within us.

Here are the Top 5 Rich Thoughts Nuggets of the week.

  5.  No matter how you may have missed it or messed up…turn to God. He has not given up on you or let you go and He never will.

  4.  Don’t fret about being slow to speak. . .because it just gives God the opportunity to tell you what to say. Ex 4:10-11

  3.  You have the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16) so ask God to stir in you a supernatural creativity beyond your natural imagination.

  2.  Problems are delaying tactics of the enemy. He wants to keep you from enjoying the rewards and benefits God has in store for you.

 # 1 Rich Thoughts Nugget you selected is:

  1.  Change your words to His words and you will change your world.