“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5: 3-5, NIV.

In solitary silence

I am in a Bible study by Mike Bickle about "The First and Greatest Commandment”.  We are currently studying "Loving Ourselves in the Grace of God," and I am finding the places where I don't love myself like God loves me.  This is yucky and painful an

Walking in Favor

By: Alan Smith

• Ps 44:3
  They did not conquer by their own strength and skill, but by your mighty power and because you smiled upon them and favored them. (TLB)

Can we really have the favor of God upon our lives? Can we walk in

God’s Test of Faith and Obedience

By: Alan Smith

• Gen 22:14: So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided." (NIV)

Have you ever felt like God has always been giv

2012 is a year pregnant with Hope and anticipation! Yet, at the same time many of us are fighting horrific battles. Battles we often did not knowingly invite or were thrust into at the choice and hand of others. Nevertheless, they are our battles to

I spoke Sunday at New Life Church on the prophetic topic "A Ray of Hope". You are invited to watch the webcast at http://www.newlifenc.com/  . Just click on "Live Webcast" and look under the archives. There is a spirit of fear that is being released

The exemplary life and sacrificial death of Christ on Calvary did not change the Father’s disposition toward us; it unveiled and revealed His Eternal Heart: period! End of debate and discussion. God was not an ogre before Calvary! Christ is not plan

Dear Brother Alan,

The Lord's reign is coming over Haiti very fast. At Eben-Ezer in
Gonaïves, there is such a pwerful anoiting since we came from our trip
to Moravian Falls when we visited your church. This anoiting is
spreading over everything that we t

Dear Brother Alan,

I am happy to report that the government authorities are relying a lot
on Eben-Ezer Mission for the reconstruction and the development of
Haiti. For over 42 years, Eben-Ezer has developped income generating
programs that help finance t

 “Jesus is so excited about His partnership with you in this world, that He said the following: I am not praying that you take them out of the world.” (John 17:15 HCSB)

“Because they didn’t join the world’s ways, just as I didn’t join the world’s ways

Caution: This year may have some stressful times. Yaws think! Here are some instructions for stressful moments, days, weeks…whoa now; let’s just plan ahead for moments and nip it in the bud! In times of stress; dive into, hide in, throw yourself at,

Greetings on this New Years Eve,  First , WE need a Personal Relationship with JESUS,  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not unto your own understanding, In ALL your ways acknowledge HIM, HE will direct your Path.
 
For 34 years, God has been

Prophetic Word for 2012:

A Fresh Ray of Hope

By: Alan Smith

Lam 3:21-26: Yet there is one ray of hope: his compassion never ends. It is only the Lord's mercies that have kept us from complete destruction.  Great is his faithfulness; his loving-kind

Nurtured in Boundless Love in 2012

I want to extend the Blessings of our dear Heavenly Father's Heart to all of you in His Glorious New Year, 2012...He is inviting us to ride along with He, Jesus and Holy Spirit on the journey to their Sovereign Glori

12-31-2011

Here’s a New Year “Heads Up” for y’all...

Over the past 3 days I have had this extremely unusual desire for a bottle of wine. Any of you that know me well, know that I do not drink ... MAYBE one glass of wine a year ... and even that is quit

One thing I’m learning about my rear view mirror; albeit, rather slowly and painstakingly.  You can’t drive into the future focused there. Rear view mirrors are only designed for an occasional glance to keep your bearings sighted for a more successfu

 A Thankful Heart:

The Lifestyle of a People That Can See the Invisible God

By: Alan Smith

Psalm 100: Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!  Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.  Know that the Lord, He is God

Forward and Upward:

A Parable of Destiny

By:  Alan Smith

Dan 5:23: But you have not praised the God who gives you the breath of life and controls your destiny!

Have you ever felt that your “destiny” would never be fulfilled?  Could you consider tha

The Message (MSG) Isaiah 9:6 A child will be born to us. A son will be given to us. He will rule over us. And he will be called Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God. He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever and Prince Who Brings Peace. 6 For a chi