Stealing From the Collection Plate
Lindsay Roberts A friend once told me about an unusual church service. When it came time for the offering, the pastor told the congregation not to put any money in the collection plate. In fact, the collection plates were full of one-dollar bills. As the plates were passed, he had everyone take a dollar. He […]
God’s Can-Do Man
Richard Roberts I once heard the saying, “Success comes in cans, not in can’ts.” Paul said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 NKJV).) I believe that Paul was God’s original can-do man. “I can” was his attitude. In the preceding verse Paul had said, I know how to be […]
Witness by Example
From the archives of Oral Roberts One of the definitions of the word witness is “to be evidenced by conduct.” Another definition is “public affirmation by word or example.” Not only will your words touch the hearts of others, but your way of life will be a living testimony for the Lord. There is a […]
The Safest Place to Be
Lindsay Roberts My husband Richard’s ministry takes him all over the United States and around the world. Whenever he boards an airplane to go to faraway places, there are always possible dangers. There could be mechanical difficulties with the plane, or the country to which he’s traveling could be experiencing unrest. And for the past […]
Absolutely Essential
Richard Roberts While grace is a word found throughout the New Testament, it can be hard to define. Grace is the unmerited favor of God. It’s the imparting of God’s forgiveness and presence to us. It is the indwelling of our spirits by His Spirit. The Bible teaches that we are saved by grace through […]
God Is Your Source
Richard Roberts Number one: God is your Source. No bank, no government, no husband, no wife, no child is your source. No paycheck, no job, no salary, no savings, no interest, no ministry, is your source. God is your source. Don’t look to people. People will let you down. Thank God for people. Love people, […]
Strength in Numbers
Lindsay Roberts “I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.”—Matthew 18:19 NKJV Have you ever wondered why members of our ministry family are called Partners? There’s a lot of scriptural foundation for becoming a partner […]
Keep Focused on the Word of God
Richard Roberts I’d like to share several things with you about keeping on track with God. The Bible says in Proverbs 29:18, Where there is no vision, the people perish. “Keep your vision” is another way to say keep on track, and some ways to do that are basic. In the game of golf, as […]
Hungering for the Power of God
From the archives of Oral Roberts Early in my ministry, I ached to see the power of God demonstrated in my life as it was in the four Gospels and the book of Acts when Jesus and the apostles walked the earth. I knew that God had called me to take His healing power to […]
Forgiveness
Lindsay Roberts A favorite Scripture passage of mine is Mark 11:22-24. It talks about having faith in God and speaking to your mountain so it will obey you. But it’s the rest of that passage that not everybody enjoys quoting. “And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your […]