Our Source of Life
Richard Roberts When I was once in the African nation of Uganda for a crusade, I was asked if I would like to see Lake Victoria, which forms the headwaters of the powerful Nile River. As I stood at the edge of that lake, I was reminded of how important having a source is. To […]
How God Uses His Faith
From the archives of Oral Roberts Mark 11:22 says, Have faith in God, or another translation says, Have faith like God has faith. How does God have faith? How does He use His faith? Romans 4:17 says that He calls those things which be not as though they were.” God made the world out of […]
When Tough Times Come, Bless the Lord!
Lindsay Roberts Have you ever had one of those days when everything that could possibly go wrong goes wrong? It’s easy to get frustrated and exhausted with everything and everybody, but it’s those types of days that we especially need to bless the Lord! I believe with all of my heart that the Lord sits […]
Convincement: What Is It?
Richard Roberts Do you know what convincement is? I’m not even sure it’s a word, but if it isn’t, it should be! I believe convincement means knowing that you’re saved. I mean, you know that you know that you know that you’re saved. How do you know? Because you have convincement. The proof of your […]
Prove Me
Lindsay Roberts Did you know that there is only one place in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, where God tells us to prove Him? It’s found in Malachi 3:10: “Bring all the tithes…into the storehouse, that there may be food (or resources) in My house, and PROVE ME now by it, says the Lord […]
The Rest of the Secrets
Richard Roberts – Part Two of Two Parts The third secret is to honor God in all that you do. Do you have any sin in the camp? Joshua did. He was losing battles, and he knew something was wrong. He didn’t know exactly what it was until he found that Achan had stolen loot […]
‘Five Secrets God Has Shown Me’
Richard Roberts – Part One of Two Parts I want to share five secrets God has shown me. Most of them have come through my own father’s ministry. Oral Roberts lived them. The first secret God showed me is that we can be blessed and not stressed. And we are blessed for a reason¾so that […]
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 […]