“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 […]
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 […]
I heard a story a couple weeks ago from a friend that reminded me of the importance of having a cheerleader in our life. And the importance of being the cheerleader in someone’s life. I have thought about our conversation several times. It is vital to have a person in your corner in life. One […]
This morning I came across a post I had shared with friends on facebook back in 2015. I had forgotten about this day, and I am so thankful I was reminded. I want to share it with you today. That day I had the joy of spending a couple of hours with just me and […]
This morning as I was walking into the prayer room to record the weekly audio partner prayer, my mind was going over all the things I needed to get done this week. As I was thinking about what I needed to get done on Monday, the Lord arrested my thoughts. He stopped me in my […]
Have you ever tried to find sweet-tasting fresh fruit or vegetables before the time of harvest? I was thinking about this today as I threw away yet another watermelon I had just purchased at the local market. At this time of year, it is difficult to find sweet-tasting fruit. It is also challenging to find […]
Every so often, God brings a writing to mind, to remind me of something vital. Today was one of those days. This is something I personally need to be reminded of a few times a year, perhaps you do too. It started with an email from one of our precious partners, here is what she […]
We were driving out of town when we began to talk about the Lord. My sister excitedly shared with me about a book she was reading by Jentezen Franklin. The book is called, Learning to Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt. The book sounded good; it caught my attention quickly. I had already decided to […]
Over the weekend, as I spent time studying the Word of God, I kept hearing a word…actually, a name. The name I kept hearing was…Omega. The Bible says Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the first and last, the beginning and the end. It is Jesus who begins to work in us, Jesus, the Alpha. […]
For the past week or so, something has been stirring around in my spirit concerning the world’s economy and how we can rise above it. How we can live the Kingdom life of abundance Jesus died to give us. As I was pondering on this subject, I was reminded of a note I received from […]