I recently saw words on an advertisement that caught my attention. The bold lettered words said, “Plan Your Day…Grow Your Life.” Proverbs 16:3 in the Amplified Bible says, Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him], and your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance]. We can’t […]
I believe we are in a season where the goodness of God is being poured out this year in an unprecedented way. I have been praying and declaring this promise over myself, my staff and my partners. Last week I began asking God if I needed to do anything else concerning this prayer. Then something […]
Today I was reminded of a newscast I once saw. It was during hurricane season, and it showed the houses that had been destroyed by the hurricane. It was a scene that stays with me. As the camera lens spanned the beach, piles of wood and debris lay where houses once stood – expect for […]
A recent study quoted, “a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” As I read this quote, I began to think about hope and how it relates to our daily life. It’s a truth that those who have no […]
Yesterday I shared with you about my cucumbers and how God is speaking to me about the season of multiplication we are in concerning seeds sown. Today, I want to share something else with you that I feel was a confirmation of this very thing. God has really been expounding on the power of seeds […]
At this time of year, I am blessed to partake of the vegetables I planted beginning to produce harvest. While I didn’t plant much this year, I have been overwhelmed with the harvest of the things I did plant – especially the cucumbers. Now, I love cucumbers, but a person can only eat so many. […]
“Before every reaction there is first an action.” This is what God spoke to me this morning as I was studying the book of Philippians. I want to talk with you this morning about a very familiar scripture from the Amplified Bible. It is found in Philippians 4:19. And my God will liberally supply, fill […]
“Pray for a second wind” the Lord whispered to me during a moment of utter exhaustion. I felt I had nothing left to give, but that is where the second wind makes its entrance. It’s when the finish line is within sight, yet the runner is exhausted with nothing left to give. Even though they […]
Father, we thank You for this great land and for Your promises. Today, may freedom ring across the Blessed United States of America – that is our prayer! The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, has been a federal holiday since 1941. However, the traditions of this day go back to the 18th […]
Galatians 6:7 is one of my favorite verses of scripture. I especially like the New Living version. Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. The Amplified Bible says it like this. Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be […]
A victorious life – it’s what we all strive for. It’s why I do what I do – to show others that a life of victory in God is possible. Nothing encourages me more than hearing one of our writings been a blessing and has given someone a reason to hope. I once received an […]
“Nana, I’m going to tell you something, but before I do, I want you to promise you won’t try to give me money or anything, I just want to tell you something I did last night.” These are the words I heard from my grandson, Bryson, who just turned 17 years old this week. My […]
Your Words are Gifts “Words are gifts.” These are the words the Lord spoke gently to my heart not too long ago. I was wrapping a present I had for my daughter, Breanne. It was not something purchased, but something handmade. Within the gift, I placed a note, sharing in words the sentiment behind this […]
This week I was reminded of a story I read many years ago, I want to share it with you today. Years ago, a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands. Most people were reluctant to work on farms along the Atlantic. They dreaded the awful storms that raged […]
Recently, I read a word from Bill Burns. But even before I read it, the Lord had been talking to me about a particular scripture found in the Psalms. Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the […]
Today, I wanted to share a praise report that came in one of partners this week. I wanted to share a small praise report with you. I flew back to Washington for a few days to attend a wedding plus I saw friends and family. I used air miles for the flight and estimated the […]
Yesterday, I jokingly referred to Hebrews 11 as the Hall of faith because we read account after account of some of the most noteworthy acts of faith by God’s sons and daughters. Through their testimonies we come to better understand the magnitude of actively walking in faith with God. But without faith it is impossible […]
My friends, today I want to share a teaching with you that a friend of this ministry shared with me. Thank you, Travis, for this in-depth study on hope and faith. Friends, I believe this teaching will bless you – and it is a teaching, not a writing. Study it, meditate on it and let […]
I came across a scripture last evening that captured my heart. I am sure I have read it many times before, but today, it arrested my thoughts. Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have given me […]
I heard it from God first. The word generosity. I knew He was trying to teach me something and He did not disappoint – He continued throughout the day to lead me to scriptures of what He was saying. For in the midst of an ordeal of severe tribulation, their abundance of joy and their […]