I was once watching a conference when I saw a familiar face in the crowd! It was Brother Norvel Hayes. My mentor for several years, and under whose ministry I am ordained. It was at a ministers conference. As the minister for that night was teaching, he suddenly saw Brother Norvel and walked over to […]
I had just finished the audio partner prayer for the week, when the Lord spoke to my heart. He said, “If my people are going to see victory, prayer must make a comeback.” I thought that was an odd comment since I had just finished praying – but at the same time, I knew what […]
God showed me something yesterday in an interesting way, I’d like to share it with you today. My sister and I had to take Mom’s husband to an appointment at the hospital. This hospital has a large parking garage with several levels. We had to park on the level for the Medical Mall and go […]
Woven throughout the Bible, we find songs. Songs to God, songs about God, even songs from God. Does God give certain songs for specific seasons? If so, why? On the other side of the Red Sea, Moses and the children of Israel sang a song of deliverance, exalting God for destroying their enemies and bringing […]
Yesterday, we talked about pulling down strongholds. I want to expound a little more on that if I may. The scripture in 2 Corinthians 10 goes on to say… For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts […]
What is on your mind today? Is it what the word of God says? Or is it lies that the enemy has planted there? When thoughts come into our mind, they are not an established truth but an invitation. An invitation to align with the truth of God’s word or align with the lies of […]
Most of us are familiar with this story from the Bible. Jesus and the disciples were in the boat, attempting to go to the other side of the sea. Now, keep in mind, most of these were fishermen. They knew and fully understood weather. Had the weather looked as if storms were coming, they wouldn’t […]
Most of us are familiar with Genesis 50:20. We know the story of Joseph and his brothers. How they left him in a pit and he was sold into slavery. He ended up in prison for years. Finally, he came out of the pit, and the prison and entered into a time of leadership and […]
Have you ever felt like you were heading in the right direction for your breakthrough or your miracle and then something comes along and suddenly you feel like you are going backwards? Do you ever feel like its two steps forward and one step back? I know I have felt that way many times. I […]
Scripture paints a vivid picture of the love of God and how he cares for His children – it was one of the first things I discovered. God is good, all the time. However, the truth remains, if we walk with God for any amount of time, things will happen we simply do not understand. […]
Today, I was talking with a pastor friend about some ministry things. In the conversation we began to discuss when and how I became born again. When I think back to that day it always makes me smile at the lengths God will go to for those He pursues. You see, I was an adult. […]
God reminded me today of something that happened several years ago, I want to share it with you today. As I believe it is timely for the season we are in. One day, I headed out to run errands, I stopped by the local grocery store on my way to meet my mom for our […]
Today I was thinking about a statement/ question a partner once sent me. She asked, “I know you’ve had many experiences with God throughout your life, but have you ever had a dry season where you did not feel his presence?” Ah, the dry seasons. I can honestly say I have as many dry seasons […]
Over the weekend, I was studying and pondering some things God was showing me. As I did, an event that happened to me over twenty-five years ago suddenly flashed through my mind. I had just moved to Cleveland, Tennessee to work for Norvel Hayes Ministries. Because I moved from another city, I took very little […]
This is going to be a very personal writing. Very vulnerable for me. It was around noon one day. The third day of a complete fast. During those three days, I had done nothing but study the Bible, pray and declare the word of God. My entire three days were spent pressing into God in […]
This week I have been studying about offense and unforgiveness. While I thought I was very familiar with these subjects, some things I have found have been profound and insightful. One thing I realized as I was studying these subject is that offense often comes because people don’t act the way we expect them to. […]
Years ago, I listened to a teaching by Pastor Dave Roberson from Tulsa, Ok. This teaching greatly impacted my life – from that day to now. It was called, Peace, The Aggression Weapon of God. When I first began to study this subject, I wasn’t clear on how peace could be a weapon. Especially an […]
It’s that time of year… when we begin planting seeds to get a jump start on gardening. As I was thinking about this today, I remembered something that happened a couple years ago, when Bre and I planted our seeds. I had purchased some herb seed to plant, some for me, and some for Breanne. […]
It’s something we don’t talk about very often. Many don’t even consistently partake of rest. I see this with those who are in business, ministry or parents, or dealing with sickness or a sick loved one. We seem to run all the time, without thinking about how much our body and mind needs rest. I […]
We were driving through town the other day when up ahead we saw blue lights. “Uh oh.” Breanne said. I thought, “it must be an accident.” However, as it came closer, I realized what it was. “Pull over!” I said. “It’s a funeral.” I don’t know if you do this in your city or not, […]