Lance Phillips

“Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” - C.S. Lewis

"If God did not mean to hear us, he would not bid us pray." — Charles Spurgeon

"Holiness is not the way to Christ, but Christ is the way to holiness." — Charles Spurgeon

There is an addiction creeping into American society that has the power to destroy lives. Online gambling has grown at staggering rates. Do not let it take control of your life. Join us in this week's podcast, "Gambling: You Are Being Targeted" loom.ly/uzv7ySA

You’ve probably seen a huge amount of advertising for online sports gambling lately as we approach #SuperBowlLVII. Gambling is a great seduction on men in our generation. It is essential to draw your moral line now, and certainly pull in your band of brothers for help.

"Be braver than lions, for God is with you." — Charles Spurgeon

One of the big ah-ha moments from the Damar Hamlin ordeal is how many people of faith are in media and sports than anyone realized. But they feel pressure not to talk about…until tragedy happens. Imagine if we all talked this freely?

28 years ago I asked and she said yes. Still having fun. Still working together. Still traveling together. Still changing the world together one person at a time! Thankful for my life long partner. Happy anniversary mi amor @margotjalil!!

In 2023 the great biblical alternative to walking, standing, or sitting in sin is not a different *action*! But a different pleasure. “His delight is in the law of the Lord.” Psalm 1:2 This is the great battle of the year. 100 times more important than any political contest.

Jesus sat in the midst of joy sipping the coming sorrow, so we who believe in him and who know that the future is unimaginable bliss (1 Cor 2:9) can sit in the midst of sorrow and sip the coming joy.

Leaders, remember who you are. Remember what you’re here to do. As you navigate through the new year, you must not lose the beauty of what you are made to do! #motivation #inspiration

Guys, I urge you to step into the holiday spirit this holiday season. Own the manly themes of the holidays, whether in family traditions, movies, family gatherings, or celebrations. Whatever it may be, I want to urge you to jump in the middle of it and own the holidays this year.

As an immigrant that became and American, I am thankful for this nation and I am praying for its peace and blessing!

“Posterity, you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.” – John Quincy Adams

So Roe v Wade is overturned in America. It is a grand correction. Roe vs Wade was simply bad law. Now we return to being more of a republic, with each state deciding the issue for itself--as was intended by our founding fathers. Grateful. #roeoverturned

True greatness is enabling those you lead to become the best versions of themselves. Countless men and women of our armed services, who we remember today, have exhibited this selfless, sacrificial form of leadership. Happy Memorial Day! stephenmansfield.tv/important-trut…

Here's our church leader & friend @lviv_igor in Lviv on @NBCNews . We are praying for Pst. Igor and the other churches daily. @kingspark @everynationnyc @EveryNation @jtomjackson

At 16, Patrick was kidnapped by Irish raiders. For six years he worked as a captive herdsman in Ireland. He eventually escaped and returned to Britain, determined to become a priest. ☘️ (The rest of the story: stephenmansfield.tv/the-temptation….)

A simple definition of friendship “You are those who have stayed with me in my trials,” Luke 22:28

St. Valentine was imprisoned beheaded & buried on 14 Feb 269 AD for helping persecuted Christians & marrying Christian couples! While in prison he prayed for his jailer’s daughter & her blindness was healed. On the day of his execution he left her a note signed, ‘Your Valentine.’