Your situation today can change for the better because the past is not your master. Today, make your decisions with the future in mind—and keep the past behind you. 3/3 Share with someone who needs to hear this.

On the other hand, an open, unlimited perspective of your personal history recognizes that the past is fact, but the future is still filled with potential. You can reach your personal goals by moving toward personal change. 2/3

How you relate to your past is an indication of how you will relate to your future. A limited perspective of your past focuses on your flaws. It assumes you are incapable of anything better in your future because of what happened in your past. #WinnersMinute 1/3

These people need to stop using grace as an excuse and start using grace to empower them to resolve the conflict well. #WinnersMinute 3/3

Prayer changes when we learn to depend on the Holy Spirit! Pastor Lynne Hammond shares how receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit transformed her prayer life. Don't miss tomorrow's episode of The Winner's Way at 5 PM CST on YouTube and Spotify!

Truth needs to be presented, but it needs to be presented in a cushion of love. Now, some people are conflict avoiders, and these people tend to misuse grace. As Carey Nieuwhof points out, “In the name of grace, people avoid issues that honestly need to be addressed.” 2/3

How much grace is appropriate to use when you are resolving conflict with people? The answer changes depending on who you are. For those who face conflict head on, eager to resolve the situation, grace is needed in your presentation of the conflict. #WinnersMinute 1/3

Contrary to what some people may think, heaven is not filled with just the people from your particular denomination of Christianity. I’m sure many people you know will be there—but there will also be a wider variety of people in heaven than any of us dreamed was possible. 1/3

Prayer was never meant to depend on our own ability. The Holy Spirit is our Helper. He strengthens us, guides us, and helps us pray when we don't know what to say. Romans 8:26 reminds us that the Spirit helps us in our weakness.

Not only does the truth keep your story straight, but it also keeps the standard for your character high. For once you tell a lie, your words as a whole will come into question. #WinnersMinute 3/3

Lying will bind you to a reality that doesn’t exist,and the coverup of one lie will be much more complicated than you initially realize.The ensuing web of deceit will eventually trip you up—so I challenge you to stick to the truth,even if it will temporarily upset someone else2/3

Sometimes the most powerful encounters with God are the ones you least expect! Pastor Lynne Hammond shares a funny moment about being baptized in the Holy Spirit—and Pastor Mac's reaction. 😂 Catch the full conversation on The Winner's Way on YouTube!

Sometimes it seems like covering up truth will be a good thing. It appears to make conversations easier and protects people from knowing the reality of a situation. However, truth is heavy to hide. 1/3

“Father, teach me to pray.” That simple prayer led to a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit. This week on The Winner’s Way, Pastor Lynne Hammond shares her experience of being baptized in the Holy Spirit and the importance of a life of prayer.

“Father, teach me to pray.” One simple prayer led Pastor Lynne Hammond to a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit. Hear her story on this week’s The Winner’s Way.

Great progress in the Dominican Republic! Pastor Samuel’s church is nearing completion, but ministry is already underway with Saturday services! Thank you to our Global Church Planting partners for making an eternal difference. Join us in praying for this congregation!

Encouragement often gets pushed to the side. It’s as though we’re more comfortable pointing out each other’s flaws rather than our strengths. Don’t let that be the case for you. Criticism has its place, but encouragement should be central. 3/3 Save this post to read it again.

Any time we know that someone believes in us and is expecting us to do big things, it pushes us to become a better version of our own self. #WinnersMinute 2/3

What a wonderful time at the Autumn Assembly of Prayer! It was such a joy connecting with so many of you, signing books, and sharing these special moments together. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!