Today I was thinking about the time I had to deal with septic issues – they came with no warning and a very expensive price tag. At the same time, two skunks got under my house, sprayed, and left their scent for days. The septic issue was difficult only because of cost. It makes me […]
This morning as I was spending quiet time with God, I was also praying for a friend who has been ill. In the midst, God reminded me of something I once prayed for her. “Father, give her beauty for ashes, just as Your Word promises.” As I prayed this over her, the Lord immediately spoke […]
Partnership with A New Thing Ministries is about more than just giving money each month. It’s about covenant and about being a part of something greater than ourselves. It is about spreading the good news of the Gospel all around the world on a daily basis. When you partner with A New Thing Ministries, not […]
I can hardly believe it is December! It seems impossible that Christmas is upon us, but here we are. I love this time of year. I love Christmas. I love giving. Not only at Christmas but throughout the year. I know Christmas is not all about giving…but in a way it is. God so loved […]
They say 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 or little […]
One day, Breanne and I were running errands for the ministry when we saw this woman walking down the side of the road. On the right side of the road was a nice, smooth sidewalk. On the left side of the road, it was a deep ditch, with high grass and rocky places. The woman […]
This week as the news media was predicting storms and tornados in my area, God reminded me of another time this same thing happened. It was a couple years ago; the news stations were warning everyone of severe weather coming our way – tornados were expected in our county. The day after the storms came […]
It was early Saturday morning. Thunder was rolling in the background; it did not feel like a good time for an appointment – yet I had one scheduled. The appointment didn’t turn out the way I thought it would. Silently, I walked to my vehicle. I was ready for some good news. I know the […]
This week, I have been revisiting a voice that spoke into my life for many years. Dr. Norvel Hayes. Although Brother Norvel is with the Lord now, the things he taught me continue to live on in me. Almost weekly I think of something he said or lessons he taught me. I am thankful for […]
If you want to know the true character of a person there are a couple of places you can look to find this information. First, you can look at the deeds of their past. Secondly, you can look at how they treat their family and close friends over time. These two things will give you […]
When I look around these days, I see many weary saints. The past few years or so has been hard to say the least. I too am feeling the weariness of the battle that seems to loom on and on, without letting up. During my prayer time, God keeps leading me back to one place – […]
Not too long ago, I watched Kelita grab hold of an opportunity that everyone around her told her was impossible. She grabbed it anyway – and reaped the rewards of it. A short time later she shared an email with me that reminded me of an old saying. One that God has spoken to me […]
It was early one morning. I was sitting in my chair reading my Bible, worship music played softly in the background. It was an uneventful morning; I was in my daily routine when I heard God speak plainly to me. He said, “I have commanded peace on you.” I laid my Bible in my lap and listened, […]
Today, I want to talk to you about the soil of your heart. It is something God has been speaking to me about and I want to share it with you. Tilling up the soil of our heart. I have found that there are certain promises of God that we can easily believe and receive. […]
Over the weekend, I heard these words, “It’s time to break ties.” I believe this word is vital for many. It is time to break ties with some things – mainly the things the world is promoting. What am I talking about? I believe it is time to break ties with ALL fear and intimidation […]
Over the past 30 years, I have had many prophecies or prophetic words spoken over me, some that came to pass, many did not. I believe most people mean well, but not all are really giving a word from God. It may be something they think, or wish would happen. Over the years I have […]
Today, God brought to mind a song – and the first day I ever heard that song. It was an early Wednesday morning; I was preparing to go and sit with my aunt who was quickly slipping away from us. I really didn’t want to face another day of it. I took some time to […]
It was one of those days when God had me call a few people on the phone. Just to encourage them. After the third time God had me make a call, I thought of a scripture in Proverbs. A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and how good and delightful is a word […]
Several times over the weekend I heard the same message preached by several different ministers. It felt like a warning message to me, perhaps to you as well. Each message was about relationships. Not only marriage, but friends as well. I believe it is more important than ever who we hang around – who we […]
Today I was reminded of a sobering dream I had not too long ago. In the dream, I was in bed asleep. A little girl came into my room, she was four or five years old. She climbed up in bed beside me and with tears running down her face, she said, “Daddy lost me.” […]