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He Loves Me and You

There was something very different about the Apostle John. Words were said about him that were not said about any other Apostle. In scripture John was referred to as the one whom Jesus loved. The most peculiar thing is that you find the statement, the one whom Jesus loved, in...

Even When It Hurts

I have been serving the Lord for many years now. However, I can still remember the first lesson He ever taught me and not only taught me but required of me. This one scripture became so ingrained in me that I can’t get away from it. So much so, that...

Use Me Lord!

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard people pray this prayer, “Lord, use me, put me in ministry, use me for the Kingdom.” While their motive is absolutely sincere, I believe a better prayer may be, “God make me useable for the Kingdom of God.” Yes, it...

When Nothing Is Working

I, like many others, have prayed the prayer of faith and seen people instantly healed. I have fasted and witnessed a tremendous breakthrough. I have laid hands on the sick and seen those who couldn’t walk, walk again. I have confessed the Word of God over a situation and seen...

Retrain Your Brain

Did you know your body listens to YOU more than anyone else? On a daily basis your brain is listening to every single word you say. Not only that, but your body is responding to what you say. It is also responding to the things you choose to think about...

Where the Wind Blows

My favorite place to sit and read my bible is on my back porch swing. These days I must do that early in the morning to avoid the stifling heat. That’s what I was doing this morning when I noticed something unusual. I have shared with you before how I...

Unoffended

Today, I want to share something with you from Pastor Beth Trussell of Cornerstone Church. It’s a strong but necessary message for all of us. In my time with the Lord this morning this is what the Lord spoke to me. While he was saying this to me, I felt...

Brave and Loud

This weekend, I sat on my back porch watching a storm roll in. I was also watching how the birds just kept coming to their feeder – they paid no attention to the rolling thunder, the lightening or the high winds. It took me back to a time when Bryson...

A Great Reminder

I love when we get this type of emails from our readers and partners. Many of our partners, like this one, has been with us for decades and we have watched their lives and been privileged to watch how they grow in God. You are going to love this real...

The Lesson of Honor

A few years ago, God began to teach me about honor. It began with a simple lesson. I had received a personal check in the mail. It wasn’t common as most checks that come to the ministry are for the ministry. Every now and then, perhaps a couple times a...

I Am Sending Rain

Thursday morning, I was sitting in my office working on my daily writings. I was alone, nothing major was happening, I was simply writing. I glanced over at my prayer wall when the Lord spoke to me. He said, “I am sending rain.” When He spoke those words I could...

The Power of His Presence

Yesterday, the Lord reminded me of the life-changing power of His presence, seen through the face of a friend. It happened several years ago. I received a call that a friend who lived out of town and wanted to make an appointment to come by the office. It was an...

Brailee’s Chickens

I want to share a funny, but powerful story with you today. It’s about a little girl and her chickens. As most of you know, my granddaughter, Brailee is a farm girl through and through. Her dream is to have her own horse that will do everything she wants it...

What’s the Best Possible Outcome?

Recently, I attended a meeting out of town to hear a woman minister on something God had revealed to her. It was an awesome message and quite thought-provoking. She shared how many of us expect worse case scenarios. In other words, when something is late coming home, we often think...

Sow to Completion

Today, as I was praying about someone’s finances, God reminded me of something Brailee, my granddaughter, said to me when she was only seven years old. God often speaks to me through my grandkids, this was especially true when they were very little. Each grandchild is different, but God has...

Unshakable Faith

It has been many, many years ago since I heard the Lord speak to me about unshakable faith. Still, I remember it as if it were yesterday. I was in my prayer room at our office. I had been praying and worshipping God when His words stopped me in my...

Heaven’s Rain

The phrase ‘heavens rain’ has been on my mind for a few weeks now. I first heard the words when a man I had hired to repair something at my house made the statement. He was looking at my garden. He said, “Wow, your garden is doing great!” I responded,...

Shakings & Hope

Scandals and exposures are happening all over the place, even in the church. There is most definitely a shaking going on. It has many feeling there is no hope, as if things are spiraling out of control. However, it is the perfect time to remember, we dwell in an unshakable...

Hearts Beating as One

Today, I was reminded of a writing I sent out in 2015. I hope it blesses you, it blessed me today. I was once heard a story about a test that was being done with hearts, human hearts. Doctors and scientists were testing hearts outside the body, I think you...

Reaping & Sowing

It has been many years ago now that my Aunt taught me to can and freeze foods for winter. The first year was expensive for me. I had to buy jars, lids, canners, pressure cookers and all the supplies. Additionally, I purchased beans, potatoes, and cucumbers. Everything I wanted to...

Angels Among Us

It’s been over 18 years ago now, but I remember it as if it were yesterday. It was one of those heart-stopping moments that are every parent’s nightmare. My daughter and I were shopping at a local mall. She and I were looking at clothes, just a few feet away...

Helmet of Hope

Have you ever thought about the helmet of hope? I must admit, I have not given it a lot of thought. That is until I heard a minister make a statement one night on television. The scripture reference is found in 1 Thessalonians 5:8, it says; but let us who...

He Anoints My Head

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the...

Effects of Fire

One morning a few years ago, my grandson and I were driving up the mountain to get freshly picked turnip greens to freeze for winter. He began to share with me something he had learned about making candy. He told me how they heated it up until it was so...

Lessons from the Season

I love this time of year. It is the season when every single year when God shows me things about the seeds we sow. It never gets old, at least for me. Day after day and year after year, I am amazed at the lessons He either teaches me or...

Stop! You Can’t Come In Here

You know, sometimes God speaks through the funniest and oddest things. For that reason, I keep my spiritual ears attuned to listen for His voice. I had one of those moments this week. My friend share with me that her 80-year-old mom had started asking her to pick something up...

Take Your Stuff Back

There was a season I had some time ago, where I had several dreams from God. At one time, there were three different insights that seemed separate yet, they all went together – I want to share those with you today. I felt it was God giving me revelation of...

A Landing Place

Today, I want to share a prophetic word/ dream from Nate Johnston. It is one I shared before, I think a couple years ago – however, I feel it is timely in this season. MY WARNING FROM THE LORD ON THIS NEXT MOVE OF GOD Last week, I had a...

God, Make Me Clean

Yes, I am going to talk about offense again, perhaps, someone needs it. I know I always need to be reminded of the danger of offense. It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! It would be better for him if...

Sowing Into Our Future

Today, I began to think about Bryson and some things that happened several years ago, when he was younger – at least that is when it began. One day when Bryson was about ten, I think, I was sitting in his room, helping his Mom organize it. I was going...

Reflecting on Offense

This morning, I began to reflect on the issue of offense regarding a recent event. I realized that, regardless of the situation, I could not allow myself to be offended. So, I prayed for the strength not to take offense. In that moment, two distinct thoughts came to mind. First,...

Church Hurt

I read something online today that I want to share with you and expound on. One of the most painful things you will experience in ministry is realizing that not everyone assigned to your table was assigned to your heart. Jesus had Judas in His circle. David had Ahithophel. Paul...

Treasures Unearthed

I once read an article about the effects of Hurricane Matthew. While reading, I came across an interesting article. The title was something like, Treasures Found. As I continued to read, it said a man had found a huge shark tooth that washed up during this horrible storm, a treasure...

Travail & Birth

I once read a quote that impacted my heart and soul, I want to share it with you today. Here is the quote. When someone is pregnant, she is not “expecting a child” – she already has one. She is not “going to be a mother” – she already is...

Barren Land & Seed

I once heard a story that I found so interesting – it comes to mind several times each year. I would like to share it with you today. The story was about a missionary who was being flown over Africa on his way to a mission trip. In the area...

When Holy Spirit Shows Up

For the past few weeks, my Pastors have been teaching on the Holy Spirit. They have taught it from several different viewpoints, and it has been quite illuminating. It has also caused my mind to be focused on Holy Spirit a lot. Wednesday night when I left church, I had...

Restore! Restore!

One morning last week, I awoke with one word running through my mind, over and again. As I lie there meditating on the word, a scripture came to mind. The word that I was pondering on was, restore. The scripture is from the book of Isaiah. But this is a...

A Taste of Harvest

It’s almost that time of year again. Time when we begin to see harvest in the gardens planted in my area. Almost, but not quite yet. The first thing I do each morning is walk outside and look at my cucumber, bell pepper and other plants. I started seeing teeny cucumbers...

Steadfast in God

I was reading the other day about the days of the book of Acts. It is amazing that the outpouring of God was still going strong two years later, as we find in Acts 2. I began to think about how they kept their passion for God and His works...

Lacking Nothing

I had an experience one night about a week ago. I’m not sure if you would really call it a dream, but it was while I was sleeping. It seemed like it lasted all night long. It was an audible voice, repeatedly quoting scripture throughout the night. I woke up...

The Fruit of a Critical Person

One day last year, I read something quite profound online; at least, it was to me. Here is what I read. We are not to make false statements about anyone’s character or actions. We are to speak about all people in a fair and just manner. Sadly, I have ministered...

Soaking Season

For the first time in a long time, I had time to sit on my back porch and enjoy the morning. I have been diligently working on my yard and vegetable garden, so I haven’t really had time to just sit and enjoy – until today. It was nice. In...

Not Plants – Harvest

In my last writing, I shared a little about my garden and the rain and how the garden loves it. Even as I was writing, the Lord began to speak to me about my plants, as I called them. In the writing, I referred to them as plants, which they...

Think on Good Things

There is something life-changing about moments when God speaks profound truth through an ordinary conversation. In an instant, everyday words can carry divine inspiration, reminding us of what matters most and leading us toward a more meaningful path. I was having a phone conversation with a friend who was discussing...

Walking Through to Freedom

This writing came up in my mind today – about a partner I had been corresponding with in a previous year. At the time, this partner was going through an extremely difficult time. At the time, he shared with me a word from God that his wife gave him years...

Wearing His Armor

Just last week, I was at the bank taking care of some ministry business when God began to speak to me about something I was seeing. I was sitting in a chair, waiting on the lady I needed to see become available when a police officer walked in. I watched...

Bringing Down Mountains

I was flipping through a magazine one day when a sentence caught my attention. The headline read, “Nothing brings down a mountain like water.” My thoughts immediately went to the Word of God. Ephesian 5:26 talks about the washing of the water BY THE WORD. This is where my mind...

Speak to Famine!

Today I was reminded of a text a friend once sent me, with an interesting statement on it; she was at a meeting and heard a minister talking about when Isaac sowed in the land of famine. You probably know the scriptures I am speaking of. It is found in...

A Time to Multiply

I want to share with you something that has been on my mind lately. It's about a message I received from the Lord regarding a time of multiplication for His people. I was reminded of a dream I had a few years ago, and I feel compelled to share it...

Get Your Expectations Up!

I was talking with a friend on the phone one night. I was sharing with her some seemingly small but wonderful things that had happened the week before. I told her, “I was not expecting these things at all!” When I made that statement, the Lord spoke to my heart...

When God Draws Near

Today I was thinking about a day, about this time last year, when I called my sister to chat for a bit. Life can get busy, and we don’t always have time to talk during the week. During our conversation, she mentioned an event that was happening that day and...

The Fast God Has Chosen

I have been thinking about something most of us don’t want to talk about or even think about. It has constantly been on my mind for several weeks. I tried to ignore it at first, but it just wouldn’t go away, it has stayed on my mind daily. I am...

Where Seeds Grow

God spoke something to me this week that was very profound. Something I have never really thought of even though I love gardening and love to watch seeds grow. He said, “Seeds grow in the darkness.” Allow me to share with you the context of this conversation. I was talking...

Plant Again

My sweet little Mama is 84 years old. She has more energy than anyone I know. She is always busy, moving and shaking. Her husband and her plant a garden each year. Not a small garden. They plant enough of a garden to feed several families. Last year, he dealt...

The Little Foxes

I love this time of year. I have probably said that every year about this time, but I truly do. I love watching my garden grow. Knowing the Bible principle of sowing and reaping, it never ceases to speak to me. I love how my plants love the rain. Sure,...

His Faithfulness in the Little Things

God never ceases to amaze me. I am always stunned by how much He cares about, not only the big challenges in our lives, but the little things as well. Let me share a story with you. I was out of town, visiting friends and serving communion to a group...

Pressing in Through Prayer

Just before the month of May began, I sent out a letter to our ministry partners. I asked them to consider to commit to praying for wholeness in the Body of Christ throughout the month of May. It was something I felt strongly the Lord prompted me to do. Thankfully,...

Don’t Settle for Less

A few years ago, God asked me if I wanted to have this one thing. After thinking about it for days, I realized while I did like the thing God was asking me about, if I could choose, it wouldn’t be my first choice. It would be my settled for....

Sowing & Harvest

Last week, almost nightly, I crawled into bed beyond exhaustion. Why? It’s time to prepare our garden, find the right seeds and plant the seeds we purchased. I love this time of year. I love gardening, it is very meditative to me, but it is also hard work. A type...

Not All Things are Good

One morning last week, I awoke at 4am. I tried to go back to sleep for a few minutes, however, sleep eluded me. As I lay there, God began to speak to me about the season we are in. He said it was birthing time. He shared with me that...

Help Someone Up Today

Several years ago, Breanne was looking through Bryson's backpack and found a note from his teacher. It was a note from Mrs. Nikki to Bryson. Breanne read the note and then sent me a picture of it saying, “I am so proud.” Without giving me details, she said Bryson had...

Healing Your Heart in the Hope Deferred Seasons

Recently, as I sat watching the flames dancing across the logs in my fireplace, my mind drifted back to the past several years. For some reason I began to think about the things that God has brought me through. There have been many circumstances. While I am so very thankful...

Heaven’s Economy

For the past week or so, something has been stirring around in my spirit. Three words…Point of Contact. While thinking on those words, I searched out a card I once received from a partner. I remembered what she had written in that card was impactful for me at the time....

Led by God

I heard Perry Stone tell a story one day of how, many years ago, he had a dream about a certain man. Not once, but twice in one night. The next morning, he told his wife and she asked, “Did you pray for him?” He replied, “no” and later that...

Write Your Own Story

A phrase came to mind this morning; one I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. The phrase is, “Write your own story.” In my mind, I pictured a book, I was looking at the biography on the book and what it said about the author. I felt the Lord...

Change Things – Press Into the Promise

The Lord spoke something to my heart recently that has had me pondering this pivotal truth for days. He said, “if you pressed in for everything else like you did for that one thing, you would see the same answers you saw in that situation.” Allow me to explain. A...

Persistent Faith in You

I have had a scripture on my mind for a couple days; it is found in Luke 18. Let me share the passage of scripture with you. Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not faint, saying: "There was in a certain city...

When the Wind Shifts

I was once walking through my kitchen when the Lord spoke a sentence to me. He said, “There are times when the wind shifts to your favor.” He immediately took my thoughts back to a scene in movie that I have mentioned many times. It is called Facing the Giants....

Endure to the End

Let me describe a scenario that most of us have experienced. We hear the Word of God concerning our situation and we began to declare that Word over our life. We stand firm on that Word knowing that it will come to pass. Full of faith, we stand. Suddenly it...

Time to Enforce the Promises

We were driving out of town, in the right-hand lane when we saw blue lights ahead. Breanne quickly put her blinker on and moved to the left lane. The vehicles behind us remained in the right lane as they sped by the officer’s car, Breanne just shook her head. Frustrated she...

The House Built Upon the Rock

There has been something on my mind for a week or so. It is a scripture; a parable found in Matthew chapter seven. As I thought about this parable, I couldn’t help but think about a story I heard several years ago. I was watching the news one night. It...

Abiding Victory Continued

Last week we talked about Abiding Victory. You may be asking, how do I attain such continual victory – I believe prayer, fervent, consistent prayer is one key to abiding victory. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Paul encourages believers to “pray without ceasing.” This means maintaining a constant attitude of prayer...

No Room for Me?

My grandchildren are now 19 and 15 years old. However, all their lives, I have had a room at my home that was ‘their’ room. When they were smaller, Bryson had a room because Brailee was a baby and didn’t stay over with Nana. Then it became Bryson & Brailee’s...

A Sacrifice that Speaks

I was sitting in my chair, reading Mark 12. As I read a familiar passage, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, “Sometimes, the sacrifice speaks louder than the size of the gift.” Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped...

Going Through the Process

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. (1 Peter 5:10) These are the words Pastor Dave Roberson prophesied over me many years ago. These words came...

At the Right Time

One morning last week I was awakened by a text message. It was a scripture from a friend. I want to share it with you today. So, let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we...

Abiding Victory

I have been thinking about a scripture for several weeks now. It is found in the Book of John. The version I love is the Amplified Bible. I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident,...

A Harvest of Multiplication

Today, I thought about a scripture and how God once gave me insight concerning this verse. It is found in 2 Corinthians 9:10. Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your...

I Have Come for Your Words

This morning, I came across a familiar scripture. It is found in Daniel 10:12. Then he said to me, "Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come...

The Power Within

Over the weekend I was thinking about declarations and the power in our words, I simply could not get Proverbs 18:21 off my mind. Most of us are very familiar with this scripture and many of us realize the importance of the words that come out of our mouth. However,...

The Victory Prayer

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...

Making a Comeback

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...

Which Way Do I Go?

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...

Songs for the Season

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...

Dismantling Lies

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...

Pulling Down Strongholds

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...

Great Storms & Great Calm

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...

When God Turns for Good

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...

What or Who is Hindering You?

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...

Are You Disappointed?

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...

The God Who Pursues

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...

Carriers of His Glory

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...

Coming Through Dry Seasons

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...

Refuse to Settle

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...

I’ve Missed You

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...

No Judgment Here

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...

Peace – the Aggressive Weapon

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...

The Watering of Our Seed

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...

His Rest

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...

Be His Light in Darkness

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...

Our Shield of Faith

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.Ephesians 6:16 Several times this week, God has prompted me concerning the shield of faith. He has compelled me to continually pray that the shield of faith is in place...

It’s Time to Weed and Reap

It was late one evening when I finally sat down to relax a bit. I picked up a magazine that had come that day in the mail and began to flip through it. Suddenly something caught my attention. It was only two words, yet they spoke volumes to me. Weed...

A Gentle Reminder of a Raven

Every now and then, God will remind me of something that happened a few years ago. During those times of reminding, He is often instructing me to be a raven for someone else. This conversation was based on the story of God feeding Elijah with a raven, of all things, ...

Pay Attention to His Signs

Today, I was reminded of a trip Breanne, and I once took out of town. It was a bright sunny day. We were driving to a nearby city to pick something up for a birthday party. I was the passenger that day. I was quietly riding along, looking out the...

Be Ready in Season

Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. (2 Tim 4:2) I thought of this scripture last week when I received an early morning call from my aunt, the call actually woke me up. She informed me that she...

Even When It Is Hard

It happens to all of us. Out of nowhere, an unexpected challenge comes our way. Our first response in situations like this is vital. I had such an event early Saturday morning. I know better than to speak words that line up with what the enemy is attempting to do...

A Strong Spirit

And he shall speak great words against the most High and shall wear out the saints of the most High. (Dan 7:25) I have thought of this Scripture many times over the past few months, as I see the weariness on the faces of those who have been standing in faith,...

Listen for His Voice

I once heard a profound statement that said, “Prayer is not complete until you have stopped and listened for His voice.” I began to think of how I would feel if Breanne came to me and said, “Mom, thanks for helping me yesterday and thanks for all you do for...

Returning to the Center of His Presence

Recently, while teaching a group about communion, I was reminded of something a pastor friend once shared with me. It was a profound insight, and I believe it relates to spending time with God as much as it relates to remaining in a state of humility. Lately, I have been...

Set Yourself Free

Recently, after listening to our pastor teach on offense, I began praying a scripture he suggested found in the book of Psalms. Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! (Ps 139:23) As I began to pray this scripture over myself daily, God...

One Jar of Peaches

Today, I want to share with you something that happened many years ago now. It comes back to mind each year as I begin to think about canning season. But first, I want to share some foundational scriptures with you. These are powerful truths we should all be praying over...

Where is Your Focus?

This past Sunday, I was listening to Marsha Johnson teach a ladies Sunday school class. I actually knew ahead of time the subject she would be teaching on. She had shared with me that she was teaching on focus. My initial thought was, “I don’t have trouble with focus, I...

Tell the Next Generation

A few days ago, I was riding out of town with a friend when she received a phone call from her son. This son had spent years battling an addition to drugs. My friend had stood in faith that he would be delivered and once again, walk with the Lord....

Responding to Persecution

Persecution will come. Jesus said it would. There is nothing we can do to stop it. However, it is our response to it that should set us apart as followers of Christ. I was reading a post from a well-known minister last week. It was a good word. I enjoyed...

Little by Little

Early Monday morning I walked through my house to prepare for the day. As I walked down the hallway, the Lord placed a scripture in my heart that I haven’t thought about for some time. The scripture is found in the book of Exodus. Little by little I will drive them out from...

It’s All About Love

During my prayer time this morning I was listening to worship music. The words to the song were, “My heart beats for you God, I am so in love with you.” I don’t recall the name of the song, but as I listened to the words a sweet story came...

Back to Our First Love

In my personal life recently, God has been drawing me back to a place in Him that I have not visited as often as I once did. While pondering on this today, I realized this drawing was probably due to a prayer I began praying several months ago. That prayer...

Knowing His Love

There was something very different about the Apostle John. Words were said about him that were not said about any other Apostle. In scripture John was referred to as the 'one whom Jesus loved.' The most peculiar thing is that you find the statement, the one whom Jesus loved, in...

Before the Battle Begins

I want to share a story with you that impacted me and I hope will strengthen you today as well. One of my sisters lives on a farm with cattle. It is not very often that a cow gets out but every now and then one will escape. This happened...

Thankfulness Opens Doors

The other day I read a prophetic word that really resonated with me. Later that day, someone sent me the same prophetic word – I felt it was a confirmation that I was to read this word. Over the next few days, I was sent this word from different people....

A Month of Love

This is the month where many, if not most people, celebrate love. We would like to also celebrate love this month, the love of God. Actually, we endeavor to share the love of God all the time – but this past week, we were reminded of how very much it...

The Blessing of Purging & Pruning

It has been several years ago now, but recently God reminded me of this day – and the blessing of times of purging. None of us enjoy purging or cutting away of things, yet it is part of God’s plan for us – if we are to grow in Him...

How Much Can You Grow?

I read something years ago that has stuck with me. Here is what it said. A shark in a fish tank will grow eight inches, but in the ocean, it will grow eight feet or more. The shark can never outgrow its environment. The same is true about us. It...

Trust the Process

It was a couple weeks before Christmas and my granddaughter was helping me wrap gifts. I was watching her and thinking, “Oh my goodness, these are not going to look very good.” I wanted to step in and help but I didn’t want to discourage her. I decided to just...

The Sound of Breakthrough

For the past few days, I am hearing this phrase in my spirit, the sound of breakthrough. This morning, I awoke at 2 am. I felt the Lord had awaken me, so I got up and began to talk to Him. I quietly meditated on this phrase, the sound of...

A Season of Answered Prayers

Have you ever been through a season when it seemed like no matter what you prayed, God was not answering? Or at least it appeared that He was not answering? I have. I am not being negative; I am simply being honest. I went through such a season, and it...

A Life Pleasing to Him

This past weekend, I was preparing for single digit temperatures that were coming our way. While I made things as ready as possible, I began to pray and talk to God. I talked to Him about the condition of my heart – I was telling Him that I want to...

Living in Perfect Peace

This past weekend, I was thinking about the peace of God and how we, as God’s children, could walk in that peace on a daily basis. It almost seems impossible, doesn’t it? With the world in chaos, family issues and even health scares – this peace God speaks of almost...

Prayer and the Power Filled Life

In my prayer earlier this week, I had a sense of something. I cannot say it was a spoken word from God. It was more of an impression. As I prayed, I knew in the days we are in, we need to walk in more  of the power of God....

The One My Soul Loves

As I was thinking about Valentines Day coming next month, my thoughts continually went to a scripture I love. It is found in Song of Solomon 3:4. It says, I have found the one whom my soul loves, I held him and would not let him go. Next month, people all around...

What Are You Learning?

I believe in every season we walk through, there is an opportunity to learn. An opportunity that will not come our way again. The past few months have been such a time for me. I once heard someone say, “trials do not harden our hearts and make us bitter, they simply...

Where the Battle is Won

I have one more thing I want to share with you about my weekend and the lessons I was privileged to learn or be reminded of. I shared how in the midst of troubling news, my friend chose to worship God instead of allowing fear to overtake her. Of course,...

How to Gain Victory

God often teaches me the greatest lessons during life – what I mean by that is if I simply pay attention as I walk through different situations – I will learn lessons that last me a lifetime. I am going to share one of those with you today. As I...

While He May Be Found

There is a scripture that has been on my mind all night long – and even into today, as I write this. It is found in the book of Isaiah. Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. (Is 55:6) I have been...

Take Back Your Peace

I don’t do this very often, sharing a word from someone else; however, I feel there are many of you who are not currently walking in peace. I loved this word from Lana Vawser. I am one of those who has fought to hold on to peace. I took this...

Keys to Daily Increase

Recently, I was studying the book of Acts. It always amazes me that the outpouring of God was still going strong two years later, as we find in Acts 2. I began to think about how the people of God kept their passion for God and His works burning strong...

Silence is Deadly

Lately, I have been hearing a lot of preaching/ teaching about the words of our mouth. This is nothing new to me. Brother Norvel Hayes constantly taught us that life and death is in the power of the tongue. For this reason, my daughter and I are always shocked when...

Wait for His Presence

Today I was reminded of a day when my morning time with God changed drastically. Before that day, it had been routine. I would go into my prayer room and pray in the spirit for a few minutes. Then I would declare scriptural confessions. I prayed over my family, my...

Never Give Up

It was New Year’s Eve, and I woke early to make some homemade bread to take communion that night. As I began to gather my ingredients, my mind went back to several years ago when I first began to try to make bread. One night God gave me a dream....

On Earth As it is in Heaven

One day I was riding through a nearby town with a friend, when a huge sign on the side of a building caught my eye. I questioned my friend about it and she responded, “Yes, it’s been there for a while.” I couldn’t get it off my mind – it...

It’s Only a Voice

I was listening to a message one day when I heard the man say this. He said, “Say this, “It is NOT my thought, it is only a voice.” That day it made perfect sense to me because I had some very negative things running through my mind. I initially...

Better to Know Him

I would dare say all of us desire to walk in the promises of God. All of us want to see signs, miracles and wonders. We all want to prosper and be in health. And, we all want to make it to heaven when we leave this earth. I can’t...

When God Doesn’t Answer Why?

One day I was talking with a friend about some things I was walking through. She made a statement to me that was so profound. We were talking about Job. She said, when Job’s friends questioned as to why this could be happening to him, God didn’t answer the why....

What Are You Thinking?

Today, I want you to stop and think about what you are thinking about. What is consuming your thoughts? Perhaps you find yourself in a battle of sorts. Maybe over health, or finances, or family issues. If so, what do you think about most of the time? I have said...

Time for the New!!!

As I strolled through the hall of my home one bright morning, my mind was filled with thoughts of the New Year that is here. Suddenly, a clear and gentle voice pierced the stillness—interrupting my thoughts. The Lord spoke five words that resonated deeply: “It’s time for the new.” In...

Walking in the Light

This time of year, causes me to look back and reflect. That’s just what I have been doing this week. I have been reflecting on the second Christmas after we buried Jesse and then Tanya. It was the holidays; my grandchildren were so excited. Me, I could not shake the...

Take Your Hands Off

I had a dream Saturday night. It was a quick dream, perhaps no longer than a few minutes. Even with the shortness of it, it spoke volumes to me. In my dream, I was riding in the vehicle with Breanne, my daughter. In the back seat were my grandkids, Bryson...

Miracles Come in All Shapes & Sizes

Today I began to think about something that happened a few years ago when we were renovating my home. It was a Saturday night, while I was getting ready for bed, my thought was, “I have never been more exhausted in my life.” Breanne, her husband, Brandon and I had...

Slow Down

A slower pace sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? However, to most people it also seems impossible. For most of us, slowing down doesn’t appear to be on the horizon. Yet, that is what I feel God is saying to someone today; Slow down We live in a fast-paced world. Fast vehicles,...

Time to Break Through

For several years, I leased my home. If something needed repair, large or small, I simply called the landlord, and he came right over and fixed it. It was nice. I didn’t have to be concerned about anything. It’s different as a homeowner. A couple weeks ago I noticed the...

Oh Night Divine

A few years ago, my grandson, Bryson and his Mom learned to play guitar. It has been quite enjoyable for me, especially during the holiday season. Almost daily I would get to hear acoustic Christmas music. It has caused me to think a little deeper about the words to the...

The God Kind of Faith

And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a...

Any Room at the Inn?

Luke 2:7 is a very familiar story, especially at this time of year. Scripture says it this way, “While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in...

Celebrate Christ with Simplicity

I can hardly believe we are in December! It seems impossible that Christmas is almost here, but here we are. I love this time of year. I love Christmas, and I love giving—not just at Christmas, but throughout the year. While I know Christmas is not solely about giving, in...

Seeing Through His Eyes

In Genesis 1, we read; So, God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the...

Weapons for Battle

He prepares me for battle; he strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze.  Psalm 18:34 In the past few days I have thought about a story a friend once told me about the Winchester Rifle, and when it was first invented. She shared with me how, the military had...

Power in Words

Sometimes kids amaze me. Especially when they throw the words you have been trying to teach them back at you. The other day, Breanne and I, were having a conversation about work. I made the following statement… “If we are going to do this project, we should do it now....

Blessed to Be a Blessing

When I awoke this morning, the first words I heard were…blessed to be a blessing. In Genesis 12:2, God told Abraham that He was going to bless him abundantly. He went on to say that Abraham would, in turn, be a blessing to others. I love how the Amplified Bible...

Seeds of Purpose

I could feel it in my spirit. I could sense it in the atmosphere…this day would be an important day. I had felt it for weeks, somehow I knew, getting past this day was going to be important in my walk with God. One would imagine, based on the feelings...

Our Anchor

One past Christmas season, Kelita sent me pictures of her Christmas decorations. I fell in love with her wonderful display of vintage pinecones ornaments. I told her how lovely I thought they were. Not too long after that, she sent me a beautiful green, vintage pinecone that year, to start...

Nothing is Impossible

I have heard this in my spirit for weeks, “Nothing is impossible with God.” Not only have I been hearing this from God, but numerous prophetic words are declaring the same thing. The best part is it comes straight from the word of God. It IS His promise to us...

Keeping Our Eyes on God

Pressure. We all experience it in one form or another, sometimes, daily. It may come from family issues, work deadlines, finances, kids, or many other life challenges. The weight of these things may at times feel like more than we can bear, yet God promises His grace is sufficient for...

Be the Light

I love the Christmas season! I always have. One of the reasons has always been because it has a different atmosphere…you could almost feel love in the air. I don’t know if it’s because of all the chaos and division in our world today – but I must say, I...

Freedom Through the Cross!

I recently read a word by Russ & Kitty Walden concerning debt freedom and prosperity. While I am not sharing the entire word, I want to share portions of it by creating a declaration for you to declare and pray over the next few months. Or until you see the...

Stay in Place

I once read a word by Bill Burns that the Lord led me back to this week and I want to share it with you.  It said, “Listen, My people. Listen. I am shouting from the roof tops; this is the season of great joy. And, great joy I will...

Great Joy!

I once read a word by Bill Burns that the Lord led me back to this week and I want to share it with you.  It said, “Listen, My people. Listen. I am shouting from the roof tops; this is the season of great joy. And, great joy I will...

Walking in the Light

This time of year, causes me to look back and reflect. That’s just what I have been doing this week. I have been reflecting on the second Christmas after we buried Jesse and then Tanya. It was the holidays; my grandchildren were so excited. Me, I could not shake the...

The Precious Timing of God

Some days the precision and timing of God amaze me. Although it was several years ago now, I remember this day as if it were yesterday. Breanne and I decided to drive to Cleveland for the day. We both needed a day off – so we made plans to have...

Staying Strong in Faith

…so that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses. (Matt 18:16) I thought of this scripture as I once again read a prophetic word that said God was not finished with this year. God always confirms His word. At least, that is my experience....

Every Little Thing…Matters

Although it has been a few weeks, I am still pondering on tipping points – as God continues to bring this subject to mind. One definition of a tipping point is; as the point at which an issue, idea, product, etc., crosses a certain threshold and gains significant momentum, triggered...

The Power of the Spirit

I once read an article that reminded me of the power of praying in tongues. That article has come to mind many times recently. The article was not by a minister; it was by a mother. It was on Good Morning America. The article told about a Mom who heard...

Enforce Change

Do you want the world we are seeing today to change? I know I do. But I can tell you this, unless we change, it will not change. Day after day I am hearing Christians say these types of things over and over… “The world has gone crazy; people have...

Plant Your Acorn

I don't know about you - but God often reminds me of the same things over and again. I assume He will continue doing that until it becomes second nature to me. For that, I am thankful. Recently I was praying about a personal need. After several days of praying...the...

Highest Form Of Worship

This week I have been thinking about something God once told me. I was walking on the beach in Boca Grande, Florida. My absolute favorite place to be. Perhaps it is so precious to me because it is often years between my visits. Nevertheless, it remains my favorite place to...

The Fruit of Worship

A few days ago, I shared a prophetic word God had given me many years ago. I also shared how to increase your capacity to receive. While all that is true – that night God reminded me of something that played a vital role in that season. That night, after...

A Heart of Gratitude

With Thanksgiving coming up, gratitude has been on my mind. The Bible talks about a thankful heart and gratitude quite often. God expects us to have a heart of gratitude, not one of complaining. The other day I read something that said; Every time you complain you’re agreeing with the...

The Fruit of Meditation

One night while trying to sleep, a phrase came to mind. It was, “Life is not a chore, it is something to be enjoyed every day.” Many people go through life as if it were a chore. They don’t look forward to the day. They just want to get through...

Time to Receive

This morning God reminded me of a prophetic word I received over thirty years ago. While that word was vital in the season it was given, it didn’t stop there. It has become a principle God has used in my life over and again. The word was: “God is taking...

The Importance of Alignment

Alignment; an arrangement in a straight line, a position of agreement or alliance.  I have had the word alignment on my mind for a few weeks now. Every few days, I will hear this still, quiet voice saying to me, “alignment is vital.” As we know, if our vehicles are...

There’s Something in the Dance

This week I shared with you a writing about my friend,Marsha’s, vision of dancing with the Lord. Today, I want to share another writing with you about a different dance. “There’s something in the dance, Kim.” These were words a friend spoke to me this week after I shared a...

It’s Your Inheritance – Ask for It

Last week, I was listening to a teaching when I heard a scripture that captured my spirit. The scripture is found in Numbers 27:7; The daughters of Zelophehad speak what is right. You shall surely give them a possession of inheritance among their father’s brothers and cause the inheritance of...

Enjoy the Dance

Just this week, a friend, actually, the friend in this story, reminded me of this writing. I could not get it off my mind and felt led of the Lord to share it with you today. I pray it is a blessing to you. On Friday night I was sitting...

Walking Into Victory

A victorious life, it’s what we all strive for, right? Over the weekend an email from a partner came to mind as I was thinking about victorious living. Nothing blesses me more than hearing that our readers have been blessed or their lives have been changed by one of our...

Who Do You Say I Am?

What do others see in you? These words were coming to me from several different sources, even my granddaughter, Brailee, who was just nine years old at the time. However, it wasn’t until I shared it with a friend that it impacted me in a powerful way. After telling her...

Are You Tired Today?

Recently, someone shared an online post with me. I do not know the author of the post as it was only shared with me, I apologize for that. But it is so powerful that I wanted to share it with you today. Perhaps, you are feeling tired today. If so,...

Winter Seasons – Bloom!

One day, I had an experience with God that was possibly the strangest way God has ever spoken to me. Before this happened, I had spent several days in the presence of the Lord, seeking His face, seeking His presence, and seeking His direction for some upcoming plans for the...

God Knows My Heart

“God knows my heart.” This is often the response we give when we say or do something wrong. Especially when we know it was wrong. We say… “well, God knows my heart.” I heard this statement the other day after speaking with someone about thoughtless words they had spoken in...

Full of Power!

“You can’t be pitiful and powerful at the same time!” I heard Joyce Meyer say those words many years ago. And they are the words that came back to me this morning as I was praying for someone. You cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time – you...

Reaping the Reward

I was sitting at my desk working one day when I received a text from a friend. The text said, “award winning chili simmering on the stove.” I had to laugh. As I laughed, I thought to myself, “Deborah took my recipe, entered it into a contest, won the ribbon...

We Must Eliminate Anger

Over the past few weeks, I have found myself reflecting on the topic of anger with increasing frequency. It has become apparent to me that anger seems to be a prevalent force in our society today, affecting countless individuals in various ways. During this period of contemplation, I have noticed...

He Will Fill Your Home with Treasures

Many of you may recall the dreams I shared with you in the past. In those dreams, God revealed to me a home that was not ordinary, but extraordinary—a place overflowing with treasures. Room after room, each space was filled with an abundance of beautiful and valuable items. Every corner...

Then…Grow

Many of us have ministers and leaders that we admire. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. It reminds me of the scripture that says, follow me as I follow Christ. (1 Cor. 11:1) That being said, just as many of us think we can never reach their level. That...

Never Too Little for God

Every now and then we get an offering with a note that says, I know this is a small offering. Or, I know this isn’t much. I don’t like that the enemy makes our partners feel that way. Mainly because it is not true. God must have something to work...

The Restorer

There is a building at the bottom of a hill near my daughter, Breanne’s road. This building has been there for as long as I can remember. It has always been an eye sore. It was one of, if not the most, junky looking buildings in our town. Numerous businesses...

Waiting on the Lord

In this fast-paced world we live in today, waiting has become increasingly difficult. People are accustomed to instant results and immediate responses, and the idea of pausing or delaying action often feels uncomfortable and inconvenient. The desire for everything to happen quickly can make it challenging to accept the concept...

Prepare and Be Ready

I was listening to a preacher one weekend not too long ago. He was talking about when the iron curtain fell. He shared how the year before the fall of this wall, there were prophetic voices all over the world prophesying that the wall was about to fall. He shared...

People of Unwavering Faith

I was thinking about people of faith the other day. I was thinking about how it was when I was first born again, it has been over 30 years. Back in those days, faith was taught everywhere. At least every place I was involved. I heard faith, faith, and more...

Our Tipping Point

“We have reached our tipping point!” Those are the words that went off in my spirit when I read a text from a friend one Sunday. Her text said, I just heard; “our prayers are going to start paying off.” My first thought was, “that is a good word.” Yet,...

Divide & Conquer

This morning, while checking messages, I listened to one of our partners share with me that she had been emailing me to let me know she was in the hospital. I did not receive the email. I quickly called her and prayed with her over the phone. As I hung...

Arise & Shine

This morning, I want to share a word from my friend, Karen Hardin, I know it will bless you…it certainly did me. There are seasons in our lives where it can feel as if we are slogging through thick mud. Every step takes enormous energy, and it feels as if...

A Darkened Heart

The Bible never ceases to amaze me. I can’t count how many times I have read through my Bible, yet each time I pick it up, I read something new. If you don’t read your Bible daily, you are really missing something. Listening to preaching is good. But there is...

The Power of the Holy Spirit

I recently shared with you the importance of the words of our mouth and their creative ability. While I believe this is very true, I want to take some time to explore this concept more deeply. The words we speak have power, and understanding their significance is essential for living...

Seize the Moment

This afternoon, the Lord brought back to my mind a meaningful experience from several years ago. He spoke three simple words to me: “Seize the moments.” Even though time has passed, the memory is vivid, as if it happened just yesterday. It was early in the evening, and my daughter...

In the Way He Should Go

Proverbs 22:6 says, Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. I have always loved the wisdom found in Proverbs 22:6, striving to embody its teaching in front of my grandchildren. There was a memorable day when...

A God Who Knows Your Name

Today, I saw a little lost dog in the middle of the road. Instantly, my thoughts traveled back to a previous day when we encountered another little lost dog. That experience left a profound impression on me, as it became a moment when God taught me an important lesson. The...

Peace, Be Still

Last week, I shared some thoughts on the word shalom, exploring its significance and meaning. During my study, I encountered another passage where Jesus used the phrase, “Peace, be still.” This well-known story can be found in Mark 4:39. Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the...

A Season of Shalom

One of my favorite words from the Bible is shalom. I have cherished this word for many years, primarily because of its profound meaning and significance. We encounter the word shalom in several passages throughout the Bible. Each time it appears, it carries with it a depth of meaning that...

The Key of Consistency

Over the past couple of weeks, I have sensed the Holy Spirit guiding me and reminding me of how valuable and necessary consistency is in our daily lives. This message keeps coming to me: “Consistency is key!” Consistency is not just essential for our spiritual growth, but it is also...

A Kairos Moment in Time

As we look around the world, there is a clear indication that revival meetings are beginning to emerge in various places. This surge is not just coincidental; it points to the realization that we are entering a new moment in God’s timing. I am convinced that we have once again...

Just Keep Moving

I had a dream recently—one that I immediately sensed was from God as soon as I woke up. Despite this certainty, the dream didn’t make sense to me at first. I realized I hadn’t yet received the full revelation or understanding of its message. A few hours into my day,...

I Am My Brothers Keeper

This morning after thinking about the many prayer requests I have had lately and how people are becoming weary in their faith – I was reminded of a scripture from the Old Testament. We live in a world where a lot of people are very self-centered and “it’s all about...

The Spoken Blessing

Recently, I have come across a writing I did several years ago when God first began to talk to me about the power of a spoken blessing. I want to share some of those insights with you today. In the Bible we see where men often spoke a particular blessing...

How Mountains Crumble

In the New Testament, Jesus speaks about mountains, revealing both their literal and symbolic significance for believers. Mountains in Scripture are not just physical features of the landscape; they also serve as metaphors for the obstacles and challenges we encounter in life. Each person's "mountain" may look different—what you face...

The Power of Communion – the Bread of His presence

Today I want to share with you the importance of partaking of communion. It is a subject I have written on often. I feel God is telling me to share it once again. I highly encourage you to make it a part of your week, if not your day. I...

Weariness

In the past couple weeks, I have received numerous emails and texts from friends and partners concerning seasons they are in. Many are beyond weary.  I can fully understand that. This season has been heavy and challenging for many people – especially those who have determined to seek God, no...

The Power of Testimony

On a recent Sunday night, I attended a women’s conference with a friend. On the way back, our conversations revolved around the mighty things we’ve have seen God do. It was a riveting time of sharing the amazing power of God. Something about those types of conversations ignites faith in...

The Power Source

Over the weekend I was thinking about declarations and the power in our words, I simply could not get Proverbs 18:21 off my mind. Most of us are very familiar with this scripture and many of us realize the importance of the words that come out of our mouth. However,...

What We Pass Down

Recently, we talked about Kingdom thinking and how it can affect generations to come. As I continued to ponder on that truth, I read some passages in the Bible that teaches us other things we pass down to our children – negative things. In Genesis 12:10-13, we find an interesting...

Kingdom Thinking

One morning this week, I awoke and the first thought in my mind was a statement I had heard many years ago from a minister. The statement was, “Don’t leave battles for your children to fight.” A couple hours later, I came across a short article about Kingdom thinking. I...

DON’T TAKE THE BAIT!!!

A word of caution by: Travis Hayes (After the events of last week across our nation, plus the things going on in personal lives, I felt this was a good message – one that needed to be shared) In the last couple of days, we have been bombarded with images...

Awaken the Morning

A man of God once asked Smith Wigglesworth a question. “How do you wake up in the morning?” in other words, “How do you begin your day?”  Why is that important? Because how you begin a thing matters. If you begin your day rushing around, anxious and in a hurry,...

Before Destruction

Pride is a subject we seldom hear taught about in church these days. However, presently, I am seeing God work on this attitude in many of those around me. Just this week, Breanne and I were talking. She said to me; “I believe I have walked through this season to...

Just Relax

I read something the other day that said, “A seed sown in good ground, doesn’t struggle to produce a tree, it simply does what it were designed to do by God, it will produce what the seed was sown for.” Isn’t that good news!?! When we sow seeds of the...

What Worship Looks Like

This summer has been hard. There is no way around it. What I thought was going to be a few weeks off work with time to refresh and renew has been a time of one challenge after another – one loss after another. So what do you do with that?...

Don’t Miss Your Moment

God often speaks to me through things of nature. There are certain things in nature that if I need to hear from God, he will show me these things. One of those things is rainbows. I love them. They always remind me of the faithfulness of God and the truth...

Beware of Distractions

One day last week, it was 3am and I was trying to sleep but something was keeping me awake. Finally, I sat up and prayed, asking God “What is it you are trying to tell me or show me?” He did not disappoint. He began to deal with me about...

Developing a Strong Spirit

Over the past few months, there is a subject God has brought up to me over and again. The subject is, a strong spirit. After weeks of God speaking to me about building a strong spirit within me, it seemed everywhere I turned someone was saying something about a strong...

After the Silence

Silence is not new to me. I am very comfortable in silence. Many are not – many need noise to feel at peace. Not so with me. However, lately, the silence is much greater and deeper. I have come to believe it is a spiritual thing. After completing a time...

Toil or Peace

The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it. (Prov 10:22) This is another scripture that has reverberated in my spirit for the past month. We know the blessing of the Lord makes one rich, but we don’t always remember that He adds no...

Strength & Explosive Breakthrough

As with most folks, there are many things I am praying about this month, even this week. There are times in our life when it seems we are bombarded with prayer requests. There are times when it seems one thing happens after the other and we are trying to keep...

Somewhere You’re Not

I was listening to Pastor Bill Winston this morning, when I heard him make this statement… “somewhere that you are not.” As my day progressed, I could not get this statement off my mind, somewhere that you are not. I began to ponder this idea of being somewhere that you...

Let’s Give Jesus

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) I want to share a day in our life that happened a few years ago. God reminded me of it today and it always brings me to...

Helping Others Overcome

He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (NLT) This is the scripture that came to mind on day, several years ago, as the principal of Brailee’s...

What is Stopping You?

This morning, as I drove to work, the Lord reminded me of something He taught me a couple years ago. I knew I had written about it before. I also knew He was telling me to revisit it. I want to share it with you today, as I feel some...

Faith, Like a Child

Have you ever had a day or a situation occur when you decided, I AM DONE WITH THIS, I AM NOT TAKING IT ANOTHER MOMENT!? I know I have. Actually, I had one of those this week. When I have moments like that, I am always reminded of the scripture...

The Harvest, the Seed

I never tire of the things God teaches me and reminds me of during planting season. One day, a few months ago, I was preparing some Kennebec potatoes to put in the garden. I was sitting down, cutting them in quarters or halves, making sure there were several eyes present...

Every Day a Blessing Day

Jerry Savelle had a saying that I love… “every day is a blessing day!” This is what came to mind as I thought about a time Bre and I were looking for a vehicle. Allow me to explain. That day, we really had no idea which direction to go and...

Don’t Sink Your Ship

Have you ever had one of those days when things were going wrong one after another? Or where those around you are facing challenges and were bringing those frustrations to you? I think we have all had days like that. I know I have. Just a few days ago I...

Change Your Focus

It is during the darkest moments of our life that we must shift our focus to clearly see the light. I thought of this today as my daughter shared an insightful truth with me. My daughter battles anxiety at times. When driving, there are some long bridges over deep waters...

Don’t Miss Him

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....

Deliberate Seeds

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and...

A Sea of Love

Several years ago, I was on the phone, sharing with my friend Vicki, about my Mom’s upcoming wedding. My Mom, who was 77 years young at the time, was getting married. She had been a single mom for more than forty years. I was telling Vicki how happy my Mom...

A Heart Prepared for Seeds

Have you ever been given a word from God that you didn’t want to hear? I have. Even though I didn’t want to hear them, I knew they were straight from God. When I think of this truth, I think about Moses. Remember when God told him to go to...

Giants in the Land

It was Saturday morning; I was driving to my office to catch up on some work. Music was playing on my media player. As one song came to an end and another began to play, it captured my attention. It was a song I have listened to many times, but...

Breathing on Our Harvest

I once read a word that was quite profound. One I believe relates to many seasons in our life. The word was… The enemy has been and is attacking the very area God is breathing upon in your life. So be encouraged that great increase and fruitfulness is being released...

Come Up Higher!

Today, God reminded me of a dream I once had. I believe that dream is for THIS season. In the dream, my daughter, her family and I were traveling to a certain destination. I assumed it was an adventure of sorts because we weren’t traveling on highways, instead we traveled...

Undefiled Faith

I was reading an email from one of our partners today about what they had gone through the past several years; it was a great deal of loss and pain. As I continued to read, I began to feel like the Lord spoke a phrase to me about how this...

Loaded with ALL His Benefits

Yesterday as I was visiting with a friend when the Lord began to show me some things about this season we are in. Excitedly, I said to this friend, “There are no limits here, only in our mind.” She replied, “That's why we are to have faith like a child,...

Oh! How He Loves Us

Yesterday was a busy day for me. I got up early, made some food to take to my cousin who is in the hospital. Once that was prepared, I loaded my vehicle and headed out to do my errands, plugging in my phone as I went so I could listen...

Don’t Give Up

So that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Matthew 18:16 From my experience, God always confirms His Word. He will often tell me the same thing over and again through several different people, until He gets my attention. When He does that, it is...

Speaking Life & Blessings

In recent years, many of us have learned to stop speaking negative words over our lives, our children, our bodies, and our finances. That is a good thing! But are we also consistently speaking blessings over these same things? It’s not enough to stop speaking negative words. If our desire...

Effective Prayer

I once heard someone say that insanity was doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Often we say we want things to change in our lives yet we continue to do the same things we have always done, over and over. Of course, we continue to...

My Life is Not My Own

In the month of June, I taught on Worship for four weeks at our church. Those times birthed something in me that seems to grow deeper day by day. It is a desire to once again spend my days with God. While it sounds wonderful and it is, it makes...

Guarding Your Oil

Not too long ago I read something online that I felt was not only powerful, but timely. It seems lately, the Lord is cautioning me about who I allow to lay hands on me and those I invite into my inner circle. There are people who will simply drain the...

Becoming a Generous Giver

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (2 Cor 9:6-8) I was meditating on this familiar verse when a thought came to me… “I wonder if I am a generous giver?” More importantly… I wonder if GOD would consider me...

The Brightest Day

The word process is defined as; a series of actions that you take in order to achieve an end result. I don’t know about you, but I like the suddenly of God more than the process. Yet, over the past few weeks, God has led me to scripture after scripture...

Shine!

Today, I want to talk with you about silver and how it gets its shine. Did you know one of the definitions of silver is actually shine? I don't particularly like silver, however, I love to buy a piece of silver that is tarnished. I know it sounds odd, but...

A Hope & A Future

Jeremiah 29:11 says, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.  Let's look at a few of these words. First of all, the word, thoughts, is defined as the plans...

He Will Lead Us

It was early one morning; I was preparing to partake of my communion meal. As I went to place my elements on my table, the Lord spoke to me and said, “He will guide you into all truth.” I knew the scripture He was speaking of. It is found in...

Things Done Right

I love when God speaks life-changing words, during a normal conversation. Several years ago, I was having a phone conversation with a friend. She was talking to me about where she and her husband are, spiritually speaking. She shared with me how she had said to her husband, “we have...

Presence of God

As I stepped into the sanctuary, I encountered the tangible presence of God. Something was very different. Although the service didn’t start for another half hour, the tangible presence of the Lord greeted me as I entered the room. The place was heavy with His presence. In silence I sat...

Do You Really Trust God?

A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone. This is the dictionary definition of the word, trust. In the Strong’s Concordance, trust is defined as to have confidence in, to be secure, to feel safe, and to have no care. Lately, I have been compelled to...

Debt Cancellation

Today, I want to share an article with you from my friend, Karen Hardin…enjoy! I felt strongly that this week we needed to pray regarding the financial struggle many are facing both personally as well as our national debt. Debt is debilitating. So is lack. Anyone who has had to...

Just One Word from God

Have you ever heard a single word from God that stopped you in your tracks and lit you up at the same time? I heard such a word several months ago. Today, God brought that word back to my remembrance. Could it be that it is for such a time...

Shifting Atmospheres

The ten-hour drive seemed to wash away as I stepped from my vehicle and the atmosphere of the city engulfed me. The very air was electric with faith, a tangible faith that one could feel. I had never experienced anything like it before. That day was life-changing for me. I...

Let the Season End

This morning, I was reminded of something God once said to me. At the time, those four words made no sense to me. The words were, “Let this season end.” The emphasis was on the word let. I thought it was odd that He was telling me to let it happen, The word let is...

Beyond the Fog

It was late afternoon, as I drove up the highway, heading home. My attention was captured by the impending weather change. With a glance upward, I observed the rolling fog, slowly ebbing down the mountains before me. “It’s going to be a foggy morning tomorrow,” I shared with my daughter....

Preparing for the Outpouring

As I concluded my teaching at the church on worship, a friend approached me and shared what the Lord had said to her. “We are not prepared to receive the outpouring God has planned for us.” He said. Those words took me back to another time a couple decades ago...

The Eagle’s Vision

I want to share another interesting thing about eagles. In my study, I discovered, they have two sets of eyes. The first set is their natural eyes, which they use anytime they are in resting mode. These are the eyes they use most often. However, when they start to take...

Gathering of Eagles Continued

In continuing my research on eagles, I want to share another characteristic of the eagle with you today. If you have ever seen an eagle fly, you know they fly without flapping their wings. They don’t flap; they soar. Eagles are born with large and heavy wings. Part of their...

Gathering the Eagles

Recently, I have been teaching a series at a local church on the subject of worship. The first night I taught, God brought a couple people who I hadn’t seen in many years to the meeting. I was surprised and very happy to see them. Since there was more than...

Seed, Confession & Action

I was studying a couple weeks ago and heard this; To manifest a promise, faith needs three things. What could faith need? It needs a seed. It needs confession and it needs action. Let’s look first at the seed. Luke 8:11 says; the seed is the Word of God. Many...

God’s Awesome Word

One night as I was trying to go to sleep, one scripture kept going through my mind over and over.  This scripture is found in Isaiah 55:10-12 - the part of it that kept running through my mind was, My word will not return void.  I simply could not get...

A Secret Language

I once read a story that was so good it has stuck with me for several years. Today, it again came to mind. As the story was told, a pilot was in the midst of his flight for the day when he saw something that terrified him.  Out of the...

Rising Higher

I once read a story that was so good it has stuck with me for several years. Today, it again came to mind. As the story was told, a pilot was in the midst of his flight for the day when he saw something that terrified him.  Out of the...

Back to the Beginning

Recently, the Lord has been reminding me of a foundational scripture. Before I share that scripture, I want to share the scripture He is using to take me there. Every so often, God will speak a scripture to me from the Old Testament, found in Jeremiah 6:16. Thus says the Lord:...

Paralysis by Analysis

I read an article one day that I found quite interesting. The title was, What causes us to choke when we are under pressure? Even the title caught my attention because at that precise moment I was dealing with some things. I had even thought about giving up. The article...

An Offering of Peace

I recently read an article about a Peace Offering. I am very interested in the Old Testament and in the symbolism of that testament. Since I read the article, each day at some point, a peace offering would come to mind, therefore I decided to re-read the article and study...

Hurt People

One morning a few years ago, I arrived at work with a black eye. As I looked at it in the mirror that morning, trying, but failing, to cover it up - I had to smile. You see, I didn't fall, no one hit me, at least not on purpose....

Arise and Shine

This morning, as I awoke, the first thing I heard was a scripture; it is found in Isaiah 60, which says, “Arise and shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” As I meditated on this scripture, excitement began to build. I...

A Prospering Soul

We all want to prosper, yet most of us would say there are areas in our life where we are not seeing prosperity. As a ministry, many of our prayer requests we receive are for prosperity, either in finances or the physical body. Last week, I was spending some time...

What Footprints Are You Leaving?

It is said, anything we do online, on social media leaves a footprint. I wonder if we realize each and every day, we do this. We leave a footprint. This thought ran through my mind as I saw a post on Facebook last week. I don’t get on Facebook often...

God’s Way of Increase

Over the years I have shared stories with you about my grandchildren, Bryson and Brailee. Often God speaks to me through these two. I am so thankful when God does this. Many times, like the instance I am sharing with you today, it catches me off guard. Bryson is a...

Time In His Presence

I knew what I needed; I had felt it all day long. Still, the day was busy, there were people all around. When I was finally alone, the phone kept ringing. It seemed to be one thing after another that had to be dealt with. I was becoming desperate –...

A Voice of Maturity

Something the Lord once spoke to me came to mind today. “A voice of maturity” – I remember the day the Lord taught me about this. We have all been there, at least I know I have. We are believing God for something and become frustrated in the wait. We...

The Divide

I was walking down the hallway, getting ready for work, thinking about a message I once heard. It was about those who play church or who are not fully committed to following Jesus. The minister shared that this year we stepped into a new place in God. He went on to share how God...

Keeping Our Eyes Fixed on God

Taking a deep breath, I absorbed the words the Holy Spirit was speaking to my heart. Peace washed over as I heard this familiar phrase. “Eyes on me.” I remember the first time I heard these words. I was watching a movie about a teacher whose students weren’t listening. Snaping...

Continual, Abundant

This morning, I was thinking about my Aunt Sherry who just went to be with the Lord. I began to think about all the life lessons I learned from her over the years. We were close, we spent a lot of time together and each time, she taught me something...

A Brave, Little Bird

One night while Bre, my daughter, was at my home, she received a call from Bryson, her son. After the call, she quickly left. I didn’t know what the issue was, only that it involved a bird. The following day, I asked Bryson what happened. Here’s his story. The night...

Through Someone Else’s Eyes

A couple months ago, my daughter and I were having a conversation when she made a statement that stuck with me. She shared with me that her husband has said, “I wish you could see yourself through my eyes, then you would realize you are beautiful, just the way you...

Don’t Quit on a Bad Day

My sister shared a story with me recently that was quite profound. At least the message I got out of it was. Her daughter, my niece, just completed her second year of college. She hopes to go on to medical school after the four years at this school. In taking...

What You Are Feeding

It was early morning. I was grumbling as I swept cat hair off the rug on my back porch. My mind went back to the first time I saw this stray cat. He unfortunately showed up on my porch while my grandkids were visiting. They were both saying, “Nana, it’s...

Sowing for a Better Future

“Don’t you realize, you are now eating the harvest from the seeds you sowed last season?” This is something God once spoke to me… It was last year when God began to speak with me about a scripture found in Deuteronomy 8:18, “But you shall remember the LORD your God,...

One Little Thing

Today, I thought about a conversation I once had with my grandson, about what he wanted to do when he grew up. Without hesitation, he said, “I want to work in the field of space, even if I have to be a janitor.” “A janitor?” I questioned. He said, “Yes,...

God Works in the Little Things

Sometimes I can’t help but think of how awesome our God is and what He miraculously does with what we seem is little or not enough. We are all familiar with the story of David and Goliath. All the soldiers were afraid and intimidated by Goliath – no one wanted...

The Power of Prayer

Peter Wagner once said…“God’s purpose may be thwarted or it may be accomplished depending, to one degree or another, on the obedience of His people and their willingness to use the weapons of spiritual warfare that He has provided. God is powerful enough to win any battle, but He has...

Don’t Tolerate Anything

I want to share a story with you from several years ago. I may have shared it in the past, if so, perhaps you need a gentle reminder…I know I did. Bryson, who is now 18, was 2 at the time. I had told my daughter I would babysit him...

Humility & Honor

Proverbs 3:9-10 says, “Honor the Lord with your possession and the first fruits of all your increase, so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”  The way we give our offerings to God is important. What portion we give to Him is...

Our Expectation & Hope

While watching an old western one day, I heard a statement that impacted my thoughts. In the movie, they were reading the last will and testament of a man who had just died. He made a profound statement in his will. He said, “my end was not what I hoped,...

What Would Jesus Do?

This question has been on my mind a lot today. You may recall, several years ago now, this question was on everything. T-shirts, bags, posters, everywhere we looked we saw the question, “what would Jesus do?” I was talking with a friend about some things in her life today. She...

God’s Language

I knew it was true when I heard it. Oh, boy! Did I need to listen to it! With a weary heart, I was turning in early for the night. Just as I crawled into bed, a friend from Ohio called. She proceeded to share with me a conversation she...

Perception is Everything

Perceive is defined as; interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as. Often the way we perceive or view a thing will determine the outcome. We see this in the story of the 12 spies. Two spies saw victory. The other ten only saw defeat,...

Surrounded by God

God speaks to His people in many different ways. We see this truth throughout the Bible. God also speaks to different people in different ways. For me, there are particular scriptures He speaks to me to direct me. He also speaks to me through many things in our natural world....

Remember Who Battles for You!

Today, I want to share an article from my friend, Karen Hardin, with you. It will uplift and encourage you! Kim Potter The Bible instructs us not to grow weary in doing what He has called us to do. It is followed by the encouragement that in due season we...

Believe His Word

For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Mark 11:23 This verse teaches us that we...

Forgive & Bless

I am sometimes asked to go to my daughter’s house and organize. It’s something I am good at. Therefore, she calls Mom when she needs a room organized and doesn’t know where to start. The last time she made this call was a few years ago when Bryson was at...

His Word – Our Lifeline

I came across a scripture last evening that captured my heart. 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...

Declaring War with God

No, that is not a misprint. I heard this statement last week, and it caught my attention. Let me share with you the context in which it was spoken. A minister was talking about God, and he said, “When you declare war on God’s people, you declare war on God.”...

His Still Small Voice

And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. (I Ki 19:12) I want to share a couple of things with you this morning. First of all, God recently reminded me of a book by Judy Jacobs...

Finish It!

Many years ago, a woman walked up to me in church and whispered in my ear, “Kim, when you feel you are winning the battle, when you begin to see a breakthrough, DO NOT LAY DOWN YOUR SWORD.” Although it was many years ago, I remember those words as if...

Into the Darkness

Although 2020 is far behind us, it seems some of the effects of it remain. People continue to deal with long term health issues. There remains more anxiety and fear than I ever saw before that year – prices are still crazy high for most things and taxes continue to...

Lengthen Your Stride!

Could it be that a shift has taken place in the Spirit, and it is time to lengthen your stride? Could it be? This morning when I awoke, something was different. I knew there had been a shift in the Spirit, and then the Lord reminded me of something that...

The Tried and True Word

Thus says the Lord: “Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls.” (Jer 6:16) This is one of my favorite scriptures and one I think of often. Today I...

Don’t Forget About Yourself

Sometimes, I feel that God speaks to me in the most unusual ways. I can always tell when it is Him or when it is the Spirit of God because it stirs an immediate reaction within me. The message resonates deeply in my spirit as a truth that I can...

A Dream of Harvest

Saturday night I dreamed all night long. It was an odd night, I felt half-asleep yet very alert all through the night. In this state of half in and half out, I continued to dream, the same dream, yet different, over and over. I dreamed of harvest time. In each...

Abiding in Him and His Word

Recently, I have had a scripture on my mind… “But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted.” (Jn 15:7 NLT) While many of us are familiar with this scripture, I wonder if we have...

In Word & Deed

There are some lessons God has taught me that return to my mind over and again. In word and deed is one of those lessons. I hear those words and know exactly what God is talking about and what to do. I think of it each month when I receive...

Time to Expand Your Capacity

If you have been with our ministry for a very long time, you may remember this. I once received a prophetic word that was the oddest thing to me. The word was… “God is taking you into a place of intimacy with Him. God has great things for you, but...

A Prosperous Soul

3 John 2 says, Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. While this sounds great, it is not so easy for most people. For many people, it’s not so easy to imagine a prospering soul. A prospering mind or thought...

The Cost of Bitterness

For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity. Acts 8:23 The other day, I received an email from one of our readers. She was believing God for several miracles: healing, financial blessing, and more. She is a strong woman of God, and it is hard...

A Bright Light

Recently, I have been studying the concept of soul prosperity. Over the weekend, as I studied this subject, I heard a statement. It was said, “Complaining reveals we are losing the battle over our thoughts.” Complaining is the evidence you are losing the battle over your thoughts or over your...

Unexpected Harvest

It has been many months since I had a dream from the Lord. Therefore, when God gave me a dream on Friday morning, I was filled with excitement. My dream was brief, yet vivid and colorful. In my dream, I was at my home, walking outside with my Mom. We...

The God Who Fulfills Desires

A scripture came to mind as I hung up the phone. It is found in Psalm 37:4. Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. The Amplified says it like this: Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the...

Winds of Breakthrough!

I don’t know how the weather has been in your area, but where I live, we have had tremendous winds for the past few weeks. I can’t think of winds without thinking breakthrough – I don’t know why – it’s just something God spoke to me many years ago. I...

His Presence & Praise

After preparing yesterday’s writing, I have been praising God more and more. As I do, there are some significant things I have noticed. I want to share them with you today. I spend quite a bit of time in prayer, it is a priority in my life. It always will...

A Life at Rest

For anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His. Hebrews 4:10 One of the most challenging things many believers face is entering into and remaining in the rest of God. If you have ever experienced the rest of God, you will...

His Will – Found in His Word

In days past, I have been present at different prayer groups where people would pray and then say, “Lord, if it be thy will.”  In other words, they asked God for something and ended the prayer with if it by thy will, not fully knowing the will of God for...

Not Yours to Carry

Hebrews 12:1 says, Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. I was thinking about this...

Faith that Touches God

I have been meditating on this scripture for a few weeks. It is found in Luke 8:44-46. She came up behind Jesus and touched the fringe of His cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are...

Rain on Our Inheritance

Early one morning, I was awakened by the sound of a text message on my phone. When I picked it up and looked at the message, I realized it was a scripture sent by a friend. Little did my friend know that her timely text was the answer to the...

Inheritance – Ready for Picking

Today, I want to share with you a dream I once had. It had been quite some time since I felt I had a dream from the Lord, this was such a dream. I dreamed I was with my Mom. We went to this place to visit my uncles. My...

What Fruit Would Be Produced?

One morning, I was driving to run errands and fill up with gas. As I went, I looked down at my gas hand, noting it was empty. Breanne had driven it home the night before, and we should have stopped and got gas, but it was late, so we didn’t....

At Destruction and Famine, We Laugh

Friday is our day off. It is usually a day of rest and spending time with God, at least for me. This past Friday was different. So much has been going on with moving into a bigger office so we can expand. During the process, nothing has worked out the...

When Praise & Prayer Collide

There is a testimony I heard many years ago that I love revisiting time and again. I first read it in a book by Kenneth E. Hagin. In the book he tells a story of a woman he once met who had been believing God for healing. This woman had...

Forgiveness Matters

I was spending some quiet time with God in worship over the weekend when God brought a person to mind. I don’t know them personally, but they were praise and worship leaders I used to listen to daily over twenty years ago. I had stopped listening to them when I...

A Reader’s Testimony

Today, I want to share a testimony from one of our readers in response to last weeks writing. I hope it encourages you – it certainly encouraged me. Really enjoyed today's message! Allow me to share one of my own experiences with God’s sovereignty and His all-powerful specific control of the...

The Fruit of an Angry Heart

Over the past few weeks, I have been interacting with someone who has obvious deep seated anger. I am not sure what the root cause of the anger is, but it is coloring every area of their life as well as their conversations. As I was praying for this person,...

A Month of Answered Prayers

Last week, when I was preparing the audio prayer to go out to our financial partners, there was a different anointing on that particular prayer…it felt as if God was compelling me to declare a time of blessings over our partners in a new way.  I completed the prayer and...

The Steps of A Good Man

Numerous times this week, a scripture has come to mind. It is found in Psalm 37:23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. I was having a conversation with a close friend. She was sharing with me her feelings about...

Watering Our Seed

It’s that time of year… when we begin planting seeds to get a jump start on gardening. In preparation for this, I purchased some herb seed to plant, some for me, and some for Breanne. She too wanted fresh herbs. One day I gathered up all my supplies, dirt, seeds,...

Prayers for Our Children

This morning I came across a post I had shared with friends on facebook back in 2015. Remember it was several years ago, when my grandchildren were small. I had forgotten about this day and I am so thankful I was reminded. I want to share it with you today…...

The Power to Get Wealth

And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day. (Deut 8:18) Over the weekend, I was meditating on this scripture and asked God...

The Love Feast

This past Sunday, I did a short teaching on one of my favorite scriptures concerning communion. It comes from a verse I discovered many years ago. In Revelations 2:1-4, the Bible says. To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, These things says He who holds the seven stars in His...

The Night Hours

Today, I want to share a word with you from Lana Vawser that someone sent to me a few days ago – I believe it may minister to someone today…. HEARD THE LORD SAY ‘TAKE BACK THE NIGHT HOURS’ Lana Vawser Recently, I heard the Lord say, ‘Take back the...

The Center of His Presence

Over the weekend, I read something from Bill Yount that I one hundred percent agree with. He said, “I sense the Lord saying, "I would promote My people more if it didn't take them away from Me. Stay below the radar." I know this to be true from experience. I...

Undivided We Stand

“Kim, do you think a stopped up well is the same as a dry well?  Will it have the same results?” God gently whispered to me one day. I thought about it for a moment and then replied: “Yes, both will hinder the flow of water.” “That is correct; your...

Strengthening Your Spirit

And he shall speak great words against the most High and shall wear out the saints of the most High. (Dan 7:25) I have thought of this Scripture many times over the past few months, as I see the weariness on the faces of those who have been standing in faith,...

Peace on Purpose

The Bible teaches us that we can have the peace of God. It says Jesus left us his peace. The peace that carried him through the cross, death, and the grave. But how many of us are walking in that level of peace daily? I have been thinking about this...

BE CAREFUL LITTLE MOUTH

Lord, may the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to You, God. “Be careful little mouth what you say, be careful little mouth what you say, for the Father up above is looking down with love, so be careful little mouth what you say.”...

Mustard Seed Faith

So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”(Luke 17:6) In this passage, God beautifully illustrates faith as a tiny mustard seed, symbolic...

Meditating on God’s Word

Meditation.  The word often brings to mind new age or some other religion, however, meditation and the benefits of it, was first and foremost, God’s plan. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the...

When Jesus Says “Shhh”

Prolonged warfare can cause even the most seasoned prayer warrior to become weary beyond words. I believe many of us have experienced this in the past few years. While praying recently, God reminded me of a day, not too long ago, when I was fatigued. I had scheduled a time...

He Came to Show the Way

This morning in my worship time, I was singing to the Lord. I was singing an old song when I began to meditate on the words of the song. I want to share some of those words with you today. He came from heaven to earth, to show the way....

When Your Promise is Real

The other day I was corresponding with one of the staff members from our accounting firm. While talking I remembered a conversation she and I had several years ago, when she was pregnant with her little girl. As we exchanged pleasantries, she asked how my day was going. In turn,...

Peace Be Still

In the early months of 2020, God began to say one word to me. “Prepare.” It seemed every single day He was prompting me to prepare. I had no idea what for and I could never have imagined what that year would bring with the Covid pandemic. Lately, I have...

As Long As…

As I shared yesterday, last week was filled with challenges. As the weekend approached, I looked forward to a time of resting and spending time in the presence of my Lord. That was my plan. However, Saturday morning I was praying and worshipping God when my phone rang. I didn’t...

Come Aside and Rest

Last week was a week full of unexpected issues, seemingly one after another. By mid-week, I began to feel pushed and pulled in many different directions. It was then that I heard the Lord quietly speak to my heart and say, “come aside.” I knew those words were found in...

Through the Eyes of Faith

And we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, so we were in their sight. (Num 13:33) This scripture recounts the pivotal moment when Moses, following God's instructions, dispatched twelve men to explore the promised land. These chosen spies were tasked with a critical mission: to assess the strength and...

Morning, Noon & Night

Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice. (Ps 55:17) God brought this scripture to mind the first weekend of February. He emphasized the evening, morning and noon to me. I knew there was something He was leading me to...

Standing on God’s Side

As I was looking through some old notes today, I came across a message by Jim Reilly from the Healing Prayer Call. His teaching was about those who play church or who are not fully committed to following Jesus. He taught that we have stepped into a new place in...

Your Seed Proclaims Your Future

This morning, I was reminded of a scripture found in Genesis 26:12-14. Then Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; for he had possessions of flocks...

Threshing Through Debt

Recently we talked about threshing through the mountains in our life, using the following scriptures. Behold, I will make you into a new threshing sledge with sharp teeth; You shall thresh the mountains and beat them small, and make the hills like chaff. You shall winnow them, the wind shall...

Restored Destiny

(Today, I want to share an article with you from my friend, Karen Hardin. It is such a great encouragement – I just had to share) On Christmas Eve, our five-year-old grandson had finished dinner and wanted to play as the rest of us finished the meal. Presents had already...

Nevertheless

Last week, while I was walking through my kitchen one morning, I felt the Lord speak to me about a situation I had been praying about. My initial reaction wasn’t positive. I found myself murmuring to the Lord, saying, “God, I have done that, and I have done this; I...

Arise & Thresh

A few days ago, I shared what the Lord revealed to me about removing mountains or obstacles that stand in our way, little by little. As I continued to study this topic, I came across another scripture that I want to share with you today: “Arise and thresh, O daughter...

Bring Down the Rain

There was a season in my life when God began to bless me beyond my imagination. It was an amazing time. A few months later, I asked God why He had blessed me so abundantly, especially when there were many people I knew who prayed more, knew more scripture, and...

When the Mountain Doesn’t Move

In Matthew 17:20, Jesus says; For assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you. He says that we can speak to the mountain,...

The Tools He Gives

Lately, I’ve been inexplicably waking up between 1 and 3 a.m., and this past week was no exception. On one particular night, as the clock struck 1:00 a.m., my eyes fluttered open, wide and alert. I lay there in the stillness of the dark, the silence surrounding me almost palpable....

Wait Upon the Lord

Several years ago, I heard the strangest story about a little dog and how it died. While speaking with an acquaintance, we came across a small grave where a dog was buried by its family. She began to tell me how the dog had died. She explained that the dog's...

Trust God & Let Go

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. Isaiah 12:2 I once came across a captivating story about a determined man who set his sights on conquering a towering mountain, fueled by a desire for solitude and self-discovery. Despite warnings from seasoned climbers who advised against...

The One Who Perfects All Things

Today, a scripture I once studied came to mind. It is found in Psalm 138:8. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. Several years ago, I stumbled upon a powerful scripture that resonated deeply with me during a challenging time when I was faced with a difficult decision. There...

Drip with Abundance

Today I was praying a scripture over you. This is found in Psalm 65:11, which says, You crown this year with Your goodness, and Your path drips with abundance. As we enter a new year, I pray that it is filled with the goodness of God and that your life...

A Year to Thrive

I keep hearing that many people are relieved that 2024 is coming to an end. I understand why; it hasn’t been an easy year for many of us. There has been a great deal of uncertainty, both as individuals and as a nation. However, God has been faithful, and we...

Write the Vision

While spending time with God, I began to reflect on the approaching New Year, which is just around the corner. Several thoughts filled my mind: the excitement of a new year, New Year's resolutions, and new beginnings. As I contemplated these ideas, the Lord impressed upon me to take action....

The Eve of Something Wonderful

Today, the Lord reminded me of a dream He once gave me. The dream took place on Christmas Eve, and I think that's why it comes to mind again during this Christmas season. Perhaps, it is for such a time as this. God has shown me dreams about Christmas before,...

Beyond Fear

I heard an interesting story recently that I want to share with you. A friend of mine was talking about someone we both know who recently had a motorcycle accident. She mentioned that while he was still in the hospital, he decided to sell his motorcycle, saying, “Apparently, God was...

Why Search?

As we prepare to enter the New Year, one scripture has been constantly on my mind. This scripture is found in Luke 24:5. And as they were afraid and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, 'Why seek ye the living among the dead? As 2024...

No Room at the Inn

Luke 2:7 is a very familiar story, especially at this time of year. Scripture says it this way, “While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in...

His Sweet Smelling Aroma

Recently, the Lord began to speak to me about offerings that are a sweet-smelling aroma to Him. He revealed that it was not about the scent itself, but rather what it represents. Leviticus 2:9 says, It is an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the Lord. This scripture referred...

Choose Joy!

As we transition from the warmth of Thanksgiving festivities, we find ourselves approaching the joyous season of Christmas, a time when we come together to honor the miraculous birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Despite the distractions that often cloud our thoughts—such as the pressures of work, the...

Complain and Remain

I once came across a deeply thought-provoking statement that resonated with me and stayed with me through the years. It was a simple yet powerful phrase: “Complaining is to the devil what praise and thanksgiving is to God.” This statement struck me like a lightning bolt, making me pause and...

Simple Christmas

I can hardly believe we are in December! It seems impossible that Christmas is almost here, but here we are. I love this time of year. I love Christmas, and I love giving—not just at Christmas, but throughout the year. While I know Christmas is not solely about giving, in...

Don’t Become Weary

Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when the plowman shall overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it. (Amos 9:13 ESV) This scripture came to mind as the Lord...

Move Your Mountains

The other morning, I awoke with a scripture rolling over in my mind. It is a very familiar scripture found in the New Testament. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart...

The Long War

I recently delved into a remarkable book by John Eckhardt titled *Fasting for Breakthrough and Deliverance*, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in every way. The pages were filled with insights that resonated deeply with me; in fact, I found myself underlining more lines than I left untouched....

The Power of Thank Offerings

A statement has been on my mind for weeks now, probably due to the month we are in. Actually, two phrases. One is a heart of thanksgiving. The other is a thank offering. These statements caused me to reflect on something that happened to me this past week. I remember, one day a few...

May We Remember God

We are all guilty of it. Thanksgiving morning arrives and we are busy preparing the turkey, mashed potatoes, and homemade bread. The family is running around chattering with excitement. The house is filled with wonderful aromas and joy. It’s a great time with family and friends. But is this how this yearly celebration began? Has...

Days of Adversity

Recently, I have been thinking about days of adversity. While thinking on this subject, God reminded me of a word I once read by Johnny Enlow that I feel is relevant today. As I read it, my spirit leapt, and I knew it was what God was speaking. “We are...

Our Daily Sustenance

Recently I read an article stating how many born again Christians read their Bible consistently. This study showed that only three percent of Christians daily read their Bible. 3 %! My first thought was, “how can that be true?” However, if I look around and see how many Christians are...

It’s Time to Praise – Exuberantly!

Well…this year has had it challenges for all of us, that is for sure. From the first of January until now, I have received more prayer requests, phone calls and texts from people needing prayer and encouragement than ever before. Apart from that, looking around the world can some days...

Time to Press In

I was preparing breakfast while listening to preaching. All of a sudden, the man of God said something that captured my attention. He said, “many of you are one declaration away from breakthrough.” If we are going to see breakthrough, declaring God’s Word and promises are a must. Think about...

Remember When…

One-night last week, I was having some quiet time with God. To be totally transparent, I was talking to Him about some things I had been praying about, that I had not yet seen the answers to. I was saying, “God, if I am missing something, please show me.” Instead...

A Testimony of His Love

Today, I want to share a personal testimony with you, if I may. Something that happened a couple years ago. Let me begin with this; my prayer life usually consists of prayers for those I love, for our partners, for the ministry and for my family – not necessarily in...

One Word Away – Could it Be?

I was preparing breakfast, while listening to preaching. All of a sudden, the man of God said something that captured my attention. He said, “many of you are one declaration away from breakthrough.” If we are going to see breakthrough, declaring God’s Word and promises are a must. Think about...

Our Appointed Blessings

This morning someone sent me a prophetic word from Marsha Burnes that I want to share with you. It was a tremendous encouragement to me, as well as an assurance of the blessings God has ordained for each one of us. In a vision I saw an ancient Roman Colosseum...

How God Speaks

Over the weekend, I was meditating on the many ways God speaks to His people. As you know from my writings, He speaks to me most often in simple terms. For instance, God speaks through things in our natural surroundings. Have you even been awakened several days in a row...

How Far Do You Want to Go?

Jesus said it like this; According to your faith, be it unto you. (Mt. 9:29) One night, while waiting to hear from God on a particular prayer, God said it to me like this; “I can only take you far as you are willing to go.” He went on to...

Shut Out the Noise

The way a mother hears the voice of her child has always been insightful to me. That child can whisper the quietest sound and a mom hears it, even from a distance. Or if that child calls on the phone, they don’t have to announce their name, their mom knows...

Hope Thou in God!

Yesterday 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...

Coming Out with Plunder

“You have My word, you’ll not go under, but you will come out with plunder.” These words were spoken to me by the Lord just before waking on Saturday morning. I recognized them immediately; they were from a prophecy I received in 2007 – seventeen years ago. Here is the...

And God Remembered

I walked to my mailbox today to retrieve my mail. One piece jumped out at me – on the back of this envelope were the words, “God Remembers You.” My mind went to the days of Noah. As we know, Noah and his family were saved from the judgment that...

Setting the Atmosphere

In our region, we are experiencing an unusual Fall season this year. Each morning, there’s crispness in the air, a refreshing coolness that hints at the changing season. However, as the day unfolds, by lunchtime, the warmth sets in, often transforming the atmosphere into something far more summer-like. You find...

A Landing Place for Holy Spirit

Today, I want to share a prophetic word/ dream from Nate Johnston. I have not shared anything like this for a long time – but this one spoke to me… please read and then I want to ask you a question. MY WARNING FROM THE LORD ON THIS NEXT MOVE...

Low & Slow

Recently, I watched a cooking show on how to make the best barbecue. I don’t know why it caught my attention since I am not a huge barbecue lover, but it did. Throughout the segment, one man, when explaining how to make the best barbecue, said these words… “Low and...

Sowing for Coming Seasons

“Don’t you realize you are now eating the harvest from the seeds you sowed last season?” This is something God once spoke to me… God began speaking to me in January about the scripture found in Deuteronomy 8:18. But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He...

Coming to Fruition

This past week, I came across a quote I had once read. It was...  When someone is pregnant, she is not "expecting a child" - she already has one. She is not "going to be a mother" - she already is a mother. The baby is not "on the way"....

When There is Silence

One morning, as the sun began to peek through the windows, I casually glanced at my calendar. The date on the calendar reminded me that the next presidential election was just days away. It's hard to forget with all the constant coverage on the local news stations. I began to...

Shut In

 “and the Lord shut him in.” These words came to mind this morning as I was meditating on scripture. They come from Genesis 7:16. They refer to Noah and the ark. The animals had been ushered onto the ark. Noah and his family settled in as God commanded and the...

Are We Limiting God?

Life can be hard; there is no doubt about this truth. None of us are exempt from times of challenge, loss, and disappointment. But when we experience these things, it's crucial to remember that disappointment should not be the lens through which we view our lives and all God has...

Take Back What is Yours

With the ding of my phone, I was alerted to yet another person who was facing physical attacks on their body. It seemed it had been a week of those types of communication. I read email after email of people who are battling sickness or disease right now. Physical attacks...

Preparing for Winter

As the temperatures drop and mornings become crisp and cool, I find myself thinking about something I do each year: preparing for winter. I thought about a few years ago when I prepared myself for winter and helped others prepare. Whether preparing water pipes, chopping wood, or picking up nuts,...

Pitiful or Powerful

“You can’t be pitiful and powerful at the same time!” I heard Joyce Meyer say those words many years ago. They are the words that came back to me this morning as I was praying for someone. You cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time – you will...

Taking the First Step

Start where you are. Do what you can. With what you have. These words have come to me many times in the past few weeks as we have worked to supply provisions for those most affected by the recent hurricanes. Day after day, I hear about more needs. Some days, it...

Victory in Conflict

Are you currently facing a challenging situation? I recently came across a thought-provoking statement that really made me stop and think. It goes like this: "If God doesn't rescue you from a difficult situation, or if He doesn't lead you around it, it's because He has already given you the...

Unusual Acts of Kindness

Today, as I drove by a familiar road, my mind returned to the day I visited a home near here and the veteran who resided there. This experience may have come to mind because we have been gathering and distributing supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene. A few years...

The Power of a Testimony

A pastor I know often says, “When you hear a testimony, God releases the power of God into that testimony to DO IT AGAIN.” It is powerful to grasp that as we share a testimony, it carries within it the power to “do it again.” For the past couple of...

Martha, Martha

Imagine, with me, a moment when you hear a knock at the door.  You arise to answer the door to find Jesus standing there.  Excitedly, you invite Him in, just as Martha did long ago. You are so excited you can hardly contain yourself; your mind is racing, thinking, “How...

Follow Me as I Follow Him

Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it’s the only thing. --Albert Schweitzer One late afternoon, I arrived home from the grocery store. I loaded up my arms to carry everything in with as few trips as possible. It’s odd, but this has always been my way. Instead...

The Greatest Influence

I once encountered a powerful piece of writing by Marsha Burns that really resonated with me. Even though it's been many years, I still find myself reflecting on its impact today. It said, Keep yourself from defilement. This may require pulling back from activities and relationships that are not beneficial...

Revealed Strategies from God

“We marched around our house seven times a day for several days and prayed, and God paid it off.” This was the marvelous testimony I heard while listening to a ministry online this morning. While this is a beautiful testimony, this strategy won’t work for everyone. It worked for this...

His Abiding Place – Your Home

Recently, I have been thinking about God's abiding presence. For God to have an abiding presence, the atmosphere must first be conducive to creating a resting place for God. Psalm 132:13-14 says For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place...

The Old Path

After being led on a three-day fast, I spent the night seeking guidance from the Lord through the scriptures. I was eager to receive any message or insight from Him following the completion of those days. As I delved into the Word of God, a familiar scripture caught my attention,...

Reminder of God’s Ways of Increase

Each year, I have goals: spiritual goals, physical goals, and financial goals. This past weekend, I was thinking about my financial goals for 2024 and what it would take to reach those goals before the year ends. As with most people unexpected things arise through the year that we are...

Yesterday’s Manna Won’t Do

In Exodus 16, we read about God feeding the children of Israel with daily manna. Then the Lord said to Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. And the people shall go out and gather a certain quota every day, that I may test them, whether they...

Don’t Limit God

Over the weekend, I tuned in to an online message. While listening, I had a profound realization about myself. I discovered that I had unconsciously let go of some of God's promises, one of which was particularly significant. Even more significant, I realized that in the process of letting go,...

Find the Joy!

I can hardly believe we are at the end of September. This year has been a blur. That is what was going through my mind one morning as I awoke. Suddenly a profound thought burst into my mind. "Find the Joy." This past year has been challenging for many of...

Product of Environment

I have not only heard it once but numerous times this month. “You are a product of your environment.” “You become like who you hang around.” Over and over again, I heard a statement to this effect. It is true. We do become like who we hang around. Years ago,...

Rest on Every Side

Today I am going to write on a subject that keeps coming up this year – actually it has for a few years now. I am speaking of the REST OF GOD….ENTERING INTO HIS REST… Early in 2020, God gave me this scripture. But now the Lord my God has...

Hinds Feet – High Places

As I navigated the curve in the road, my gaze was drawn to a sight in the middle of the pavement. I promptly eased off the accelerator to give the deer the time and space it needed to decide on its next move. As he pondered his options, he contemplated...

Mighty Rushing Blessings!

As I recall, it was either late June or early July when this incident took place. I strolled slowly towards my mailbox, soaking in the warm summer air. Suddenly, a flash of color caught my attention, causing me to look down in curiosity. To my bewilderment, I discovered an enormous,...

Turning the Ship

The Bible uses the analogy of a ship's rudder to illustrate the power of the tongue. Just as a small rudder directs the course of a large ship, our words have the potential to guide and shape the direction of our lives and those around us. It is a powerful...

Focus & Light

“It is during the darkest moments of our life that we must shift our focus to clearly see the light.” I thought of this one day as my daughter shared an insightful truth. My daughter deals with anxiety sometimes, particularly when driving over long bridges above deep waters. She has...

Savior & Lord

I heard a statement in my heart the other day when I was praying for someone: “They have surrendered to Me as Savior, but they have not surrendered to Me as Lord.” Wow. I have never thought of that before – yet it explains so much. All of us who...

Keep Pouring

"Why are we making another deposit today? We just made one yesterday," Breanne asked. It was a valid question, as we typically only make deposits a few times weekly. "I don't know," I replied. "I just feel that we should make a deposit today with what came in." As I...

If I Had Known

The morning had a leisurely pace to it. I had decided to spend the day puttering around the house, taking care of cleaning and other odds and ends. With that in mind, I started my day by brushing my teeth, washing my face, and changing into comfortable lounge pants and...

Blessings & Gratitude

Last week, I received a birthday card from a ministry partner. Inside was a magnetic bookmark with the word "blessing." I was touched by this nice gesture and decided to take it to my office to use when I read. Hours had passed before I decided to reach for the...

Eyes on God

Pressure. We all experience it in one form or another, sometimes daily. It may come from family issues, work deadlines, finances, kids, or other life challenges. The weight of these things may at times feel like more than we can bear, yet God promises His grace is sufficient for us,...

The Source of Hope

Hope is only as strong as its source. I recently encountered these words while praying for widespread hopelessness in our nation and across the globe. The impactful statement made me reassess the true foundation of my hope. So, let's begin by delving into the meaning of hope. Hope, as defined...

Peace – Our Protection

After studying the peace of God, I heard a statement that caught my attention. It was, if you protect your peace, your peace will protect you. I pondered this statement for a few days. While I knew it was true, I searched for a scripture to confirm it. I did not have...

Plan & Grow

I once saw words in 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]....

Time to Uproot

“Sometimes, we prune when we should be uprooting.” These are the words God spoke to my heart one day as I read a ministry partner's email. I want to share a portion of her email with you… “Just one loss after another, all feeling so out of our control, &...

The Dawning of a New Day

I've always loved the morning after a storm. One such morning, I woke up early after a powerful overnight storm caused a power outage. There was a lot of thunder, lightning, and strong winds. I wasn’t sure what I would wake up to. As I opened the curtains, I was...

Times of Sowing – Times of Harvest

These past few weeks have been a time of sowing seeds for me personally and for the ministry. Today, I was sitting at my desk pondering this and asking God why I was being led to sow so many different seeds recently. Usually, at least in my own life, when...

Enjoy Where You Are Now

Many of us are not where we wish to be in various aspects of our lives. This could be related to our health, finances, career, or relationships. We may be hoping for positive changes in the near future. Can you relate to this truth in your life right now? The...

That’s Not Who You Are

I was sitting in the small waiting room at the chiropractor's office, waiting for my appointment. I could hear the muffled conversation of the person ahead of me in the room with the doctor. While I wasn't trying to eavesdrop, I couldn't help but hear what he said to his...

But…Will God Bless ME?

One day last week, I heard of a financial need for an upcoming ladies' conference. As I listened, my first thought was, “I can meet that need.” Later that day, we dropped off a check to take care of the need – I thought no more about it until I...

A Dream of Children

Several weeks ago, I had a dream about harvest. An unusual harvest. Last week, once again, my night was filled with scenes of a unique harvest. The scene from the dream began at my home. In my home, was a visitor – a guest. She asked me to take her...

A Forgiving God

Today, I was thinking about a time when my grandson, Bryson, learned to play the guitar. After a few weeks, he began to teach his Mom to play, and eventually, his Mom taught his sister to play. Many days, when they came to visit, they would bring their guitars and...

In the Midst of Battle

Early one morning, someone shared a video with me of thousands worshipping amid the threat of attack in Jerusalem. It was an impactful video – it captured my heart in that moment. It also made me examine my heart and ask a few questions, questions that I believe are crucial...

Strong, Deep Roots

Today, I was reminded of a day Breanne helped Brailee with a school lesson on roots and their purposes. While sharing this teaching with me, Breanne made a statement that has stayed with me: “You can’t have a tree without roots.” A simple statement: I know. However, it is profound....

A True Love Offering

I often teach about the principles of sowing and reaping. I believe firmly in this principle; I have lived by it most of my adult life. Galatians 6:7-9 says, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."  Genesis 8:22 says, "As...

Distractions

It was one-day last week. I was going about my day. Thing after thing came my way to cause distractions. Out of my spirit, I heard myself say, “I will not be controlled by distractions!” Distraction is defined in the Webster’s 1828 Dictionary as; The act of distracting; a drawing...

Get Your Expectations Up!

I was talking with a friend on the phone one night. I was sharing with her some seemingly small but wonderful things that had happened the week before. I told her, “I was not expecting these things at all!” When I made that statement, the Lord spoke to my heart...

Empowered to Conceive

This past week, I was reading an article when one particular scripture jumped out at me—that is how it often happens to me. I couldn’t even tell you what the article was about—I believe God wanted me to see that one verse. By faith Sarah herself also received strength to...

Team Work

Breanne shared a story this weekend that blessed my heart and spoke to my spirit. I want to share it with you today. My granddaughter, Brailee, is thirteen. She loves horses and often rides in Horse Shows in our area and beyond. Earlier this year, she had a bad experience....

Is it Baggage?

Fear. Regret. Bitterness. Depression. Anger. Grief. We all have times in our life when we deal with these kinds of emotions. They may come through challenging seasons such as discord in the marriage, a wayward child, betrayal, health issues or even the loss of a loved one. If not dealt...

God of Creation

Over the weekend, I was studying the names of God. Whenever I study this subject, I can’t help but think of a church I once visited decades ago. I know I have shared this story before but allow me to share it again quickly. My mom and I walked into...

Seed in Harvest

I never tire of what God teaches me and reminds me of during planting season. One day, I was preparing some Kennebec potatoes to put in the garden. I sat down, cutting them in quarters or halves, making sure there were several eyes present on each cutting. That is what...

Great Word!

Today, I want to share a word with you from Wanda Alger, enjoy! For those who have felt under constant attack and are questioning the status of your warfare, know that the seeming setbacks and system failures are actually indicators of your soon and coming victory! The principalities and powers...

Only Believe

Mark 11:23-24 is probably one of the most well-known passages of scriptures in the Bible. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done,...

Don’t Miss God

This morning, as I walked into the prayer room to record the weekly audio partner prayer, my mind was going over everything I needed to do this week. As I was thinking about what needed to be accomplished at this time, the Lord arrested my thoughts. He stopped me in...

Time to Be Silent

Ecclesiastes 3:7 declares, “there is a time to keep silent and a time to speak.” For most of us, speaking up is not a problem; however, being quiet can be a struggle, especially when you feel you have an opinion on the subject. Most of us have an opinion, don’t...

The Voice Within

This morning, I was reminded of something that happened once with Bryson – it has been several years ago now but still holds a powerful lesson. One morning, Breanne called me to tell me that Bryson had a doctor’s appointment that day. She said he had a cough, and she...

Days of Glory

Today, I want to share a word from Bill Yount with you. I believe this word applies to us personally, as well as our cities and states and our nation. Murmuring And Complaining Were Putting Locks On The Gates Of Our Cities Including "Washington, D.C." In the Spirit I saw...

The Center of His Will

The center of His will. I have heard this statement throughout my Christian walk. Today, with a little help from a friend, I understand the depth of its meaning. I once received a letter from a pastor friend. In it, he wrote, “Stay under the shadow of humility, not near...

Offering of Praise

One day, while listening to a sermon, I heard a statement that caught my attention. The man of God said, "an offering of praise." Just this past weekend one of our partners sent me a prayer request. She had many things going on in her life that were causing her...

In His Timing…

Lately, some transitions have occurred in my personal life and the ministry. Although it feels and seems sudden, it has been culminating in my mind and heart for months. Frankly, it was something I didn’t want to do or walk through. I liked things the way they were, and I...

Do Not Waver or Draw Back

Recently, a close friend of mine has been in a place of transition. In our conversations, she shared with me her feelings about making this change, which would be a huge step of faith for her. It seems that each time she gets to a place of complete peace about her...

Our Little – His Much

Although it has been several years, today I was thinking about the first year I planted my raised bed garden. I remember each morning I went out to check on my garden with excitement. I was so excited when I would see a small green bean or bell pepper or...

The Look of Transition

Today, I was thinking back to 2020. It was right before the pandemic. I had just ordered the long-awaited new furniture for my house. Then COVID hit, and everything stopped. My furniture did not come as scheduled. I waited and waited. Finally, I became used to having an empty living...

When God Doesn’t Make Sense

  Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord. Luke 1:45 The other day, I was listening to the radio and heard a statement that has made me think about it for days now. The statement was,...

A Different Kind of Rest

Last week, I took a short vacation with my daughter and her family to celebrate my grandson's eighteenth birthday. While I looked forward to being with family and grandkids, I looked most forward to getting away from work and getting some rest. At least, that is what I hoped. The...

Benefits of His Presence

I knew what I needed; I had felt it all day long. Still, the day was busy, there were people all around. When I was finally alone, the phone kept ringing. It seemed to be one thing after another that had to be dealt with. I was becoming desperate. Desperate...

The Goodness of the Lord

The goodness of the Lord never fails me. The goodness of the Lord, it overwhelms me. The goodness of the Lord is always true. The goodness of the Lord never fails me. The goodness of the Lord will see me through. These are some of the lines to a song,...

Choices

Today I was thinking about the day I drove home from officiating the funeral of my aunt. That day, I headed home, lost in thought.  The next morning, I awoke with a heavy heart. I knew I could spend the day working or at home, resting – but neither felt like...

Releasing Disappointment

Expectations of others could be defined as planned disappointments. Think about that for a moment. This statement arrested me one morning as the Lord brought a heart issue to my attention. Expectations are not bad. God says in His Word that He will give us an expected end. (Jeremiah 29:11) Expectations...

Soul Rest

It was Friday evening; I was sitting on my back porch in the quiet. It had been a rough week. One of those weeks that seemed like no matter what came your way, it did not work the way you planned. It felt as if I had been trudging through...

Fruitful in Your Land

While I was studying this week, I came across a scripture. As I read it, I felt the Lord wanted me to share it with you today – I believe this is a word for someone, if not for many of you. The scripture is found in Genesis 41:52 and...

A Heart that is Prepared

Lately I have been thinking about something God once spoke to me. It was early one morning, when I first opened my eyes, that He began to speak to me. After a few moments He spoke three words to me… “Preparing the heart.” I knew this was to be my...

Have I Not Commanded?

While reading in the Old Testament this week, I felt God highlighted a particular scripture to me. I want to share it with you today. It is found in Joshua 1:9. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for...

Grace for this Season

Today I was thinking about grace, God’s grace. I know in life; God gives us grace to walk through difficult seasons. Through times we don’t think we can survive. Not only a grace to walk through and survive it, but a grace to walk through with Joy in the Lord....

This One Thing

But one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. (Phil 3:13) I think it is interesting that Paul says, “This ONE thing I do,” yet it is a two-part instruction. One that is vital as we move from one season to...

May We Know Him

Everything we have need of flows from one place, a relationship with God. Jesus said in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” We read book after book...

May Our Soul Prosper

We all want to prosper, yet most of us would say there are areas in our life where we are not seeing prosperity.  As a ministry, many of the prayer requests we receive are for prosperity, either in finances or the physical body. Today, I was spending some time praying...

My Dream Becoming a Reality

I have thought of this phrase many times this week, a dream becoming a reality. It is from a writing I wrote several years ago. In the previous writing I shared how I had told one of the ministry partners about something I was praying about. She sent me a...

Employ Your Angels – Continued

Yesterday, I shared with you something God had spoken to me about angels. I was excited about what God had shown me and I fully expected to see quick results from employing the angels of God. Early the next morning, as I was walking through my house, I began to...

Employ Your Angels

Over this past weekend, I began to hear a phrase over and again. It was not a wording I would normally use; therefore, it captured my attention. The phrase was, “employ the angels.” The word, employ, means to give a job to or to make use of. Because this sentence...

Thoughts and Mindsets

Today, I was thinking about something God once revealed to me. It was a time when I was diligently seeking an answer to a particular prayer. As I prayed I felt as if something was blocking me from entering into the place where I would see the answers I was...

We Remember…..

Today we celebrate Memorial Day. We are thankful for the land of the free that we live in and we fully understand that it is because of the brave that we are blessed to live in this land. We are thankful for all those who have fought and sacrificed that...

Ask What You Will

A very familiar scripture has been on my mind today. It is found in John 15:7. But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted. NLT Most of us are familiar with this scripture. Yet,...

What Do You See?

There has been one thing on my mind this week, one I can’t seem to get away from. I want to share that with you today. Put the vision before your eyes and keep it there. Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain...

When the Word Doesn’t Produce Fruit

If there is anything I know in my own personal life it is that the Word of God is full of power and alive.  It quickens things for me as I confess the scriptures over my life and the lives of those around me.  I have personally seen the Word...

Prisoner of Hope

It has been several years ago now; I think it was 2021. It was early Saturday morning when I heard the ding of an incoming text on my phone.  I picked it up to read a message from a friend.  One that would start my day with encouragement. The text...

Precious Seed

This week God has been bringing a scripture to my heart over and over again. I have been meditating on it all week. I feel God is showing me revelation about this scripture, while at the same time, He is causing me to look back at the type of seeds...

Cities of Light

It was 2021 when God first showed me this – today, I felt led it share it with you again today. I think of this often. I want MY city to be such a city, how about you? One night I was listening to a prophetic minister when something they...

The Dividing Line

As I was looking through some old notes today, I came across a message by Jim Reilly from the Healing Prayer Call. His teaching was about those who play church or who are not fully committed to following Jesus. He taught that we have stepped into a new place in...

Guard Your Heart

This morning as I was praying, the Lord brought a scripture to mind that I want to share with you today. Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 The Amplified says it like this; Keep and guard your heart with...

Key to Reproducing

This morning I was reminded of something I once heard a doctor say. He said, “Stress makes it extremely difficult to conceive.” That day I learned when we are under significant stress, the probability of conception is greatly reduced. I also found that even animals shut down their reproductive functions...

Finding Hope Again

This past week I received quite a few emails from people who had lost hope. My heart goes out to them, and I can certainly understand how they feel.  If we spend too much time looking at the world, the news, or social media, it would be difficult to remain...

Seeds Already Sown

  Seed.  Time. Harvest.  Seed…Time….and then…Harvest. One day a year or so ago, Breanne and I were talking about vehicles.  I shared with her how a Jeep was my favorite vehicle.  It’s not what I am driving then, but it is my favorite vehicle and I shared with her how...

God is Enough

There is a scripture that has been on my mind a lot this week.  It is found in 2 Corinthians 12.  I am sure you are familiar with it. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most...

Is Your Heart Stirred?

In the last few days, at different times my heart has been stirred. Stirred to obey God is sowing seed or to obey God in doing a faith act in some way. This has caused me to think about the widow woman with the two mites in the New Testament....

When We Don’t Know How to Pray

I once read an article that greatly expressed the awesome power of praying in tongues. The testimony was not by a preacher or a teacher, it was by a mother. The story was shared a few years ago on Good Morning America. The story was about a mom and her...

Entering Rest

The morning began with a myriad of emails waiting to be answered, voicemails to return and errands to run. As I quickly prepared to run my errands, I thought, “Lord, I need a vacation.” Later that morning, I was at a doctor’s appointment. As I got ready to leave, he...

The God Who Sings

The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I have read this scripture before, several times, but it has never quite captured me...

In the Midst of Harvest

I sat at my desk, reading an email I had just received from a friend who was traveling for ministry work. It was a prayer request. It appeared she was having many attacks while traveling, thus she was requesting a prayer of agreement for these things to cease. As I...

Manah My Days!

At the beginning of the year, one of our partners sent me a teaching from a devotional that captured my attention. This devotion talked about the verse in Psalm 90:12. So, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. I have studied this scripture...

The Power of Two

Alone we can do little; together we can do so much. I see this truth on a daily basis. Years ago, as I was enjoying a monthly magazine sent to me a ministry, God spoke to me. He said, “are you enjoying that magazine?” I replied, “Yes, Lord, this is...

Getting to the Root

Today, a friend and I were talking about someone who had been going through a really rough time. My friend remarked how they have sought breakthrough for years but not experienced it. My friend made a statement that captured my attention. “Could it be they won’t receive breakthrough because of...

Today, it Begins!

Today at sundown, Passover begins. The Bible tells us there are blessings attached with observing holy days unto the Lord. Today I am going to share about Passover and invite you to observe it, especially this year. Why this year? This season has been difficult for many. We must keep...

Oh! The Blood of Jesus!

I was reading a book by Chuck Pierce over the weekend on the feasts of the Lord. I came across a series of sentences that caught my attention. They said… The battle against Passover is nothing new. Satan always tries to steal away Passover because he knows the celebration of...

Preparing Our Hearts for Passover

Passover has been on my mind more this year than any other year before. It seems to have a significance for me that it hasn’t had in years past. This year, Passover begins on April 22, 2024. First, for those who may not know, allow me to explain Passover as...

Rain of Abundance

And it shall be that whichever of the families of the earth do not come up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, on them there shall be no rain. Zechariah 14:17 Is the rain of the abundance of God in your life today?  If not, perhaps...

Embrace Every Season

The other night I was thinking about a particular season I had gone through.  As I thought about it and pondered it in my mind, the Lord spoke to me and quietly said, “You didn't embrace that season.” It was a gentle rebuke but a rebuke, nevertheless.  It was many...

Take a Load Off

Today I was reminded of something that happened several years ago when Bryson went to a Christian school in Cleveland. He and his family were preparing to move to Dayton, therefore Bre decided to have Bryson switch to home school for the rest of the year. This would help them...

World in Chaos

While perusing through the latest news articles, a single thought ran through my mind. The whole earth is groaning and shaking. Earthquakes in Taiwan and New York, damaging storms and tornados across several states and unprecedented high winds in cities all around me, shows me something is happening that is...

Bringing Down Mountains

I was flipping through a magazine recently when a sentence caught my attention. The headline read, “Nothing brings down a mountain like water.” My thoughts immediately went to the Word of God. Ephesian 5:26 talks about the washing of the water BY THE WORD. This is where my mind went....

Giving our Best

I was sitting in my chair, reading Mark 12. As I read a familiar passage, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, “Sometimes, the sacrifice speaks louder than the size of the gift.” Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped...

Are We Prepared?

“We are preparing for something.” When IFA President and CEO Dave Kubal spoke these words at a recent meeting, my ears perked up. Those five simple words pierced my heart and took me back to the beginning days of 2020. It was early January of that year when God spoke...

Take it by Force

Yesterday, we talked about declaring and decreeing – today I want to add one additional thought to that. As I studied and meditated about decreeing there was another message I had recently heard that went right along with this revelation. One word stuck out to me concerning that message –...

Declare & Decree!

Several weeks ago, Kelita shared a note with me she had taken from a minister she listens to. It said, “Declare what you believe, but decree what you know.” Those words have gone over and over in my mind for weeks. I decided to do a little study. The word...

Partner Letter April 2024

This past week, I was listening to a sermon when I heard a statement that caught my attention. The man of God said, "an offering of praise." I don't know why but this statement won't leave me. I have meditated several times on the act of a praise offering. In...

Good Friday

The words Good Friday has been on my mind for weeks.  It’s a holiday we celebrate every year, just before Easter.  What exactly are we celebrating?  The death of Jesus Christ.  And we call it good. Let’s take a glance back at that day. Jesus was betrayed by His disciples...

Resurrection is Available to You & I

This is probably my favorite spiritual season. It is the time when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. We celebrate something that is absolutely impossible...yet it happened anyway. We celebrate complete and total victory in the face of a devastating defeat...or at least that is how it must have...

Remembering – An Expression of a Thankful Heart

I woke up on Saturday morning with a thankful heart. Don’t get me wrong, I am always thankful for many things – I choose to be thankful – even when it is difficult.  I believe most, if not all things in life, are a choice. God says, “this day choose...

Trust His Leading

Today I was thinking about Breanne and a conversation we once had. During the conversation, she made a comment that jumped in my spirit. We were talking about her horse, Snowbell. We were discussing her training. I said to Breanne, “Snowbell trusts you now, doesn't she?” Breanne replied, “she trusts...

The Victory Prayer

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 Kenneth Copeland conference. As Kenneth was teaching, he suddenly saw Brother Norvel and walked...

Changing Atmospheres

A few years back, my daughter, Breanne, added a new horse to her farm. This was the fourth time she had added a new horse. Each time there had been a period of adjustment for all horses involved. There were fights, horses getting bit and kicked and everything else you...

Don’t Let Go of One Promise

Over the weekend, I was reminded of something that happened one night with my granddaughter, Brailee, when she was much smaller. She was around five or six years old. Both my grandkids were spending the night with me, we had a fun afternoon and then it was bedtime.  Brailee had...

Our Anchor of Hope

Now we have this hope as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, it cannot slip, and it cannot break down under whoever steps out upon it - a hope that reaches farther and enters into the very certainty of his Presence within the veil. (Hebrews 6:19 Amplified Bible)...

Your Part in Open Doors

One of my favorite scriptures is one God led me to a few years ago, it is found in Psalm 34:9 and it says; worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all His goodness. God had been talking to me recently about a subject He revealed...

Believing the Lie

I went through a season a couple years ago when God kept giving me dreams about babies. I was reminded of one of those dreams just this morning. In my dream, I worked in a place where I knew all the babies that were being born. It was like a...

What are You Thinking?!

While reading a book recently recommended by a friend, this author quoted another author…the quote she shared was so profound that I knew I needed to share it with you today. The quote was from a book by Dr. Caroline Leaf, Who Switched Off My Brain? It says, “Negative words...

A Time of Rest

Not too long ago, Jerry Savelle gave a prophetic word about the goodness of God being poured out in an unprecedented way. I have been praying and declaring that over myself, my staff, and my partners, since hearing that awesome word. Last week I began asking God if I needed...

Speak to Famine

One of my friends sent me a text the other day with an interesting statement on it; she was at a meeting and heard a minister talking about when Isaac sowed in the land of famine. You probably know the scriptures I am speaking of. It is found in Genesis...

Steadfast in God

I was reading the other day about the days of the book of Acts. It is amazing that the outpouring of God was still going strong two years later, as we find in Acts 2. I began to think about how they kept their passion for God and His works...

March Partner Letter 2024

It's almost that time, not quite but almost. What time? Planting time. I am beginning to see the evidence of it all around. In the local stores I am seeing seed packets and everything else needed to get things in place for planting season. Springtime. Recently, Breanne and I went...

Winter Seasons – Bloom!

One day, I had an experience with God that was possibly the strangest way God has ever spoken to me. Before this happened, I had spent several days in the presence of the Lord, seeking His face, seeking His presence, and seeking His direction for some upcoming plans for the...

How Real is Your Promise

The other day I was corresponding with one of the staff members from our accounting firm. I had recently learned that she was pregnant and was due to deliver later in the year. As we exchanged pleasantries, she asked how my day was going. In turn, I asked how she...

Come Aside Awhile

One day last week, I began to feel pushed and pulled in many different directions. I heard the Lord quietly speak to my heart and say, “come aside.” I knew those words were found in scripture, however I felt I had to continue working. A few hours later, after hearing...

An Act of Faith

Many times in my life I have initiated an act of faith for something I was believing for. For instance, if I was believing for a vehicle, I would purchase a new key chain. If I was believing for a new home, I would begin to buy things for my...

Time to Call Forth Our Blessings

A few weeks ago, local news stations began to predict weather conditions for the coming week. They were predicting a winter mix of sleet, ice, and snow. As the days got closer to the weekend, everywhere I went people were talking about the coming weather. They all said the same thing;...

You are Going to Make It

On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose,...

In Times of Famine

One day, not too long ago, I received an email from a partner; in the subject line it had one word, famine. For the next few days, the word famine kept coming to mind. It seemed everywhere I looked I saw that one word, famine. Famine is defined in the...

Finish the Race with Victory!

I want to share a dream I had a while back, that upon waking, I knew this one was a game changer. In the dream I saw an entire city preparing for an upcoming marathon. The greatest runners in the country had come to participate and I understood that this...

The Spoken Word and Holy Spirit

In Monday’s motivation, I did not say everything I wanted to say or explain what I wanted to say well. Sometimes it is difficult to get the thoughts in my mind thoroughly down on paper. Especially in a short writing. Therefore, I want to revisit that writing today, if I...

Walking Through to Freedom

Recently, I have been corresponding with a partner of this ministry who is going through an extremely difficult time. He shared with me last week a word from God that his wife gave him years ago, thinking that word may indeed be for this season. I want to share it...

What is in Your House? Or Hand?

In 2 Kings, we find a widow woman who is struggling during a time of famine. The prophet comes to her house and asks her a question; what do you have in your house? The woman says she has a bottle of oil and that is all she has. He...

Don’t Allow Fear to Stop You

Today I was thinking about something that happened when Brailee was small, maybe two or three years old. It was one weekend, Breanne, Brandon, and I were going to do some things in my yard. We wanted the kids to be entertained so we got one of those bounce houses...

What Fruit are You Eating Today?

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight God. (Ps 19:14) I thought of this scripture as I had a conversation with a friend one day. I called her to chat for a moment. When I asked what she was doing,...

Listen for His Voice…then Obey

A few years ago, Breanne and her husband took the kids on a trip to Gatlinburg. They had a blast! Bryson was still very small at the time; he was only four or five years old. It was all very exciting to him. One thing he had always wanted to...

Refusing Distractions

…and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in and choke the word and it becomes unfruitful. Mark 4:19 One morning, I was spending time in prayer; I was walking around my house attempting to worship God. It felt as if...

Get the WORD in You!

Over the holidays I usually enjoy quiet time seeking the Lord, not only concerning the year ahead but also the previous years – I want to grow in God with every year. Therefore, I seek God for what I could have done differently and if there are changes, I need...

A Sweet Smelling Sacrifice

Today, I was reminded of a scripture found in Leviticus 2:9 which says, “It is an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma to the Lord.” In Genesis 8:20-21, we see Noah, after the flood, offering a sacrifice to the Lord. “Then Noah built an altar to the Lord and took of...

Turnaround Day

It was around 6am Monday morning. I had been awake most of the night. I have no idea why; I simply could not sleep. I didn’t feel the need to pray, or worship, I only felt exhausted. I decided to go lie on the couch and try to get an...

Time to Ascend

As I listened to different ministers talk about what they perceived for 2024, one passage of scripture was spoken of over and over again. Psalm 24. Just this morning God began to talk to me about the same set of scriptures and how we enter into a time of the...

Stop Circling and Enter In

Have you ever felt as if you were coming up against the same challenge or obstacle over and over again? Most of us have. It happens to everyone at one time or another. It even happened in scripture. We see this in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 2. The children...

Grab Your Umbrella!!

One of our readers shared a story with me a while back that I just love. It was in response to my writing about praying for our children and grandchildren. I ran across it recently and felt led to share it with you today. 10 years ago, my Grandson, Jackson...

Partner Letter January 2024

A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. And some...

A Year of Hope Deferred? Joy is Coming!

As we step over the threshold of a new year, some are stepping into 2024 with a feeling of hope deferred. I recently read a post by Wanda Alger that was quite enlightening. Her story was my story. She described what the year 2023 had been for her. I sat...

What Can Change a Nation?

It was early one morning when the Lord woke me with a question. “What can change a nation?” I believe this thought has been on the mind of many as we watch what is unfolding in our great United States of America. Thousands have been fasting and praying diligently for...

The Miracle of a Seed

This week one of our partners shared a testimony with me.  She had posted on her Facebook page how the Lord had led her to sow a personal seed and the outcome of that seed. Just days after she sowed her seed, she heard water running in her house. In...

The Gifts of God

Most of us are familiar with the scripture found in Romans 11:29: For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Many, if not all of us, think of the scriptures found in Ephesians when we think about the gifts of God… Therefore, He says: “When He ascended on high,...

Don’t Let Go Too Soon

Here we are at the end of December – the end of another year – it seems impossible yet here we are. This is the time of year many look back over the previous months and the prayers they have been praying. It’s the time of year when most decide...

May Faithfulness be Found in You

Several years ago, Jesse Duplantis taught a message on a choking point. It’s one of those messages that sticks with you year after year. How much can you believe God for? At what level or amount will you choke, or be unable to receive what God is offering? It always...

Standing at a Crossroad

If our nation and its people have ever been at a crossroad, we are there now. Never has there been a more important time to evaluate where we are and determine to walk on the right path. God’s path. Recently, during a prolonged personal battle, I began to ask the...

Hold Onto Your Joy!

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...

In the Fire

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...

Blessings of Covenant Partnership

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 Heart of Giving

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...

Abound in Hope

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...

December Partner Letter 2023

One morning, the Lord woke me up at 3:30 am and instructed me to pray for one of my partners. He told me a specific prayer to pray and then He gave me a particular scripture to pray over him. I didn’t think a lot about it at the time....

Take the Easy Path

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...

Sing! Sing! Keep on Singing!

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...

Thankful No Matter What

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...

Many Voices

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...

Oh! Remembering His Goodness

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...

Rest in the WORD

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...

Looking for the Acorn

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...

COMMANDING PEACE!!

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...

Fallow Ground

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...

It’s Time to Break Ties

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...

Prophetic Words from God

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....

The ONLY Truth

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. ...

November Partner Letter 2023

A Thanks Offering to the Lord   Dear Partner, At the beginning of this month, I was seeking the Lord about our monthly partner letter that goes out to our ministry partners. As I prayed about what to send out, one statement continually came to mind: a heart of thanksgiving....

Uplifting Words

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...

Pick Your Friends Wisely

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...

Fear Not – You Have Been Found

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,...

Calling Forth Life

Earlier last week, local news stations began to predict weather conditions for the coming week. They were predicting storms in our area. As the days got closer to the weekend, everywhere I went people were talking about the coming weather. They all said the same thing; “they are calling for...

Investing in Yourself

Every day of our life we are investing in something. We invest in our jobs or businesses. We invest in our financial stability. We invest in our family and loved ones – but do we take the time to invest in ourselves? This thought came to mind this morning as...

Are Your Thoughts in Agreement with God?

Over the past decade, the church has focused quite a bit on the words of our mouth. Rightly so, our words are very important. Proverbs 18:21 says, Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. What comes out our...

God Dreams – Stay Alert

One night, not too long ago, I had a restless night’s sleep, with a jumble of dreams. Dreams are not uncommon for me. I often dream, some God dreams and some not. Yet I have always been able to distinguish when a dream was from God. At least I thought...

Purifying Fire

It was early in the morning. My grandson and I were driving up the mountain to get freshly picked turnip greens to freeze for winter. He began to share with me something he had learned about making candy. He told me how they heated it up until it was so...

Dream Big Again

In the world we are living in today, the ability to dream big seems to be crushed on every side. War, terrorism, and fear seem to be the focus of news and social media right now. For this reason alone, I stay away from it. No, I don’t have my...

Staying in the Midst of Humility

Recently, I was listening to a preacher talk about the breakthroughs that are ahead for many of God’s people. He made the statement that God had showed him that humility was the way through. I believe this to be true. While meditating on this message, God reminded me of something...

Why Jesus Came

While I was listening to the Word of God, a scripture, that I have heard a million times, jumped in my spirit. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it...

Bring the Light

My heart is steadfast O God! My heart is steadfast. This awesome scripture is found in Psalm 57. I have read it many times in my life, frankly, I have meditated on it often when I walk through challenging times. Today, I found myself, once again, reading it in the...

Where Honor is Due

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...

Knowing God’s Will

This morning I was thinking about how many pray in this manner… “God, if it be Your will, heal this person, or deliver this person…” While I will agree, there are times it is necessary to pray ‘if it be Your will, God’ but there are many times that it...

Feeling Like David

I had gone to sleep the night before, restless. My mind a swirl of things going on, forcing myself to keep my eyes on God through it all. I cannot say I went to sleep with my confidence at an all-time high. The next morning, I awoke with a note...

A New Level of Peace

Last week I was busy cleaning my house when the Lord began to speak to my heart. He softly and gently said to me, “I want you to go to a new level of peace.” My heart silently questioned, “How do I do that?” He was quick to answer, “Follow...

Trusting His Voice

Today God reminded me of something that once took place with my granddaughter – it’s worth repeating therefore I am going to share it with you today. One day, a few years ago, I was riding in the back seat with Brailee.  Her mom was driving us to pick up...

October Partner Letter 2023

You are God’s Hands Extended   Seeds of generosity that you sow at My behest will reap an extraordinary harvest of favor, grace, and prosperity. Give with an open heart and without expectation of gratitude or reciprocation. Be My hand extended and take no credit for yourself, says the Lord....

Refuse Unnecessary Words

There is a subject God has been dealing with me strongly about for a few weeks. I was not surprised when I received a call from a friend over the weekend sharing with me that God had been dealing with her about the same thing. Unnecessary words. Weeks ago, in...

Peace or Unrest

Have you ever looked at someone who was being blessed by God and thought, “Why isn’t God blessing me like that?” Perhaps it is someone in ministry. Or someone in the same business you are in. Maybe even someone who is believing for the same thing you are believing for,...

Expectations Matter

Whether you are looking at Proverbs 23:7 that says, “As a man thinketh, so is he.” Or Matthew 9 which teaches us, “According to your faith, be it unto you,” we see from the Word of God that what we expect is essential to what our result will become. I...

What Seeds Accomplish

I want to share a story with you that happened a few years ago. It is as relevant today as it was that day. I had planned an out-of-town trip with a friend. When she arrived to pick me up, it was obvious she was very upset. After getting settled...

On Earth as it is in Heaven

There is something I have been mulling over in my mind for days. It started with seven of my favorite words… On earth as it is in heaven. (Mt. 6:10) As I studied this scripture it led me to more scriptures. In this chapter of Matthew, Jesus told us how...

Singing a New Song

While studying about meditating on the Word of God, I came across some interesting facts about singing. I was reminded of a few things. I remembered how we learned many things in school with song. We used songs to learn the alphabet. We used song to learn our states, and...

His Abiding Presence

It was early in the morning. I was praying and worshipping God. I kept hearing Him speak something to my heart. Almost a whisper. More than a whisper, it sounded like a yearning. I could hear the yearning in His tone of voice. He whispered, “the abiding presence of God.”...

Life in Him – Removing the Unfruitful

I pulled in my daughter’s driveway Sunday afternoon. I was taking the grandkids home after spending a pleasant day with them. As I pulled in, I noticed her beautiful hanging baskets on her porch. I thought, “How nice and colorful those look!” I got out of the vehicle, as always,...

How Mountains Move

I was flipping through a magazine recently when a sentence caught my attention. The headline read, “Nothing brings down a mountain like water.” My thoughts immediately went to the Word of God. Ephesian 5:26 talks about the washing of the water BY THE WORD. This is where my mind went....

Moving Forward

Recently I heard a question that caused me to reflect on life, my life in particular. The question was, “If you could go back 20-30 years, what advice would you give your younger self.” I believe this is something we should ask ourselves today – because those answers, the ones...

Walk Into Victory

This morning in my spirit, I heard four small, yet profound words. “Move Forward in Victory.” Personally, I didn’t feel victory necessarily – but I don’t go by my feelings, I go by what God says either in speaking to my heart or in His Word. Therefore, it is time...

Knowing Him

Everything we have need of flows from one place, a relationship with God. Jesus said in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” We read book after book...

What is Clinging to You

As I sat watching the flames dancing across the logs during the winter, my mind drifted back to the past several years. For some reason I began to think about the things that God has brought me through. There have been many. While I am so very thankful that God...

September Partner Letter 2023

Your Future Harvest     Dear Partner, Today, I came across an email from a partner of something God had once done on her behalf. Although I remember originally reading this email a couple years ago, it once again caused my faith to soar concerning seed. I remember as I...

Our True GPS

Technology has come a long way. One thing necessary for travel these days, at least for most people, is the handy dandy GPS or navigation system. It may be on your phone or in your vehicle or both. I will never forget the first time I used one. I was...

There is More Power in You

He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 Oh, what truth this scripture tells!!! I was reading a story today about a football and how it never gets deflated in a game.   Actually, I have never once thought about that.   That...

The God of the Impossible

I woke up early and rolled over to get out of bed. Immediately, I heard a statement in my spirit. “God can do what doctors cannot do.” My mind quickly went to the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8:43-47. And a woman having an issue of blood...

Something to Think About

I was listening to a minister the other day and he spoke about a time when he had a debt that was in the millions of dollars - and it kept growing each month. He prayed and prayed over it and it just kept getting worse. One day the Lord...

Sing to the Lord

Did you know one of the remedies for trauma is to sing? It is! Isn’t that amazing. I discovered this one year when my daughter had a four-wheeler accident on her farm.  Unfortunately, the four-wheeler landed on her, and she was banged up quite a bit. A couple days after...

Oh! His Grace

There is a scripture that has been on my mind a lot this week. It is found in 2 Corinthians 12. I am sure you are familiar with it. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most...

Let His Life Flow

This morning as I was praying, the Lord brought a scripture to mind that I want to share with you today. Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 The Amplified says it like this; Keep and guard your heart with...

War & Peace

It has been said, “Some peace only comes after war.” This statement came to mind as I listened to a riveting story from a marine who had been given an assignment from his command during a time of war. His instruction was to visit front-line soldiers. The number of casualties...

Trust God in the Process

My sister and I spent our Saturday making prayer quilts. It was a pleasant and peaceful day. While sewing, my sister didn’t get her block lined up exactly right in one spot. One small area on the entire quilt. She was stressing over this one little mistake. “Don’t worry about...

Times of Remembrance

Recently, as I walked into my back door, I suddenly heard the Lord speak to me. He simply said, “I am coming.” My heart leapt at these words! I knew He wasn't talking about coming back for His church. I knew instantly, it was something different. So, I continued to...

I AM COMING

Recently, as I walked into my back door, I suddenly heard the Lord speak to me. He simply said, “I am coming.” My heart leapt at these words! I knew He wasn't talking about coming back for His church. I knew instantly, it was something different. So, I continued to...

Hooked & Righteous

Some days I begin studying one subject in the Word of God and end up on a totally different trail. Today was one of those times. I began studying the parable of the ten virgins. As I went from scripture to scripture, I don’t even know how it happened, but I ended...

He Knows Our Name

Over the weekend, my sister, daughter, and I visited a quilting store out of town. We have only been there a handful of times – but it is one of our favorite places. While driving home, I said to my daughter, “I love going there. It always amazes me that...

Equipped for Victory

Are you in the middle of a conflict? I heard a statement recently that completely caught my attention. “If God doesn’t deliver you from a conflict, or if He doesn’t take you around a conflict, it is because He has equipped you to obtain victory in the conflict.” It caused...

Empowered Quiet

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden...

Discern God’s Timing

Sleep on now and take your rest. Matthew 26:45 A friend and I were discussing this very scripture recently. These are the words Jesus said to the disciples after urging them to stay away and pray with Him. I have read the above scriptures a hundred times, but it never...

Cultivate His Resting Place

To have the abiding presence of God, the atmosphere around you will play a vital part in creating a resting place for God. Psalm 132:13-14 says, For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will...

Continually in God’s Peace

Did you know that we are moments, or a couple thoughts, away from the temptation to fear or become discouragement on a daily basis? It’s true. At any given moment we can be given news that attempts to turn our world of faith and peace upside down. I know I...

Build & Receive

2 Corinthians 13:1 says, By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established. I often think of this scripture when there are times numerous people share a scripture with me. And when I hear two or three preachers preaching on the exact same subject, I tune...

Be Your Own Cheerleader

Today I was reminded of something that happened with Bryson when he was just a little fella.  We were out in the front yard, and he was trying to reach a star.  He was jumping as high as he could at two years old.  He continued this for a long...

Be at Rest

I was sitting in my prayer chair reading my Bible one day last week. One would think it would be the most relaxing place for me. Normally, it is. However, with the challenge of the past 6 months, I noticed something alarming that morning. I realized my body was not...

Atmosphere of His Presence

“Life would be impossible without the atmosphere.” Of course, we know that is true as far as living on the earth goes, yet we fail to recognize how important atmospheres are in our home and in our lives. Things happen when the atmosphere is conducive for it. We see that...

Are You One of His?

A friend once told me a story that was quite profound. This story has remained with me for several years. I want to share it with you today. She shared with me about the men who play in the Super Bowl. She reminded me that the men who are on...

Grow Your Life

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...

Strength in Rest

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...

Standing Firm on the Rock

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...

The Power of Hope

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...

The Power of Seeds

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...

The Amazing Truth of a Seed

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...

Before Every Reaction

“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...

A Second Wind

“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...

Let Freedom Ring Today!

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...

Partner Letter July 2023

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...

Developing a Life of Victory

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...

Direct Your Children to Love

“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...

Your Words are Gifts

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...

Sleep When the Wind Blows

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...

Time to Chill

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...

Unexpected Sources of Supply

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 Precious Seed of Hope, pt. 2

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...

The Precious Seed of Hope, pt. 1

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,...

Life in the Midst of Battle

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...

Generosity – As a Lifestyle

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...

Partner Letter June 2023

As I sought the Lord about the message for this month’s partner letter, I was led to this. The month of Sivan. Sivan is the 3rd Jewish month on God’s calendar. It is the month we just entered into. Not knowing what God was highlighting to me, I read Kelita’s post...

Become Someone’s Cheerleader

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...

Spirit-Led Prayers

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...

Don’t Get Too Busy

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....

Limitless Winter Fruit

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...

Purpose of Seed

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...

Forgive & Release

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....

Omega – the End

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...

Walking in Heaven’s Economy

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...

The Poison of Bitterness

For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity. Acts 8:23 The other day I received an email from one of our readers. She was believing God for several miracles: healing, financial blessing and more. She is a strong woman of God, and it is hard...

The Mind of Christ

This morning, as I began work, the Lord reminded me of something He taught me a couple years ago. I knew I had written about it. I also knew He was telling me to revisit it. I want to share it with you today, as I feel some of us...

The Power of a Yoke

Amos 3:3 says, “Can two walk together unless they agree?” This scripture came to mind during a conversation with a friend. We were talking about a biblical situation when she gave me her frank opinion on the subject. I didn’t really respond. She then asked my opinion, and I gave...

May We Sow Deliberate Seeds

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and...

Teach Me, O God

Psalm 90:12 says, So, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. I was thinking about this verse again today as I believe it is a key for our walk with God. I have studied this scripture since the beginning of the year, it intrigued...

May Partner Letter 2023

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 I see many becoming weary in the body of Christ. Trust me...I understand that feeling. I must choose to not become weary these days. It is a...

Feel Like You’re Falling Short?

Falling short. We have all felt it. Either in our natural life or perhaps in our spiritual life. I was reminded today of a conversation I once had with my daughter. This reminder caused me to begin to think about how most of us struggle with falling short. In our...

When You See Momentum- Press In

Momentum: the strength or force that allows something to continue or to grow stronger or faster as time passes The Bible says, “Do not despise the day of small beginnings” (Zech 4:10.) What does that mean? I believe one thing it means is to watch closely and praise God even...

Expecting Rain?

So, let me share a funny story – funny but insightful. This past Saturday, I picked up some cucumber plants, strawberry plants, and Kennebec potatoes to plant for this year. I had already planted onions a few days before. As I carried my plants and potatoes in the house, I...

The Benefits of God’s Word

Recently, I was reading through the Psalms when I came across a familiar passage. I have read it hundreds of times I am sure, but that day, I was overwhelmed by the benefits that belong to someone who reads and obeys God’s Word. Let me share that Psalm with you...

What about Fear?

“Is fear a sin?” I heard this question in my spirit one day. I didn’t respond. Still, the question continued to play over and again in my mind. I was at a lesson with my granddaughter (horse riding) when this question kept coming to me. I was watching as the...

Dispelling Discouragement

“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'” Billy Graham We have all felt deep discouragement from time to time. No...

The Final Push

This week I have been helping my grandson, Bryson, complete some research papers for school.  As we were working, I thought about something.  There are two times a year Bryson needs a bit of help with his writing assignments.  One is the very beginning of the school year. It seems...

Words Fitly Spoken

It was one of those days when God had a plan for me other than the one I had for myself. Each time I began to work, He had me stop and call someone on the phone, just to encourage them. After the third time God had me make a...

Time to Pick

  Today, I want to share with you a dream I not too long ago. In the dream, I was with my mom. We traveled to visit my uncles, on my dad’s side. These men are all with the Lord now. In the dream, we arrived at the home of...

Look ONLY to the Word

As I was studying this morning a scripture caught my attention. It is found in Ecclesiastes 11:4. I am going to share it with you from the Amplified Bible: He who observes the wind and waits for all conditions to be favorable will not sow, and he who regards the...

The Refreshing Atmosphere of the Lord

On Saturday morning I walked outside like I normally do on the weekends.  I headed out to the back porch to fill the bird feeders. As I stepped outside, the atmosphere arrested me.  Something was very different. Atmospheres have always been important to me.  God had given me the ability...

The Seed that Never Dies

My 80-year-old Mom calls me nearly every morning, bright and early. It was in one of those conversations that what I am writing to you today was conceived. We were about to hang up from our conversation when I said, “I feel like there was something else I was going...

God’s Hand Extended

Today I came across a personal letter from a long-time partner. Her letter included a personal gift. Later that day I sat down to send her a thank you letter. As I wrote, the Lord spoke something to me about the gift she had sent. He said it was His...

Oh! He is Faithful!

One-night last week, I was having some quiet time with God. To be totally transparent, I was talking to Him about some things I had been praying about, that I had not yet seen the answers to. I was saying, “God, if I am missing something, please show me.” Instead...

Joined in Faith

The other night I was on my way to my sisters to help her organize her quilting room. Brailee was in the passenger’s seat, jabbering away. As I always do, I began to pray and plead the blood of Jesus over our vehicle and us, thanking God for angels and...

Take Your Healing

Today, in my prayer time, I was reminded of a short dream I once had, I want to share it with you today. 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...

Even in Darkness He Remains Faithful

This week as I was praying about some current things, I was reminded of a dream I once had. In my dream I was riding in a vehicle with a friend of mine. She began to drive erratically. So much so, I didn’t want to ride with her any longer....

Walking Daily in His Rest

This week, God reminded me of a day, several years ago, and a lesson He taught me that day. I was walking along the beach at Boca Grande, Florida. At the time, it was my absolute favorite beach, so secluded and peaceful. It may not be the same today, I...

As Far As You Choose to Go

Jesus said it like this; According to your faith, be it unto you. (Mt. 9:29) One night, while waiting to hear from God on a particular prayer, God said it to me like this; “I can only take you far as you are willing to go.” He went on to...

Use Your Authority – Command Peace

I was driving down the highway, running my errands and praying as I drove. Suddenly, Mark, chapter four came to mind. On the same day, when evening had come, He (Jesus) said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Now when they had left the multitude, they...

The Devil Needs Fear

The enemy continues to attempt to cause fear across our nation with bank closures, political upheavals, threats of nuclear war, continued food shortages and constant new viruses. Fear of never of God. Today I want to share with you a lesson God taught me a few years ago. “The devil...

No Hidden Costs

I read something online last week that was quite profound.  It said, “A big mac doesn’t cost $3.99, it costs your health.  Netflix doesn’t cost $17.99; it costs your time.  Social media isn’t free, it costs your focus.  There is always a hidden cost.” I found these statements to be...

The Promise Beyond the Fog

Over the weekend, I was sitting outside in the early hours of the morning. I laid my Bible down and looked around. There was a thick fog over the land, so much so that in some areas you could not see clearly. I knew there were trees within my vision,...

Hopelessness Does Not Belong to Us

Lately, I have sensed a rise of hopelessness. Not only in non-Christians but in the church as well. I can understand why many feel this way. It seems the battles have been unending for years now. When we think things in our nation can’t get any worse, they do. When...

The Grain that Contains Life!

Today, I came across an old email. One, I had obviously kept for some time. It was from a partner and she was giving a testimony of something God had done for her. As I read this note (that I had read several times before) it again blessed me just...

Basking in His Love

Some days I need times of refreshing in the love of God. When I do, my go to is worship. Yesterday was one of those days. As I sat quietly, listening to worship music, a familiar song began to play, one I had heard hundreds of times. However, this time,...

What’s On Your Mind?

While reading a book recently recommended by a friend, this author quoted another author…the quote she shared was so profound that I knew I needed to share it with you today. The quote was from a book by Dr. Caroline Leaf, Who Switched Off My Brain? It says, “Negative words...

The Accuser of the Brethren

I sat silently listening to this young girl pour her heart out. It was obvious, she was speaking out of years of hurt. For that reason alone I said nothing. Later, I would ponder her words and ask God for direction in how to speak with her. This young girl...

Speak, Seed, Speak!

Lately, I have been led to pray a particular scripture for our partners.  It is found in Genesis 26:12-14. “Then Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper and continued prospering until he became very...

Things We Can’t Control

Recently I watched as someone reacted to a frustrating situation. As long as we live, we will all have things that bring us distress. However, it is not those things that will hinder our joy or blessings in life, it is our reaction to them. This person's anger to the...

Remain Strong and Steady

…so that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.        Matthew 18:16 God always confirms His Word. At least that has been my experience. He will often tell me the same thing over and again through several different people, until He gets my attention. When...

A Time of Recovering

I believe God is speaking to us today, even this month saying, “This will be a month of recovery.” I pondered on this word for a few days – and I did some research. Although we often think of recovery and restoration as the same thing, this is not always...

Keep the Fire Burning

Recently, I was studying the book of Acts. It always amazes me that the outpouring of God was still going strong two years later, as we find in Acts 2. I began to think about how the people of God kept their passion for God and His works burning strong...

The Consequences of Complaining

I heard a statement today that stopped me in my tracks. It was so profound and insightful. The comment was, “Complaining is to the devil what praise and thanksgiving is to God.” Stop and think about that for a moment, let it sink way down deep inside. Complaining is to...

Beware of the Ishmaels

Hearing the ding of my phone, I picked it up to see who was texting me at this late hour. Consequently, it was my sister and she was sharing a property with me that had just come on the market. While pulling up the information, I was shocked. This beautiful...

Settle for Nothing Less

This past weekend, I received numerous calls and texts from people needing prayer. They were all facing the same challenge, the attacks were coming against their body. It seemed the enemy was on the warpath in his agenda to kill, steal and destroy. I believe we are in a time...

The Coming Camels

For the past couple weeks, I have been hearing the following phrase. “The camels are coming.” Now, I know many of us have heard this statement, however, I believe God is speaking it for THIS time and confirming it. Allow me to explain. Like I said, I am hearing, “the...

Mighty Mighty Eagles

Recently God reminded me of something I want to share with you today. God interrupted my sleep, speaking four words to my heart, “My people are weary.” A couple hours later I received confirmation of that word in an email from a friend. It said, “People are weary, we have...

The Promise of the Spirit

Saturday, all day, a song was on my heart. Not a Christian song and not the entire song, just one line. “You know I’ve always been a dreamer.” Over and over this song played through my mind. I think it is by the Eagles and I don’t even recall the...

Revival in the Land

When I first heard of the Asbury revival, I was excited, I still am. I knew revival had begun and would soon spread across our land. We are now hearing reports of revival in several different places, God is surely moving across our land. As I read about these current...

Speaking to Our Mountain

Last week, God talked to me quite often about speaking to our mountains. Coincidently, I found myself studying in the book of Numbers.  I read Numbers 20:8, when God began to speak to me. The scripture says… “Take the rod; you and your brother Aaron gather the congregation together. Speak...

Our Seed of Promise

Today I was thinking about spring of last year, when I was outside planting seeds with my granddaughter, Brailee. That year I felt led of the Lord to again plant a garden, not from plants that have already been started for me, but from seed. I have planted several things...

Kairos Moment

If we look around the world at the revival meetings that are beginning to crop up, we sense we are in a new moment in God.  One declaring winter had passed and spring has come – a time of rejoicing was upon us.  I believe we have once again, stepped...

Distractions, Distractions

While I know the enemy often attempts to distract God’s people – lately it seems like distractions are at an all-time high. A distraction is defined as a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else, a diversion, and something that causes extreme agitation of the mind...

Revealing Jesus

Many of us enter into prayer, in faith, totally believing God for our request. However, at the first sound of bad news, our faith falters – how does this happen and what do we do about it? Faith is a funny thing. It is so very simple – it means...

It’s Never Too Late

This week I have been busy helping my daughter plan a surprise birthday party for my soon-to-be 81 year old mom. For some reason it has given me much time of reflection. As I walked through my house this morning, I was thinking about the other birthday celebrations we have...

Is the Water Stirring?

In John 5, we find a familiar story. After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of...

Sow Daily – Reap Consistently

Did you know every single day you reap? And every single day you sow? Yes, it is true and I am not talking about money at all. I read something the other day from Marsha Burns. A friend sent it to me, and I couldn’t have said it better –...

Don’t Stop Too Soon

Since last July, I have been walking through a challenging time. During that entire time, I pressed into God consistently and purposefully. His Word was my priority and I clung to His grace daily to come through. Frankly, when the challenge lightened, I just wanted to stop and take a...

First Step to Recovery

Friday, I shared a word God had given me about recovery.  Today, I want to expound on that subject a little more. I love the story of David and how he recovered all – I believe we all love that story.  It’s all about getting back what the enemy had...

Time of Recovery

I shared a writing with you how God spoke to me about plunder. I want to share a little more with you on that subject. First, plunder is not a passive thing. It is not something that will automatically happen. Even if God speaks to you to take action and plunder, it...

February 2023 Partner Letter

Power in the Process   Lately, I have received several emails from people wanting to become debt free – I want to share some of my debt freedom story with you, as well as Kelita’s. For me, nothing happened over night. It was a process that God led me through,...

A Good Warfare

“You have My word, you’ll not go under, but you will come out with plunder.” These words were spoken to me by the Lord just before waking on Saturday morning. I recognized them immediately; they were from a prophecy I received in 2007 – sixteen years ago. Here is the prophecy…...

What’s On the Other Side?

One week I was on the phone with one of our wonderful partners.  During our conversation, she shared with me some of her experiences in giving.  She told me something the Lord had spoken to her many years ago.  It was quite profound; therefore, I made a mental note to...

What Harvest are You Expecting?

While I read yet another prayer request via email, a question ran through my mind. What harvest are you expecting? Lately, I have had numerous emails just like this one, most are needing one of two things, healing, or financial miracles. The good news is both belong to us through...

Removing Anger from Our Lives

If you read the local and national news, you will notice anger is rampant across our nation. With daily shootings, road rage, stabbings, and other acts of violence, it is obvious that anger is out of control. As born again believes, we cannot allow anger to remain in our personal...

A Drop Away from Overflow

While watching a well-known minister over the weekend, he gave an illustration that was extremely insightful to me. He was speaking on the moment in time of overflow. During his sermon, he used a simple coffee cup to make his point. It was as impactful as it was simple. The...

He Gives Everything We Need

It was late at night. Already dark. Normally, I would be preparing for bed, but not that night. This night God had a lesson to teach me and it was one I needed to learn. I was standing at the kitchen window, looking out into the back yard. As I...

Standing Firm & Praying Through

I have often thought, our generation desperately needs to rediscover the difference between praying for and praying through. Although more people are praying than I have ever seen, still, most do not know how to pray through – or pray and refuse to stop until they see the answer manifest....

Becoming Unsinkable

I love how God reminds me of things He has shown me in the past. Today was one of those times. He reminded me of a story I once heard from a friend concerning the Titanic. It was a very profound story – one that has stayed with me for...

A Dream Becoming a Reality

This week the Lord reminded me of something that happened several years back – something that spoke deeply to me. It happened one day when I received a call from a partner of our ministry – I love talking to our partners. They are like family to me. Many have...

The Creative Power of God’s Word

I shared with you yesterday what God was speaking to me about the time we are in. Today, I want to share a portion of the ‘Give Him 15 by Dutch Sheets.’ This came to me the same morning God spoke to me about increasing our capacity to receive. One...

Prepared to Receive All

The moment my eyes opened this morning, a familiar phrase came to mind. I hadn’t even had time to jump out of bed before my mind was racing with thoughts from the Lord. What He was speaking was not new, actually, it has become familiar instruction over the years. However,...

His Promise – It’s Working for Your Good

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 I once read an article concerning this scripture that has stayed in my heart and mind for years. Let me share it with...

But You Would Not…

This morning in my quiet time, I heard these words, “But you would not.” My mind went back to the many times in scripture when God tried to correct or warn His people. He gave them warning after warning. His mercy, even before Jesus, is absolutely amazing! We can see...

The Way Maker is On the Scene

It was late Sunday night, I was walking while I prayed, as I often do. I prayed in English, then I began to pray in the Spirit. Suddenly my prayer language changed, the difference was obvious. I instinctively knew God was about to speak. I can count on one hand...

Listen & Hear the Sound

Lately, I have been thinking about sounds, specifically the sound of breakthrough. I was reminded of the scriptures in Acts 2:1-2; And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a...

The Times We are In

Although I firmly believe we shall see the goodness of God in the land of the living – the times we are walking through today are indeed challenging. I do not have cable television, I don’t watch the news, or read the newspapers but each time I turn on my...

What You See Is What You Get

I shared with you yesterday how God prompted me to create a fresh vision board for 2023 – I hope you are praying about doing the same. This morning, as I sat in my prayer room, this vision board was in my line of vision. I couldn’t look up without...

Nevertheless

Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, it will...

Inheritance and Stewardship

At the beginning of December, God began to speak to me about stewardship. A steward is defined as, a man employed in great families to manage the domestic concerns, superintend the other servants, collect the rents or income, keep the accounts, etc. Stewardship is also defined as; the conducting, supervising,...

A Year of Maximum

Each month I receive several partner letters from ministries that I support, although they are always good, most times they do not jump in my spirit – however, this month’s letter from Jerry Savelle did just that. Not only did it jump in my spirit, but it caused me to...

Jesus in Us

It seemed to me, during this past holiday, stress was at an all time high for most people. Between the demands of Christmas, and the winter storms that came our way – people seemed to have very little patience and it was quite evident. Many people were not appearing to...

Happy New Year!

As we have entered into 2023  - I want to share a letter with you from Kenneth Copeland Ministries. I hope it is a blessing to you today.   What About 2023? Brother Copeland has heard from The LORD about 2023. 2023 will be as exciting as it can be....

Looking Back Moving Forward

This year has been another uncertain year at best. With an unreliable economic forecast, political upheaval, and unprecedented spiritual warfare, it seems every area of our life has been disrupted. Still, we are about to enter into a new year. Leaving one season, stepping into another. It’s important how we...

The Truth We Must Stand On

I once heard an uplifting song at a vital time in my life. It was early morning; I was about to leave to go relieve the person who was sitting with my Aunt Jo. My aunt was in her final days. Sitting with her and watching her drift away had...

The Importance of Boundaries

As the unseasonal warm weather finally turned cold, I knew winter was winter had arrived. I enjoy winter. It is a quiet time; however, it is also a busy time. As with every winter, I knew there were some things I had to take care with my house and property....

God Always Remembers!

One day, I walked to my mailbox today to retrieve my mail. One piece jumped out at me, one small envelope that I remember even today. On the back of this envelope were the words, “God Remembers You.” My mind went to the days of Noah. As we know, Noah...

We are All Preparing for Something

Yesterday, I shared about increasing our capacity to receive. This morning as I pondered on that writing, a thought came to me, “Everyone is preparing for something.” Even as that thought ran through my mind, I received an email from a reader. A portion of it said this. You mentioned...

What are We Calling Forth?

Earlier last week, local news stations began to predict weather conditions for the coming week. They were predicting a storms and possible tornados in our area. As the days got closer to the weekend, everywhere I went people were talking about the coming weather. They all said the same thing;...

His Unfailing Covenant Promises

This week as I was praying about some things, I was reminded of a dream I had at one time, not too long ago. In my dream I was riding in a vehicle with a friend of mine. She began to drive erratically. I said, "Listen, just pull over and...

Occupy Til He Comes

Just this week, my daughter and I were sitting in front of our local courthouse. Due to the recent building of a new justice center, our courthouse is now mostly unoccupied. I said to Breanne, “I hope they don’t leave it unoccupied; it would be a shame, it is such...

December 2022 Partner Letter

As I sought the Lord about what to write for that final 2022 partner letter, many things came to mind. I began to think back over this year. First, my mind went back to the challenges I have faced this year, beginning with skunks under my house and a septic...

You Have Been Found

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,...

What’s the Plan?

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they...

Empty Cups

A statement I read a few days ago has stayed on my mind throughout this holiday week. It was, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” How true these words! I think many of us try to pour from empty cups, especially during the busy holiday season. Starting a couple...

Grumble and Crumble

I received an email from one of our partners one day and it came back across my path today – it truly is too good to not share! At the beginning of the week, I read your motivation about the one drop at a time. It has been on my...

Time to Build and Rebuild

Last year I wrote about building a strong wall of defense around us and our family. This writing came to mind today as I was praying about the days ahead. Today, more than ever, it is vital to build an impenetrable wall of the Word of God around us and...

Let it Simmer…Until

I have always made spaghetti the same way. It was good, but never great. One day a couple years ago, I ate dinner with my daughter, Breanne. She made spaghetti and it was delicious. The best I had ever eaten. I was surprised and curious since I am the one...

May We Enter In

I was pondering on the journey to the Promised Land of God over the weekend, when these words drifted through my thoughts.  “No entrance allowed.” I was re-reading the book of Numbers, chapter 14, which talks about this well-known story.  I read over the part where God told Moses that...

What Speaks Loudest?

I was sitting in my chair, reading Mark 12. As I read a familiar passage, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, “sometimes, the sacrifice speaks louder than the size of the gift.” Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped...

Keep Your Eyes on God

Is it even possible to have on earth as it is in heaven in the days we are living in? The Bible says it is. This week I came across a prophetic word from Kenneth Copeland from 2008. Knowing the Word of God is alive and active, I believe this...

Awaken the Dawn!

My heart is steadfast O God!  My heart is steadfast. I found myself thinking these words over and over again as I digested the news that everything on my computer had been lost.  The book I was diligently working on…gone.  The files I had for upcoming projects, irretrievable.  While I...

God Bless our Veterans!

Today, we want to take the time to honor all the men and women who have served and are serving our country and say THANK YOU. It is very fitting that Veteran's Day is in the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. If it had not been for the veterans of this...

Resisting Disappointment

Sometimes I watch things happening in our world and it brings great disappointment. I experienced that just this week. However, I have learned a few things about disappointment over the years, therefore I knew I couldn’t allow it to take hold. Proverbs 13:12 says; Hope deferred makes the heart sick....

An Important Reminder

Over the weekend, I was reminded of the importance of atmospheres. In our home, our business and even our churches. Make no mistake about it, whatever flows through your home will have influence on your home – it will produce life or death, blessing or curse. Therefore, it is vital...

The Death of Hope for Our Nation

A growing sense of weariness is seeping into the Body of Christ, even in the most passionate intercessors who have stood firm in faith concerning God’s promises for our nation. For some who started this journey with immovable faith and hope, that hope seems to be dwindling at a rapid...

Evening, Morning & Noon

I was speaking with my friend Karen Hardin on the phone this week when she shared something with me that God had put on her heart. Without going into the whole conversation, she told me God had impressed upon her to pray each day at noon for 15 minutes. Wherever...

Prepare for Deliverance

If you were with us in 2020, you may recall at the beginning of that year, God gave me several writings on something He spoke to me one morning. The word He spoke was, “prepare.” That year I wrote several messages on what God was telling me…to prepare. However, looking...

Overnight Harvest

This morning the Lord brought back to my remembrance a dream, or actually a couple dreams, I once had. It was two dreams, with the same exact details on the same night. I knew these dreams weren’t for me alone, but for many in the Body of Christ. As I...

Are You a Person of Influence?

Over the weekend I re-read a book by a friend of mine. It’s truly a great book and one I think I need to read at least once a year. There is one part that stands out to me each time I read it.  It is the definition Pastor Karen...

Let it Go Deep

Lately, I have been studying the power in the Word of God. I shared a portion of that with you yesterday – today, I want to share something the Lord showed me last week concerning the Word of God. It was eye-opening to me. I hope it will be to...

The Incorruptible Seed

1 Peter 1:22-25 teaches us about a wonderful enduring characteristic of the Word of God. Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed...

There is Life in His Word – Eat of It

Tonight, the Lord reminded me of a movie I once watched that spoke to my heart. I want to share it with you today. It was a documentary about a foal that had been born in the very middle of the winter. Due to complications with delivery as well as...

Our Seed Declares Abundance

Today I was thinking about a text I once received from a friend. If I recall the story correctly, she had been at a meeting and heard a minister talking about when Isaac sowed in the land of famine. You probably know the scriptures I am speaking of it is...

Dawn of a New Day

I’ve had a scripture on my mind for a couple days. The scripture is found in Genesis 1. Genesis 1:1-3 says, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the...

Victory is Here

I wanted to share this word with you today from Lana Vawser – I believe it will speak to many of you. One thing I do when a prophetic word speaks to me is I write out the parts that speak to me and begin to declare it over my...

Letting Go of the Old

Last week I talked with you about Thoughts & Mindsets. I shared with you how my reasoning was blocking what God was trying to get across to me. Proverbs 23:7 says, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Our thoughts are important. The Bible makes this clear....

Blessed are Those Who Believe

Eccl. 3:1-8 says, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to...

Kingdom Thinking

After yesterday’s writing, I came across a prophetic word I once read by Pastor Dave Roberson. It goes along with what I wrote yesterday – I wanted to share it with you today. Climb Higher and Believe Me I simply want My Body to believe Me. I want those who...

Life of Generosity

I heard it from God first. The word generosity. Today, as I was praying, He reminded me of the first day He revealed the following truth to me. It’s been a couple years ago now. He spoke it to me as I was showing a couple something I had for sale....

Humility – the Way Forward

  Recently, I was listening to a preacher talk about the breakthroughs that are ahead for many of God’s people. He made the statement that God had showed him that humility was the way through. I believe this to be true. While meditating on this message, God reminded me of...

Rosh Hashanah 5783

On the 26th of this month, this past Sunday, at sundown, Rosh Hashanah began. It is the Jewish New Year, more than that, it is the New Year on God’s calendar. With everything happening in our world today, I believe this particular New Year is more important than ever. Rosh Hashanah is...

Rain from Heaven

After Friday’s motivation, a friend sent me a portion of a word from Andrew Towe. This word so lined up with Friday’s writing that I wanted to share it with you today, in its entirety… Get ready for a supernatural strength to TAKE OVER the land. It is time for...

Above All Things

This morning I was thinking about how many pray in this manner… “God, if it be Your will, heal this person, or deliver this person…” While I will agree, there are times it is necessary to pray ‘if it be Your will God’ but there are many times that it...

From Test to Testimony

This week I read a word from Nate Johnston. This word was very encouraging and reminded me of something that once happened with Brailee, my granddaughter. First, allow me to share the word from Nate with you. For many pioneers right now, this is where the rubber meets the road....

A Heart After God

I had gone to sleep the night before, restless. My mind a swirl of things going on, forcing myself to keep my eyes on God through it all. I cannot say I went to sleep with my confidence at an all-time high. The next morning, I awoke with a note...

September Partner Letter 2022

Where is Your Future Harvest? Dear Partner, Today, I received an email from a long-time partner of something God had done for her. As I read her email two thoughts came to mind. One. “God, I thought it was only me who felt you were always telling them to sow...

And the Multiplication Begins

I was reading in Matthew 14 a few days ago. It’s a familiar story found in verses 13-21. When Jesus heard it, He departed from there by boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the multitudes heard it, they followed Him on foot from the cities. And when...

A Day of Surprises!

First of all, I want to thank all of you who sent birthday cards, gifts and flowers. What a blessed birthday I had last week. Thank you so very much for your love, kindness, and precious words – they are a treasure to me indeed. I want to share a...

A Faithful God

Yesterday, I shared a little about the faithfulness of God. Today, I want to share another story of His faithfulness with you if I may. As many of you may have noticed, we recently changed our SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY page. It had a couple things we didn’t like, and we...

Faith & Works

Faith without works is dead. We have all heard this scripture but today I saw it differently. I was reading the book of James when I came to these scriptures. For some reason I read and reread it over and over again. Suddenly I began to see this in a...

Cling to Truth

On Friday, someone shared a post with me online from a woman named April Anderson. Although I am not familiar with her personally, her words spoke to my heart. I want to share a portion of her post with you today. Lately I have seen so many rainbows. Like everywhere...

Should Christians Be Armed?

The recent Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has caused quite a stir for many different reasons. One portion, in particular, is raising a lot of red flags for people around the world. I am referring to the proposed increased funding to the IRS which will almost double the number of...

What Atmosphere is Present

This week I was talking with a friend of mine when she reminded me of teaching, I had done at her church concerning atmospheres. She shared with me how the people there still remembered that teaching and how they were using it to make sure the atmosphere was correct around...

Heaven’s Economy

For the past week or so, something has been stirring around in my spirit. Three words…Point of Contact. While thinking on those words, I came across a card I once received from a partner. Within her card was a seed she wanted to sow into the ministry. While I was...

He’s Already There

One night I had a dream that seemed to last all night long. It wasn't a dream of heavy revelation. It wasn't an encounter with God. It was just a dream. A dream about normal occurrences in my day. It was a Day in the life of Kim dream. Through...

Walking in the Fullness of God

As I walked down my hallway, I heard God speak ONE word to me: fullness. I stopped and thought a moment and then I prayed; “God, I thank you that I am full of Your presence, full of Your anointing, full of Your peace and full of all that You...

Winning the Battle of Fear

Today, I thought about a testimony I once read from a man who was miraculously healed of cancer. He had only been given ten hours to live. In his interview he made a statement that I am sure is relatable to many of us. He said, “I fought fear more...

Keeping Our Word – It’s God’s Way

One night, while visiting Breanne and her family, we had dinner and then sat down to watch a movie. I was sitting beside my granddaughter, Brailee, who is the most outspoken person I know. In one scene a man shook another man’s hand and said, “How are you doing? I...

Rise Up!

A scripture found in Micah has been one of my favorite scriptures. I was reminded of this scripture this week when I saw a shirt with a message on the front. The message read, “RISE UP!” Micah 7:8 says, “Don’t rejoice over me, o my enemy; when I fall, I...

Living the Abundant Life

While I was listening to the Word of God, a scripture, that I have heard a million times, jumped in my spirit. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it...

Let Your Seed Speak!

Lately, I have been led to pray a particular scripture for our partners. It is found in Genesis 26:12-14. “Then Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper and continued prospering until he became very...

Changing of Seasons

This morning, as I sat on my back porch reading my Bible, I couldn’t help but notice the crispness in the air. My mind drifted to fall, my favorite season. Vibrant colors. Falling leaves. Harvest. Cool breezes. A changing of seasons is upon us. However, this was not the first...

Make a Plan and Succeed

I once 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...

Don’t Crash – Love Better

Today I was thinking about my granddaughter and when she first learned to ride her bicycle without training wheels. I had driven over to my daughter’s house to drop something off to her. While there, Brailee just had to show me something new she had learned. Her dad had just...

Even When We Can’t See It – He’s Working

Even When We Can’t See It – He’s Working   Recently, Kelita sent me a natural remedy for a medical issue – one she thought would be helpful. I began to use it faithfully, waiting a few days to see if it would be effective. After a week or so...

Refuse Fear – Embrace His Peace

As the enemy attempts to cause fear across our nation with gas prices, food shortages and new variants, I want to share a lesson the Lord taught me a few years back. “The devil needs fear to operate in your life in the same way I need faith to operate...

He is Lord

As many of you may know, Beni Johnson, wife of Bill Johnson of Bethel in Redding California, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. To my surprise, Bill spoke at Sunday’s service, days after the passing of his beloved wife. His message was sobering,...

Are We Passionate for God?

Recently, I was studying the book of Acts. It always amazes me that the outpouring of God was still going strong two years later, as we find in Acts 2. I began to think about how the people of God kept their passion for God and His works burning strong...

Pressing into His Goodness

…so that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Matthew 18:16 God always confirms His Word. At least that is my experience. He will often tell me the same thing over and again through several different people, until He gets my attention. When He...

Sticks and Stones

This week while talking about the kids upcoming school year, bullying came up. Unfortunately, it is everywhere it seems. When we talk about this, I can’t help but remember a tragedy we had in our town a couple years ago. To many it may seem common. To us, it was...

The Coming Storm

“Things are heating up!” As I heard those words, I knew God was confirming what He had spoken to me earlier that day concerning a coming storm. Not only had He spoken it, but He displayed in plain sight the Word He had shared with me. That morning I read...

Famine in the Land

As the COVID pandemic continues to wane and the anger and frustration of the 2020 election takes a back seat, a new threat is on the horizon. We only need to step into a local grocery store to see food shortages continue to be a problem. If that wasn’t enough,...

A Set Time of Favor

You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her, yes, the set time, has come. Psalm 102:13 This scripture came to mind as I sat and watched what was unfolding before me. Bryson, my grandson, just turned 16. It was the day to get his...

July Partner Letter 2022

It is Finished     Dear Partner, Wow, this year is flying by! I can’t believe we are in July – yet here we are. So much has happened already this year, hasn’t it? Things seem to be imploding in our nation – but God has got this, and He...

Beyond the Present Season

Lately, I have come across a saying over and again. It seems everywhere I turn; I see or hear this particular sentence. Never judge a person based on a season. We see this truth in the pages of the written Word. In one season David was a shepherd, the next...

The Reward of the Fruitful

The other day someone shared something with me that has stuck in my mind for several days. It read; purging is the reward of the fruitful. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring...

Cover Yourself in Prayer

“Now, what about you???” These words are what the Lord whispered to me one morning during my prayer time. I had finished the weekly, audio partner prayer. I had prayed over my family. I prayed over the ministry. I prayed for friends I knew where dealing with challenges. Just as...

A Root of Bitterness

I was down on my knees, picking beans, listening to my Aunt Sherry talk. I have learned a great deal over the years, straight from her garden. This was one of those days. We were talking about the weeds in my uncle’s garden. He is not one to work at...

Forgive & Bless

Every so often, I am asked to go to my daughter’s house and organize.  Organization is something I am good at. Therefore, when she needs a room organized and doesn’t know where to start, she calls Mom. When the call one week a couple years ago, it was to organize...

Refusing Fear

Today, I was listening to a testimony that I had heard many times before. It was about a woman who had just been told her child was dying. Her response was, “I refuse fear.” Refusing fear is not an easy thing to do, especially in a situation like that. I...

Answer…When He Calls

This morning I came across an excerpt I had once read.  It is from a book by Steve Porter. In this book, Steve talks about a visitation he had.  The Lord had awakened him to come and dine with Him.  Steve obeyed and went to the table of the Lord. ...

May We See Increase

I shared with you yesterday about my Aunt Sherry and canning beans.  After I wrote that motivation, the Lord began to show me some things.  Things that I want to share with you today. It has been about ten years ago that my aunt taught me to can and freeze...

Provision is Coming

This time of year always excites me!  I am watching my little garden grow.  I can see it is almost harvest time. Potato plants are blooming. I have tiny cucumbers and bell peppers. My cabbage is ready. It’s an exciting time for sure. While looking at my garden today, I...

Prophetic Instruction- Spring Up O’ Well!

While reading a recent article by Dave Kubal, the Lord spoke to my heart, giving me instruction for the Body of Christ and its intercessors. His article was an encouragement indeed.  In it, he spoke of God restoring the wellsprings of our nation. He described how The Summerhouse, a well...

Partner Letter June 2022

As I sought the Lord about the message for this month’s partner letter, I could not get away from one thing: the month of Sivan. Sivan is the 3rd Jewish month on God’s calendar. It is the month we just entered into. Not knowing what God was highlighting to me,...

Linking Arms in Prayer

The other night I was on my way to my sister's to help her organize her quilting room. Brailee was in the passenger’s seat, jabbering away. As I always do, I began to pray and plead the blood of Jesus over our vehicle and us, thanking God for angels and...

The Importance of a Season

This morning as I was checking my garden, my mind went back to the many times I have driven to my Aunt Sherry’s to pick green beans.  I thought of one morning when the Lord spoke something vital to me. It was early morning, and it was already hot.  I...

Become Immersed

On my drive to exercise today, I found myself praying for a friend who was going through a difficult time.  As I prayed, the Lord brought back to my remembrance a time when I had gone through the same thing. It was a few years ago.  I had lost a...

Opportunities – Grab Them!

The other day, 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...

Full Circle Confirmation

After my writing on We Have Come Full Circle came out yesterday, one of our partners sent me this word from Lana Vawser.  It is confirmation and I wanted to share it with you today to encourage you… Please know, I love and appreciate each one of you…Kim Potter AND…we...

We’ve Come Full Circle

I stood in my kitchen, peering out the window.  Worship music was playing in the background.  Suddenly the presence of God came over me and I lifted my hands in worship.  Tears rolled down my face as I entered that wonderful intimate place of my Father’s presence.  As I closed...

Prepare!

I am once again hearing the word prepare in my spirit. However, it is not the same kind of prepare as it was before. I don’t believe God is talking about preparing for something challenging that is about to happen – no, I believe it is the opposite. What would...

Seed in Your Harvest

I never tire of the things God teaches me and reminds me of during planting season. One day I was preparing some Kennebec potatoes to put in the garden.  I was sitting down, cutting them in quarters and halves, making sure there were several eyes present on each cutting.  That...

Don’t Eat Your Harvest

As I went about planting seeds in my garden today, an email I once received from a partner came to mind.  Every now and then God reminds me of this email, and I am so glad He does. So, we were digging up some sweet potatoes today. And we got...

Enter His Rest

As with most folks, there are many things I am praying about this month, even this week. There are times in our life when it seems we are bombarded with prayer requests.  There are times when it seems one thing happens after the other and we are trying to keep...

May Partner Letter 2022

On Friday, I was sent three different prophetic Words for the month of May. “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.” (2 Cor. 13:1) I believe God is speaking to us about the month of May.  Speaking and confirming through several voices. What do...

Peace & Prosperity Belong to YOU!

I was sitting at my desk, catching up on correspondence from our partners.  I came across a letter from one of our partners, concerning Zechariah 8:12.  She shared with me how the Lord had led her to this scripture when she prayed over her offering.  She said it was an...

Don’t Water the Weeds

It was the cool of the evening. I was watering my freshly planted vegetable garden. Brailee was watering her flowers. From behind me, I heard her exclaim, "don't water the weeds!" I turned around to look at her and she repeated, "Nana, don't water the weeds!" I laughed. However, as I...

We Cry Out… “Restore!”

Recently, the Lord began to reveal to me a timeline of restoration that is coming our way.  As I sought the Lord about this, He showed me several areas in His Word concerning restoration. Today I want to talk to you about the promises of restoration. Jeremiah 30:17 says, “For...

Come, Just as You Are

I was spending my Saturday afternoon working on notes for next week’s teaching. At least that is what I was attempting to do. My mind kept wondering here and there. I had just come through a busy week. Every day was filled to the brim with some task needing to...

Steadfast Til the End

This week I have been helping my grandson, Bryson, complete some research papers for school.  As we were working, I thought about something.  There are two times a year Bryson needs some help with his writing assignments.  One is the very beginning of the school year. It seems it takes...

Don’t Be Afraid

This is going to be a different kind of writing – but it is what I feel the Lord is having me to write and it is for someone – maybe even you. Yesterday, I was sitting in my prayer room, praying for peace…for myself and for our partners.  I...

What a Time!

I have waited for this time – I have prayed diligently for this time!  What time?  A time when I begin to hear an influx of testimonies from our partners.  By Tuesday of last week, I had already received five amazing testimonies from partners!  I am praising the Lord for...

We are Coming Out – Whole and Prosperous

This morning I was praying for our partners.  As I did, I prayed that God would “bring them out” of any situations of lack, sickness or challenging times. My mind drifted back to another time God brought His people out.  I began to think about exactly how He brought them...

Refuse Toil & Trouble

“Toil and trouble.”  This phrase ran through my mind as I hung up the phone from a conversation with a friend. I had been talking with her when she shared with me a conclusion she had come to about some things going on in her life. You see, she had...

Falling Short – Give Yourself a Break

After a conversation with my daughter, I began to think about how most of us struggle with falling short. In our conversation she shared with me how she had been cleaning and working all weekend long but had not finished her kitchen cleaning yet.  She didn’t list the things she...

Walk Free & Trust God

God once showed me a funny, yet not-so-funny illustration of how His people sometimes trust him. Let me explain. On one of our ministry trips one year, we had been driving toward home for hours and hours; the kids were tired and a little grumpy. Bryson had to stop once...

May We Persevere

Lately, I have been hearing one resounding message, both from God and from several ministers I have listened to. The message I am hearing is perseverance is required. In this world of fast food, instant messages, microwaves…we want everything fast. In God, things do not always happen that way.  I...

Think on These Things

Lately, I have been sharing with you some things I believe God showed and told me.  I am excited about these words from God and their confirmation.  I love how God has confirmed His Word over and again. In the midst of these exciting words, people began to send me...

Open Heavens – Open Hand

In January of this year, I was preparing my prayer board for the year with the things I felt God was putting on my heart.  Two of the things I knew God spoke to me (and I placed on my board) are now being preached as Words from God for...

April Partner Letter

Years ago, a precious friend of mine, Ms. Ronnie Burch, gave me a scripture that she said was from God. It is found in 2 Corinthians 9:5-8. 2 Corinthians 9:5-8 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren to go to you ahead of time, and prepare your generous...

Seeds of Promise

I was outside with my granddaughter, planting seeds. This year I have felt led of the Lord to again plant a garden, not from plants that have already been started for me, but from seed. I have planted several things from seed in the past.  Some did well.  A few...

Cleansing Time

I shared with you yesterday how and what God has been speaking to me and confirming through other ministers.  This is the door we stand before; will we enter in? This morning as I was spending time with God, I felt He began to share with me that those who...

Don’t Stop at Enough

Recently I walked through a tough few weeks, physically and financially.  During that time, I pressed into God consistently and purposefully.  His Word was my priority and His grace brought me through.  Frankly, when the challenge lightened, I just wanted to stop and take a deep breath. And that’s exactly...

A Reminder to Come Up Higher

Today, God reminded me of a dream I once had.  I believe that dream is for THIS season. In the dream, my daughter, her family and I were traveling to a certain destination.  I assumed it was an adventure of sorts because we weren’t traveling on highways, instead we traveled...

Don’t Let Disappointment Stop You

Proverbs 13:12 says, “Disappointment makes the heart sick.”  I have found this to be so true.  In the Message Bible, it says, “Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.” The Passion Bible says it like this: When hope’s dream seems to drag on...

Recovery & Restoration Time

This week I have been studying the words recovery and restoration. Recovery is restoration.  Restoration is defined in the Strong’s Concordance as; to restore, give back, set up again, restore to its original position or condition; restore back to original standing, that existed before a fall; re-establish, returning back to the (ultimate)...

Our Most Effective Place

Bad news.  We all get it from time to time – our response to it is vital.  My week began with such news. Early, just after I started work, my mom called and said, “I have some bad news.”  She proceeded to tell me my nephew had been attacked and...

Pitiful or Powerful in God

“You can’t be pitiful and powerful at the same time!” I heard Joyce Meyer say those words many years ago.  And they are the words that came back to me this morning as I was praying for my nephew.  You cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time – you...

The Celebration of Purim

As the Jewish holiday of Purim, approaches, I have an impending expectancy of the goodness of God. Purim 2022 begins on Wednesday night, March 16 and continues through Thursday, March 17. Purim is not a holiday required by God in Jewish custom but a holiday which celebrates the goodness and...

Empowered for Fulfillment

There is a scripture in the New Testament that I love.  It was the first thing that came to mind when I woke up this morning.  It is found in Luke 1:45. “Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her...

First… Know Your God

Yesterday I shared a word God had given me about recovery.  Today, I want to expound on that subject a little more. I love the story of David and how he recovered all – I believe we all love that story.  It’s all about getting back what the enemy had...

March Partner Letter 2022

A Month of Recovery   Last week as I sought the Lord about the month we have just entered, He spoke a few, profound words to me.  He said, “This will be a month of recovery.” I pondered on this word for a few days – and I did some...

Never Give Up on His Promises

Today, God reminded me of something Brailee had once said to me. Although it has been a couple years now, every now and then God reminds me of this night. The kids were spending the night with me, we had a fun afternoon and then it was bedtime. Brailee has this...

Take Action – Recover All

I shared a writing with you how God spoke to me about plunder last week. I want to share a little more with you on that subject this week. Plunder is not a passive thing. It is not something that will automatically happen. Even if God speaks to you to take action...

A Place of Healing and Restoration

Last week I shared a dream I had with you. If you missed it, here is the dream again. 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...

What is Causing so Much Disease and Death

 Many, if not all of us, have faced death of a loved one or sickness and disease in the past two years – it seems to be everywhere.  Kelita shared this post with me from Dutch Sheets last week – I believe this is something we should all be praying...

In Spite of it All

Today, I want to share a message with you from my friend, Pastor Karen Jethroe – I believe it will bless you – I know it did me… Kim Potter In Spite of it All, I Won't Quit Psalm 34:19 NLT - The righteous person faces many troubles, but the...

Having Done All – STAND

Last year, at the beginning of the year, God spoke a phrase to me that I feel is just as relevant for 2022 as it was for 2021. He said, “The anointing is on the stand.” I don’t know why it works this way – but God can say one...

Taking Thoughts Captive

Stop and be still for a few moments. Is that difficult? Why?  What thoughts are demanding your attention today? Is your mind filled with thankfulness to God? Praise? The Word of God? Or is your mind spinning with the challenges you are facing? With family issues? Or the chaos we...

God has a Plan

It was early Monday morning.  I had awakened early and decided to run some errands before work began.  As I drove, I was talking to God about how this was a new week – I was going to let go of last weeks difficulties and expect a great week in...

A Time to See Harvest

Early Sunday morning, I had a dream.  It’s the first dream I have had from the Lord in a long time. In my dream, I walked outside to tell my daughter goodbye, as they were leaving to go home.  On my walk to her vehicle, something unusual caught the corner...

The Strong One

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they...

You Will Recover All

My friend, Karen, sent me this article yesterday to encourage me in the battle I am currently walking through – perhaps you are walking through such a battle as well…I think this will encourage you – I know it did me. Kim Potter Have you experienced a “Ziklag” moment? Ziklag...

Praying for Love

Have you ever felt the need to pray for patience? I don’t know about you, but I have prayed for patience many times in my life. Frankly, it seemed the more I prayed for patience, the more trials came my way. In the past, I would laugh it off and...

What are You Preparing For?

Yesterday, I shared about increasing our capacity to receive.  This morning as I pondered on that writing, a thought came to me, “Everyone is preparing for something.” Even as that thought came to mind, I received an email from a reader.  A portion of it said this. You mentioned the...

February Partner Letter 2022

Over the weekend, I was listening to a message online. The speaker spoke something that struck my spirit and would not leave me. He said, “This month declare God is going to be EXTRAVAGRANT with you.” I pondered this statement over and over. Consequently, the word, extravagant, kept coming up in things other people...

Two are Better than One

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they...

We Have Momentum- Keep Praying

Momentum: the strength or force that allows something to continue or to grow stronger or faster as time passes I thought of this very word as I watched Flashpoint one-night last week.  I listened as they shared one good report after another.  I wanted to dance through my house as...

A Wall of Protection

In a recent conversation with a friend, we talked about the importance of building a wall around us.  A wall of protection. A wall of the Word of God. My friend shared with me how he once confessed healing scriptures over himself daily…for a while, at least.  Then he stopped. ...

January Partner Letter 2022

“Don’t you realize, you are now eating the harvest from the seeds you sowed last season?” I thought about this statement God once made to me yesterday, when my daughter asked me a question. She said, “Mom, did you put up any corn from last harvest season?”  I said, “No,...

Can We Agree Today?

Over the past few days, I have been thinking about something I heard Joyce Meyer teach many years ago. She was talking about how most of us have numerous things we need to pray about in our life at any given time.  I can certainly relate, how about you?  At...

The Gifts & Callings of God

Most of us are familiar with the scripture found in Romans 11:29: For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Many, if not all of us, think of the scriptures found in Ephesians when we think about the gifts of God… Therefore, He says: “When He ascended on...

No Toiling Necessary

Many years ago, I was toiling and struggling trying to make something happen for a project.  In the midst of this, God spoke something profound to me.  Something that has been a guide for a long time. “The way you attain a thing, is the way the thing must be...

Why Keep Praying? What’s the Point?

In 2022, we entered our third year dealing with Covid19, the pandemic and all that entails. People are weary and frustrated.  It is a breeding ground for hopelessness. Some are beginning to question their faith, and their prayers.  Many are asking, “why even pray, it’s not working.”  Oh, but yes,...

Encourage One Another

This morning I was reading something online when God reminded me of a time in my past. My friends and I were at a baseball game, it was the final game in a series.  The team who won this game would be the champions for that season.  It was the...

Jesus IS in the Boat

I heard a story years ago that keeps coming to mind this week. God always brings it to mind when I need to be reminded of HIS way to walk through storms and difficult seasons. This story helps me in times like that. Years ago, a farmer owned land along...

Steady Yourself

Steady Yourself     Yesterday, as I spent time with the Lord, I began to hear five words in my spirit. “Steady yourself in the Lord.” At first, I thought I was hearing, “strengthen yourself in the Lord,” I knew that was scriptural and it sounded more natural to me. ...

We, the Body, Must Change…

In the past few days, I have heard a statement in my spirit that simply won’t go away.  It is this; “Change the Narrative.” Once again, we are hearing over and again, negative news concerning this pandemic.  Sadly, once again, Christians everywhere are repeating what they are hearing said from...

Finishing 2021 Strong!

Beginning strong is easy. It is one of the reasons many look forward to a new year on the calendar.   It’s the hope of a fresh start, a new beginning.  A do-over, so to speak.  But what about finishing strong?  It can prove to be more of a challenge. As...

Know the Season of Your Relationships

Today, I want to share an article with you from my friend, Karen Hardin.  To read more of her articles, visit her website at www.karenhardin.com.  It’s important we recognize the season we are in Do you know the season you are in? You may feel I’m referring to Christmas, and...

Navigating Loss with Joy

I asked Kelita to write an article about how she navigated the loss of her sister this year.  Many of us have lost loved ones in the past two years – it is my prayer that her story brings you comfort, peace and hope. - Kim   Seems impossible, doesn’t...

Remain Steadfast and Focus

One morning last week, I awoke with a sobering feeling.  Sometimes God does that with me, he gives me a feeling about something – not necessarily a word from God – just a feeling. This was a feeling I couldn’t shake therefore I began to seek God about it.  The...

The Song in Our Heart

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...

Word for Pioneers

Good morning, today I want to share a word with you that a friend shared with me today by Nate Johnson – I think it will speak to many of you. Pioneers and trailblazers, it’s time to shut the door! By Nate Johnson It’s time to prepare for closure and...

Good Tidings and Great Joy!

I once read a word by Bill Burns that the Lord led me back to this week and I want to share it with you.  It said, “Listen, My people. Listen. I am shouting from the roof tops; this is the season of great joy. And, great joy I will...

A Safe Place

In my prayer time yesterday, I began to think back over the past year.  I was pondering on things I was thankful for. This year has been a hard year – make no mistake about it.  However, through it all God’s faithfulness shone brighter and brighter with each passing month....

Don’t Let Go Now

Here we are in December – the end of another year – it seems impossible yet here we are.  This is the time of year many look back over the previous months and the prayers they have been praying.  It’s the time of year when most decide if their prayers...

He Knows Your Name

Over the weekend, my sister, daughter, and I visited a quilting store out of town. We have only been there a handful of times – but it is one of our favorite places. While driving home, I said to my daughter, “I love going there. It always amazes me that...

December Partner Letter 2021

Hello Partners, I can barely believe we are in December and at the end of another year. Yet here we are!  I thank God that He has brought us through another year – praising His wonderful name.  It has not been a year without challenges for most of us –...

Being Blessed & Watered

This week I received an email and a check from one of our partners.  The note said, “This is for you Kim, for the 52 weeks that you have encouraged me this year.”  The check was for $52. I must say, I was blessed.  Not only by the gift but...

Stronger Together

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they...

Nothing Like the Word

I was flipping through a magazine recently when a sentence caught my attention. The headline read, “Nothing brings down a mountain like water.” My thoughts immediately went to the Word of God. Ephesian 5:26 talks about the washing of the water BY THE WORD. This is where my mind went....

Standing on the Right Side

As I was looking through some old notes today, I came across a message by Jim Reilly from the Healing Prayer Call.  His teaching was about those who play church or who are not fully committed to following Jesus. He taught that we have stepped into a new place in...

Get Hooked on Jesus

Some days I begin studying one subject in the word of God and end up on a totally different trail. Today was one of those times. I began studying the parable of the ten virgins. As I went from scripture to scripture, I don’t even know how it happened, but I ended...

The Third Thing I Know

Recently we have been talking about things the Lord has shown me about this season and how to thrive through it. I hope the first two have been a source of blessing to you. The third thing I know is this; there has been a release of an increase of the...

The Second Thing I Know

Yesterday we talked about God protecting his people.  That is one wonderful promise from God.  There are others, one I want to talk about today is God blessings his people, even in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty. God’s word does not change due to inflation or famine.  We see...

A Few Things I Know

Over the past week I have had time to meditate on some things God has placed on my heart – things for this season.  I want to share them with you over the next few writings, if I may. One thing I know – God is going to protect his...

November Partner Letter 2021

This week the Lord reminded me of a dream he gave me a couple years ago about this same time of year. It was a short and simple dream – but it left its mark on me. In the dream I visited a Soup Kitchen that I have been connected...

I Choose to be a Blessing

I heard it from God first. The word generosity. Today, as I was praying, He reminded me of the first day He revealed the following truth to me. It’s been a couple years ago now. He spoke it to me as I was showing a couple something I had for sale. I was continually excusing...

Thankful for our Veterans

Today, we want to take the time to honor all the men and women who have served and are serving our country and say THANK YOU. It is very fitting that Veteran's Day is in the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. If it had not been for the veterans of this...

When God Changes a Nation

I believe in the power of prayer. I also believe we must pray in a way that our words hit the correct target with precision. I was thinking about all this one day when the Lord began to show me something. We are all waiting in anticipation for God to...

His Grace Extended

A few weeks ago, God gave me a dream. In it He spoke to me and said, “Things are going to get easier.” I shared this dream with our readers and I wrote an article, Prophetic Word: Things Are Going to Be Easier, detailing this vivid dream from the Lord, which published on...

Becoming a Generous Source of Blessing

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 I was meditating on this familiar verse when a thought came to me… “I wonder if I am a generous giver?” More importantly… I wonder if GOD would consider me...

Dressed for War

It has been said, “Some peace only comes after war.”  This statement came to mind as I listened to a riveting story from a marine who had been given an assignment from his command during a time of war. His instruction was to visit front-line soldiers. The number of casualties...

Setting Boundaries

As the warm weather turns to crisp, cool mornings, we know that Fall is here.  I love Fall.  It’s probably my favorite season of all.  It’s a time of chilly mornings, leaves falling, hot cocoa and bonfires.  I love it all. However, it is also a busy time.  A time...

The Power of Remembering

As I drove home late Sunday, I began to think about the past few weeks.  While my mind drifted to the events of the season, I thought, “this needs to be a buttered noodle kind of night.” For those of you who have been with us a few years, you...

Preparing the Heart

Preparing the Heart  - Friday   Upon waking one morning, I began quietly talking to God.  Praying and listening. After a few moments He spoke three words to me… “Preparing the heart.” I knew this was to be my subject of study for the day – so I began. What...

Come Into the Light

This morning I read the Marsha Burns word and it spoke to me. October 12, 2021:  The earth is shrouded in darkness and death, and you must resist the temptation to dwell in that darkness. Break out of bondage and the spirit of death to be renewed in body, soul...

The Choices We Make

I was driving home, lost in thought.  I began to think about how this day began. I awoke with a heavy heart. The weekend was spent officiating the funeral service for my aunt and taking care of the family things afterward.  Although that was behind us – heaviness still loomed....

Partner Letter October 2021

I was writing Tuesday’s motivation as I began to think about you, our partners. I was thinking about the seeds you have sown, and what those seeds are doing...even as I write. The bible says in Galatians 6:7-9, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man...

Never Settle

This past week God asked me if I wanted to have this one thing.  After thinking about it for days, I realized while I did like the thing God was asking me about, if I could choose, it wouldn’t be my first choice.  It would be my settled for. God...

The Truth I am Standing On

It was 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 pray before I headed out for the day. Just after praying, a song...

Power in Perfect Peace

Years ago, I listened to a teaching by Pastor Dave Roberson. 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...

Little Eyes are Watching

Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” I have always loved that scripture and I pray it all the time over my daughter and grandchildren.  One weekend, God showed me a simple and...

Got Trauma? Need Strength? SING!

Did you know one of the remedies for trauma is to sing?  It is!  Isn’t that amazing. I discovered this one year when my daughter had a four-wheeler accident on her farm.   It landed on her, and she was banged up quite a bit. A couple days after one thing...

Stay Filled

Have you ever felt weary beyond words? I have.  The good news is we do not have to remain that way – we can stay filled with the peace, the joy and the presence of God. Lately, I have been spending time each day with my aunt, who has covid. ...

Pressure…

I often write about pressure and how it is much like the pressure a woman feels when she is giving birth, when she is trying to birth something into this world, the pressure is usually great. But that is not what I want to talk about today. The other day...

The Best Time to Prepare

This morning as I prayed, a question came to mind, “When is the best time to prepare for a storm?” Of course, the best time to prepare is before the storm. The only time to prepare is before a storm. If we wait for the storm to hit, the only thing we can do...

He Will Complete the Work

My sister and I spent our Saturday making prayer quilts. It was a pleasant and peaceful day. While sewing, my sister didn’t get her block lined up exactly right in one spot.  One small area on the entire quilt.  She was stressing over this one little mistake. “Don’t worry about...

Disappointment – Don’t Allow it to Cling to You

As I sat watching the flames dancing across the logs, my mind drifted back to the past several years. For some reason I began to think about the things that God has brought me through.  There have been many.  While I am so very thankful that God brought me through...

Spirit of Expectation

While observing Yom Kippur this week, I couldn’t help but think about holiness. We don’t hear it talked about much in church anymore – at least I don’t hear it often. With Yom Kippur being a time of examining our hearts before God – this subject was on my mind. Joshua...

Seeing from God’s Perspective

“From now on, things are going to be easier.” These are the last words I heard before waking up from a dream Monday morning. I don’t know about you, but the past few months have been anything but easy – then God gave me a dream. I dreamed Breanne and...

Time for War!

We must remove fear completely from the Body of Christ. This has been on my mind for days.  I know I have written about this several times this year – however, I am not seeing it let up at all – at least not for most people. It seems to...

One Who Perseveres

Yesterday we talked about endurance.  The endurance or perseverance it takes to see the promise of God come to pass. I was recently corresponding with a partner about some long term battles they are in.  While seeking God for insight, I only heard one word, perseverance. This is not the...

Press In

On the Jewish Calendar, we just entered a New Year.  5782. A new year is a great time to visit our dreams and visions – and make a plan for the upcoming year.  By a plan I mean to sit down and write out some things we want to stand...

Walking Alone

One thought came to mind as I walked briskly in the cool of the morning. “If you are going to continue on, you must walk alone.” Back in February, when I had the first sign of a medical issue, I began to make some changes in my life.  To live...

Times of Refreshing

The end of the week found me weary and feeling a bit worn.  It had been days of warring in the spirit, or so it seemed.  With several family members battling sickness, I felt I hadn’t even had time to think. I sat at my desk, searching for words to...

September Partner Letter

September – A Month of Feasts   I can hardly believe we are in September.  Yet here we are. On God’s calendar this September has several feasts – one’s He has been talking to me about for weeks.  I feel, this year, unlike any other year, God is compelling me...

Let’s Pray!

The Bible says in James 5:16 “Pray also for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The earnest, heartfelt, continued, prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available, dynamic in its working.” (Amplified) I love this scripture and I saw the fruit of it on Sunday. I...

Choose Faith Over Fear

I know I have written about fear quite a bit lately, that’s because it is what I see on the face of most people I encounter daily. I was thinking about this today when God reminded me of something He said to me a little over a year ago. Upon...

Trustworthy & True

Today God reminded me of something that once took place with my granddaughter – it’s worth repeating therefore I am going to share it with you today. One day, a few years ago, I was riding in the back seat with Brailee.  Her mom was driving us to pick up...

Do Others Recognize You Belong to God?

A friend once told me a story that was quite profound.  This story has remained with me for several years.  I want to share it with you today. She shared with me about the men who play in the Super Bowl.  She reminded me that the men who are on...

No Way In

I have always loved the scripture in John 14:30 which says, “I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming, and he has nothing in Me.” The Amplified bible says it even better… I will not talk with you much more, for the...

God’s Positioning System – Our True GPS

Technology has come a long way.  One thing necessary for travel these days, at least for most people, is the handy dandy GPS. I will never forget the first time I used one.  I was traveling to Ohio alone.  I had set my GPS to take me to my desired...

Creating an Atmosphere of His Presence

“Life would be impossible without the atmosphere.” Of course, we know that is true as far as living on the earth goes, yet we fail to recognize how important atmospheres are in our home and in our lives.  Things happen when the atmosphere is right for it.  We see that...

Take Time to Remember

I once received a postcard that spoke so powerfully to me that I kept it – for years.  It continues to speak to me today when I need to be reminded to remember the goodness of God. The postcard was a photo of a little girl, looking out into the...

A Heart of Fear

I guess the many responses to last week’s writing should have been no surprise.  Fear is everywhere – even in the church. I recently had a friend whose father was hospitalized with covid.  Physically he was doing okay – but the fear of it all was something he couldn’t shake. ...

Our Point of Contact

For the past week or so, something has been stirring around in my spirit. Three words…Point of Contact. While thinking on those words, I came across a card I once received from a partner. Within her card was a seed she wanted to sow into the ministry. While I was...

Simply Believe

This morning, as I drove to work, the Lord reminded me of something He taught me a couple years ago. I felt He was telling me to revisit this truth. At the time, I was in a season of prayer about a situation.  I felt there was something blocking me...

Prophesying Restoration

The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many...

Strength in Rest

As with most folks, there are usually several things I am praying about each week, this week is no different. There are times in our life when it seems we are bombarded with needed prayer.  There are times when it seems one thing happens after the other and we are...

Response – Ability

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was standing in my kitchen, preparing dinner. Breanne was sitting in the living room.  She was engrossed in reading.  She had begun reading In the Steps of a Prophet, by Jerry Savelle.  I had shared with her that it was one of my favorite books. Bryson and Brailee were...

A Month of New Beginnings…

Another August is here.  And I am here.  For that I am so very thankful. You see, in February I had a medical issue come out of nowhere – it was not something I expected in any way – it took me by surprise. It happened suddenly and with a...

When God Says….”Pay Attention”

When God Says… “Pay Attention”    Monday night I had a restless night’s sleep, with a jumble of dreams. Dreams are not uncommon for me.  I often dream, some God dreams and some not.  Yet I have always been able to distinguish when a dream was from God.  At least...

The Agreement of Partnership

Amos 3:3 says, "Can two walk together unless they agree?" This scripture came to mind during a conversation with a friend. We were talking about a biblical situation when she gave me her frank opinion on the subject. I didn't respond. She asked my opinion and I gave it. I...

God’s Voice of Peace

 Last week we talked about the ways in which God speaks.  Today, I want to revisit hearing God’s voice. As I shared earlier, there are many ways in which God speaks.  We have talked about a few of them.  Today, I want to talk about three more. God speaks through...

Harvest from Seasons of Sowing

“Don’t you realize, you are now eating the harvest from the seeds you sowed last season?” This is something God spoke to me this week… You may recall, I shared with you how God began speaking to me in January about the scripture found in Deuteronomy 8:18; But you shall...

A God Who Speaks

I often am asked the question, “How do you know when God speaks?” For me, the answer can be simple or complex. It takes time to learn His voice.  It takes time to learn the different ways He speaks.  But He is always speaking.  His voice is all around us. ...

When God Stirs Us

“This writing stirred me.” These are the words I read from a partner email.  He was referring to a previous writing. As I read his email, my mind quickly went to John 5:4. For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred up the water;...

God’s Word Alone is Our Source

Ecclesiastes 11:4 has always been an insightful scripture to me.  As I read it today, I thought about it in an entirely different way. The scripture says, “He that observes the wind will not sow, he who regards the clouds will not reap.” I have often written on this scripture. ...

You Create the Atmosphere

For the past few days, I have spent more time in praise and worship than I have in some time.  This morning, as I was worshipping God, I could feel how different the atmosphere was surrounding me and throughout my home.  For that I am so very thankful. It’s been...

Time to Change our Focus

It is during the darkest moments of our life that we must shift our focus to clearly see the light. I thought of this one day as my daughter shared an insightful truth with me. My daughter has battled anxiety in the past.  When driving, there are some long bridges...

The Wind is Here

Although my grandkids are growing up way too fast, I often think of some of the memories we have made.  This past week, as the winds became strong in my area, I was reminded of a particular time a few years ago. It was a time of kite flying. I...

Breaking Up Fallow Ground

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...

Take Time to be Kind

My sister shared a story with me online yesterday.  It touched my heart and I wanted to share it with you – perhaps you have already read it – if so…it’s always a good time to refresh a great story. I don’t know who the original author is…but I love...

Exposing Enemy Plans

I want to share an email with you today that I once received from a partner.  It was power packed then and the words are still life changing today. If you will do what she is doing, you too can begin to see the results she is seeing. I have...

We are Thankful for America

I love Independence Day. I love what it stands for. I love this great nation that I am so blessed to live in. I thank God for America as I continue to have hope and anticipate the third great awakening! I am thankful for all that America stands for. To...

True Freedom!

As we celebrate Independence Day in America on July 4th, let us remember, our nation was founded upon the idea that God created all humans to be free. The Declaration of Independence states that we, the people, are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are...

God’s Freedom – July Partner Letter 2021

As we celebrate freedom this month, I felt led to share something with you. One day, I received three different emails from three different people.  One person told me she had ask God to put money into her hands to sow into the ministry and He did. Another lady told...

Come Back Time!

Micah 7:8 says, “Do not rejoice over me, my enemy; When I fall, I will arise; When I sit in darkness, The Lord will be a light to me.” I love this scripture!  To me it is the ultimate comeback scripture. A few years ago, I was reading about a...

Life of Impact

I stood in my kitchen, peering out the window.  Worship music was playing in the background.  Suddenly the presence of God came over me and I lifted my hands in worship.  Tears rolled down my face as I entered that wonderful intimate place of my Fathers presence.  As I closed...

Your Bond

This morning, as I was talking to the Lord, He reminded me of the first thing He ever showed me in the word of God. It is found in Psalm 15:4. But he honors those who fear the Lord; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change....

Action and Reaction

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...

The Precious Blood of the Lamb

“There is power, power, wonder working power in the precious blood of the Lamb.” I love the words to this old song.  It has been coming to mind continually for the past few days.  It began with a reminder of something my granddaughter said on the way to school one...

Process of Our Seed

This phrase has been coming to mind for a couple days; the process of a seed. It reminds me of a song, called The Rose. I want to share a part of the chorus with you today. Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snows Lies the seed...

Thy Kingdom Come

There is something I have been mulling over in my mind for days.   It started with seven of my favorite words… On earth as it is in heaven. (Mt. 6:10) As I studied this scripture it led me to more scriptures.  In this chapter of Matthew, Jesus told us how...

Early Signs

Today I received a text from a friend inquiring about my health.  Her text asked, “Any evidence yet of your healing?” In response I shared with her that although I have not seen a full manifestation of healing, I am seeing some ‘signs’ of improvement coming forth. A little later...

Appoint My Days

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...

Kindness in Action

This morning as I drove into town, I began to think about kindness.  Acts of kindness. My mom was the first person that came to mind. You see, she took care of all our mail and things that needed shipped through our local post office.  In doing so, she became...

Time to Enter In

I was sitting in my prayer chair reading my Bible one day last week. One would think it would be the most relaxing place for me. Normally, it is. However, with the challenge of the past 6 months, I noticed something alarming that morning. I realized my body was not at rest...

Singing Over You

The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 I have read this scripture before, several times, but it has never quite captured me...

Jesus in Me- Jesus in You

I was out for an early morning drive when my mind began to wander to something I later found to be quite profound. While I drove, I passed the home of someone I knew.  My mind went to a conversation I had recently had with a friend concerning this person. ...

Sit & Be

Last night I dreamed throughout the night.  As I dreamed the Lord kept speaking the same thing to me – it made no sense at the time. He said, “Sit and be.” Upon waking I pondered these two words, I could not understand what God was telling me. As most...

Teach Us to War

Don’t cry over spilt milk.” “Shake it off, you are fine.” “Suck it up buttercup.” These are all phases I was raised with and subsequently raised my daughter with. My mom was never a petting kind of mom. Her goal, as she has often told us, was to teach us to survive anything. And...

You Said It – I Believe It

Over the weekend I was catching up on some online sermons from ministers I enjoy listening to. This is something I try to do each weekend. One morning I listened to three different services in a row. On the third service, something caught my attention. All three praise and worship teams sang...

Strengthen Yourself in the Lord

Some days don’t turn out the way we want them to, no matter how we try. Have you ever had a day like that? I had one recently. It seemed there were distractions and roadblocks on every turn. It felt like I accomplished nothing. There was nothing I could do but go home at...

What Would Love Do?

This morning I was reminded of a situation that once occurred with an acquaintance.  They wanted me to do something that, at the time, I couldn’t do. I told them I could do it, but it would have to be a few days later.  That didn’t really work out for...

Never Lose the Wonder

Today I was reminded of something the Lord showed me few years ago when I went to watch Brailee at one of her horse-riding lessons. At the time, Brailee was only four years old. This child has loved horses for her entire life. It is something within her. We thought it was a...

Sword in Hand

I sat at my desk, reading an email I had just received from a friend who was traveling for ministry work. Upon reading, I realized it was actually a prayer request.  Due to the many attacks taking place at the time of her travels, she was requesting prayer. As I...

Don’t Look Back

This week I wrote about the NEW God has for us being upon us.  While I still know this is true, I also know it is up to us to walk into it.  We must take that step, refusing to allow anything to hinder or stop us. Recently a close...

Victory is Ours for the Taking

Lately I have been studying the Old Testament.  This past weekend I found myself in the book of Joshua. This was a time when Moses had died and Joshua was in charge of taking the children of Israel into the Promised Land.  It was the land God had already said...

Deeper Roots

It was a crisp early morning as I headed outside to water my new flower bed. In the midst of watering the flowers, my neighbor strolled by walking her dog. “It’s looks so good!” She said. “Thank you” I replied. Laughing, I went on to say, “I always forget I have to water...

Partner Letter May 2021

Stronger Together    The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12… Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help...

Curse or Blessing

One of the things God has been highlighting in my life lately are the power of words. Specifically, word curses. Proverbs 18:21 say, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Most of us are familiar with this scripture,...

Could this be You?

I was listening to a minister the other day and he spoke about a time when he had a debt that was in the millions of dollars - and it kept growing each month.  He prayed and prayed over it and it just kept getting worse.  One day the Lord...

Keep Your Word

One night, while visiting Breanne and her family, we had dinner and then sat down to watch a movie.  I was sitting beside my granddaughter, Brailee, who is the most outspoken person I know. In one scene a man shook another man’s hand and said, “How are you doing?  I...

The Real Fight

I was reading a testimony from a man who was healed of cancer.  He had only been given ten hours to live. In his interview he made a statement that I am sure is relatable to many of us.  He said, “I fought fear more than I fought cancer.” When...

Looking ONLY to the Word of God

I gently laid my hand over the blood pressure machine screen and closed my eyes.  I refused to focus on those numbers, instead I focused on the word of God. With eyes closed, I began to run scriptures through my mind…. “God sent His word and healed me and made...

Is Your Faith Dead or Alive?

Over the years, at times, God speaks four words to me to get my attention.  He will say ‘be warm, be filled.’  When He speaks this, I know exactly what He is referring to.  The scripture is found in James 2:14-17 and it says; What does it profit, my brethren,...

Is Your Mind is at Rest?

This morning I had an enlightening conversation with a friend about trusting God.  We talked about the difference of faith in God and trusting God.  As we did, I was reminded of a few areas of my own life where trusting God is a challenge, one that I obviously need...

Live the Life

While I was listening to the Word of God, one scripture, that I have heard a million times, jumped in my spirit. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it...

Who Told You That?

It was late Saturday night, my ten-year-old granddaughter was spending the weekend with me.  This child is full of energy and never stops talking.  She had taken her bath for the night and was preparing for bedtime.  As I watched her run giggling down the hallway, this thought came to...

Relentless like a Dandelion

This week Brailee received a gift from Kelita, a dandelion, and it took me back to something that happened a few years ago and the writing God gave me that day… Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest, if we do...

Weekend Declaration

John 1:1 in my opinion, is one of the most powerful scriptures in the Bible. It says, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The word and God/ Jesus are one. When we eat of the word, we are receiving...

We Shall Arise

Don’t rejoice over me, o my enemy; when I fall, I shall arise, when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me. Micah 7:8 This scripture found in Micah has been one of my favorite scriptures.  When I fall – I shall arise. As Christians, we...

Move Forward

Recently I heard a question that caused me to reflect on life, my life in particular.  The question was, “If you could go back 20-30 years, what advice would you give your younger self.” I believe this is something we should ask ourselves today – because those answers, the ones...

Who are You Hanging With?

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 talking about relationships.  Not only marriage, but friends as well. I believe it is more important than ever who...

Surrounded

Surrounded…that’s how I felt as I opened the card from someone I had never met. 1 Thess. 5:11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” Col. 3:13 says, “Bear with each other.” This wonderful woman was being, not only a...

An Aroma that Rises

I have always loved the scriptures about a sweet-smelling sacrifice.  One day I was meditating on this when the Lord began to share with me, that it is not all about the smell, but what it represents. Leviticus 2:9 says, “It is an offering made by fire, a sweet aroma...

Spring Forth – Sing!

I had a strange morning this week.  On my way to work I could sense God prompting me to pray about a situation I had prayed about for years. In frustration I said, “God, I don't know anything else to pray, I have prayed everything I know to pray. Holy...

Partner Letter April 2021

The Goodness of God Coming to You!   This year, although I haven’t heard it mentioned much – Jerry Savelle gave an awesome word for 2021 – I want to share it with you today. The year 2020 is now over and the new year has finally come, So, get...

Perseverance is Required

Lately, I have been hearing one resounding message, both from God and from several ministers I have listened to. The message I am hearing is perseverance is required. In this world of fast food, instant messages, microwaves…we want everything fast. In God, things do not always happen that way.  I...

Whole Life Prosperity

3 John 1:12 is a foundational scripture for prosperity.  We hear it quoted all the time concerning this subject. It says; “Beloved, I wish above all things that you would prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.” We often use these scriptures to declare that God wants us...

Honoring the Voices of Your Heart

Several times each year God speaks to me about honor.  Specifically, about honoring those who have spoken into my life.  Oh, I know you have read about honor before, however, like me, perhaps you need reminding every now and then.  Today, I want to talk about…honoring the voices God has...

Happy Resurrection Day!

I am so grateful for this day and what it means.  I am grateful that Jesus defeated death for us and gave us access to eternal life with Him.  However,  the power of resurrection did not end on the day that Jesus arose.  On the contrary, it was just the...

Removing Debris

Last night the Lord gave me a dream, actually three separate dreams saying the same thing. In the dream, debris was being gathered into one place.  In the first dream, debris was coming in on every wave from the ocean.  We were gathering it up and taking it to a...

Give Thanks! No Matter What…

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. It was another doctor’s appointment.  One I didn’t dread because it was supposed to be easy – just a check up and...

Sing to the Lord a New Song!

While studying about meditating on the word of God, I came across some interesting facts about singing. As I studied the benefits of singing I was reminded of a few things.  I remembered how we learned many things in school with song. We used song to learn the alphabet.  We...

Taught to Encourage

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...

Back to the Beginning

When I look around these days, I see many weary saints. The past year 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...

Water YOUR Word

I have noticed something in the years I have been walking with God. The thing I have noticed is we all have a particular word sown in us. For some it is healing, for some it is financial prosperity, for some it is deliverance, for some it is restoration.  Whatever...

What 2020 Taught Me

2020 held a great deal of challenge, there is no question about that. However, if we look deeper it was also plentiful in opportunities to learn spiritual lessons.  Lessons, that if embraced, will undoubtedly produce godly and lasting fruit. Romans 8:18 says, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are...

Greater on the Inside

He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 I was reading a story today about a football and how it never gets deflated in a game.  Actually, I have never once thought about that.  That football is hurled, kicked, squashed, fumbled...

Don’t Look at What You See

As I was studying this morning a scripture caught my attention. It is found in Ecclesiastes 11:4. I am going to share it with you from the Amplified Bible: He who observes the wind and waits for all conditions to be favorable will not sow, and he who regards the clouds will not...

Where it Really Begins…

Over the past decade, the church as focused quite a bit on the words of our mouth. Rightly so, our words are very important. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.” What comes out our...

Running the Race

 It has been quite a while since I had a dream from the Lord. But recently, upon waking, I knew this one was a game changer. In the dream I saw an entire city preparing for an upcoming marathon. The greatest runners in the country had come to participate and...

Refuse to Waver

This morning I was, once again, reminded of a story I once heard told by Kenneth E. Hagin. As they story goes…there were two men who had lands that they farmed.  They had each borrowed money from a wealthy person in their city to purchase the lands.  At the end...

Partner Letter March 2021

Winds of Breakthrough are Blowing! I believe winds of breakthrough are blowing this month! How about you? In many areas, we are having unusually strong winds. Each time I hear or feel the wind blow, I think breakthrough! Micah 2: 12-13 says; "I will surely assemble all of you, O...

The Moment of Overflow

While watching a well-known minister over the weekend, I was enlightened. He was speaking on the point or moment of overflow.  During his sermon, he used a simple coffee cup to make his point.  It was as impactful as it was simple. The coffee cup sat empty on a table. ...

Build a Wall

This is my favorite part of the movie, Facing the Giants. I believe in America we are in that same time in the game with just seconds left… In the movie, the team had transformed from one of the worst to contenders in the playoffs. Now as they faced a...

In the Dark Times

It was midnight.  I had been asleep for a while.  I had faithfully done all the medical profession told me today concerning the battle I was faced with.  Determined to overcome, I fully expected a good night’s sleep. Two hours later, I woke up with a start.  My heart pounding...

Faith Builder!

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But...

Surround Yourself

It’s no secret that who we hang around with affects us, mentally and spiritually. Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1 Cor. 15:33 He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20 It’s important we surround ourselves...

Let it Go…

Today I was thinking about a conversation I once had with my daughter.  I began to ponder on how most of us struggle with falling short, even when we are doing our very best. In our conversation she shared with me how she had been cleaning and working all weekend...

Action and Reaction

“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...

Anointed Prophetic Words

Over the past 25 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....

The Necessity of Deep Roots

This morning I was reminded of a story I once heard about a beach house in Florida.  It was during the time of Hurricane Michael.  The news media showed pictures of the beach, every house was completely gone – except one. After seeing the pictures, I wondered what made that...

Living a Life of Victory

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 given reason to hope. I received an...

He Will Rain

“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?  I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”  Isaiah 43:19 This is, of course, one of my favorite scriptures!  It’s the foundational scripture for our ministry.  Perhaps...

Surprising Benefits

Many of us have experienced the numerous spiritual and financial benefits of giving.  But did you know there are other surprising benefits as well? He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in...

A Source of Blessing

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.  2 Corinthians 9:6-8 I was meditating on this familiar verse when a thought came to me… “I wonder if I am a generous giver?”  More importantly… I wonder if...

What is in Your House?

What is in your house today?  Peace?  Anger?  Strife?  Power of God?  What atmosphere dominates your home?  Your surroundings? What atmosphere surrounds your children?  Is it one that would please God?  Or is it one of anger, division, ungodly control and strife? What exactly rules and reigns in your home? ...

Don’t Give Up!

As I was spending time in prayer a few night ago, God reminded me of something Brailee had once said to me. Here is what happened several months ago… The kids were spending the night with me, we had a fun afternoon and then it was bedtime.  Brailee has this...

Light Be!

I can hardly believe the things I am hearing some Christians say in the past few days.  Truly, I am astounded how quickly we can forget what the word of God says. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it...

What is Your Choking Point?

Several years ago, Jesse Duplantis taught a message on a choking point. How much can you believe God for?  At what level or amount will you choke, or be unable to receive what God is offering? It always makes me think of the man in the Bible who ask Jesus...

The Approaching Storm

As this year’s election and the chaos surrounding it comes to a climax, stress and anxiety are through the roof. How can we peacefully walk through this epic week? I read a story many years ago that helps me in times like this. Years ago, a farmer owned land along...

The Anointing is on the Stand

“The anointing is on the stand.” These are the words God spoke to me when I sought Him at the beginning of this year. I don’t know why it works this way – but God can say one simple sentence and our spirit knows the completeness of what He is...

God has Opened the Door – Walk Through

I was reading an article today by Jerry Savelle.  He shared something the Lord had spoken to him. He said, “In 2020, I will open a new door and bring about supernatural increase beyond anything you’ve ever experienced before.” He went on to say he asked God two questions.  First,...

For Such a Time as This

What kind of world will our children grow up in?  I am sure many of us have asked ourselves this question recently. As a Nana, I look around and see the mess our world is in.  This is certainly not the atmosphere I would choose for my grandchildren to grow...

Will You Believe?

Depression and hopelessness has swept across our nation. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of those who suffer with depression has tripled. It saddens me to see that many who are facing a lack of hope are born-again believers – the Body of Christ. It’s even more...

Praying for Patience

Have you ever felt the need to pray for patience? I don’t know about you, but I have prayed for patience many times in my life. Frankly, it seemed the more I prayed for patience, the more trials came my way. In the past, I would laugh it off and...

An Atmosphere that Surrounds Us

Every person carries an atmosphere with them. Some call it an attitude. I call it an atmosphere because it invades the room when they arrive and departs when they leave. You may have noticed this. Someone will come into the room who is agitated or angry and the entire rooms...

His Covenant Promise

This week as I was praying about some things, I was reminded of a dream I had a couple years ago. In my dream I was riding in a vehicle with a friend of mine. She began to drive erratically. I said, "Listen, just pull over and let me out....

Faith – Our First Response

Recently, I was listening to a testimony that I had heard many times before. It was about a woman who had just been told her child was dying. Her response was, “I refuse fear.” Refusing fear is not an easy thing to do, especially in a situation like that. I...

The Little Child Shall Lead Them

And a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6 This scripture came to mind as I remembered something that happened with my granddaughter, Brailee, a year or so ago. Brailee had a dental appointment. It was the first time she needed to have something invasive done. She had broken a...

The Rainbow – A Sign of Covenant

One day, I was reading some of the email responses from an Elijah List publication. As I read them, one statement from a reader caught my attention. She shared how she prayed, “God let there be a rainbow after this storm.” I began to think about this statement. The rainbow...

It’s Time!

The Lord once gave me a dream that came back to mind today. In the dream the Lord had me expand my dining room area. I literally had to push out walls and move things around to make my dining room large enough for the feast the Lord said was...

Love – What it’s all About

During my prayer time this morning I was listening to worship music. The words to the song were, “My heart beats for you God, I am so in love with you.” I don’t recall the name of the song, but as I listened to the words a sweet story came...

Time to Look Forward

I can hardly believe we are in November – almost December. What a year. The Bible says the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy and he certainly attempted that in 2020. Throughout this year he has attempted to steal peace, joy, love and even gathering together. He went on...

Where is Your Mind Today?

I woke up today with a thought, several actually. First, I was thinking about Thanksgiving coming up next week, making plans in my mind. And I was thinking about how many news outlets are telling people not to gather for Thanksgiving. It seems quite odd to me when I see...

Make Time to Abide

It was early in the morning. I was my quiet time with the Lord. Suddenly, He was speaking to my heart. Almost a whisper. But, more than a whisper. It sounded more like a yearning. A yearning I could hear. He whispered, “The abiding presence of God.” Humbled, I began...

5 Things Not to Do

Recently, I read an article from Judy Jacobs Ministry about what NOT to do when we find ourselves in challenging situations – I want to share those points, along with my insight of them, with you today and hopefully, encourage you in the Lord. The first point is: Do not...

The Greatest of These

And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor. 13:13 When I thought I couldn’t see any more division in the church – last week hit.  Unfortunately, it has once again, set many against each another. 1 Corinthians 13:13 teaches us no...

Stay Calm- No Matter What

It’s election day and emotions are high.  On every side. With everything that has happened in our country this year, fear is rampant.  No one knows what tomorrow will bring.  None of us could have imagined all that has taken place in just a few shorts months. Yet, here we...

Let’s Remember Who We Are

God interrupted my sleep as He spoke four words to my heart, “My people are weary.” A couple hours later I received a confirmation of that word in an email from a friend.  It said, “People are weary, we have to help them.” It’s true. You can almost feel the...

The Life of the Generous

I have an uncle who is a farmer, his name is Bobby.  Most people would look at him in his overalls or jeans and button up and think he was not wealthy.  But he is not poor.  Far from it. He looks a great deal like Santa Claus, except he...

Follow His Voice

The sound of rain forcefully hitting my window woke me up from a sound sleep. “Oh no!” Was my first thought. My plan had been to go to work early and catch up some things that had fallen behind.  However, I couldn’t shake a conversation I had with my Mom...

Time to Receive

A few nights ago, God reminded me of a prophetic word I received over 25 years ago.  When I first heard the word, it made no sense to me. Yet, that one word has become a principle God uses in my life over and again.  I believe He is reminding...

An Atmosphere of Love

Every person carries an atmosphere with them. Some call it an attitude.  I call it an atmosphere because it invades the room when they arrive and departs when they leave. You may have noticed this.  Someone will come into the room who is agitated or angry and the entire rooms...

A Thankful Heart Pleases God

As I said in an earlier writing, we are all learning.  Daily we have the opportunity to learn in each circumstance that comes our way. I had one of these learning experiences just a few days ago. You see, a couple weeks ago, I put a load of laundry in...

His Mercies are New

It was the wee hours of the morning as I rolled out of bed to begin my day.  Jumping in the shower, my mind went back to the evening before. Through some scheduling conflicts, my grandkids had missed one day of online school and were working on catching up before...

Accelerating to Breakthrough

I was recently reminded of an incident that took place several years ago, involving our office at the time. We were home on a Sunday when we received a call that someone had driven their car through our building.  I was stunned.  It was a brick building.  One that you...

Daily Lessons in Faith

I get a certain look on my face. Or I grab a notebook and begin to write down notes.  Breanne and the kids have come to recognize it.  They know exactly what I am thinking. They know whatever just took place, I am going to write a motivation about it....

Footprints – Part Two

Yesterday, I shared my thoughts about the footprints we leave behind, especially on social media. In life I have learned, people follow us.  Whether we want them to or not, they follow us.  Family, children, and friends in the faith.  Knowing this, I do believe it is important to make...

Expectations = Results

Wouldn’t you love to hear Jesus personally say to you, “According to YOUR faith, be it unto you?”  Well, He already has.  It is in His word. Last week we talked about expectations.  We talked about how important it is to increase your expectations.  I want to share a testimony...

Expect Good Things

“According to your faith will it be done to you.” Matthew 9:29 This scripture often comes to mind for me, mostly as an encouragement, but sometimes as a reprimand. From Genesis to Revelation, we see people receiving things from God, according to their faith. As I stated yesterday, often times...

What IS, not What If

Lofty thoughts.  What are they? 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. One translation calls these imaginations lofty. Lofty means something that is lifted up or exalted...

If I had Known

It was one of those mornings. My plan was to piddle around the house, catching up on cleaning. Knowing this, I brushed my teeth, washed my face and changed into comfy lounge pants and a t-shirt. I pulled my hair up in a bun and I was done. I wouldn’t...

The Goodness of God

The goodness of the Lord never fails me The goodness of the Lord it overwhelms me The goodness of the Lord is always true The goodness of the Lord never fails me The goodness of the Lord it overwhelms me The goodness of the Lord will see me through These...

Happy Birthday Kim!!!

Please join us as we celebrate our wonderful leader and friend. Kim is a blessing to all who know her and we thank God for her today! I know I speak for many when I say her writings are not only insightful and relevant, but rich in the word and...

No Fear Allowed Here

“The devil needs fear to operate in your life in the same way I need faith to operate in your life.” These are the words the Lord spoke to me early one morning, a little over a year ago. Truthfully, I didn’t think much of it at the time. I...

Find the Joy!

This morning, as I awoke, a phrase came to mind; Find the Joy. I can hardly believe we are at the end of August. This year has been a blur. It’s not been an easy year for most of us. We have had to be purposeful about maintaining peace and...

Decade of Difference

My heart leapt as I read the headline: Mayor Proclaims Day of Fasting and Prayer. Excitement bubbled up in me as I remembered the prophetic word from Hank Kunneman; he shared earlier this year that God declared this time to be a decade of difference for the people of God....

Decade of Difference – It Begins with You

By now, many of us have read or watched the prophetic word by Hank Kunneman about this being a decade of difference. If you have not, you can see it on his website at www.hankandbrenda.org What he is referring to is the type of difference we saw in the book...

Open Our Eyes

Recently I had a vision of thousands of angels being dispensed across the world, with prayers in hand, bringing forth the fulfillment of what they held in their hand. In the book of Daniel, a familiar verse is found in chapter 10:12-13. Then he said to me, “Do not fear,...

The God Who Commands

It was early one morning; I was driving alone to another city. As I always do, I began to pray over myself and my vehicle. It is a prayer I have prayed thousands of times in my life. “Father, I thank You for a safe trip there and a safe...

God Will do the Rest

It was early Saturday morning. Light was just starting to peek through my windows, as I awoke. My first thought that morning was, “I wish I had an elliptical or treadmill, I would love to get up and exercise.” With all the necessary home renovations the past few months, I...

Start Where You Are

Start where you are. Do what you can. With what you have. This week I have heard this statement or something similar from different voices. God has my attention. And I am obeying His voice. You see, God has put a few things in my heart to do that seem...

The Main Ingredient

For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore, I say to you, whatever things you...

Where is it Coming From?

It goes without saying, we are in a highly emotional season. But one thing that puzzles me is this; where is all the anger coming from? I am astounded on a daily basis to hear and see the level of anger coming people, many who are born again Christians. This...

Never Give Up

This morning I was reminded of a story I once heard told by Kenneth E. Hagin. As they story goes…there were two men who had lands that they farmed. They had each borrowed money from a wealthy person in their city to purchase the lands. At the end of each...

Turning the Ship

The Bible compares the tongue to a rudder on a ship.  A rudder is the small part that causes the ship to go in one direction or another.  It’s amazing really that even a large ship can be turned by a small rudder. In James 3, we see this comparison....

Hinds Feet

Driving around the curve, my eye caught sight of something in the middle of the road.  I quickly slowed down to allow the deer to make up his mind which way he wanted to go. If he went one way it was level ground, but if he chose the other...

Remembering His Words

The first two weeks of July have been filled with God reminding me of all He said at the beginning of this year. One thing that He spoke to me about early in 2020 was rest on every side.  He led me to the scripture in 1 Kings 5:4. But...

Using our God-Given Weapons

He prepares me for battle; he strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze. Psalm 18:34 In the past few days I have thought about a story a friend once told me about the Winchester Rifle, and when it was first invented. She shared with me how, the military had...

Don’t Tell Me, Show Me

“Don’t tell me, show me.” These words were coming to me from several different sources, even my nine-year-old granddaughter, Brailee. However, it wasn’t until I shared it with a friend that it impacted me in a powerful way. After telling her that I kept hearing the same phrase, she shared...

We Declare!

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord Psalm 33:12 In this decade of PEY, the decade of the Mouth, let's agree with God and echo His decrees. Let's release our authority and extend our faith on the earth! Let's use our mouths to release His will and dispel...

Thankful for Freedom

I love Independence Day. I love what it stands for. I love this great nation that I am so blessed to live in. I thank God for America as I continue to have hope and anticipate the third great awakening! I am thankful for all that America stands for. To...

Sheltering in Him

At the beginning of the year, the Lord continually talked to me about preparing. I shared many of those thoughts with you in my writings. I hope you received the teachings in faith and not in fear. There is no need for us to fear. God has given us all...

A Season of Dreams

Have you ever wondered if God still speaks through dreams? If you have, the answer is yes. Joel 2:28 says, And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams,...

SPEAK TO THE DOORS!

I want to share this prophetic word with you today, in lieu of a personal writing from me. SPEAK TO THE DOORS! Nate & Christy Johnston JUNE 23, 2020 A few nights ago I had a simple yet profound instructional dream from the Lord. In the dream, I was standing...

Stress & the News

I was speaking with a friend the other day. She shared with me how her most recent doctor’s appointment had gone. She has been going to this same doctor with good results each time she went. Every time was the same thing…improvements. However, this time was different. The doctor wanted...

Heaven in Our Midst

Is it even possible to have on earth as it is in heaven in the days we are living in? The Bible says it is. This week I came across a prophetic word from Kenneth Copeland from 2008. Knowing the word of God is alive and active, I believe this...

God’s Language

I knew it was truth when I heard it.  Oh, boy! Did I need to hear it! With a heavy heart that I was turning in early for the night.  Just as I was crawling into bed, a friend from Ohio called, sharing a conversation she had with the Lord....

Remain in Him

Recently, I find myself walking through something that is not very pleasant. Although it was not pleasant, I had peace. Peace is always my guide. In the beginning, I talked to a few friends about this process. Then I noticed something. The more I talked about it, even with born...

Keep Paddling

Have you ever watched a duck float across the pond?  It is a beautiful picture isn’t it?  So calm and peaceful.  Therapeutically soothing. That little duck doesn’t appear to have a care in the world as he glides along.  This is how our life, as believers, should look. Peaceful, but...

The Year of Change

This morning I was again thinking about the prophetic word Kenneth Copeland gave for 2020. “The year of change and manifested power.” As I thought of this, I thought, “Well, we have surely seen change.” While the changes we have seen may not appear to be good changes, I believe...

Memorial Day,We Remember!

Today we celebrate Memorial Day. I am thankful for the land of the free that I live in and I fully understand that it is because of the brave that I am blessed to live in this land. I am thankful for all those who have fought and sacrificed that...

Surround Yourself

“Surround yourself with thanksgiving.” These are the first words I heard upon waking early one morning this week. Throughout the day, those words continued to come back to me… “surround yourself with thanksgiving.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ...

Waiting for the Blessing

Today as I was pondering on the upcoming Pentecost. This year Pentecost begins on Sunday, May 31st. The Day of Pentecost marked a turning point in the early church. I feel the same turning point excitement about this year’s Pentecost. I believe it marks a significant time for the Church....

A Harvest of Children…for Children

I dreamed of harvest again. You may recall, a few weeks ago, I dreamt about harvest. An unusual harvest. Last week, once again, my night was filled with scenes of a very unique harvest. The dream began at my home. A guest who was visiting asked me to take her...

Let it Speak!

Lately, I have been led to pray a particular scripture for our partners. It is found in Genesis 26:12-14. “Then Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very...

It is Enough

Recently, I saw a picture online that caught my attention. It was simply words. It said, "What You Did Today Was Enough." It reminded me of conversations I often have with my daughter. In a recent conversation, she shared with me how she had been cleaning and working all weekend...

Preparing for the New Thing

Yesterday we talked about transition. Transition is not always easy, frankly, most times it can be quite a challenge. Transition itself denotes change. It is saying we are leaving something behind. It is also declaring we are moving into something else, something new. Although it should be something we look...

Hold Fast to His Word

Lately, I have had a conversation from thirty years ago on my mind. I was going through a difficult time. Standing in faith and believing God for breakthrough. A woman from my church came to me and gave me a word that has stayed with me all these years. She...

Do Not Forget

When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you. . Deuteronomy 8:10-11 This time we are in today will pass. It is beginning to pass even as I write this. Cities and states are opening...

Fruit in Every Season

Yesterday we talked about Psalm 1:3, I want to dig a little deeper in that scripture today, if I may. The scripture says…. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither. And...

Planted by Rivers

I have had a scripture on my mind this week. It is found in Psalm 1:3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bring forth fruit in its season. Whose leaf also do not wither and whatever he does shall prosper. I have been...

Faithful to Bring to Pass

This past week I came across a quote I had once read. It was… When someone is pregnant, she is not “expecting a child” – she already has one. She is not “going to be a mother” – she already is a mother. The baby is not “on the way,”...

The Fruit of Fear

This morning I was reminded of something that happened several summers ago. Bryson, Brailee and their parents stayed with me for a few days. A friend of theirs had loaned them one of those commercial bounce houses. The kids were beyond excited as we planned an entire weekend of fun,...

Filled with God

For the past few days, I have had a group of scriptures on my mind.  I have meditated on them several times a day. I believe God is showing me the relevance of these scriptures to the season we are in. Most of us are quarantined at home.  We only...

WE DECLARE!

We DECLARE Victory over this virus in our nation! We DECLARE this virus has lost its power and has weakened in Jesus' Name! We DECLARE it shall not arise a second time! Victory! Victory! Victory! We DECLARE, health, healing and restoration to our nation! We DECLARE our leaders operate in...

The Blessing of Unity

We do not have to look very far to realize there are many things we could be praying about in our nation today. Fear is rampant.  Anxiety has gripped many.  Uncertainty has touched us all.  Yet, none of those things were on my mind this morning as I thought about...

Giving Back

  I often teach about the principle of sowing and reaping. I believe firmly in this principle; I have lived by it most of my adult life.   Galatians 6:7-9 says, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."   Genesis...

Warfare Surrounds Words

Warfare surrounds prophetic words. We see it all throughout the Bible. When a prophetic word is spoken, warfare begins. David was anointed king. The next thing he knew he was running for his life, literally. Joseph shared his prophetic dream. Soon after, his brothers sold him into slavery. He ended...

Battles Won

I was glancing through my journal this week when I came across words I had written years ago. It said, “Most battles are won before they ever begin…teach me Lord, how to pray.” I have written on this numerous times, yet it remains a truth. It is very difficult to...

Passover

Today at sundown, Passover begins. The Bible tells us there are blessings attached with observing holy days unto the Lord. Today I am going to share about Passover and invite you to observe it, especially this year. Why this year? This season has been difficult for many. We must keep...

Time to Clean House…

Time to Clean House...   Today, I want to share a timely word with you from one of our readers. It needs nothing added. Please read and apply... Hey Kim, I wanted to share this with you today as it brought great excitement to my spirit during my time with...

Keep Moving

I have heard one after another describe the time we are living in as a storm. These words have reminded me of something that happened, several years ago. I was driving out of town in light rain. Suddenly, that changed. It began coming down so hard that I couldn’t see...

The Blessing Goes Deep

I was listening to a man tell about his granddaughter who had drown in a swimming pool. She was submerged underwater for several minutes before she was discovered. When they pulled her out, she was unresponsive. The family called the paramedics. Once on the scene, they checked the little girl...

The Process of Harvest

Recently, I received a precious, personal love gift from a partner. This partner has been with us a long time. We have been through many seasons together. I have sown into her life for years. I have prayed for her and her family daily. She has sown into my life...

Alive, Powerful and Active

Recently, Kelita and I were doing ministry work. I was working on one project, while she was busy working on a different one. When I completed my mine, I emailed it to her. At about the same time, she was emailing me hers. Without prior discussion, we had both chosen...

My Seed Speaks

This popped up on my computer as I was searching for something today.  I remember this writing from a year or so ago and I OBVIOUSLY needed to be reminded today – therefore, I am sharing it with you as well.  I love it! One of my friends sent me...

Only Believe

Mark 11:23-24 is one of the most well-known passages of scriptures in the Bible. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done,...

Evil Forebodings

“Spirit of evil foreboding.” Those are the words I heard one morning a couple weeks ago.  I turned my ear to the voice of the Lord to see what else He had to say about this spirit. He continued to speak to my heart with these words; “The spirit of...

A House of Treasures

As the renovations of my home continue, I am watching God fulfill His word to me. Many of you may recall dreams I shared with you in the past.  In the dreams, God showed me a home, filled with treasures.  Room after room was filled with all kinds of treasures....

We are Rising!

My first thought as I woke up was..."churches all across the nation are closed, I bet the enemy is rejoicing." Immediately God took me to the cross where Jesus took His final breath. The enemy's camp rejoiced that day too...they thought they had won. They were wrong. What they didn't...

The Love of God Shining Through

This past weekend was a wild one, wasn’t it?  I would have never imagined I would see this in my lifetime.  It felt like a bad movie to me.  People were in a panic. The effect it had on me was disappointment. Yes, I think we should use wisdom.  I...

Your Sword

Any time I write on giving or finances, I get a few challenging emails.  Today I am remembering one I once received from a long-time partner.  She said, “when I saw the title, I did not want to read that email, but God prompted me to keep reading.” That statement...

Turnaround Prayer and Prophetic Word

Prophetic Word March 11, 2020 This morning in my prayer time, the Lord gave me a prophetic word. I will write on this word in greater detail in the next couple days, however, I wanted to get it out to our partners as I realize it is a NOW word....

What is Carrying You Today?

I shared in the March Partner letter a little about my renovation project.  It has not been fun, to say the least. It has been harder than I thought.  Cost more than I imagined.  And taken longer than I expected…much longer. This past weekend, I was again painting.  Once again,...

Time to Advance

This morning I find myself still thinking about what God spoke yesterday.  “You are marching into your promises this month.” The word march is defined as, movement, progression, advancement. It reminds me of a scripture, of a time in history. But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand...

Prepare….continued

I can’t seem to get away from this subject.  The subject I am speaking of is planning and preparing. Don’t misunderstand.  I am not a gloom and doom person.  I’m a glass is running over kind of person. That being said, I keep hearing the same things in my spirit….plan...

Plan & Grow

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...

Excuses Hinder Blessings

I heard a statement this week that caught my attention.  Frankly, it has stuck with me all week long.  Each day it comes to my mind several times, therefore I am going to share it with you today. The statement was “your excuses are hindering your blessings.” An excuse is...

Pondering Point

Philippians 4:8 says; Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about. Meditating on God’s word and His goodness...

Healing Word

It seems every year we hear of more and more flu viruses going around. For many, this causes great fear. There is no reason to fear. God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. One of the best things we can...

The One My Soul Loves

As I was thinking about Valentines Day this week, my thoughts continually went to a scripture I love. It is found in Song of Solomon 3:4. It says, “I have found the one whom my soul love, I held him and would not let him go.” Today, people all around...

Next Four Weeks

I read a word over the weekend that I would love for us to press into as a group. I am going to share the word with you and then put a prayer at the end of this writing. Let’s declare and decree together. Where two or more agree…it is...

Fixing the Leak

Just before Christmas, a few years ago, I was walking outside my house and saw a paper lying behind some shrubbery. I leaned over and picked it up. From the looks of it, it was obvious it had been there for a while. It was a note from the local...

God is Perfecting

As I was seeking the Lord about some things today, this scripture came to mind. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. Psalm 138:8 I discovered this scripture many years ago when I was struggling to make a decision. You see, sometimes we find ourselves in a situation and...

We are Coming Strong!

This morning I was praying for our partners.  As I did, I prayed that God would “bring them out” of any times of lack, sickness or challenging times.   My mind drifted back to another time God brought His people out.  I began to think about exactly how He brought...

Just Do It!

Start Where You Are.  Do what you can.  With what you have. This week I have heard this statement or something similar in different ways from different voices.  God has my attention.  And I am obeying His voice. You see, God has put a few things in my heart to...

Life in His Word

There are two things I constantly receive prayer requests for. One is finances, the other is healing. I believe the answer to both of these issues is found in the word of God.  Today, I want to look at a scripture concerning healing. It is found in Proverbs 4:20-22. My...

Prepare!

As I walked down the hallway, I heard those, all too familiar, words again…“prepare.” It wasn’t the first time I had heard the Lord tell me to prepare – but it was the first time I had heard it in a long time. I continued getting ready for the day....

Hungry for His Presence

Absolutely nothing is as wonderful as the manifested presence of the Lord. Acts 3 says, "times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord." Psalm 16:11 says, "in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." And Exodus 33:14 says, "My presence will...

Where do You Stand???

As I was looking through some old notes today, I came across a message by Jim Reilly from the Healing Prayer Call.  His teaching was about those who play church or who are not fully committed to following Jesus. He taught that we have stepped into a new place in...

Actions Speak Louder…

The words of our mouth.  Confessing the word.  Most of us have heard the importance of these things time and again.    Yet, many of us are still not seeing a manifestation of the words we are confessing in our lives, why? This is something I have been praying about and...

Our Title Deed

This morning I was reminded of a story I once heard told by Kenneth E. Hagin. As they story goes…there were two men who had lands that they farmed.  They had each borrowed money from a wealthy person in their city to purchase the lands.  At the end of each...

Search for the Living

As we enter into the New Year, there is one scripture that has been constantly on my mind.   The scripture is found in Luke 24:5.   And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, “Why seek ye the living among...

A Generous Heart

I heard it from God first. The word generosity. He spoke it to me as I was showing a couple something I had for sale. I was continually excusing myself and going into my house to pray. Why? Because God kept speaking “generosity” to me and I wanted to make...

Covenant Connection

We don’t hear the word covenant used very often in the world we live in. However, it is still a God word. He is still a God of covenant and He always will be. Covenant is a strong word. It means to bind oneself by contract. Most of us are...

How Far?

Several years ago, I was driving to Tulsa, Oklahoma to visit ORU. I came to one area in my journey that amazed me. I live in Tennessee. I am surrounded by beautiful mountains. No matter where I drive, I see mountains on both sides of me. It’s wonderful and I...

Highest Praise

This month I have been thinking about something God once told me. I was walking on the beach in Boca Grande, Florida. My absolute favorite place to be. Perhaps it is so precious to me because it is often years between my visits. Nevertheless, it remains my favorite place to...

Strong in Spirit

There is a subject God has continually talked to me about throughout the month of December…the subject is, a strong spirit. After weeks of God speaking to me about building a strong spirit within me, it seemed everywhere I turned someone was saying something about a strong spirit. Recently, I...

The Power Within You

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 Over the weekend I was thinking about biblical declarations and the power of our words. I simply could not get Proverbs 18:21 off my mind. Most of us are...

Not What You Expect…..but Better!

Today I want to share a word with you that I read by Nate & Christy Johnston. I found it encouraging, I hope you will too. - Kim I have been sensing from the Holy Spirit that the next few weeks carry strategic keys that will unlock surprising doors of...

God’s Way

This year I have faithfully prayed for the prosperity and increase of our partners. It’s my heart's desire to see each one of our faithful partners prosper this year and continue to increase each year. I was thinking about this today when God reminded me of something He told me...

A Heart of Gratitude

With Thanksgiving coming up, gratitude has been on my mind. The Bible talks about a thankful heart and gratitude quite often. God expects us to have a heart of gratitude, not one of complaining. Psalm 105:5 says; Remember, with awe and gratitude, the wonderful things which He has done, His...

Strong Faith

…so that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Matthew 18:16 I thought of this scripture as I once again read a prophetic word that said God was not finished with this year. God always confirms His word. At least that is my experience....

It’s In Your Hands, Release It

I don't know about you - but God often reminds me of the same things over and again. I assume He will continue doing that until it becomes second nature to me. For that, I am thankful. Recently I was praying about a personal need. After several days of praying...the...

Worship & Seed

This week I have been reminded of a statement I heard several years ago.  It was in a letter from one of our partners.  Here’s a portion of the letter. So, we were digging up some sweet potatoes today. And we got a great amount, we re-planted what looked like...

Our Part

Last week I sent out a writing with a declaration included.  The declaration was created from a prophetic word I had read the same day. I believe in the prophetic – I believe it is an important part of our spiritual walk.  I don’t believe all prophetic words will automatically...

Thank You…..

To those who served and are serving our country..... THANK YOU!  Greater love has not man than this: that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13

Freedom Through the Cross!

 I recently read a word by Russ & Kitty Walden concerning debt freedom and prosperity. While I am not sharing the entire word, I want to share portions of it by creating a declaration for you to declare and pray over the next few months.  Or until you see the...

Vow & Declare

The headline read…Vow & Declare win the 2019 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse! The first thing I heard the spirit of God speak to my heart as I read this was, “Notice, it says 2019, not 2020.” Just another confirmation that God isn’t finished working this year. The second thing...

The Voice of Truth

It was early morning and I had the same alert in my spirit that I went to bed with. It often happens at this time of year; I can feel the increase of activity in the spirit. Before I even finished my shower, I had several texts from friends about...

Time to Recharge!

I want to share a word with you today from Judy Jacobs. I know Judy personally, and I trust her walk with God. Furthermore, it goes right along with what I am hearing from God for this hour, this season, these next few months…I hope this word is a blessing...

A Lifetime of Harvest

I do not know why God has me in this vein of teaching this week, but He does. It seems to me that He desires to set us up for a blessing. To that I say, “so be it Lord.” I was sitting in Bryson, my grandson's room, a few...

Reward of the Heart

One of my favorite scriptures is found in Hebrews 11. Actually, it is a favorite of many. Hebrews 11:6 says; But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently...

God Keeps What We Commit

One day last week I was studying and seeking God about a few prayer requests. I was thinking about how God watches over certain things in our life. I began to think about different people and how one person walks through a difficult season seemingly unscathed. While another seems to...

Everything We Need

It was a late at night. Already dark. Normally, I would be preparing for bed, but not tonight. I was standing at the kitchen window, looking out into the back yard. As I said, it was dark, pitch black outside. I couldn’t see anything except a faint light inside the...

Never Quit

I love quotes.  I read them often.  The other night I read one by Winston Churchill that caused me to begin to think about some of the things I have been standing in faith for. The quote stated; Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking...

Write It & Do It Now

The other night I was in bed, trying to go to sleep.  I was tossing and turning.  Something was churning in my spirit and I couldn’t shake it. I kept feeling like I needed to get out of bed and get my Bible.  That was all I knew. After a...

Write it & Make it Plain

While spending time with God, I began to think about the New Year, 5780 just around the corner.  We are leaving the Ayin decade (seeing) and moving into the decade of speaking or of the mouth and of new beginnings, even a new era. Several things were running through my...

Even So…Nevertheless Faith

Most of us go through times when our faith is challenged.  Times, when we feel like it is too late for God to come through in our situation.  It is never too late. Today I am reminded of a faith we see woven throughout the pages of the word of...

Shaking Free

Yesterday I shared a writing by someone, today I am sharing a prophetic word from Chuck Pierce ministry.   Before you read this word, I want to share my thoughts.  I do not believe one can live from prophetic word to prophetic word – I firmly believe we MUST have a...

For God has Said…

For a week or so I battled something I seldom battle – actually, I can’t recall a time I battled it.  I am talking about fear. I know many people who deal with fear and anxiety.  For some it is a constant battle.  Not so for me.  Many years ago,...

Extraordinary Harvest

Today I received an email from one of our partners.  It was a word from Marsha Burns from September 5th.  Let me share it with you: SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS September 5, 2019 Seeds of generosity that you sow at My behest will reap an...

The Power of Perfect Peace

Years ago, I listened to a teaching by Pastor Dave Roberson. 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...

Keep It – Or Don’t Say It

Psalm 15:1-4 is one of the first lessons God taught me when I first became born again. The scripture I am referring to says; Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle?  Who may dwell in Your holy hill?  He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in...

Train Up a Child….

Proverbs 22:6 says, Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. I have always loved this scripture. I do my best to live it before my grandkids. Today, I was reminded of a day when God showed me...

Pressing in for the Promise

The Lord spoke something to my heart recently that has had me pondering this pivotal truth for days. He said, “if you pressed in for everything else like you did for that one thing, you would see the same answers you saw in that situation.” Allow me to explain. A...

Free Flowing Anointing

Something came across my desk the other day that was so profound.  At least to me.  A few words within the word, opened my eyes to see something in a new way.  I want to share with you what I read first…and then expound on a portion of it. Breakthrough...

“But…I’m a Tither!”

Over and again, I have heard people say, “I don’t know why this is happening to me…I am a tither, there shouldn’t be lack in my life.” While I understand they are saying this because of the scripture in Malachi 3, I believe it is only partially true. Let’s look...

But Nothing’s Happening…

I could never count the number of times I have counseled people who have responded by saying… “I am doing that, but nothing is happening!” Today, I want to specifically talk to you about the words of your mouth.  About your prayers.  About your declarations. Many of you have been...

Seasons & People

Recently, Breanne and I were having a conversation and a name came up of a lady who had taught Breanne much of what she now knows about horses.  It all began with this woman God brought across Breanne’s life. This happens to be a lady whom she doesn't talk to...

In the Presence of Your Enemy

    I was listening to a song today, actually watching and listening on youtube.com, that I want to share with you.  If you haven’t heard it, you certainly need to.  And you need to hear the story that goes with it.  Here are the lyrics. I raise a hallelujah,...

Restoration & Alignment

This past week, the Lord was speaking to me about restoration. He even had me send out a prayer of restoration to our ministry partners on Monday morning. Later that day, I checked my emails to find a friend had sent an offering to my personal PayPal account. She followed...

Rise Up in Authority

I don’t know exactly why, but this week God has continually reminded me of things that happened with Bryson when he was two. One morning when Bryson was small, I called their house to speak to his mom.  He picked up the phone and jabbered something I couldn’t understand.  I...

In the Time of Breakthrough

I believe we are in a pivotal time.  A time of possibilities like never before. Lately, I have been sharing with you about breakthrough and prophetic words concerning this season we are currently in.  Within in the context of these words, God is bringing something to the forefront for me....

Daily Insight

The Bible says we are blessed to be a blessing.  Today, you may not think you are blessed, however, I imagine if you looked around, you would see how very blessed you are.  We all have something to give.  We are blessed to BE a blessing.  May we all be...

The Value of Prophetic Words

“Is your breakthrough or prosperity tied to a word you didn’t give value to?” I heard this statement several months ago while listening to a teaching on breakthrough. It has stayed in my heart and I think of it often. I thought of it just yesterday while I was pondering...

First Response

I was listening to a testimony that I had heard many times before. It was about a woman who had just been told her child was dying. Her response was, “I refuse fear.” Refusing fear is not an easy thing to do, especially in a situation like that. I know,...

The Mirror of His Word

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man...

Let’s Give Jesus

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) I felt led of the Lord to share our Monday at the ministry with you, especially with our partners. I want you to know…you have a reward...

A Sea of Love

I was on the phone, sharing with my friend Vicki, about my Mom’s upcoming wedding. My Mom, who is 77 years young is getting married this weekend.  She has been a single mom for more than forty years. I was telling Vicki how happy my Mom was and how the...

What Would Jesus Do?

This question has been on my mind a lot today. You may recall, several years ago now, this question was on everything.  T-shirts, bags, posters, everywhere we looked we saw the question, “what would Jesus do?” I was talking with a friend about some things in her life today.  She...

To Remember

We often talk about all the things we are to forget and put behind us as the scripture says and I believe that is an important thing to do.  However, there are also things we need to remember. I often talk about the feasts of God and the celebrations of...

Is it Worth the Cost?

For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.  Acts 8:23 The other day I received an email from one of our readers.  She was believing God for several miracles; healing, financial blessing and more.  She is a strong woman of God and it is hard...

The Atmosphere of Forgiveness

We were driving out of town when we began to talk about the Lord. My sister excitedly began to share 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...

His Presence, Your Provision

After sending out Friday’s writing, I have been praising God more and more. As I do, there are some significant things I have noticed. I want to share them with you today. I spend quite a bit of time in prayer, it is a priority in my life. It always...

Insight for today…

In my walk with God He has told me to do some odd things, but as I obeyed, He has always blessed me. The blessing comes AFTER the obedience. Obedience precedes blessing. Many things He told people to do in the Bible were pretty odd - God led them to...

A Gentle Reminder of Eating & Sowing…

Every so often, God brings a writing to mind, to remind me…and you.  Today was one of those days, I want to share a writing with you that is timeless.  Not only that, but one we need to be reminded of often, at least I do. It started with an...

A Great Victory!

  And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines.  But he (Shammah) stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it,...

Not as I had Planned

Have you ever had things that did not go as planned? I have. This week, I had two things that didn't go as I had planned or imagined, yet the outcome remained a blessing to me. I shared with you yesterday how my vehicle search didn't turn out as planned,...

Restore! It’s Time!

    Recently, the Lord began to reveal to me a timeline of restoration that is coming our way.  As I sought the Lord about this, He showed me several areas in His word concerning restoration. Today I want to talk to you about the promises of restoration. Jeremiah 30:17...

Testimony Time!

Testimony Time! I love testimonies, don’t you?  Today, I want to share a testimony from Kelita Deems.  I know personally that she fought hard for this testimony.  I am also giving you the link from the original writing she speaks of in her testimony.  God tells us in His word...

The Steps

Numerous times this week, a scripture has come to mind.  It is found in Psalm 37:23. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. I was having a conversation with a close friend.  She was sharing with me her feelings about...

Full Bloom

  Today I want to share a prophetic word with you by Nate & Christy Johnson.  It is a bit long, but worth the read.  Enjoy! YOU ARE TRANSITIONING FROM DROUGHT TO FULL BLOOM! As many of you know, we flew out from Australia last minute to be in LA...

First of All

Lately, I keep hearing people say that Kenneth Copeland prophesied a word concerning 2019.  That it would be a year of abundant harvest.  I did not hear the prophesy personally, it was just what I heard from others. For some reason, today, I decided to go to YouTube and listen...

Secret in the Seed

    Recently, I was studying a familiar scripture found in the book of Luke. A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and...

Songs of the Season

  The Bible says there is a time and a purpose for everything.  I believe this to be true.  I also believe there are songs for seasons.  At least for me. It seems in each season I walk through, God gives me a song that empowers me to overcome through...

Step into His Goodness

  On Thursday, February 28, I was spending time with God when I suddenly felt prompted to stop reading and pray. I was led to pray that I was stepping out of one place, the past, and into another, my future.  I also felt emphatically led to take a step...

Point to Ponder…

2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

His Faithfulness

As I was ending the day, I thought, “it’s a buttered egg noodle kind of day.” To those of you who are new to our ministry, that statement wouldn’t mean anything.  But to those who have been with us for years, you probably know what I am talking about. You...

The Watering of Our Seed

  It’s that time of year… when we begin planting seeds to get a jump start on gardening. In preparation for this, I purchased some herb seed to plant, some for me, and some for Breanne.  She too wanted fresh herbs. One day I gathered up all my supplies, dirt,...

When We Cry Out

This morning I was reminded of something that happened about a year ago.  A man, whom we did not know, bowed his head on the side of a road and cried out to God for help.  God answered his prayer.  But not in the way he would have imagined. It...

Decree a Thing!

This morning as I read through my emails, I was surprised by the many prayer needs. However, with each email, the same thing came to mind... " we need to create a decree and pray it over these needs until they are answered." Just moments later, I received an email...

Speaking Seeds!

One of my friends sent me a text the other day with an interesting statement on it; she was at a meeting and heard a minister talking about when Isaac sowed in the land of famine. You probably know the scriptures I am speaking of, it is found in Genesis...

Calling all Partners!

I just finished my audio prayer for our partners for the week.  I must say, I am beyond blessed.  I am overwhelmed with thankfulness for each of our partners. At this time each year, I like to take a moment to share some things with our readers…especially those who are...

Weapons of War

He prepares me for battle; he strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze.   Psalm 18:34 I was talking with a friend one day and she shared a story with me that I found interesting. She shared with me about the time when the Winchester Rifle was first invented. All...

The Time We Are In

Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth.  Isaiah 43:19 Months ago, I wrote a motivation about pressure and how the enemy will attempt to put pressure on you.  Not really an attack, just pressure.  And while it is very true that the enemy will often...

So Much More…

I was trying to go to sleep.  I had an early appointment the next morning, therefore I needed to get some rest.  But I couldn’t go to sleep. I tossed and turned.   Finally, I sat up and began to pray in the spirit.  I could sense something was going on...

What are You Calling For?

At the beginning of last week, local news stations began to predict weather conditions for the coming week.  They were predicting a winter mix of sleet, ice and snow. As the days got closer to the weekend, everywhere I went people were talking about the coming weather.  They all said...

The Word of God is…

I was recently thinking about the word of God and all that it is to us.  I believe at times we become accustomed to the word of God and forget the power that lies within God’s word.  Today, I want to remind you of some of the power of the...

It’s Not About You

A few years ago, a friend said these four words to me; it’s not about you. At the time it seemed harsh and cold, yet it was exactly what I needed to hear at the time. I was going through a very difficult situation concerning a family member.  They were...

Break Free

But the time shall come when you will grow restive and break loose, and you shall tear his yoke from off your neck.  Genesis 27:40 My daughter is an adult now. But when she was small, as with most children, I often found myself repeating things to her like "Breanne,...

Hand in Hand, Heart to Heart

Over the weekend, I read something that Mark Rogan from New South Wales shared online that really touched my soul.  I want to share it with you today – I pray you will be as blessed by it as I was… About 4-5 weeks ago now I was picking my...

You Choose…

After going through two weeks of my granddaughter, Brailee, fighting off sickness and infection, we were all exhausted.  When she began to improve, and I got some sleep, I couldn’t help but reflect on the past couple weeks. It was hard.  It seemed to be a constant battle.  With no...

Effects of Stress

While flipping through the channels I heard a doctor say something that caught my attention. He said, “stress makes it extremely difficult to conceive.” As I listened, I found that when under significant stress, the probability of conception is greatly reduced. I also found that even animals shut down their...

Words of Healing

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...

Where is the Leak?

Just before Christmas, a couple years ago, I was walking outside my house and saw a paper lying behind some shrubbery.  I leaned over and picked it up.  It was obvious it had been there for a while.  It was a note from the local water company telling me I...

The Voice of His Word

Psalm 103:20-22 says; Bless the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His commandments, obeying the voice of His word!  Bless the Lord, all you His hosts, you who serve Him and do His will.  Bless the Lord, all you works of His, in all places of His...

Getting Backup

"Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for twenty-one days. Then...

Pressure…

Pressure - The act of squeezing or crushing. The state of being squeezed or crushed. The force of one body acting on another by weight or the continued application of power. A constraining force or impulse; that which urges or compels the intellectual or moral faculties; as the pressure of motives...

Eternity in Our Heart

Eternal perspective or seasonal perspective…which one do you have? I was thinking about this over the weekend.  We must realize there is a huge difference in eternal perspective and seasonal or daily perspective. For instance, if I am at a family gathering with lots of food and I choose to...

Say What I Say

I have learned as a grandmother that kids go through phases. At first, with Bryson, when he was a small boy, we would become concerned when he seemed to be going through a whiney stage, or a grumpy stage.  But, after a while, I learned.  It was simply a phase...

A Harvest of Peace

Have you ever looked at someone who was being blessed by God and thought…”why isn’t God blessing me like that?” Perhaps it is someone in ministry. Or someone in the same business you are in. Maybe even someone who is believing for the same thing you are believing for and...

On Earth as it is in Heaven

This past week I was thinking about something.  You see, God had asked me if I wanted to have this one thing; I thought about it for days and realized that while I did like this thing, if I could choose, it wouldn’t be my first choice, it would be...

Crossing Over

Good Morning, Today I want to share something with you from one of our partners.  I so enjoyed this blog, I believe you will too.   Crossing Over or Going in Circles by Jill Steele   I have a pretty good sense of direction. Being proud of that, I can...

Lessons Learned

As I sat watching the flames dancing across the logs, my mind drifted back to the past several years. For some reason I began to think about the things that God has brought me through. There have been many. While I am so very thankful that God brought me through...

The Measure You Mete…

Most times, when we hear these words, with whatever measure you mete, it will be measured to you again, we think of giving or money.  While that is a truth, it is not the only thing God talks about in this context of measuring. Luke 6:38 says; Give, and it...

It’s Time to Seek His Face

No matter where we look today we hear people saying that it is the time to seek God through prayer.  Many people across the nation are hearing the same call. As I was thinking about this today, my mind went to the word of God concerning prayer. I heard a...

I Shall Not Lack

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the...

When Jesus Takes Notice

I was sitting in my chair, reading Mark 12.  As I read a familiar passage, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, “sometimes, the sacrifice speaks louder than the size of the gift.” Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped...

The Benefits of Singing

While studying about meditating on the word of God, I came across some interesting facts about singing. As I studied the benefits of singing I was reminded of a few things.  I remembered how we learned many things in school with song. We used song to learn the alphabet.  We...

One Word from God

Saturday morning began like every other Saturday.  However, as my feet hit the floor, I realized I was weary from the challenges of the previous week. It wasn’t anything personal.  It was with the negative things going on in our nation. I had long stopped reading facebook posts.  I no...

Good Enough for Me

Today, God brought Bryson to mind.  Not just Bryson, but an attitude he possesses, even as a young child.  One I personally, find admirable. This past week, Breanne was talking to Bryson about songs and what types of songs he was listening to.  Bryson is an open book.  He doesn’t...

Our Hiding Place

I talked with you recently about preparing for the days ahead. I hope you received the teaching in faith and not in fear.  I believe God has given us all we need to not only survive, but to thrive in the days ahead.  He is a faithful God and He...

Write it – Make it Plain

While spending time with God, I began to think about the New Year, 5779.  Many of you know we just entered into a new year on the Jewish Calendar. Several things were running through my mind.  The excitement of a new year.  New Year’s resolutions.  New Beginnings.  All these things...

Your Identity in Him

I was having a conversation with my little granddaughter a few days ago.  I was asking her how many boys were in her class at school. She began to name the boys in her class.  With each name, I could see the faces of the little boys.  I remarked to...

Stirring of the Water

After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the...

A Time of Overtaking

Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when the plowman shall overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes him who sows the seed; the mountains shall drip sweet wine, and all the hills shall flow with it.  Amos 9:13 ESV This scripture came to mind as I walked...

Reaching Overflow

While watching a well-known minister over the weekend, I was enlightened. He was speaking on the point or moment of overflow.  During his sermon, he used a simple coffee cup to make his point.  It was as impactful as it was simple. The coffee cup sat empty on a table. ...

The Power of Your Decree

When I begin to hear the same thing over and over again, I take notice. Recently it seems I am hearing two things from prophetic voices.  I am hearing these same two things several times a day.  This has caused me to take notice as I believe God is speaking...

Hope & Joy

I  have said it before, but it bears repeating.  I do not see a plethora of joy in the body of Christ.  I thought of this today as I was pondering on the connection between hope and joy. The 1828 Webster’s Dictionary describes joy as the passion or emotion excited...

Remain in HIM

Recently, I find myself walking through something that is not very pleasant.  Although it was not pleasant, I had peace.  Peace is always my guide. In the beginning, I talked to a few friends about this process.  Then I noticed something.  The more I talked about it, even with born...

Finding Hidden Treasures!

This morning God reminded me of a dream I once had.  I believe it was 2016.  I dreamt of a house, a huge house.  Throughout the house I found hidden treasures. Today…I believe God is saying…it’s TIME…time to search out, dig, and find the treasures He has hidden for us! ...

Our Strong Foundation

We’ve been talking about building and sowing into our future the past couple days. I want to share with you something that has been on my heart.  Something that ties into building and sowing into our future. That is, a strong foundation. Before building a house, there is one thing...

No Fear Here

“The devil needs fear to operate in your life in the same way I need faith to operate in your life.” These are the words the Lord spoke to me early one morning.  Truthfully, I didn’t think a lot of it.  I thought “wow, that’s good!”  But then I just...

God Connections

  I love God connections! Connection is defined as; The act of joining or state of being joined; a state of being knit or fastened together; union by junction, by an intervening substance or medium, by dependence or relation. I have found in certain times of my life, God will...

Stand Still & See the Salvation of the Lord

Have you ever noticed that many times people go through the same things over and over again?   I remember a few years back,  I walked through a tremendous battle, just one year later, I found myself going through the exact same battle.  The battle  lasted several months.  I became tired...

The Light of Jesus

In the same way...you should be a light for others.  Matthew 5:16 It was early one morning, I was driving to work.  I turned on the radio to listen to the weather for the day.  Instead I tuned in to a man sharing a story that would set the tone...

People of His Presence

A friend once told me a story that was quite profound.  This story has remained with me for several years.  I want to share it with you today. She shared with me about the men who play in the Super Bowl.  She reminded me that the men who are on...

The Fruit of Our Lips

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in your sight God.  Psalm 19:14 I thought of this scripture as I had a conversation with a friend. I called her to chat for a moment.  I asked what she was doing.  She replied that...

The One Who Never Forgets

“I never forget a seed.”  These are words God spoke to me several years ago. It was a normal morning, like any other.  I was working at the office.  I had gone through the mail and I had a check in my hand.  I laid it on Breanne’s desk to...

Listen & Obey

  A few years ago, Breanne and her husband took the kids on a trip to Gatlinburg.  They had a blast!  Bryson was still very small at the time, it was all very exciting to him. One thing he had always wanted to do was fly.  While on their trip,...

Harvesting Dry Ground

    Today, I was thinking about an email I once received from a partner. She was asking for prayer of agreement for snow or abundant moisture, as she put it.  She wrote something that jumped in my spirit and has stayed with me for years.  Every now and then,...

The Joy of Remembering

Someone sent me a little photo the other day that I found precious.  It was of a little girl, looking out into the distance.  The words on it read, sometimes I like to sit and remember. I don’t know why exactly, but it spoke to me. A few days later,...

In Response of Peace

It was a quiet Saturday morning.  My plan was to spend time with God and in the word. I walked into my kitchen, my mind drifted to the past few weeks.  It has been a tough few weeks.  Busy.  It seems I have been putting out fires daily.  I was...

Crash!

This past weekend, I went by my daughter, Breanne’s, house to drop something off. While there, my granddaughter, Brailee, just had to show me something new she had learned.  Her dad had just taught her to ride her bike without training wheels.  This seemingly simple feat has taken her quite...

The Poison of Unforgiveness

The Poison of Unforgiveness   I heard a minister make a statement that was so profound. He was talking about refusing to forgive someone.  About wanting to hold a grudge against someone, when God says forgive.  He said, “unforgiveness is like saying, I am going to drink this poison and...

Lord, Send the Laborers!

    I stood in the field, with sweat dripping down my face.  As far as I could see, there were rows of tomatoes, ready to be picked.  I had never seen anything like it.  Row after row was filled with ripe tomatoes.  But that wasn’t all.  Besides the ripe...

Hidden in Christ

  One morning I walked outside to check on my garden.  Excitedly, I walked around to where the cantaloupes were planted.  I knew they were almost ready.  My mouth watered at the thought of a sweet tasting cantaloupe. To my surprise, the one I had been watching was gone.  The...

Do NOT Settle…period!

Do Not Settle As I was thinking and talking about the pressing season we are in, I could not help but think about something the Lord once said to me. It was many years ago, at a time when I was praying and asking God for very specific things.  Several...

Time to Press!

  I know you may not want to hear it, neither did I, however, after I meditated on this for a couple days, a friend reminded me of a teaching I had written on the month of Av. As I read it, I was reminded why it is so vital...

No Stopping It

  I sighed as I slumped down in the passenger seat of my sister's car.  She had called and ask me to ride up the mountain with her to purchase vegetables.  I thought it would be a pleasant ride after a busy week. The past week was another busy week...

The Sound of the Season

Breakthrough has a sound.  And, seasons have a sound. Think about it for a moment.  Have you noticed the sounds of summer?  Children playing outdoors.  The sounds of boats on the water.  The sounds of splashing water in swimming pools.  Seasons have a sound. Christmas season has a sound.  To...

We bless you with breakthrough…

Hello, I want to share a song with all of my friends who need a breakthrough. It doesn't matter what area you need it in, finances, health, family, ministry.... the same God brings breakthrough in all areas. I was weary last week - then someone sent me a song...not just...

Tipping Point Time

Tipping point - the point at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger and often unstoppable effect. It was early in the morning. I was driving to my uncle's farm, about 20 minutes away. I was worshipping God as I drove, thinking...

I Believe I Receive

Mark 11:23-24 is a familiar scripture to most of us. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever...

The Mercy of God

Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Romans 2:4 I have had this scripture on my mind today. It's the goodness of God that leads man to repentance. He is a good, good Father....

What’s in Your House? What’s in Your Hand?

In 2 Kings, we find a widow woman who is struggling during a time of famine. The prophet comes to her house and asks her a question; "what do you have in your house?" The woman responds by saying she has a bottle of oil and that is all she...

A Time of Gathering

As I drove up the mountain, my thoughts were on the season we are in, both in the natural and spiritually. God has been continually talking to me about harvest. I do believe we are in the midst of harvest. I believe it is here now. As I was pondering this...

Resting in Him

I read a short word the other day by Marsha Burns that I absolutely love. I want to explain why, but first, let me share her short word with you: When your forward momentum seems to have stalled, be still. Flailing around will only set you back. There is no...

The Benefits of Seeking God

As long as Uzziah sought the Lord, God made him to prosper. 2 Chronicles 26:5 This scripture has always captured my attention. As long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper. This truth is repeated in several other verses. Let’s look at a couple of those. O...

Blessed is the Nation…..

“There is nothing wrong with America, that cannot be fixed with what is right with America.” – The American Legion When I think of what is right with America, every single good thing comes from our Father above. His hand was in the forming of this land, His hand was...

There is LIFE in Unity

I woke up to a text from a friend. She was talking about the prayer initiative we were beginning that day. To pray for our leaders and our nation. As I read her text, the Lord spoke to me and said, “where there is unity, there is a commanded blessing...

Don’t Look at the Conditions

I walked into a local produce market with my daughter today. We visit weekly because they carry her farm fresh eggs. They always have something new. Today was no different. As we walked around looking at new additions, we noticed t-shirts. They had designed and printed t-shirts with their logo...

Three-Fold Cord

And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. Moreover, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Eccl. 4:12 A three-fold cord is not easily broken. That is the scripture that came to mind as I listened to a message over the weekend. The man of God was...

God’s Name, in Vain

    The more I study the Jewish language, the more I am amazed at what I learn!  The depth it adds to reading the word of God is awesome. I again saw this truth as I studied a scripture from Exodus. You shall not take the name of the...

Thoughts & Mindsets

This morning, as I drove to work, the Lord reminded me of something He taught me a year ago. I knew I had written about it. I also knew He was telling me to revisit it. I want to share it with you today, as I feel some of us...

Eating and Planting

Today I was thinking about an email I once received from a partner of this ministry. I want to share it with you today: So, we were digging up some sweet potatoes today. And we got a great amount, we re-planted what looked like it could benefit. Then brought the...

Fear & Discouragement

Did you know that we are moments, or a couple thoughts, away from the temptation of fear and discouragement on a daily basis? It’s true. At any given moment we can be given news that attempts to turn our world of faith and peace upside down. I had such news...

Explosive Breakthrough

As with most folks, there are many things I am praying about this month, even this week. There are times in our life when it seems we are bombarded with prayer requests. There are times when it seems one thing happens after the other and we are trying to keep...

Take Us All the Way, Lord

Take us all the way Lord. That is my prayer for you and me today. I was reminded of this phrase today as I spent time in prayer. This week has been a hard week. It has felt as if I was walking through quick sand with a boulder tied...

Grow Up!

There is a story my Mom tells me. She has told me numerous times over the years. Therefore, it is not news to me, but it always makes me laugh. This day, it made me think. We were talking about my great-niece who just turned six-months old. She is a...

The Door is Open

Genesis 41:32 says; And the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.  Has this ever happened to you?  Has God given you the same dream more than once? This doesn’t happen often, however, every now and...

Empowering

Oh, I just love when God tells me to write about this subject…that was a faith statement. Truthfully, I seek God about every single teaching and most of the time I love what he gives me. However, when he tells me to write about giving, I cringe. Why? Not because...

Walking with God

And as He was praying, heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in a bodily form like a dove. Luke 3:22 I was listening to a message about this scripture recently. As I listened to this man of God describe this event, I began to ponder this...

Voice of a Stranger

I was standing in my kitchen, preparing dinner. Breanne was sitting in the living room. She was engrossed in reading. She had begun reading In the Steps of a Prophet, by Jerry Savelle. I had shared with her that it was one of my favorite books. Bryson and Brailee were...

The Issue of Timing

The night of the partner prayer call, Kelita and I talked about how it felt like a different teaching. We shared that it felt more like a word from God than a teaching. The following day, we were still talking about the emails we had received from partners who were...

Working for Good

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 I read an article this past week about this scripture. The minister was sharing a time when the door to his plane was...

Bitter Fruit

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 bag of oranges I had just purchased at the grocery store. It is so difficult at this time of year to find...

The Blessing of His Presence

I realize we have talked about leaving the past behind many times in the past few months. Today I want to show you the importance of leaving the past behind in a real and tangible way. Last night a friend who lives in another city called me and informed me...

Have You Believed a Lie?

I am remembering a dream that the Lord gave me several months ago. This dream has much to say, and I think of it from time to time. Let me begin by sharing the dream with you and then I will expound on what has God shown me through this...

When God Speaks

Over the years I have shared stories with you about my grandchildren, Bryson and Brailee. Often God speaks to me through these kids. Or He shows me something through them. I am so thankful when God does this. Many times, like just the other day, it catches me off guard....

Partnership or Not?

Amos 3:3 says, "Can two walk together unless they agree?" This scripture came to mind during a conversation with a friend. We were talking about a biblical situation when she gave me her frank opinion on the subject. I didn't really respond. She asked my opinion and I gave it....

The Secret is in the Seed

After I had written the May Partner letter and sent it out, I walked outside to water my plants. I had written on the familiar scripture in Luke that says; A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was...

Without Question or Delay

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 There are a few subjects I can’t seem to move past lately, humility is one of them. Last week, a phrase continually came to mind concerning humility. It was humility...

Listen from the Inside

  As I was preparing for work, I was thinking about something that happened the day before. The day before Breanne had informed me that Bryson had a doctor’s appointment that day. She said he had a cough and she was going to take him to the doctor to have...

Last Season’s Seed

“Don’t you realize, you are now eating the harvest from the seeds you sowed last season?” This is something God spoke to me just last week. You may recall, I shared with you how God began speaking to me in January about the scripture found in Deuteronomy 8:18; But you...

Surpassing Every Obstacle

I am reminded today of an incident that once happened at our office. We were home on a Sunday when we received a call that someone had driven their car through our building. I was stunned. It is a brick building. One that you would have to go up over...

Putting Debt to Flight

I always look forward to Partner Prayer Call nights. This week’s call excited me beyond imagination. It wasn’t being able to gather with our partners, although I love that. It wasn’t the teaching, although I had studied diligently for it. For me, this time, it was the prayer time. Not...

Observe the Clouds

Ecclesiastes 11:4 has always been an insightful scripture to me. As I read it today I thought about it in an entirely different way. The scripture says, “He that observes the wind will not sow, he who regards the clouds will not reap.” I have often written on this scripture....

Thrust in the Sickle

Put in the sickle. This phrase has remained in my spirit for the past week. Because this phrase wouldn’t leave me, I began to study the word concerning putting in our sickle. I found two scriptures I felt were relevant to my study. Put in the sickle, for the harvest...

Prayer for our Nation

Father God- as members of Your Ekklesia we come to You and thank You for all that You are working out behind the scenes. We release warring angels to our president and police officers and all righteous people in government today so that they accomplish Your will and things they...

Refuse to be Bound

Transparency. I am often told how transparent I am in my writings. In other words, I don’t hide my flaws. I often share them. I am real and human. I make mistakes like everyone else. But. I continue to seek God. I continue to ask him to change me daily....

Unlikely Package

I want to share a story with you today. A true story. An enlightening story. One day last week, Breanne and I were taking care of some business outside of the office. Because this business took up most of our day, we didn’t plan to go to the office. That...

A Person of Influence

Over the weekend I glanced back over a book I had once read. The book is by my friend, Pastor Karen Jethroe. As I read I was reminded of one part that has remained with me since first reading this book. It was the part about influence. Pastor Karen gave...

Faith Without Works

Faith without works is dead. We have all heard this scripture but today I saw it differently. I was reading the book of James when I came to these scriptures. For some reason I read and reread it over and over again. Suddenly I began to see this in a...

The Way Out of Lack

The Way Out of Lack If you have been with us very long, you may recall what I am about to share with you. Years ago, while I was working for a ministry in Cleveland, I sought God about finances. You see, I did not make enough money each week...

Atmosphere of Peace

After yesterday's writing, I was reminded of something Breanne once shared with me. She had met someone in ministry and was sharing some things with her. She shared with me how she told her about the difficult challenge I went through with my Dad dying of cancer, then Jesse dying...

He is Already There

Saturday night I had a dream that seemed to last all night long. It wasn't a dream of heavy revelation. It wasn't an encounter with God. It was just a dream. A dream about normal occurrences in my day. It was a day in the life of Kim dream. Through...

As It Is In Heaven

On earth as it is in heaven. This phrase exploded in me as I listened to my friend, Vicki, talk about her mom. Vicki’s mom, had moments before, went to be with the Lord. Vicki had cared for her mom in her home for months, praying over her daily. This...

When Jesus Touches

I don't know if it was a dream or an encounter, all I knew is that it was God and that was enough. It had been ten days or more of intense warfare and I was exhausted. I hadn't slept well in days. My nights were tormented beyond anything I...

Fallow Ground

Have you ever been given a word from God that you didn’t want to hear? I have. Only a few times, but I have had those type of words. They were words straight from God. When I think of this truth, I think about Moses. Remember when God told him...

Wait for the Wind!

This past week, I was blessed to watch my grandchildren in an activity I love to watch. Kite flying. I sat on my back porch and watched as Brailee attempted kite flying for the first time this year. Although I love to watch as they fly their kites, the first...

The Righteousness of God

“I am the righteousness of God!” I hear these words quite often. It is one of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible today. Are we the righteousness of God? The word of God says we are. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says; For He made Him who knew no sin to...

It’s Come Back Time!

“He walked through fire.” These were the words spoken about Deontay Wilder in his dramatic comeback moment. Deontay Wilder fought Luis Ortiz in a heavyweight championship boxing match over the weekend. As I read his story this morning, I smiled. I love a comeback story. We don’t hear of these...

Power in the Blood

There is power, power, wonder working power in the precious blood of the Lamb. I love the words to this old song. It has been coming to mind continually for the past few days. It began with something my seven-year-old granddaughter said on the way to school one morning. The...

Action Produces Reaction

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...

Remember NOT!

Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 This is one of my favorite scriptures! It is our foundational scripture for this ministry. I am...

Seeds of Honor

Over the years, God has shown me things that have been both enlightening and a hard word. Seeds of honor was one of those times. Someone sent me an offering Tuesday night, while I was teaching on the Partner Prayer Call, a personal offering and in the notes, it said,...

TIME for FULLNESS

As I walked down my hallway, I heard God speak ONE word to me; fullness. I stopped and thought a moment and then I prayed; God I thank you that I am full of Your presence, full of Your anointing, full of Your peace and full of all that You...

The Process of a Seed

This phrase has been coming to mind for a couple days, the process of a seed. And at the same time, a song called The Rose, keeps coming to mind, especially one part, I want to share that one part with you today. When the night has been too lonely...

A Place of Breakthrough

Prayer has failed us, intercession alone will bring us through. Rees Howell As I read this quote by Rees Howell, I began to understand this place that the Holy Spirit had led me into in my prayer life. I have always been a person of prayer. I have always been...

More Word, More Power

As I opened my Bible the other day something caught my eye that I had written in the front of my Bible years ago. I often write things in my Bible that impact me when I hear them, this was one of those. It said, the amount of the word...

Agreement & Eternal Prayers

By Kelita Deems Today is President's Day, established in 1885 to honor our first president,George Washington. He was an amazing God-fearing man, and I am thankful he was our first president. The law of firsts is very important, especially when God is involved. And I am sure we can all...

The God Who Answers

I love when God answers the big prayers! The seemingly impossible things – the miracles! That being said, I have come to love when He begins to answer those little prayers just as much. Last Friday, God answered two seemingly small prayers in a big way and I am rejoicing...

Drama, Drama

For some of you this will be a hard read, and for others, it will be enlightening. For me, it was enlightening and hard. I had a situation take place last week with a family member that caused me to be upset. As this incident stayed on my mind for...

What Voice Do You Hear?

I awoke to the sound of rain hitting against my window. My plan had been to go to work early and catch up some things, however, my mind went to a conversation I had with my Mom the night before. She had informed me the news said we would have...

Taking a Step

As I was preparing for my day the Lord spoke to me and said; when you take a step toward humility, I take a step toward you. I knew the situation He was referring to, I was thinking about it even before I heard His voice that day. You see,...

A Great Victory

And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentils: and the people fled from the Philistines. But he (Shammah) stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and...

Which is Easier

A sentence, part of a scripture, has been playing over and over in my mind today. While I am not sure if it is because I am studying for the Healing Prayer Call teaching or if it is something God is trying to get across to me, either way, I...

Let Nothing Spoil Your Harvest!

It's the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes. Song of Solomon 2:15 The Amplified says it like this; Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil and ruin the vineyards, while our vineyards are in blossom. This scripture came to mind as...

Going Higher, Staying Lower

Recently the Lord gave me a very personal dream in which He was saying to me, ‘come up higher in Me.’ For several days after the dream, I sought the Lord on exactly how I could do that…go higher in Him. The answer to that question is not a quick...

If You Believe

We talked about this verse yesterday. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Mark 11:23...

Having What We Say

Mark 11:23-24 is probably one of the most well-known passages of scriptures in the Bible. It was what the Word of Faith, along with other denominations, use to teach on having what we say. As you know, I too believe the power of our words is important. I believe in...

The Prayer for Humility

Have you ever noticed when you pray for patience everything under the sun happens to oppose patience? It’s true – our patience is often developed during trying times, in much the same way we develop muscles. It is by resistance that the muscles of patience are formed. Last week, I...

Life…the Adventure

Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:2-3 I love this scripture, but honestly, I...

It’s in Your Hands

Recently I was praying about a particular personal need. After several weeks of praying…yes weeks, the Lord spoke to me and said ‘what is in your hands? Use that!’ I suddenly knew what God was showing me was I already had the seed I needed for my harvest, it was...

To Worry or Not to Worry

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 I was thinking about this verse this morning as...

Running the Race…

It has been quite a while since I had a dream from the Lord. But recently, upon waking, I knew this one was a game changer. In the dream I saw an entire city preparing for an upcoming marathon. The greatest runners in the country had come to participate and...

The Word of Healing

It seems every year we hear of more and more flu viruses going around. Many people are afraid of the flu, there is no reason to fear, God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power love and a sound mind. The best thing we can do...

The Power of Two or More…

Alone we can do little; together we can do so much. Years ago, as I was enjoying a monthly magazine sent to me a ministry, God spoke to me. He said, 'are you enjoying that magazine?' I replied 'Yes, Lord, this is a great magazine.' He continued to speak and...

Winter Seasons

My daughter, Breanne, loves horses. Back in the summer she wanted to purchase another horse, but a friend of hers told her to wait until winter. He said, 'if you wait for winter, when no one wants to feed them, you will get the best horses for the least cost.'...

New Year – New Goals!

This past week, social media was filled with people who could not wait for 2017 to be over. I get that, I have had a few years like that myself, but 2017 wasn’t one of them. While it certainly had its challenges, I felt God was very good to me...

Taste and See!

In 2017, we began doing monthly Partner Prayer and Teaching calls once a month. These have been anointed times where God shows up through the word being taught and the prayers being prayed as we released our faith and shared together. These are made available to every partner monthly. We...

Ask! Seek! Knock!

'So, I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.' Luke 11:9 Often in the Body of Christ I hear complaints about unanswered prayers. I am sure you hear the same thing or perhaps...

The Awesome Power of His Word

I was reading a scripture the other day and it was so good that I had to stop and meditate on it for a few days...don't you love that about the word? It is so good that you must chew on it for a while, savoring the taste of it....

Covenant Rights

Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry...

What Happened God?

I want to talk with you today about a familiar scripture or set of scriptures in Matthew 17. It is talking about the man who brought his son to the disciples and they could not heal him or set him free. At this time, the disciples had seen Jesus heal...

The Maker of Lemonade

One morning I woke up thinking about a couple. They have been married for several years now, however, when they were first married, it seemed like it would never last. Yet several years later they feel they are with the love of their life - even though it was not...

Moving Mountains

In the Bible, when David went to take his brothers food, he heard everyone talking about Goliath and how big he was and how no one could defeat him. He heard Goliath shouting at God's people and talking about how he would defeat them. Everyone around David was talking about...

What is Your Expression?

I heard a person make a statement this week in a conversation. The statement, while common, has stuck with me for a couple of days. The statement was 'I have been complaining about...' I realize that complaining is a common occurrence and most people complain...a lot. However, I did a...

Prepared to Receive

How many of us have been waiting on prayers to be answered? How many are waiting on breakthrough in our finances or relationships? I imagine that the answer to those questions would be a great deal of us. Here's another question; how many of us are prepared to receive it,...

Keep Your Sword Up

God recently reminded me about a teaching I did a few years ago and wanted me to remind you; when breakthrough comes, and it is coming…. don’t let your guard down. The Message Bible tells us in Deuteronomy 8:2; ‘Remember every road that God led you on for those forty...

Spiritual Fainting

Have you ever fainted? I have one or two times in my life, it is not fun, you have no idea what is going on around you, you can't do anything about it. Beyond that, it is simply uncomfortable. Normally, before a person faints, there are some signs it is...

The God of Strength

One of the biggest obstacles that many believers face today is facing fear. I think Joyce Meyer got it right when she wrote the book 'Do It Afraid.' Often, in life that is exactly what we must do, do it afraid. Weekly we get emails from people wanting us to...

Christmas Reflections…..

I have been thinking about something all week. I have been reflecting on the second Christmas after we buried Jesse and then Tanya. It was the holidays, my grandchildren were so excited. Me, I could not shake the depression and darkness I was feeling. I still did all I was...

Passing the Test

One day I was helping Bryson study for an upcoming test at school. Bryson has always excelled tests; therefore, I had concluded, at least in my own mind, that tests were a breeze for him. The day I was helping him we were casually talking after we studied. I said...

So…..FLY!

We've been talking a lot about building your faith this past week. Today, as I was driving to work, Bryson was playing a video game and made a statement that caught my attention. He was playing a video game in which there were fighter planes and one of the planes...

The God Who Sees

I was studying in Genesis and came across some things I want to share with you. Most of you are familiar with the story of Jacob. In Genesis 28 we find Jacob leaving his father’s land to search for a wife as his father had told him to. This, of...

A Hungry Heart

Today I am reminded of a dream I once had. I dreamed that I was pregnant, and I began having labor pains. I panicked because I was so far from the hospital. Everyone around me kept saying 'it's okay, these things take time, it has only started, and it will...

The Power of Vision

This morning I was thinking about the power of vision. This began as my daughter came into the office asking if we had a blank poster board for her to create a new prayer board. We often purchase blank poster sized boards when we are entering a new time or...

Remove the Bait

I love birds, I love to hear them chirp and see them fly around. For this reason, I keep a couple bird feeders near or on my back porch.  I could spend hours sitting there enjoying the birds in my yard. I have one bird feeder that hangs off my...

The Miracle of Two Fishes

Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, "Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?" But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do. Philip answered Him, "Two hundred denarii worth of...

Sacrifices that are not Sacrifices

Did you know offerings are mentioned over 1,000 times in the Bible? I did not know that until recently. The more I listen and the more I study, the more I find that offerings are a matter of the heart, not the checkbook or wallet. Many people get offended when...

Atmospheres & Fulfillment

Atmospheres & Fulfillment – Wednesday, November 22 One of my favorite scriptures is found in the book of Micah. It says; rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. Micah 7:8 God...

The Benefits of His Presence

I read a story about a minister today, a well-known minister. He talked about a time in his life where he loved his ministry more than his God. He said during that time, his ministry began to falter. He said that God begin to close doors and windows and nothing...

The Gift of Gratitude

Today I was remembering the day I received a donation from one of our partners, with a note that caught my attention and stayed in my spirit for weeks. It said, 'this is a seed of thanksgiving for the recent divine appointment from God.' I won't go into the personal...

The Thief Comes…

John 10:10 says; The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Most of us are very familiar with this verse. We often read it and think the enemy/...

PREPARE!

A familiar song has been in my spirit for days! I can't stop singing it. I don't want to stop singing it. The song is 'Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord.' In my spirit, I can hear it, the commotion, the preparation, the angels of the Lord rushing around...

Lessons from the Storm

I glanced down at my phone as I heard a ding from a text. The text it said ‘are you going to drive in the storm?’ I responded, ‘what storm?’ The text was from a friend that I was planning to meet at her office that morning. I had planned...

Taking it Back

The things going on in our country saddens me greatly. I am sure it does you too. I do not understand how we have come to the place where we are not safe, even in the house of God. Prophets have been warning us all year long. They have been...

Where Do You Go?

Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempests. I read this quote today and thought about Jesus. We all want to walk like Jesus walked and see the same types of miracles in our ministry or in our lives. I believe we can do what Jesus did, the Bible...

The Way of the Lord

Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls.’ (Jeremiah 6:16) This is one of my favorite scriptures and one I think of often. It came...

When you pray a prayer – first of all, you must believe that God hears you and will answer you. Then, when you don’t see the results immediately, you are going to need something to base your faith on – something to stand on while you await the promised answer....

Faith?

Some days when I think about my Dad, who died of cancer, I can’t help but think of his response when I would go and pray for him. I would say ‘Daddy, God still heals today and if you can believe, he will heal your body.’ Daddy said, ‘I sure...

Promises Fulfilled

‘A life of prayer will produce a life of promises fulfilled.’ These are the words God spoke to me one morning as I began to pray. I have a confession to make, my prayer life has been in a rut lately. Oh, I still spend time daily with God, with...

What Has God Said?

This week I was blessed to talk to one of our long-time partners on the phone. The words she spoke to me blessed me beyond measure – it was not the words she said but the source from which they came. Words are powerful things! We know that. However, it...

Walking with the Lord

As I read a daily word by Bill Burns today, I began to think about what it really means to ‘walk’ with God. Before I share my thoughts, allow me to share his word with you today; You are My children. I love you and I will be with you....

Eternal or Seasonal?

Eternal perspective or seasonal perspective…which one do you have? I was thinking about this over the weekend.  We must realize there is a huge difference in eternal perspective and seasonal or daily perspective. For instance, if I am at a family gathering with lots of food and I choose to...

Refuse to Flinch!!!

‘Don’t flinch when the devil rears his head.’ These are the words God spoke to me recently. Hebrews 10:38 says; 'Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.' I was thinking about this scripture a couple weeks...

Rewrite the Ending

Regret is a powerful thing. While it is not always possible to go back and do things over again, it is always possible to have a happy ending. All we have to do is rewrite the ending. I was thinking along these lines this morning as I read a line...

Continual Harvest

Continual - continuing indefinitely in time without interruption, recurring in steady, usually rapid succession. I found myself sitting at my desk this morning, thinking about how very thankful I am for the job I have. I love what I do. I love writing, I love encouraging, I love teaching the...

Will You Receive?

I have not seen a time like this before, a time where spiritual attacks of weariness are rampant. It seems like everyone I have talked to in the last couple days are being pressed beyond what they feel they can endure. And I am not talking about new Christians, I...

Restoration Has Begun!

On Thursday, October 12th, I received an email from Glory of Zion ministries with the following word. During this Tabernacles week, I have tried to set aside extra time to read the Word of God. When I was reading from Psalm 112 this morning, I was encouraged how it presents...

People of Strong Faith

Lately, faith, and especially people of strong faith have been on my mind. I was thinking about how it was when I was first born again, it has been over 25 years. Back in those days, the word of faith was taught everywhere…at least every place I was. I heard...

A Heart of Thanks!

As I walked through the office I heard the Lord say, ‘there is an anointing on the thanks.’ I thought ‘okay, what does that mean?’ He simply said, ‘mail that new Bible to Kelita, you can wait on yours.’ You see, I had just received the new Kenneth Copeland study...

Expect the Unexpected!

Expect the unexpected – this is what God is calling us to do in this season. I was writing our partner letter on Monday, just before I sent it out, I received an audio clip from Kelita. Normally, I would wait until I completed my task to listen, however, I...

Producing Abundant Fruit

When will the pruning end? That is a question I used to ask myself, that is, until I came across John 15. John 15:1-2 in the Amplified says; I am the true Vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes...

God’s Best For You

‘God’s nature is abundance, miracles only occur when there is lack.’ These are words I once heard Kenneth Copeland say. I was reminded of this very thing recently as I read an article by Jerry Savelle. I was also reminded of a scripture Ronnie Burch gave me one day. She...

Praying Over Your Home

This week we have talked about cultivating the presence of God in your home. I believe the Lord wants to have His manifest presence in the home of every born-again believer. I believe He wants His presence to dwell with us, daily. I am sure that is what you want...

Making Your Home Your Sanctuary

Yesterday, we discussed the things that you can do to bring God’s peace and presence into your home. I believe if you do these things consistently, your home will become a place where God abides, not just visits. I also believe if you pray enough in your home and worship...

What’s In Your House?

It's already there. Did you know that? Whatever you have need of is already there. God reminded me of this just yesterday. My daughter called me to talk about something she wanted to do financially. My response to her was, pray about it, sow a seed toward it and then...

Seek His Face, Behold His Goodness

It’s time to seek the Lord! Many have been hearing that call across the nation for some time now. No matter where we look today we hear people saying that it is the time to seek God through prayer. As I was thinking this morning about the many people who...

Provision in the Wilderness

Do you find yourself in a wilderness of sorts today? If so, I have great news for you! As I drove to work today, I was praying about some things in my life. In my conversation to God I began to say… ‘Look God, how You provided for the children...

Pressure

Pressure - The act of squeezing or crushing. The state of being squeezed or crushed. The force of one body acting on another by weight or the continued application of power. A constraining force or impulse; that which urges or compels the intellectual or moral faculties; as the pressure of...

Time to Pray!

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. As I drove to work this morning, I glanced over to my left and saw the most beautiful moon. As I admired the moon, I began to thank God for all His creations. I drove a little further and saw...

Remembering Our Weapons!

This morning I was reading a card from one of our beloved partners, she was sharing some upcoming medical tests that were ahead of her. As I read her card a song sprang up in my spirit for her. The song is by Fred Hammond and it says; No weapon...

Voice of Authority

‘Stop! That’s not the way it works!’ These are the words I heard coming from the backseat as I began to pray. I was driving Bryson and Brailee home after a wonderful day and night with them. As I usually do, I began to pray on the ride to their...

Faith Rules, Not Fear

People who are filled with fear are easily dominated. I once read a book that talked about different mindsets. The three mindsets discussed were the barbarian mindset, the Greek mindset and the Hebrew mindset. I found this book quite interesting. Today, I want to talk about one of the mindsets...

Remember!

Remember the mighty acts God has done for you! Doesn’t that cause faith to arise in you? This morning I received an email from a partner. In it she shared an audio clip with me from a DJ in Atlanta. He was talking about when you find yourself in the...

Don’t Drop Your Sword

Over thirty years ago a woman gave me some sound advice. She said, ‘when breakthrough and victory is before you, do not lay down your sword.’ This advice has never left me, it has come to mind time and again over the years. As I read through the book of...

Look for the Old Path

Think about a time when the manifest presence of God was extremely strong in your life. Stop and remember a time when you were beyond passionate for God and His word. Can you perceive that time in your mind? Hold onto that thought for a moment. For some of you,...

The Harvest in Partnership

Partnership; a relationship resembling a legal partnership and usually involving close cooperation between parties having specified and joint rights. I came across this definition of partnership as I was praying over our partners this week. I love and cherish our partners, many of them have become close friends over the...

Shabbat is Good!

Shabbat is good. Such a simple statement, yet so very profound. In the book of Genesis, we read where God created something and then declared ‘it was good.’ I decided to do a little word study this morning on the word good and found it meant; good, beneficial, appropriate, prosperous...

Insight

I want to tell you today - your silence is as important as your shout. There is a time to keep quiet and a time to shout - you must discern when each time is appropriate. It is never good to speak words of fear, doubt or unbelief. They will...

Position Yourself

‘Position yourself.’ These are the first words I heard as I opened my eyes on Sunday morning. I have a great anticipation of the days ahead, therefore these words ‘position yourself’ put me on high alert in my spirit. As the day went on, I could not get these words...

His World Changed My World

My heart is overwhelmed with the goodness of God today! I am overflowing with thanksgiving today! Why? I just am. Nothing spectacular has happened, yet I am just so very thankful that God saw me and chose me for His own…He plucked me out of my former life and into...

Study to Show Thyself Approved

Learning to bake homemade bread has become a passion of mine. That being said, I have tried to bake a good, light, fluffy loaf of bread for over a year. Seriously, over one year. I have tried more recipes than you can imagine. I tried all those recipes where people...

Times of Preparation

Today, I was thinking about the writing I sent out on Friday, I pondered how many prophetic voices have said the solar eclipse would herald a new season, a season of seven years of plenty. If this is truth, we can look back to the life of Joseph and see...

Insight

Friends, be very careful that the little things in your life are repented of and dealt with - if they are not - they will certainly affect big things - envy will rot your bones - a broken spirit will dry your bones - if you don't forgive, you are...

Some Seeds Take Time

Quite often we get emails from people who have sown seeds and are waiting on their harvest. You may be one of those, I know for myself personally, there are some harvests I have seen in my life and others I am still standing in faith for, waiting patiently. I...

The Way, Truth & Life

In the book of John, we find Jesus talking with His disciples. He was talking to them about His death, even though they didn’t get understand it. In John 14, Jesus was talking to His disciples about the place He was about to go to. He said to them in...

Month of Promise – August-Av

It seems to be the theme this week, and it all began with God speaking to me through little Brailee. What’s the theme? To press, to push. I know you may not want to hear it, neither did I, however, after I meditated on this for a couple days, a...

The Victory Prayer

I was watching a conference the other night when I suddenly 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 Kenneth Copeland conference. As Kenneth was teaching, he suddenly saw Brother...

Examples Worthy of Following

"Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it’s the only thing." Albert Schweitzer said this and I couldn’t agree more. Tuesday afternoon I had just arrived home from the grocery store. I was loading up my arms to carry everything in with as few trips as possible. It’s...

The Power of God

Is the power of God at work in your life? Of course, it is! I was thinking about the power of God today. Most of the time when we think about the power of God we tend to think about the demonstration of miracles, signs and wonders. And that is...

Set Your Day

Your day is pretty much formed by how you spend your first hour. One positive thought in the morning can change your entire day. These are two quotes I read today while studying for this writing. And it is true, the morning sets the tone for the rest of your...

God First

But I have this charge against you, that you have left your first love, you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me. Revelation 2:4 (Amplified) This morning as I awoke, I was thinking about last night’s prayer call and how God desires that we put...

A Lifetime of Harvest

I do not know why God has me in this vein of teaching this week, but He does. It seems to me that He desires to set us up for a blessing. To that I say, ‘so be it Lord.’ I was sitting in Bryson, my grandsons room, a few...

The Place of Presence and Peace

Do you realize that the presence of God is the absolute greatest gift we can give as believers? If you have the tangible presence of God in your life you can change lives, including your own. You can bring peace into a situation that is chaos, if you have the...

The Lord is My Shepherd

Today, I want to share with you something Kelita sent me last week.  This is her study and it is SO good.  Enjoy! The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.  This is probably one of the most recognized scriptures in the Bible.  We hear it often at funerals...

We Will Push Every Wall Down

From the emails I have been receiving lately, I would think some of our people are under great challenge and pressure. For days, I too, have had days of great pressure. And it has felt like something was hindering my way or holding me back. After a particularly exhausting day,...

Is Your Faith Growing?

You can only hear a statement so many times before it gets your attention. This is what happened to me last week, when Kelita would continually say ‘what have you done today to grow your faith?’ One day I wanted to respond ‘are you kidding me! I am writing motivations,...

What Surrounds You?

Who doesn’t love the game of I Spy? I play it quite often with my grandkids. This past weekend, as I was driving them home, Brailee yelled from the back seat, ‘let’s play I Spy, Nana!’ I said ‘okay, you go first’ and the game began. Brailee took her turn...

I AM COMING!

Over the past few weeks I have been pressing into God more than ever. Because of this, I feel I am hearing Him more than ever and more clearly than before. Recently, I walked into my back door, as I did I heard the Lord softly speak to me. He...

After the Seed

While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Genesis 8:22 We have often heard this scripture described as seed – time – and then harvest. But what really happens after a seed is sown? The Bible...

Legos of Life

Lego - a construction toy consisting of interlocking plastic building blocks. I find it interesting that the word Lego comes from a Danish word meaning ‘I put together and I build.’ My grandkids love Legos, they love to build things with their hands. And with Legos, the sky is the...

For the Prize

I had jumped out of bed early to get everything done! A couple hours later, as I was scrubbing floors and making cupcakes, I thought ‘what am I doing all this for?’ You see, my daughter, Breanne, had seen something in a Tupperware book that she just had to have....

A Consuming Fire

I was praying for a friend this past weekend, as I did, I began to speak these words over her ‘Father, give her beauty for ashes, just as Your word promises.’ Immediately the Lord spoke to me and said, ‘you can’t have beauty without ashes, and you can’t have ashes...

Love Deeply

If you are going to err, always err on the side of love. This was instruction I was given many years ago when I was seeking counsel about a certain situation. This counsel has come to mind many times over the years. Most recently, yesterday when a friend asked me...

It’s Already There

Kingdom living. We all press toward the promise of Kingdom life. What does kingdom living have to do with Amos 9:13? Amos 9:13 say; Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him who sows seed; The mountains...

Diligence and Rest

For this very reason, applying your diligence to the divine promises, make every effort in exercising your faith. 2 Peter 1:5 AMP A couple weeks ago I sent out a writing on entering into God's rest. God’s place of rest is a place that I wish everyone reading this could...

Go Up Higher

I heard a story over the weekend that was so good, I must share it with you today. The story was about a pilot. He was in the middle of a flight when he noticed a rat was in the plane, chewing through the electrical wiring of the plane. Panicked,...

Dead Faith or Faith Alive

Over the years, at times, God speaks four words to me to get my attention. He will say ‘be warm, be filled.’ When He speaks this, I know exactly what He is referring to. The scripture is found in James 2:14-17 and it says; What does it profit, my brethren,...

What the Bible Says

Did you know the Bible has more to say about finances than it does about heaven or hell? It’s true. Another truth is found in Luke 16:10-11 which says; He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is...

What is IN…Must Come Out

I have a question for you today? Is God’s presence flowing out of you each day? You see, last week, I was praying over some prayer cloths to send to a lady who is ill. I pray over them for several days and then lay them in the prayer room...

In the Darkness, Find the Light

I think the following writing may very well be the most intimate thing I have ever shared. This was something I just recently found out and frankly, I had to sit on it for a week before I could ever share it. However, I felt it necessary to share. One...

Think Before You Judge

Today I was thinking about something that happened last year, I may have shared this with you before, but I feel led to share it again today. Last year, I sat at the church watching Bryson and Brailee perform their final play of the school year. I watched as Bryson...

A Heart at Rest

Is your heart and mind at rest today? I heard a statement that pricked my heart a few days ago. The statement was ‘the evidence of your belief is rest.’ This minister was saying ‘if you are truly in faith, you will be at rest in your mind and in...

Breakthrough & Reward

Since the beginning of 2017, and actually throughout much of 2016, the Lord has spoken to me weekly about giving, specifically Luke 6:38; give and it shall be given unto you. I know when God is speaking to me like this it is for a purpose – I KNOW we...

Correction from the Lord

This morning as I was preparing for work, a conversation came to mind from the night before. You see, I have a prayer group for the ministry and we often text each other prayer requests. Last night instead of texting the details to one another, we had a conference call...

KEYS

I want to share something with you that happened recently. I was praying about the ministry for the week, after I prayed I had to run some errands. On the way to run errands, I stopped at our post office to check our mail. I put the key in and...

His Big Thing in the Small Things

Today, I am sharing an article I read recently by Karen Hardin – it is a very good article, very insightful. I believe it will be a blessing to you. I was driving home a few months ago and talking to God as I drove. Although I had some pretty...

Insight

I have, in times past, made myself - literally forced myself to praise God when I didn't feel like praising and you know what? He always brought me through with peace. He always brought me out on the other side. I don't know how things would have turned out if...

Words & Vision Connection

Where there is no vision, the people perish. The word vision is from root word, chazah, which means to see, perceive, look, behold, prophesy, and provide. I have taught on this scripture many times over the years. Each time from a different perspective. Normally, from the perspective that if you...

Peace in the Storm

A hush came over the room and I knew this night was going to be different somehow, but first, let me start at the beginning. I have a friend who has recently moved back to town. We have prayed a lot together over the years, you see, I have known...

We Honor Your Sacrifice…

We at A New Thing Ministries want to take the time to honor all the brave men and women who have served our country and given their lives. We are truly thankful to live in this One nation, under God! We pray for the families affected by the loss of...

Walking in Fullness

The other day I was walking down my hallway and heard God speak ONE word to me; fullness. I stopped and thought a moment and then I prayed; ‘God I thank you that I am full of your presence, full of your anointing, full of your peace and full of...

Leave NO Open Doors

e devil walks around seeking whom he may devour. Most of us are familiar with this scripture. It is the very scripture that came to mind as Kelita shared a story with me from her past. Allow me to share it with you today. Kelita recounted how her and a...

Be the Cheerleader

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...

Unforgiveness & Open Doors

This past weekend, I dealt with some family issues. Some things were said and done that hurt my Mom's feelings and that never goes well with me. I love and honor my Mom and I don't like to see her hurt. It is the same with my daughter and my...

Today…

It's your time! Don't let it pass you by! Shine and show forth the fullness of God!

A Mind at Rest

This morning I had an enlightening conversation with a friend about trusting God. We talked about the difference of faith in God and trusting God. As we did, I was reminded of a few areas of my own life where trusting God is a challenge, one that I obviously need...

Today…

Words are instruments of healing or instruments of pain, let your words heal and restore.

Today….

Words are instruments of healing or instruments of pain, let your words heal and restore.

Today…

Refuse anything that is the opposite of peace. Refuse fear, doubt and oppression and command the covenant of peace to operate in your life – it’s your promise!

Today…

Today - practice saying only good things. Say only positive things. Say only what God says

The Right Path

As I awoke this morning I said ‘Lord, what would you have me do today? What do you want me to accomplish, lead me today, guide me today, help me to do exactly what you would want me to do today.’ You see, I have been thinking about this book...

Steps & Stones, Revisited

Today I was reminded of something God showed me a few months ago. One day, while I was studying, the Lord spoke a few words to me. He said ‘steps and stones.’ Steps and Stones, I had never heard that before, I have heard ‘sticks and stones’ but not steps...

There’s Something in the Dance

“There’s something in the dance, Kim.” These were words a friend spoke to me this week after I shared a testimony with her. You see, I had experienced something very odd and didn’t realize the protection of God until after the fact. I stand in awe of God’s goodness in...

Finding Life

I came across a scripture this morning that simply jumped out at me. It is probably one of the most profound scriptures I have read lately. It is found in Proverbs. Proverbs 8:34-36 says; Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts...

Yes! It IS That Important!

There are some things in our Christian walk that are vital, today’s subject is one of those. Recently the Lord has been speaking to me quite often about the importance of the tithe. Not only the tithe itself but also how we do it and WHEN we do it. We...

Digging for Treasure

A few days ago I shared a dream I had about our inheritance. I know I was blessed by that dream and I believe many others were as well. One significant thing that happened in that dream was the revelation of hidden things and treasures to be revealed. You may...

It’s Time to Rest

As with most folks, there are many things I am praying about this month, even this week. It seems I have been bombarded with issues that need urgent prayer as of late. Today I began asking God if I needed to do anything else...I wasn't 'feeling' very powerful in my...

Begin Today

Have you ever wished your life was different in a certain area? I think we all have. The good news is, as born-again Christians, through what Jesus did at the cross and the power of His word, we have the ability to create the change we desire to see in...

The Many Benefits of the Word

Did you know there are many wonderful benefits in the word of God? I think sometimes we forget the power that lies within the word of God. Personally, I have read the word of God for many years but I still discover new things in the word almost every week....

All the Way

This morning I was thinking about a movie I once watched. In the movie the character made one statement that stopped me in my tracks. I was reminded of how the Lord had me begin to pray in alignment with the statement, not only over myself but our partners as...

You are the Seed!

You are the seed! Have you ever thought about that truth? Could YOU be the seed? Last week I was riding out of town with a friend of mine. We were talking about the things we have walked through in the past few years. These have not been easy years,...

Opposition Brings a Double Portion

Today I was looking through some of last year's motivations. I do that sometimes to encourage myself. I was astounded when I came across the following motivation. It seems I am in the same place this year…. And I was so encouraged as I read this motivation that I had...

Speak the Word Only

This morning I was praying about a healing I am contending for, as I prayed, I was reminded of a scripture found in Matthew 8, one in which Jesus, said ‘I have not seen such great faith!’ This scripture jumped in my spirit as I was praying, it captured my...

Blessing Beyond the Bridge – Crossing Over

I woke up this morning with a writing I had sent out last year on my mind. I have been thinking a lot about crossing over to the other side this week, in doing so, this story came to mind and I felt the need to share this with you...

Do Not Settle

As I re-read today's motivation, I could not help but think about something the Lord once said to me. It was many years ago, at a time when I was praying and asking God for very specific things. Several times, it appeared the prayers were being answered yet it wasn’t...

Insight

Whatever you have need of is on the other side of the trial. Trust Him. He will not fail you. Keep rowing. Keep trusting. Keep believing. The breakthrough is closer than you think - much closer than it was a month ago, you are closer to the other side than...

Declaring Fullness

As I walked down my hallway, I heard God speak ONE word to me; fullness. I stopped and thought a moment and then I prayed; God I thank you that I am full of your presence, full of your anointing, full of your peace and full of all that you...

Insight

In the Message Bible, Isaiah 48:18 says; If you had listened all along to what I told you, your life would have flowed full like a river, blessings rolling in like waves from the sea. Isn't that wonderful? If we just listen to God and wait upon Him and trust...

Sleeping Through the Storms of Life

I was thinking about all the prophecies I have heard lately, especially the negative ones. I remembered a story I read a couple 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...

Faith that is Seen

When God considers your life, your heart, does He see faith? When He observes our actions, does He see faith? I was thinking about this over the weekend as I meditated on a scripture found in Matthew. Matthew 9:2 says; And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of...

Power in Unity

Eccl. 4:9-10 says; Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. This is the scripture that was on my mind this past weekend as I drove to my Mom’s to cut and remove trees...

Trust, Sunshine & Micro Bursts

It’s one thing to write a motivation when things are sunshine and roses, it’s quite another to live it just a few hours later. As I sit here in the dark at 3 am, I am thinking about the writing I just sent out…"Increase & Thankfulness…cultivating a heart of thanksgiving."...

Increase & Thankfulness

In happy moments, PRAISE GOD. In difficult moments, SEEK GOD. In quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD. In painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD. This is one of my favorite quotes. I seem to see it everywhere lately. Recently I was listening to a teaching on the subject of humility...

Blessings Come Through Confession

As I listened to him share what God had given him for 2017, Perry Stone made a simple, yet profound statement, he said 'blessings come through confession.' I have always known the power of our words and the importance of confession yet I had never heard it put quite this...

The Truth Remains the Truth

Have you ever felt like the seeds you were sowing in faith simply weren’t working? Many of us have felt that way at one time or another. Just the other day I received such an email from one of our partners after he read last Friday's teaching. His email said;...

Breakthrough

Breakthrough…an instance of sudden, dramatic success in a sphere or activity. That is the definition of breakthrough from Webster’s 1828 dictionary. However, there are a couple definitions that I feel pertain more to a breakthrough in the spiritual realm. In the military, breakthrough means to advance all the way through...

A Song of Deliverance

“He has made me glad! He has made me glad! I will rejoice for He has made me glad!” A couple weeks ago we had tornados come through our area one night. This is normally something that causes Breanne to be anxious, especially if she is home alone with the...

I Surrender All

“Lord, I lift up my hands, I surrender all to you”….or do I? This morning as I was running errands, I heard a song on the radio that said 'I lift my hands, I lay down my life.' Those words struck my heart today. I began to think about those...

Just Keep Walking

To everything there is a season…so sayeth the word of God. However, not all of them are pleasant, as we all know quite well. I was talking with a friend the other day about how we walk through different seasons and some seasons can be really tough. Some seasons, quite...

Laying Hold of Your Inheritance

Have you found in your own life that waiting on the Lord is not always pleasant? I know I have. Yet the word of God says; those who wait upon the Lord shall inherit the earth. We recently talked about those who wait, who eagerly watch for the Lord to...

Sing! Sing!

Did you know one of the remedies for trauma is to sing? I didn’t either until this last week. Last week, my daughter had a bit of trauma occur in her life. She was working on her farm and rolled a four-wheeler. It landed on her and she was banged...

Believing the Lie

This past weekend, the Lord continued to give me dreams about babies. This most recent dream was very revealing to me and I pray it is to you as well. Let me begin by sharing the dream with you and then I will expound on what God showed me through...

Those that Wait Upon the Lord

But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 For the past couple days a song has been in my heart, I am sure you...

Seed Sown

Be not deceived, God is not mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he reap. Galatians 6:7 This week I received an email from one of our partners. He shared with me that he thought he was set up to give a monthly donation, he said it had been set...

Whatever He says to you, Do it!

I was talking with a friend today and began to think about some things, one thing I pondered most of the day is how we sometimes try to put God in a box. We see a way He has worked in the past and assume that He will work that...

What a Difference!

Today I was thinking of an incident that happened with my grandkids last Spring. I had sat on my back porch and watched as Brailee attempted kite flying for the first time. It took me back several years before when Bryson first attempted kite flying. Although I love to watch...

God of Increase

[caption id="attachment_5841" align="alignright" width="300"] man drawing schedule of business growth[/caption] "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33 About 85% of the prayer request I receive daily are for a financial breakthrough. It seems much of the...

Overnight Harvest

This past weekend the Lord gave me a dream that was quite profound. It was two dreams, with the same exact details on the same night. I don’t believe this dream was just for me but for the entire body of Christ. As I awoke from these dreams and pondered...

Considered NOT!

Romans 4:16-20 says; "Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father...

It is Time to Prepare the Soil

By: Karen Hardin Today, I felt led to share a word with you from a friend, writer and fellow minister. Enjoy Karen Hardin’s word today. It blessed me and I believe it will bless you too! I woke up this morning with the words, Lord of the Dance, running through...

Pray Yourself First

No, it isn’t a typo! I meant to write ‘pray yourself first.’ This morning I found myself thinking and talking to God about some financial areas. As I did, I felt he dropped this statement in my heart. As I heard it I began to ponder my prayer life. My...

Insight

'God, I worship You with my offering. I refuse to give You something which cost me nothing', read the note with a donation I received. It was a short and simple note but it grabbed my heart. It was King David who first said in 2 Samuel 24:24 that He...

YOU Can Open Doors

One of my favorite scriptures is one God lead me to an few years ago, it is found in Psalm 34:9 and it says; worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness. God had been talking to me again about 'no worship, no rain.'...

I want to highly recommend…..

Spirit Led Prayers Get Results by Pastor Karen Jethroe I want to recommend a book to you that I read over the weekend. This book is called Spirit-Led Prayers Get Results by Pastor Karen Jethroe. This book was a surprise to me! I will explain. Lately, I have had numerous...

The Dawn of a New Day!

There is something that has been on my mind for a couple days. The scripture is found in Genesis 1. Genesis 1:1-3 says; 'In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep....

Victory to Victory

After I had written yesterday’s teaching, I changed gears and went about my day. After a couple hours of work, I took a break and began to put some things in my journal that God had spoken to me over the weekend. You see, if my journal is not handy...

The Battle of Victory

Lately I have been studying the Old Testament. This past weekend I found myself in the book of Joshua. This was a time when Moses had died and Joshua was in charge of taking the children of Israel into the Promised Land. The land God had already said was theirs....

People of Faith

I was thinking about people of faith the other day. I was thinking about how it was when I was first born again, it has been over 25 years. Back in those days, the word of faith was taught everywhere…at least every place I was. I heard faith, faith and...

Take Out Your Sword

After yesterday’s teaching on famine, I got a few emails. One of our long-time partners jokingly said ‘when I saw the title I did not want to read that email, but God prompted me to keep reading.’ I wasn’t offended at all, I know exactly how she feels. I have...

Laughing at Famine

One day last week I received an email from a partner; in the subject line it said ‘famine.’ For several days that word would come up in my mind, I would literally see the subject line which said ‘famine.’ Famine is defined in the Webster’s 1828 dictionary as scarcity of...

How Real is Your Promise?

The other day I was corresponding with one of the staff members of our accounting firm. I had recently learned that she was pregnant and was due to deliver in May of this year. As we exchanged pleasantries, she asked how my day was going. In turn, I asked how...

A New Place

Last week I talked with you about Thoughts & Mindsets. I shared with you how my reasoning was blocking what God was trying to get to me. Proverbs 23:7 says; ‘As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.’ Our thoughts are important. The Bible makes this clear. Therefore...

On the Other Side of Fear

One night last week I heard a ‘ding’ letting me know I had a facebook message. I clicked on the message to find it was from a Pastor's wife who lives in Ohio. As I opened the message I read ‘I made homemade cinnamon rolls and wanted to share them...

Partner Prayer Call Recorded & Available Online

Tuesday night's first Partner Prayer Call was awesome and we are already hearing testimonies. All Glory be the God! For those who could not be on the call, you may listen to the call by clicking the link below. Thank you to all of you who were on the call...

Your Winter Season

Recently, I had an experience with God that was possibly the strangest way God has ever spoken to me. Before I share the experience, let me go back a few days. Before this happened, I had spent several days in the presence of the Lord, seeking His face, seeking His...

God Appointments

I was watching a movie this week about divine appointments and it made me think of one such meeting that happened in my life recently. God appointments…that’s what I call them. They are those appointments you make, thinking they are for one purpose, not realizing God has orchestrated the appointment....

He Knows Your Name

I want to share a sweet little story with you today. As usual, God speaks to me through every day events, this event was one like that. My daughter, Breanne, loves animals and is forever rescuing animals. If a turtle is in the middle of the road, she always stops...

Climb Higher & Believe Me

After Friday's teaching on Thoughts & Mindsets I received this word from Pastor Dave Roberson from Tulsa, OK. I hope you enjoy it. It goes along with Friday’s teaching and I believe it is what God is speaking to us in this hour. Climb Higher and Believe Me – January...

Thoughts and Mindsets

In my prayer time for the past couple weeks I have felt there was something blocking me from entering fully into this season in God and all He has for us. I could almost feel where the blockage was in my mind…I know that sounds odd, but it is true....

Leave it All Behind

I realize we have talked about leaving the past behind many times in the past few months, today I want to show you the importance of leaving the past behind in a real and tangible way. Last night a friend who lives in another city called me and informed me...

Insight

We are faith people - we trust God no matter what, that goes without saying. But we will encounter times that test our faith. We will face challenges. However, during those times if we will simply trust in God - confess His word and refuse to become discouraged - His...

People and Seasons

One day last week Breanne and I were talking and a name came up of a lady who had taught Breanne a lot about horses. This happens to be a lady whom she doesn't talk to as often as she once did, however there was a time, a season, when...

Healing Prayer Call January 9th!

Kim Potter will be teaching on the Healing Prayer Call, Monday, January 9th, at 7:00 pm, est. Kim will be speaking on the three keys the Lord has given her for 2017...our year to THRIVE! The Healing Prayer call is a free conference call. You simply call the number below,...

Delivery is Within Us

Recently I read a quote that impacted my heart and soul, I want to share it with you today. When someone is pregnant, she is not “expecting a child” – she already has one. She is not “going to be a mother” – she already is a mother. The baby...

Matters of the Heart

This morning as I was preparing for work, I was reflecting on a response to an email that I had sent the night before. My first thought was ‘I hope I didn’t offend her.’ This started a conversation with God that was highly convicting. God spoke to my heart and...

Insight

I have said it before; it is my heart's desire that every single one of you walks in the fullness of what God has for you - I pray that for you daily, I long to see it come to pass this very month. I desire to see you take...

New Year, New Ways

This past week social media was filled with people who could not wait for 2016 to be over. I get that, I have had a few years like that myself, but 2016 wasn't one of them. While it certainly had its challenges, I felt God was very good to me...

ASK! SEEK! KNOCK!

'So, I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.' Luke 11:9 Often in the Body of Christ I hear complaints about unanswered prayers. I am sure you hear the same thing or perhaps...

Insight

Many people think they can break their word or change their mind and it has no consequences but they would be sadly mistaken. When you don't keep your commitments or keep your word, it speaks volumes about you. Oh, you may never hear what it speaks about you, but trust...

The Awesome Power of His Word

I was reading a scripture the other day and it was so good that I had to stop and meditate on it for a few days...don't you love that about the word? It is so good that you must chew on it for a while, savoring the taste of it....

The God Who Perfects

As I was seeking the Lord about the motivation for today a scripture came to mind. 'The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.' (Psalm 138:8) I discovered this scripture many years ago when I was trying to make a decision. You see, sometimes we find ourselves in a situation...

I Thank God

A scripture has been on my mind this morning, I can’t seem to stop thinking about it. It is found in Philippians 1:3-5. I want to share it with you today from the Amplified Bible. "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you." In every prayer of mine...

Insight:

One of the most exciting things I ever discovered about God's law of sowing and reaping was the fact that financial harvests are not seasonal. If you plant year round, you can be receiving year round. Don't misunderstand. I'm not saying your harvest will come instantly. It usually won't. You...

Altering Perception

This Christmas Eve, I had purposed in my heart to spend my day with God, which I did. It seemed all day long God was showing things, changing my mind about things and altering my perception of things. It was a good day and I will tell you more about...

The Word Works

Last week, just as I laid down for bed, I got a call from my daughter. She said ‘Mom, I need you to come and get Brailee, we have to take Bryson to the emergency room.’ I said ‘what happened?’ She explained that he had been out feeding the animals...

New Vision

I realize we talked about vision just last week, today, I want to write about vision again. We are about to enter a New Year and I want ALL of US to have God’s vision for our New Year. I believe in the world we live in there is often...

Unwavering Faith

This week I have found myself thinking a lot about my Dad, who is with the Lord. As God is talking to me about hope and expectations, my mind drifted back to the days that I would go and pray with my Dad after he was diagnosed with cancer. I...

PEARLS

( For those of you who are not familiar with Pearls...these are timely words from God that I feel I need to get out quickly) After the Pearl I sent out yesterday, one of our wonderful partners sent me this motivation I had written in August of this year....in August...

Pearls…..

Pearls ( For those of you who are not familiar with Pearls...these are timely words from God that I feel I need to get out quickly) This morning I had purposed in my heart to remain at home and spend time in the presence of God. However, around 10 am,...

Awakening Dreams

For the past couple weekends I have gone Christmas shopping with my sister and my Mom. We had a wonderful time both days. I can’t tell you how long it has been since we have had such fun together. Well, actually I can. It has been since 2011. That was...

I AM THANKFUL

From my heart… This is Kelita. Kim mentions me from time to time in a motivation. I have a very small part in helping the ministry with posting motivations, and may I say it is my privilege! First, I want to say, she does not know I am writing this....

Pitiful or Powerful

Christmas season isn’t a happy time for everyone, at least not every year. Today I was reminded of a time it was not happy for me. I was emailing back and forth with a friend when I felt led to share a story with her. I shared with her how...

Wings of Prayer

‘What wings are to a bird, and sails to a ship, so is prayer to the soul.’ This quote from Corrie ten Boom, floated through my mind this morning as I was making cookie dough for the kids for their Christmas party. I began to think about yesterday and how...

Continuing to Wait Upon the Lord

"But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 For the past couple days a song has been in my heart, I am sure you...

Seeing New Things!

Seeing New Things! I have always been fully persuaded that God's word is truth – there has never been a doubt in my mind. Yet, there are some scriptures from the word of God that I have not yet seen manifested. One of those scriptures are found in the book...

A Song in Your Heart

This past week we had tornados come through our area one night. This is normally something that causes Breanne to be anxious, especially if she is home alone with the kids. The day after the storms came through Breanne and I were talking about how we had prayed through the...

A Time to Pray

In the past few months I have seen an awakening of prayer like never before. What an exciting time we are living in. Things happen when we pray…keep praying! In recent days I have written to you about being able to sleep during the storms. I still believe it is...

Healing Prayer Call

Kim Potter will be teaching on the Healing Prayer Call, Monday, December 5th, at 7:00 pm, est. The Healing Prayer call is a free conference call. You simply call the number below, put in the access code and you will join in the call and listen to the teaching. The...

Just Do What He Says

I was talking with a friend today and began to think about some things, one thing I pondered most of the day is how we sometimes try to put God in a box. We see a way He has worked in the past and assume that He will work that...

Declaration

I declare today that you are restoring to me the years that the swarming locust has eaten, that I shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord my God, who has dealt wondrously with Me. I thank You, that You are creating in me...

A Critical Spirit

Over the weekend I had a conversation with a family member, someone I love and I know they love me as well. However, every single thing I said to them, they had something critical to say back, I kept trying to turn the conversation around but it just didn't happen....

Declaration:

The joy of the Lord is my strength! Therefore, I will rejoice in the Lord always! Because the God of hope has filled me with all joy and peace as I trust in him, I will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. I take joy in...

Declaration

The Bible says I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength! I receive this strength today by faith! When I am weary, you increase my strength and when I am weak, you increase my power. Thank You that as I hope in You my strength will be...

A Token of Our Faith

Acts 10:4 says; "And when he observed him, he was afraid, and said, ‘what is it lord?’ So He said to him, your prayers and your alms have come up as a memorial before God." It is true that Cornelius gifts came up before God as a memorial, however, it...

Let the Word do the Work

I received a note the other day from one of our readers and she was recommending a song to me. The title of the song caught my attention and I have thought about it since. It was titled 'Let the Word Do the Work.' Many times, as Christians, we try...

Declaration

Abba Father, I come to You today and will declare who You are to me! You are ELOHIM: God “Creator, Mighty and Strong” EL SHADDAI: “God Almighty,” Your power rules over all! JEHOVAH: “LORD” Your presence is immediate! You are accessible and near to me when I call! YAHWEH-JIREH: You...

Are You Willing to Take the Journey?

One morning I woke up early and was trying to decide what to do with my day. I hadn't made any plans but I really didn't want to stay home all day either. As I was sitting there trying to decide what to do God showed me something that I...

Declaration

Today, I set myself to Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually – therefore, Father, today as you look down from heaven upon us to see if there are any who understand, who seek after You, may I be found so! You love those who seek You...

What is in Your House?

One night, I had a dream that was really odd. As I pondered on it, God showed me what He was revealing to me through this dream. I want to share it with you today in hopes that it will help you as it helped me. First I have to...

Declaration

According to Your word, two are better than one, for if one falls down, the other can help him up! Thank You for the people in my life that I call friends. I bless each one. May we never cease to sharpen each other as iron sharpens iron. May we...

The Soldier’s Prayer

As many of you know, often God will speak the same thing to me over and over again, this is often His way of letting me know what He is saying to me. I will often hear the same verse from several different sources and I know God is speaking,...

Just a Little Speck

One of the things I truly enjoy is a fireplace; I love when it starts getting cold and I can turn on my fireplace. Actually, what I really love is a real fireplace, a wood burning fireplace; however I have a gas fireplace in my home. It is wonderful and...

Declaration:

I thank You Father, that the eyes of my spouse’s heart is opened to understand Your Word, so that they won’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of their mind so that they may know Your good, acceptable and perfect will for their life and...

Seeing the Impossible

Only a few people know the story I am about to share with you, and each of those have said ‘I can’t believe you haven’t shared this with your readers!’ I haven’t shared it because I have had a hard time reconciling it in my own mind, even though I...

Perception is the Key

This past weekend I asked someone if they wanted to help me with a task I had to get done. They replied ‘sure.’ However, as I explained the task they exclaimed, 'I thought you were going to do something fun today that sounds a lot like work.' I replied that...

Declarations

I declare that my grandchildren, like Jesus, grow in wisdom (mental) and stature (physical), and in favor with God (spiritual) and men (social). I declare that they live lives worthy of you, Lord, and they please you in every way. They bear fruit in every good work, growing in the...

That Thing You Imagine

The word ‘meditation’ often brings up a negative picture in the mind of believers. Some people relate it to new age or witchcraft but meditation was not the enemy’s idea, it was God’s. The Bible talks about meditating on the word of God and on the acts of God. Meditation...

For November……

For the month of November we will be sending out a bottle of anointing oil, that I have prayed over, for you to enjoy, our gift to you for sowing a gift of $20 or more into our ministry. Thank you for being a part of this ministry. May God...

Declaration

All my children shall be taught of the Lord and great is their peace! My children are being trained up in the ways of the Lord, therefore when they are old, they will not depart. They are a blessing and my heritage! My children are set apart and have wisdom...

Declaration:

My love for my spouse is patient and kind. It does not envy, it does not boast and it is not proud. It does not dishonor others and is not self-seeking. I am not easily angered and I keep no record of wrongs. My love does not delight in evil...

Declaration

For Selling A Home… Father, You said in Your word that You will command the blessing on my barns and all that I undertake. You said You will bless me in the land that You are giving me. So, I thank You for this blessing and declare that it will...

Dancing in the Dugout

Today I was reminded of a story I once read about a little boy who happened to be a ball player, I want to share it with you. The story was about a young boy who was playing in the Little League World Series; his team was losing 20-0. This...

Declaration

With wisdom I choose to build (strengthen and fortify) my house and establish it in the understanding of God’s ways. Therefore, the knowledge of the Lord will fill my home with precious and pleasant riches. I declare that I live in a peaceful habitation that is secure; it is a...

The Approaching Reward

I saw a program the other day that caught my attention. I'm sure many of you are familiar with it. It was called Undercover Boss, it was about a CEO who goes undercover in his company and does the entry level jobs for a week to see how the employees...

Declarations

Because I am a doer of the Word in my finances, I am trustworthy with wealth. I endeavor to owe no one anything but to love them and I will be trusted with the true riches of Heaven. The wealth of the wicked is laid up for me and I...

The Root of Anger

I was reading through Proverbs this week when I came across a scripture that reminded me of something I had read last week. The scripture is in Proverbs 22:24-25 and it says; "Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go, lest you learn...

Declaration

Death and life are in the power of my tongue, therefore I declare, I serve the Lord my God and He blesses my bread and my water and takes ALL sickness away from the midst of me and my family. My God heals all diseases, He satisfies my mouth with...

God is on Our Side

I once read a story about a man who wanted to climb a high mountain and he wanted to accomplish this goal alone. Although it was not recommended by other trained climbers, the man started off on his climb. Everything was going great and he was almost at the top,...

Declarations for LIFE

(This month, we will be putting DECLARATIONS in the section below, use these that apply to you to begin to bring change to these areas) Declarations for LIFE I honor my father and mother therefore things go well with me and my life is long on this earth. When my...

ELECTION NIGHT COVERAGE FOR BELIEVERS

Friends, I want to share this information I just received from Kenneth Copeland Ministries. I don't know about you, but I have never liked listening to the secular media on election night. Well, now we have a choice. We can join with and hear from Spirit-filled men and women of...

The Power Within

Over the weekend I was thinking about declarations and the power in our words, I simply could not get Proverbs 18:21 off my mind. Most of us are very familiar with this particular scripture and many of us realize the importance of the words that come out of our mouth....

The Blessings of Anointing Oil

Today I want to teach a little on anointing oil. While most of us have used anointing oils, I want to make sure we all know what it really symbolizes and why the Bible has so much to say about anointing oils. Biblically, we use anointing oils for several different...

A Heart that Hinders

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. If our heart is unhealthy our body can't function correctly and it may eventually cause death. The statistics can be frightening concerning hearts; we can easily see how important it is to keep our heart healthy....

Ignore Facts, Speak Truth

Today I was thinking back to the beginning of Genesis. I was trying to fathom what God saw when He looked out across the darkness of what we now know as earth. The Bible says it was without form and void. That means that there was nothing there, no light,...

Pressure from Within

I often write about pressure and how it is much like the pressure a woman feels when she is giving birth, when she is trying to birth something into this world, the pressure is usually great. But that is not what I want to talk about today. The other day...

The Dance

Friday night I was sitting at home relaxing when I received a call from a friend, one I haven’t spoken with in quite some time. It was nice catching up. During the conversation, she began to share with me an experience she had recently had with the Lord, one that...

Remembering His Testimonies & Yours

For several weeks I have been thinking about something God said to me. He said 'keep my testimonies.' I found this to be very interesting and I kept pondering it. On Friday, we went shopping and Bryson made a statement that brought it all to life for me...I love when...

The Voice of Unbelief

Yesterday we talked about rest and opening the door to unbelief. I want to talk a little more about that today. Hebrews 4:11 tells us to ‘enter into His rest so that we won’t fall into unbelief.’ The more I walk with God the more I learn that unbelief is...

Come Aside & Rest

This week has been extremely busy and very spiritually draining. While we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE praying for people, as many of you know, when you spend two entire days praying for one person after another, you will find that you are drained and exhausted spiritually. This is how I was...

Staying Steady

One morning I was praying for the people who had called for prayer the day before, asking God to help them hold their confidence. As I prayed I remember something God had shared with me months ago, I would like to share it with you today. Some time ago I...

Insight:

Faithfulness is the key to fulfillment of your promise in this season. Don't compromise your faithfulness, remember the enemy is attempting to get you to quit on God, to stop trusting God, to stop confessing the word, to stop giving, to stop praying and fasting, don't do it! Remain faithful...

A Little Bit of Heaven

This past week I was thinking about something. You see, God had asked me if I wanted to have this one particular thing; I thought about it for days and realized that while I did like this thing, if I could choose, it wouldn’t be my first choice, it would...

When Your Seed Speaks

One of my friends sent me a text the other day with an interesting statement on it, that’s what I want to share with you today. While she was at a meeting she heard a minister talking about when Isaac sowed in the land of famine. You probably know the...

Seasons of Disappointment

This past week, as I am reflecting back, I was reminded of the things God has brought me through. There have been many things. I am so very thankful that He walked with me every step of the way. In thinking about most of the challenges I have faced, I...

He Satisfies the Longing Soul

This morning I was thinking about a call I once received from my friend Deborah. She said she was having an emotional breakdown. That's was very unusual for her; she was one of the most emotionally stable people I know. As we talked I found that she was longing for...

The Heart of a King….Tested and True

When thinking about David in the Bible, most of us think of him as King David. Yet before he was known as king he was known as a man after God’s heart. It was his heart after God that caused him to be chosen to be anointed as king. This...

Still Dancing

A friend shared a story with me, a true story, that pierced my heart and opened a door for God to speak to me concerning this incredible story, I want to share it with you today. She spoke of a young girl, high school age. This young girl was not...

October Partner Letter

As I have been praying about the partner letter this month, one thing continually came to mind. A heart of thanksgiving. I want to share a story with you, a true story that happened to me just last week. As some of you may know, I had an infection in...

It’s Time to Seek the Lord

No matter where we look today we hear people saying that it is the time to seek God through prayer. Many people across the nation are hearing the same call. As I was thinking this morning about the many people who are feeling like it is time to seek God...

Friday Fire

We have promises from God. His word says when we go through the waters, he is with us. When we go through the rivers, they won't overflow us - we won't drown. When we walk through the fire, we will not be burned. And he says; FEAR NOT FOR I...

Thought for Thursday

My strength has always been in my worship. I have always known my anointing comes from my times of worship, my intimate times in the presence of the Lord. And for the past few years that is exactly what the enemy came after, my worship. When the challenges first started,...

The Mezuzah

A couple weeks ago we sent out an email inviting our readers to check out the new things on our website. Since that day I have had several emails asking me to explain what a mezuzah is and what it means, I would like to take the time to do...

Rosh Hashanah

I have been seeking God for Tuesday motivation, I felt it was important as it was the completion of Rosh Hashanah and I strongly felt the motivation had something to do with Rosh Hashanah, however I didn’t have it yet. Then a friend sent me this from Johnny Enlow about...

Happy New Year!

Friday we talked about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Today we are in the middle of that celebration and I am so excited! Rosh Hashanah began on Sunday at sundown and ends Tuesday at sundown. As we discussed, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated with candle lighting, festival meals, the sounding...

The Power of One Voice

I want to talk a little more about prayer, prayer changes things and I believe we are entering into a set time of anointed prayer, which excites me greatly because that means we are entering into a set time of answered prayer. Yesterday we talked about the importance of keeping...

The Past Matters Not

This past weekend was my daughter’s birthday. On Saturday, her favorite team was playing, the Tennessee Vols. They were playing against the Florida Gators. Now, this is a big deal every year for Breanne, the game she can’t wait to watch. Her cousin is a Gator fan and they always...

It’s That Time Again

A scripture has been on my mind for this entire week, over and over again God has brought up this word to me and reminded me of the power of writing our vision. Then the Lord answered me and said: "Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that...

Happy Birthday Bre!

Happy Birthday Breanne Spain! We are so thankful for you and all that you contribute to the ministry! What an incredible gift not only to us, but to the Body of Christ. With heart of compassion and a strong stand you serve faithfully and we appreciate you. We celebrate you...

The Mighty Tongue

Recently I have been listening to some teachings by a man named Robert Henderson. These teachings have made me take an inventory of my heart and my mouth. I love when I hear teachings that brings forth change in me. Teachings that make me stop and choose my words wisely,...

NEWS!

New Product! Take a moment today and check out our new products on our website. We now offer prayer shawls made in Israel. I don't know about you, but I love my prayer shawl and use it often when I pray, the anointing rests upon that shawl and I just...

DETOX

A little over a week ago I went through a rough couple weeks. I had an infection that caused a tremendous amount of pain. I couldn’t eat and I couldn’t talk without pain. It was a hard time, to say the least, but God brought me through. When we go...

Blessings of Change

Most people do not like change. I can understand that, I don't always like it myself. However, I have learned something about change that I want to share with you, it helped me and I am hoping it may help some of you as well. As I said, most people...

Forget Not All His Benefits

There are many things in the Bible that God tells us to do, mostly He tells us to do them for our own benefit and so that we can walk fully in His promises. As I spent time with God yesterday I began to think about one thing in particular...

Don’t Flinch

I watched a scene once between Breanne and Bryson, mesmerized by what was taking place...when it was over Breanne looked at me and said 'now, that's a motivation!' I had to agree. When Bryson was younger, one of his joys was fighting with toy swords. We have had many sword...

History Will Tell

I was listening to a preacher the other day tell about a visitation he had from Jesus. He described a tremendous visitation with the Lord about the destiny God had for him and what he would accomplish in his life. Although it was an awesome visitation that is not what...

How God Works…..

I often think about the way God “works”...for lack of a better word. The Bible teaches us that God said 'light be' and it was, if He had the power to speak things into existence then we do as well. However, I believe that He 'saw' the unseen before He...

Remembering Our Memorial

Today I have been thinking and praying about memorials. I am talking about the one in Acts 10; I could not get it off my mind. Acts 10:4 says ‘thy prayers and thy alms have come up as a memorial before God.’ It was referring to Cornelius, his prayers and...

Sons of God

I heard Perry Stone tell a story the other day of how, many years ago, he had a dream about a certain man. Not once, but twice in one night. The next morning he told his wife and she said 'did you pray for him?' He replied 'no' and later...

Insight

Allow me to challenge you today - bring to mind the situation in your life that you would most like to see changed and then stop and think about what you have been speaking over it. Have you been speaking out what you can see in the natural or have...

Frustration or Peace?

I heard a teaching recently about the spirits that attack Christians, during the message the minister made a statement that has changed some things happening in my life - it caused me to see things in a totally different light. He said 'frustration is the opposite of peace.' I had...

Insight

When God said 'if you keep your mind on Me, I will keep you in peace.' He wasn't only talking about your peace of mind. He was declaring 'if you keep your mind stayed on Me, I will keep you complete, whole, at peace in your mind, prosperous, tranquil, content,...

Eat & Soar

I once heard a story that I loved, I have to share it with you. The story was told to a preacher many years ago, and it was told by a Cherokee Indian. The Indian was listening to a teaching about an eagle and decided to show the preacher something...

Insight:

Are you having strife and confusion in your home? Walk through your home and call forth peace. Are you having thoughts of defeat and discouragement? Place your hands on your head and command peace to come to your thoughts. I promise you this, once you experience peace and realize the...

It’s All About Love

During my prayer time this morning I was listening to worship music. I don’t recall the name of the song, but as I listened to the words a sweet story came to mind. The words to the song were ‘my heart beats for you God, I am so in love...

Always Abounding in GOD

Years ago a woman in ministry gave me a scripture and shared with me that God had said that was my scripture. I prayed it over myself for many years and have always kept it highlighted in my Bible. It is found in 2 Corinthians 9:8 and it says; "and...

Pearl of Great Price

Last week I celebrated my birthday. For those of you who sent cards and gifts, thank you so very much! It was a blessed-beyond-measure day! One of my greatest blessings came from my daughter. Weeks before my birthday she began prompting me to tell her something I would like to...

Life is Short?

Just a few days ago, Breanne and I were talking while driving back from the office. We were talking about different things people say. She began to tell me about a statement that she really doesn’t like to hear. She said ‘I hate it when people say ‘life is short.’...

Insight:

When the enemy is lying to you and trying to get you to see yourself the way he is saying he sees you, it’s all a lie. The devil KNOWS that you are a child of the Most High God. He KNOWS that nothing is impossible with your God. He...

Overcoming Obstacles

Last night, I was spending time with God and enjoying being in His presence when He began to show me some things that I want to share with you today. The Lord showed me that there was an anointing present for breakthrough, as He did, I lifted my hands and...

Insight

Be careful what you speak, believe and expect – for you will surely have it. What are you expecting? The Bible tells us that we will see an expected end, so what are you expecting? You will easily know what you are expecting to be your outcome, how? By what...

Ahhh…..the Presence of Our Lord

One night I was sitting outside reading a book, as I looked up to the sky the clouds seemed close enough to touch, which is quite unusual here. I was feeling the presence of God, actually I had started feeling His presence about an hour before that, I knew He...

Insight

If your perception isn’t lining up with what God says about you then there is only one way to change that. You have got to begin to see yourself through the mirror of God’s word. What does God say about you? Well…He says that you are more than a conqueror...

Insight:

It’s in His presence. Everything changes in His presence. Everything is exposed to resurrection in His presence, for He is resurrection and life. You may be in a place right now where you see nothing good happening. It may look like all your dreams have died and are now put...

Insight

The Bible says in Isaiah 54:10, ‘For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has mercy on you.’ God has given you His word that you have a...

Look Up! His Covenant Remains in Place

Last week was a week of dreams for me. It seemed every night I was having a vivid dream. However, one stands out among the dreams of the week for me and it is the one I want to share with you today. In my dream I was riding in...

Insight

How does your faith touch God? The same as the woman with the issue of blood did. She pressed in; she was determined to touch Him, even a small part of Him. She was determined to touch Him, even though every doctor had told her it was hopeless. Even though...

The Pain & the Push

I have had something on my mind for days now, I have been thinking about labor and delivery - when a woman gives birth. I have been thinking about this because I believe we are in a time and season where we have the opportunity to give birth to some...

Stay on His Path

Today I was thinking about vision. The Bible says 'without a vision, the people perish.' One meaning of the word 'perish' is to let go. Without a vision, the people will let go. Let go of what? Let go of the vision that God has given them. God gives each...

Declare and It Will Spring Up!

I had a strange morning Tuesday; on my way to work I could sense God prompting me to pray about a situation I had prayed about for years. In frustration I said 'God, I don't know anything else to pray, I have prayed everything I know to pray. Holy Spirit...

Insight:

When you are in the middle of a storm, don’t speak things that are the opposite of what God has promised you. Jesus is with you and you are going to the other side. On the other side is victory manifested. On the other side is prosperity. On the other...

Those Who Know Their God Fight Back

Most Christians are familiar with the scripture that says 'those who know their God shall be strong and carry out exploits.' Many of us have heard in preached in relation to the mighty things we will do in God. That's what I always thought it meant, today I decided to...

Are You Doing HIS Will?

Monday was a busy day for me. My mom was having surgery. It was an outpatient surgery, therefore I waited on her in the waiting room. As I sat there I thought about a scripture that came before me over and over again that morning. The scripture is found in...

Insight

When you obey in the small things, God will make you ruler over great things…but the small things come first. On your job, if you don’t do what you are given to do in excellence, you will never be promoted. It is the same in the spirit. Do what you...

The Power of the Word

I few years ago I began to listen to a series of teachings by Keith Moore, the name of the series was Victory over Death. I initially began listening to them after the death of Jesse, my younger brother, I knew I had to get the word of God in...

Insight

If you find yourself somewhere in between the time that God spoke to you to step out in faith and the time when you see the promise come to pass, you are not alone. He is in the boat with you. He didn’t say, ‘go to the other side and...

Our Savior

Yesterday I was riding out of town with a friend, we were talking about trusting our Savior to save us through different circumstances. As we talked I remembered a story about Bryson, my grandson, when he was three or four years old. I want to share that story with you...

Insight

It is not a sin to get angry, sometimes situations make us angry. But the Bible says to be angry and do not sin. You can be mad, but hold your peace and allow God to fight for you. Have you ever noticed that often when you try to fight...

The Power in Worship

Yesterday, in my time of worship, I began to think about the time in my life that I first learned about worship and the power it brings forth. I remembered reading an article in Kenneth Hagin's magazine about praise and worship more than twenty-five years ago - that began a...

Time to Break Out!

The Lord gave me a dream recently that I have pondered in my heart for days now. In the dream the Lord had me expand my dining room area. I literally had to push out walls and move things around to make my dining room large enough for the feast...

Insight

The promises of God are there for the taking. They became yours when you became born again – yet there are conditions – once you follow what the Word of God says for your situation, that’s all you have to do – then simply trust that His Word is full...

Different Mindsets

I once read a book that included a chapter on mindsets, I found it quite interesting and I would love to share some of the high points with you today. The three mindsets discussed were the barbarian mindset, the Greek mindset and the Hebrew mindset. Although it was a short...

Take the Risk

A minister friend was sharing a story with me this week. He shared how he had visited a local church for the first time. He sat in the back and observed several people who weren’t participating in the call for prayer. He also noticed the people who didn’t or weren’t...

Praise is OUR Weapon

This morning I was reading a card from one of our beloved partners, she was sharing some upcoming medical tests that were ahead of her. She was sharing how the dreaded ‘c’ may be coming back. As I read her card a song sprang up in my spirit for her....

Insight

I want to tell you today - your silence is as important as your shout. There is a time to keep quiet and a time to shout - you have to discern when each time is appropriate. It is never good to speak words of fear, doubt or unbelief. They...

His World Changed My World

My heart is overwhelmed with the goodness of God today! I am overflowing with thanksgiving today! Why? I just am. Nothing spectacular has happened, yet I am just so very thankful that God saw me and chose me for his own…he plucked me out of my former life and into...

It’s Good Enough for Me

The other day Breanne and I were discussing an accident that had occurred due to someone playing a particular video game as they drove. When she mentioned the name of the game I said ‘Bryson just told me about that game, he said he heard it was really fun and...

Insight:

If we walk in the Word of God that declares our healing and believe what God said then we will walk in divine health. If we walk in the Word of God that says when a man’s ways please the Lord, He will make all his enemies be at peace...

Insight:

I don’t know where you are standing, or even if you feel like you are falling today, but this I do know; if you are standing on the word of God or something God has spoken to you ~ no matter how it seems ~ if you keep standing, God...

The Compassion of Our Lord

I don’t know why, but the Lord has me on this subject this week and I have to keep sharing stories like this until he allows me to move on to another subject. This is for someone this week…I pray it ministers to you. One night about a year ago,...

Insight:

I was in a battle several years ago with the enemy and victory came one way – through worship. I didn’t pick up a weapon, I simply worshipped God. Why? Because that was what He required of me. Another time, in another battle, God instructed me to praise Him for...

Pressure Removed

Many years ago I was facing some great challenges, it seemed that daily something new would come my way to buffet and challenge me. One day a seemingly small thing happened, but it was the last straw for me. I don’t know if you have ever been there, but the...

Insight

Philippians 4:6 says: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Colossians 4:2 says; Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. As we can see, thanksgiving is all through the Bible, I believe we should...

Insight:

I don’t know where you are standing, or even if you feel like you are falling today, but this I do know; if you are standing on the word of God or something God has spoken to you ~ no matter how it seems ~ if you keep standing, God...

Ministering to Those Who Minister to You

I was listening to a story the other day by Kenneth Copeland. He was talking about a time when his ministry kept receiving checks from another church. Each week they kept coming and he finally called the Pastor of that church and asks him what was going on. The Pastor...

Deeper into Preparing

I talked with you yesterday about preparing for the days ahead. I hope you took the article as a faith move and not a fear move. I believe God has given us all we need to not only survive but to thrive in the days ahead. He is a faithful...

Preparation Time

Let me begin this writing by saying ‘I am not a gloom and doom person.’ I have never been and by the grace of God, I will never be a gloom and doom person. That being said, last week when the Lord began to talk to me about preparing, I...

A Gentle Reminder

Over the past couple weeks several things have come my way that are challenging. Personal things. This morning as I drove to an appointment, I was worshipping God and I began to weep and said ‘God, I need your help with all this.’ He, tenderly and gently reminded me of...

Be Encouraged!

After reading several emails and letters over the weekend, I wanted to take a moment and encourage you in your giving. Several of you have been giving faithfully and generously from the beginning of the year. Many of you have sent in testimonies of harvest, some of you are still...

Planned Disappointment

I found a definition of a phrase today and it made me stop and think of something God has recently shown me. This definition said expectations of others could be defined as planned disappointments. Now I am certainly not saying that all expectation is bad – quite the contrary. Expectation...

July Partner Letter

Freedom Month! One day, not too long ago, I received three different emails from three different people. One person told me that she ask God to put money into her hands to sow into the ministry and he did. Another lady told me that she had prayed and asked God...

Powerful Weapons of War

Recently I have received a number of emails from people who are still waiting to see the manifestation of their prayers. They want to know why it is not happening. While I can't answer that question because I don't know the fullness of your situation and what you do in...

Let Freedom Ring!

Blessed is the nation whose Lord is God. (Psalm 33:12) I love Independence Day. I love what it stands for. I love this great nation that I am so blessed to live in. I thank God for America as I continue to have hope and look for a coming revival!...

The Heartbeat of God

Today I was thinking about a writing I once did on hearts that beat with Gods. As I thought about this study, a scripture came to mind about King David. It is found in Acts 13:22. In the Message Bible it says; I've searched the land and found this David,...

Fallow Ground

This weekend, one of our partners sent me a dream the Lord led her to share with me. When I first read it, I knew God was talking to me. I printed the dream and began to meditate on it, but before I continue, allow me to share the dream...

For God is a Consuming Fire

I was praying for a friend this past weekend, as I did, I began to speak these words over her ‘Father, give her beauty for ashes, just as Your word promises.’ Immediately the Lord spoke to me and said ‘you can’t have beauty without ashes, and you can’t have ashes...

Jesus, My Lord

I was reading a scripture the other day in Mark 7, one you are probably familiar with. It is talking about the woman who came to Jesus and fell at his feet, asking him to heal her daughter. His response was; "Let the children be filled first, for it is...

Stay in Peace

Lately, God has been talking to me quite often about rest. He has continually confirmed what He is showing me about rest. Just yesterday I read a statement online that said ‘rest is a weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants you stressed and...

Don’t Miss the Sign

We were driving to a near-by city to pick up a water slide for Bryson’s birthday. I was the passenger that day as we drove along the road. I was looking out the window, enjoying the ride when I noticed a sign as we drove, it said ‘work ahead.’ We...

Shadows of Things to Come

One morning, several years ago, I walked through Breanne's office and looked over at Brailee's first photo...the one from the ultra sound. As I did, I thought...Breanne needs to replace that with a real photo now that she has arrived, that was almost six years ago. I still remember it...

Dig Until You Find It!

A few weeks ago I shared a dream I had about our inheritance. I know I was blessed by that dream and I believe many others were as well. One significant thing that happened in that dream was the revelation of hidden things and treasures to be revealed. You may...

Hindsight…

I think the following writing may very well be the most intimate thing I have ever shared. This was something I just recently found out and frankly, I had to sit on it for a week before I could ever share it. However, I felt it necessary to share. One...

The Ways of Prosperity

Monday morning I read an email from a friend, it had a word on it that caught my attention, at least a portion of it caught my attention….let me share an excerpt of that word with you. It’s a new day says the Father and you are now learning to...

Feeding Chickens

Today as I drove up into Breanne’s yard to take the kids home, I thought of something that happened last year when I drove up into their driveway. I had gone to pick up Brailee, my granddaughter. She was going to ride with me to get her brother from school....

Dancing in the Rain

Today I was thinking about Jesse and a favorite saying of his. For those of you who don't know, Jesse is my little brother who went to be with the Lord a few years ago. As I thought of him, I thought of a story I read about a year...

A Word in Season

I walked into my office to check on my daughter who was putting some orders into the computer. The orders were for the ThirtyOne party she was hosting. As I walked into the room, one of my cousins was talking to Breanne and my cousin was crying. Startled, I said...

What is YOUR Word

I have noticed something in the years I have been walking with God. The thing I have noticed is we all have a particular 'word' sown in us. For some it is healing, for some it is financial prosperity, for some it is deliverance, for some it is restoration, we...

You Never Really Know…

A few days ago I sat at the church watching Bryson and Brailee perform their final play of the school year. I watched as Bryson quoted each line perfect and did all his dance moves just right. I was so proud of him. He studied hard and did a great...

The Bible says that nothing, nothing can separate us from His love. It also says that love never fails. Therefore, according to the Bible, nothing can separate you from success, for love never fails. There is always restoration and mercy with God. His mercy is new every morning and He...

The Wonder of Our King

Today I was thinking about something the Lord showed me a year or so ago when I went to watch Brailee at one of her horse-riding lessons.  I know I have shared this story with you before, but I felt led of the Lord to share it with you again...

Watch Your Words!

One day while Breanne and Brailee, my daughter and granddaughter, were visiting, I spotted something shiny in my carpet. I leaned over and picked it up to discover it was a stone out of Braielee’s boots. Brailee has always been a boot girl, she LOVES her boots and doesn’t like...

A Time to Rest

As most of you know, the Lord told me to declare and believe for double this month. I have been doing just that. I have prayed and declared and have done all the things I felt I should do daily. Last week I began asking God if I needed to...

The Door is Open

It doesn’t happen too often, but every now and then God will give me the same exact dream twice in one night. When this happens, it always takes me back to Genesis 41:32; "And the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the thing is established by God, and God...

From His Perspective

Perspective is a vital part of the walk of faith. Perspective is defined as ones point of view, belief or opinion. It is very important that we have the same point of view as God has about our life, our children and our situations. Now, I am not saying it...

Sitting at the Feet of Whom?

This week I have been thinking about a story I heard a few years ago about a man and his dog. I was visiting a friend and noticed a small grave of a dog, out of curiosity I asked her what happened to it. That’s when she told me the...

Take Me All The Way Lord…

I was watching a movie over the weekend when one statement the main character made stopped me in my tracks. Since that statement, I have been praying this same thing over myself and our partners. The movie was about a woman whose home was being foreclosed. In an effort to...

Pentecost Correction

I sent out a teaching this morning on Pentecost. I must apologize, when I looked up the dates for Pentecost for this year, I didn't stop to check which calendar it was using to give me the information. This Sunday is Pentecost on the Gregorian calendar, not the Hebrew calendar...

Celebrating Pentecost

Today as I was pondering on the upcoming Pentecost, I saw one phrase time and time again; The Day of Pentecost marked a turning point in the early church. This is exactly how I feel about THIS PARTICULAR Pentecost. I believe it marks a turning point for the church –...

Designated Receivers

I have been talking with you a great deal about the doubling God is speaking about this month. In the midst of hearing these things from the Lord and seeing them confirmed over and over. There is yet another stream of ‘words’ that are coming forth for this month. I...

The Double Blessing

It’s still happening! God is re-confirming every single word He spoke to me April 29th of this year. As you may recall in a previous writing, He told me to believe Him for DOUBLE. I said ‘God, we haven’t seen the original prayer answered yet?’ He said ‘what have you...

YOU ARE THE SEED!

Last week I was riding out of town with a friend of mine. We were talking about the things we have walked through in the past few years. These have not been easy years, to say the least. As we talked, something came up in my spirit and I began...

By the Mouth of Two or Three

I wrote to you yesterday about God confirming His word about the double portion He spoke to me about – but His confirmations didn’t stop there – this has literally been a week of Him confirming His word to me…therefore there is more I want to share with you about...

God’s Confirming Word

I love when God confirms His word, don’t you? I have learned to wait upon the Lord for His confirmation when He speaks things to me that are specific and for a certain time. In Matthew 18:16 the word says; “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word...

Blessings Spring Forth by Decree

I had a strange morning Tuesday; on my way to work I could sense God prompting me to pray about a situation I had prayed about for years. In frustration I said 'God, I don't know anything else to pray, I have prayed everything I know to pray. Holy Spirit...

Challenge Brings Growth

Over the weekend I was thinking about contending for the promises of God. As I was thinking along these lines God reminded me of an instance with Bryson that happened a year or so ago. I want to share it with you today. Bryson was playing a game online. I...

A Little Different…

Today’s writing is different from anything else I send out – however, I felt prompted by the Lord to send this out. I often read The Trumpet, prophetic words by Bill Burns. He usually writes one each Monday – however, I noticed something different this month – he has more...

God Speaks Through Dreams

Tuesday night I had a dream from God, over and over again I dreamed the same dream. This is not the first time this has happened to me. Many times in my life God has given me the same dream over and over again….it is simply a way he speaks...

A Bride Prepared

Everywhere I looked yesterday, one thing continually came before my face…a bride. When I was reading an article online, it had a picture of a bride. I received several emails and alerts and when I read them, they too were about the bride of Christ. Early the next morning, as...

Continuing to Cross Over

As most of you know, Saturday, April 23rd, we entered into the season of Passover. This is a very important time on God’s calendar. It is literally a new beginning. As I shared with many of you, I felt this Passover would be different, I felt it was a vital...

For the One

One night I was blessed to see a young man I had known since his youth. I had not seen him in many years. Let me tell you his story, or at least the part I know. This boy, as well as about 5-6 others used to come to our...

Crossing over NOW!

Addendum to April Partner Letter Dearest Partners; I realize I have already sent out the partner letter this month - however, I felt impressed of the Lord to share something with you that I received from a trusted brother in the Lord. It has stayed on my mind all week...

A Month of Glory & Blessings!

Today I was looking at my calendar, checking some dates, when I again noticed the month we are in, what we would call the Jewish month. We are in the month of Nissan on God’s calendar. During this month, as we discussed earlier this week, we celebrate Passover, but that...

Refined as Silver

Yesterday we talked about going through the fire and I would like to expound on that a little more today, if I may. Today, I want to talk with you about silver and how it gets its shine. Did you know one of the definitions of silver is actually 'shine?'...

The Fire of God

Few people want to talk about the fire - the purging process of God. While we may not talk about it, if we are ever going to grow in God - it remains a part of the believer's life. In Zechariah 13:9 God says that He will bring some through...

The Key to Prosperity

Today I woke up thinking about the scripture found in 2 Chronicles 26:5 that says "as long as he sought the Lord, He made him to prosper." I am a seeker of God; I have been for many years. Still, sometimes I go through dry seasons. During those seasons, I...

Nacho Business

A few weeks ago Breanne bought Bryson this cute little t-shirt with a big picture of nachos on it. Underneath it said ‘Nacho Business.’ Bryon is a clown and loves to make people laugh, therefore she felt it fit his personality – as did I. Little did I know that...

Perfect Peace

Almost daily I receive an email or Facebook alert about something we need to pray about in the earth. These are alerts of dreams men and women of God have had that they believe to be warnings of the darkness that is coming upon the earth. Apart from God, many...

Being a Blessing!

A year or so ago, Breanne decided to home school Bryson for a few months until she was past her move and all the other things that came with it. She felt it would make things much easier for them to get packed and moved and set up without having...

The Covering of Love

Early one morning I was answering an email from a friend. This friend had written me to share with me that he was having some thoughts in his mind, thoughts that went against what he was standing in faith for, thoughts that went against the word of God. These had...

The Blessing Beyond the Bridge

  I want to share a story with you today, a story of fear, a bridge and the blessing on the other side. My daughter, Breanne, has been wanting to trade her SUV for a truck for a few months now.  She has looked and looked for something in her...

Friends & Snares

I watched a cute movie today about a couple of kids, each with a handicap, who became great friends. What one was lacking, the other possessed and together they caused each other to become the very best version of themselves. They empowered each other to find strengths in the places...

Seed to Sow

Today I was thinking about an email I once received from a partner of this ministry. I want to share it with you today; "So, we were digging up some sweet potatoes today. And we got a great amount, we re-planted what looked like it could benefit. Then brought the...

Time to Come Out!

Several years ago I had a dream that I entered a large building. While I was in one of the rooms, water began to pour into the room and it kept coming until it covered my head. I was trying to find a way out but I couldn't. Finally, I...

Yes! It IS Finished!

"It is finished." John 19:30 Everyone loves miracles. I love to sit and ponder the many miracles that God has done for me in my life of serving Him for the past 25 years. There were some that absolutely amazed me; they make me smile even to this day. You...

The Season of Possibilities

This is probably my favorite spiritual season. It is the time when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. We celebrate something that is absolutely impossible...yet it happened anyway. We celebrate complete and total victory in the face of devastating defeat...or at least that is how it must have appeared....

Unforgiveness & Open Doors

This past weekend, I dealt with some family issues. Some things were said and done that hurt my Mom’s feelings and that never goes well with me. I love and honor my Mom and I don’t like to see her hurt. It is the same with my daughter and my...

Stand Still & See

Yesterday I heard this statement numerous times and it made me sit up and listen.  Fight or Flight.  I want to talk about this in the context of spiritual things.  It is my experience that this choice occurs just before breakthrough.  You literally are standing on the brink of breakthrough...

Resurrection

"I am the resurrection and the life." John 11:25 With Easter just around the corner, resurrection has been on my mind this week. I have been thinking about the power of resurrection. When Jesus walked on this earth, He daily walking in the fullness of the power of God. Yet,...

A Mind at Rest

This morning I had an enlightening conversation with a friend about trusting God. We talked about the difference of faith in God and trusting God. As we did, I was reminded of a few areas of my own life where trusting God is an issue, one that I obviously need...

A New Day

One day, I was reading in the Amplified Bible about the children of Israel and their journey through the wilderness. It says in Deuteronomy 1:2, it is only eleven days journey yet Israel took forty years to get beyond it. It took them 40 years to get beyond the wilderness....

Breaking Through

Since the beginning of 2016, the Lord has spoken to me almost daily about giving, specifically Luke 6:38; give and it shall be given unto you. I know when God is speaking to me like this it is for a purpose – I KNOW we are in a season where...

Just Be Still

I read a short word the other day by Marsha Burns that I absolutely love and I want to explain why, but first, let me share her short word with you: "When your forward momentum seems to have stalled, be still. Flailing around will only set you back.There is no...

In All Your Ways

As I awoke this morning I said ‘Lord, what would you have me do today? What do you want me to accomplish, lead me today, guide me today, help me to do exactly what you would want me to do today.’ You see, I have been thinking about this book...

Walking in His Ways

Proverbs 22:6 says "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it." I have always loved that scripture and I pray it all the time over my daughter and grandchildren. This past weekend, God showed me a simple...

Healing Prayer Call Tonight!

Kim Potter will be teaching on the Healing Prayer Call, Monday March 7th at 7:00 pm est. The Healing Prayer Call has changed their schedule. You can now join the Healing Prayer Call the first Monday of each month at 7:00 est. The phone number is: 712-775-7035 The access code...

Be Careful….

I read something today on the website of Sid Roth, you can read the full article at www.sidroth.org - I want to share a portion of it with you: Is this year's Presidential election designed to sear our conscience with a spirit of scorn? To "scorn" means to boast, mock,...

Healing Prayer Call Tomorrow Night!

Kim Potter will be teaching on the Healing Prayer Call, Monday March 7th at 7:00 pm est. The Healing Prayer Call has changed their schedule. You can now join the Healing Prayer Call the first Monday of each month at 7:00 est. The phone number is: 712-775-7035 The access code...

Healing Prayer Call

Kim Potter will be teaching on the Healing Prayer Call, Monday March 7th at 7:00 pm est. The Healing Prayer Call has changed their schedule. You can now join the Healing Prayer Call the first Monday of each month at 7:00 est. The phone number is: 712-775-7035 The access code...

Steps and Stones

A couple weeks ago, while I was studying, the Lord spoke a few words to me. He said ‘steps and stones.’ Steps and Stones, I had never heard that before, I have heard ‘sticks and stones’ but not steps and stones. I kept these words in my heart and meditated...

Don’t Block Your Blessing

“That critical spirit has a way of boomeranging.” Matthew 7:2 Message Bible The other day I met with a friend for a time of prayer. She has been a friend of mine for many years, in fact, we went to school together. We began to talk about things that were...

The Transforming Blessing

Life and death are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21 We often talk about life and death being in the power of the tongue, and we are generally referring to not using words in a negative way against a person. However, I want to shine His light on...

The Empowerment

Oh, I just love when God tells me to write about this subject…that was a faith statement. Truthfully, I seek God about every single teaching and most of the time I love what he gives me. However, when he tells me to write about giving, I cringe. Why? Not because...

Pearl

For those of you who don't know...a Pearl is a timely word from God that I want to get out quickly.... Today I sent out a teaching about 'making it to the other side.' A few moments ago I received an email from a long-time partner of our ministry. He...

You Will Make It

"On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose,...

Pray Yourself First

  No, it isn’t a typo!  I meant to write ‘pray yourself first.’  This morning I found myself thinking and talking to God about some financial areas.  As I did, I felt he dropped this statement in my heart.  As I heard it I began to ponder my prayer life....

Distractions and Drought

"…and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in and choke the word and it becomes unfruitful." Mark 4:19 Yesterday, I was spending time in prayer; I was walking around my house attempting to worship God. It felt as if I...

God is Still GOD

Today’s message will be short and sweet….I think. I was listening to several ministers this week. One in particular was giving a prophecy she felt was from the Lord. It talked about horrible times coming to the world. As I read the word of prophecy, I did not feel encouraged,...

Truly By Your Words

Over the weekend I was listening to teachings by Pastor Dave Roberson. I was reminded of a word he gave a few months ago. At the time he gave the word, I sent out a teaching based on that word. Today I feel I need to resend that teaching, someone,...

Increase Equals Increase

Yesterday I wrote about the difference between hope and faith. Today I want to go a little deeper into that vein of thought. A few nights ago God reminded me of something he had said to me through a prophetic word over 15 years ago. At the time I received...

He Loves Me

There was something very different about the Apostle John. Words were said about him that were not said about any other Apostle. In scripture John was referred to as the 'one whom Jesus loved.' The funniest thing is that you find that in the Gospel of John four different times...

Faith People

I was thinking about people of faith the other day. I was thinking about how it was when I was first born again, it has been over 25 years. Back in those days, the word of faith was taught everywhere…at least every place I was. I heard faith, faith and...

Take Out Your Sword!

After yesterday’s teaching on famine, I got a few emails. One of our long-time partners jokingly said ‘when I saw the title I did not want to read that email, but God prompted me to keep reading.’ I wasn’t offended at all, I know exactly how she feels. I have...

Stopping Fiery Darts

Today I want to talk with you about a group of familiar scriptures. They are found in Ephesians 6:10-16; "finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the...

February Partner Letter

A Right Now Word Friends and partners, I have been seeking the Lord all week for a word for the partner letter this month. I have pondered over several things and although they are good things, I was waiting for the God thing. I was sitting here just a few...

Time…

I was listening to an interview from a well-known author. He was talking about his books, one of his books was called One More Day. It was about being able to spend one more day with someone you loved who is now gone. When asked why the subject of that...

God Appointments

God appointments…that’s what I call them. They are those appointments you make, thinking they are for one purpose, not realizing God has orchestrated the appointment. As it turns out, the appointment had very little to do with what you thought it was about. I had one of those this past...

A Ripe Harvest

This past weekend I was speaking to a friend on the phone. In the midst of the conversation he made a statement that captured my attention. Frankly I couldn’t tell you anything he said after this statement. He said ‘America has sown millions of dollars of seeds into other countries.’...

He Knows Your Name

I want to share a sweet little story with you today. As usual, God speaks to me through every day events, this event was one like that. My daughter, Breanne, loves animals and is forever rescuing animals. If a turtle is in the middle of the road, she always stops...

Majestic

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!.....You have set your glory above the heavens.......When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,...... O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name...

God’s Promise, My Outcome

This morning I was reminded of a dream I once had. I dreamt that I was pregnant and I began having labor pains. I panicked because I was so far from the hospital. Everyone around me kept saying 'it's okay, these things take time, it has only started, and it...

Training for Reigning

As I drove home from a meeting out of town, my daughter, Breanne, began to talk about an upcoming horse clinic she was going to. She shared with me how the trainers made the horses walk through pool noodles, small swimming pools, over wooden planks and bridges and several other...

Refuse to Keep Silent – Speak!

The other night one of my friends sent me a text at an hour that would have been the middle of the night for her. I was surprised to receive it and commented on it the following day when we spoke. She told me that she had a dream and...

Decide and Decree

This past week, a friend sent me a text. It said ‘God told me to send you a scripture, here it is.’I read the scripture reference she had sent, and one word in the scripture captured me immediately. The scripture is from Job 22:28, in the Amplified Bible, it says;...

The Atmosphere

Last week I was listening to a teaching at a Leadership conference. I was hearing the man speak about what he felt his job was as the leader of his ministry. He said he was responsible for two things; the way things were done in his ministry and protecting the...

The Battle Has Been Won

Let me describe a scenario that most of us have experienced. We hear the word of God concerning our situation and we began to declare that word over our life. We stand firm on that word knowing that it will come to pass. Full of faith, we stand. Suddenly it...

I WILL Worship

This morning in my prayer time, I began to pray about the heart of a worshipper. I am a worshipper. Yet, I desire to worship God more - I don't mean more often, I mean more deeply. I often pray and ask the Holy Spirit to show me, teach me...

Partner Letter

A Year of Faithfulness I was blessed to be able to spend a great deal of time with God over the past couple weeks. I have so much in me now that I want to write but I must start at the beginning. When I first took a few days...

When the Water Stirs

Until recently, my prayer time of the morning has been routine. I would go into my prayer room and pray for a short period of time about general things. Then I would get out my confession scriptures and quote those, which really builds my faith. Then I would pray over...

What is Stopping You?

One weekend a couple summers ago, I was blessed to have Bryson, Brailee and their parents over for the entire weekend. If that wasn't blessing enough, a friend of theirs had loaned them one of those commercial bounce houses with a slide for the kids to enjoy while we worked...

What’s in Your House?

In 2 Kings, we find a widow woman who is struggling during a time of famine. The prophet comes to her house and asks her a question; what do you have in your house? The woman says she has a bottle of oil and that is all she has. He...

The Scent of Satisfaction

When I am in my prayer time, it is my hearts cry to please the heart of the Father, and while pleasing is one thing; total satisfaction is a goal I strive for. I want my God to be satisfied with my worship and praise to Him. I want Him...

The Perfect Work of Patience

"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." James 1:4 As I was praying for one of our readers yesterday, I was thinking about how they were getting tired of the battle and the conflict. I thought of a scripture found in...

God with us… Emmanuel!

"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end." Isaiah...

The Joy Link

"I will joy in the God of my salvation." Habakkuk 3:18 I have often said that God works in atmospheres. Just like the weather, if the elements are conducive for a storm or tornado, that is what we will see. On the flip side, if the weather is conducive for...

The Benefits of Worship

"And it shall be that whichever of the families of the earth do not come up to Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, on them there will be no rain." Zechariah 14:17 As many of you know, several years ago, I went through a season of blessing...

Led by Peace

"Great peace have those who love Your law and nothing causes them to stumble." Psalm 119:165 Last night as I was driving I began to think about being led by peace. I began to recall the few times I had found myself in a situation I no longer had peace...

Mighty Weapons of War

"He prepares me for battle; he strengthens me to draw a bow of bronze." Psalm 18:34 I was talking with a friend one day and she shared a story with me that I found interesting, I am hoping you will too. I believe this story is very relevant to where...

Let it Shine! Let it Shine!

"In the same way...you should be a light for others." Matthew 5:16 This morning as I was driving, I heard a story on the radio. It was about a man who had car trouble and was stuck in his car and it was late at night. He was anxiously awaiting...

Pearl & Partner

For those of you who don't know...a Pearl is a timely word God speaks to me that I want to get out quickly.... Last night, at the direction of the Lord I sent out a letter to our partners. The letter was about something God spoke to me over the...

It SHALL Spring Forth!

"Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth." Isaiah 43:19 Months ago, I wrote a motivation about pressure and how the enemy will attempt to put pressure on you. Not really an attack, just pressure. And while it is very true that the enemy will often...

Come Follow Me – The Life of Jesus

"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mark 8:34" Many years ago, I was awaken out of a sound sleep to a voice saying to me 'Come, follow Me.' Although it has been over 25 years ago, I can...

A Better Way – His Way

"As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless." Psalm 18:30 I was talking with a friend today about how we try to share our experiences with people in hopes that they will avoid some of the same pitfalls that have occurred in our lives....

Keeping Your Heart Right

"For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity. Acts 8:23" One day, not too long ago, I received an email from one of our readers. She was believing God for several miracles; healing, financial blessing and more. She is a strong woman of God and...

A Season of Love & Blessing

This past weekend I took some time to pray over our partners, I don’t mean our partners as a whole, I do that daily. No, I mean I prayed over individual partners and sent them a short email letting them know they had been prayed for. For me, it is...

What are You Watering?

One day last week a friend sent me a quote by TD Jakes via Facebook. She said she thought of me when she read it, as I read it, I knew she was right. It was a powerful, yet sobering quote. I want to share it with you today. Stop...

Working Together

Yesterday, Kelita Deems, who is a tremendous blessing to this ministry shared something insightful with me concerning this month’s partner letter. She was so excited about what God was showing her that I ask her to write about it so I could share it with you….here is what God showed...

This Day Choose Life

This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live. Deut. 30:19 Just the other night, as I was trying to sleep, the Lord kept waking...

Time to Build Your House

Sunday night I gathered with some friends to pray. It was an awesome time of prayer and fellowship. During our prayer time, the Lord continually spoke something to me that I later shared with one of the people there. He kept saying ‘it’s time to build your house.’ I knew...

Clothed in His Presence

Today, I was reminded of a conversation I had with a friend once. She had shared something with me that I found very insightful. As I thought on our conversation, the Lord began to show me something significant about what she was saying. She talked about how the men who...

The Voice Behind the Word

I recently heard a message preached that sent me into a time of study and meditating on the word of God. He was teaching on Romans 10:17; faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. We have all heard that scripture over and over - we have...

The Gift of Gratitude

A few weeks ago I received a donation from one of our partners, with a note that caught my attention and stayed in my spirit for weeks. It said 'this is a seed of thanksgiving for the recent divine appointment from God.' I won't go into the personal aspects of...

Looking Beyond What I See

I shared a little with you on Friday about my friend who is in the hospital. I want to share another lesson that was made plain to me during this time. First, let me go back a couple weeks ago. A couple weeks ago I heard an awesome teaching about...

Prayer to Cover our Nation and Families

Father, I want to remind you of your word that says you have not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. First of all, I declare and decree that we pray this day in faith, in the power of the blood of Jesus...

My Part

This week as I was praying for a friend, God reminded me of a scripture. I knew when He spoke it that this was MY scripture to stand on for her. The scripture is found in James 5:15; And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord...

A Faith that is Pure and Undefiled

I read something the other day that has stayed on my mind. It said 'a defilement of your faith has come because of the trials, tribulations, hardships, disappointments and failures that you have endured.' Defiled means to make impure, to soil, or to taint. It is vital, especially in the...

Eating the Fruit

I don't know how you are but I appreciate when God corrects me. The Bible says 'those he loves he chastens' so let's just say that I know without a doubt that God loves me because he often chastens me. Many people become condemned when God chastens and frankly, I...

A Small Adjustment – A Big Difference

God has often taught me something through normal events, something that I want to share with you today. Awhile back my daughter and I, my cousin and two aunts attended a Handgun Safety Course. It was something we had scheduled for a few weeks. My uncle was a sniper in...

Faith is Not an Option

The Bible says in Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11 and Hebrews 10:38 that the just shall live by faith. Faith is not an option for the people of God, it is and must remain, a way of life. Let's look at what the Amplified Bible says faith is;Now faith is the...

A Heart in Rhythm with God’s

A few days ago I wrote a teaching on a heart that beats in unison with God’s. This subject has remained on my mind this week. I have continued to think about and study about hearts that beat in unison with Gods. As I was studying I came across a...

The Blessing of the Upright

Today I was meditating on a scripture, I simply couldn’t get it off my mind. It is found in Psalms 84:11, it says; "for the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly."...

Don’t Quit Now

This morning I woke up thinking about something I had been praying about for several years. Something that I have stood in faith about for over 15 plus years. It is something that is vital to my well-being and something I have refused to give up on. Once or twice...

The Anointing in Prophetic Words

Over the past 25 years, I have had many prophecies or prophetic words spoken over me, some that came to pass, most did not. I believe most people mean well, I just think not all are really giving a word from God, I think it is just something they think...

Watch for Signs!

This morning as I was checking my emails I saw a post from The Elijah List. The words jumped out at me because I had just made a similar statement the night before to a friend. Chuck Pierce’s words were ‘we are at a turning point! Watch for Signs!’ The...

Touching the Heart of the Father

I was listening to a story the other day about a test that was being done with hearts. Hearts that were, of course, not in the body - doctors and scientists were testing hearts outside the body. I think you will find this interesting, I know I did. They held...

You Set the Atmosphere….

In our area we seem to be somewhere between Fall season and going into Winter. What I mean by that is that when we get up each morning it is cold, but by lunch time it is hot or at least much warmer. You never know how to dress on...

Moving Forward

I was walking down the hallway on Saturday night and I heard the Lord say 'have you done the last thing I told you to do?' A couple things came to mind and I thought 'okay I had better get on those things.' As I set about to accomplish those...

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Do You Want Your Power Back?

‘Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. For an angel went down at a certain time into the...

You are Closer than You Think!

[caption id="attachment_2500" align="alignright" width="300"] For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Hebrews 10:36 The other day I heard a story about someone who was going on a hiking trip. At the beginning of the trip, the...

Beauty for Ashes

On On Saturday morning I went outside early to take care of some brush that had been stacked in my yard for some time now. As I began to stack it up to start a fire, the Lord began to speak to me. He said ‘what is all this brush...

Dream Seeds

Sometimes I hear a phrase that I just can't get out of my mind, today was such a time. Early one morning as I was listening to Christian television I heard a man say 'dream seeds.' I stopped and thought about that for a moment...dream seeds. I really wasn't sure...

Sing on this Side of the Sea

A few days ago, I was pondering on worship and the effects it has in the spiritual realm. You see, there are some things that I know touch the heart of God - I don't know exactly how but I have seen evidence that they do. Worship is one of...

The Test of Time

On Wednesday of this week, I spoke with a friend on the phone. We always talk about God or the things of God, we seldom have ‘small talk.’ As we talked today she shared how God had spoken to her about time, she shared that the first thing she did...

Father, I thank you that we are a people who worship daily and therefore have rain daily. I thank you Father that we never ever again have a dry season. May this always be so in my life, in our life, in Jesus name. Amen.

Worship is NOT Seasonal

This morning I was spending quiet time with God, sitting silently before Him in worship. After a few moments He said to me ‘Do you remember the teaching you wrote on ‘Is Worship Seasonal?’ I quietly said ‘yes, I do.’ He said ‘pull it up again and read it.’ An...

Peace in Conception

I like to watch news programs that have interesting topics. I often find that God will speak to me through programs like this. I was looking for such a program last night; while flipping through the channels I heard a doctor say something that caught my attention. He said 'stress...

The Voice You Hear

In my life and time of serving the Lord there have been many times I have heard a 'voice' point me in one direction or another. While I know that the voice of God is the most important voice to know and heed, there is another voice that I feel...

Oaks of Righteousness

I was sitting at my desk, looking out my window one morning at an oak tree I had planted a few years ago. I began to think about it and how I had done nothing to the tree since I planted it. I thought about how it was once a...

Healing Prayer Call

Healing Prayer Call Tonight's Healing Prayer Call will feature Jim Reilly. Jim is an awesome teacher who flows in the prophetic - if you feel you need a prophetic word from God, tonight would be the night to call the Healing Prayer Call. Monday, October 19th at 7:00 pm eastern...

A Time of Gathering is Ahead

Wednesday morning, while getting ready for my day, I turned on my television to listen to preaching. Every channel I turned to was saying the same thing and I was reminded of something God has said just a few weeks ago; listen for 'the voice.' However, I had heard this...

Shadow of Things to Come

One morning, several years ago, I walked through Breanne's office and looked over at Brailee's first photo...the one from the ultra sound. As I did, I thought...Breanne needs to replace that with a real photo now that she has arrived, that was almost five years ago. I still remember it...

He Is Enough

A couple years ago an attack began on my body. In the beginning I confessed the word of God consistently. After a couple months, my body was extremely weak and it began to take a toll on my faith - now, I know that is not a good thing NOR...

The Blessing of Obedience

Today I want to talk with you about something that has been on my mind for several days. I want to show you some things that God has been showing me about the blessings of obedience. First let me say, it's important that we never feel that there is a...

The Power of Expectation

One day, I was hanging up from a phone call that let me know something had been taken care of that I had tried to work out for a few weeks. The phone call brought much relief, because after trying to work it out myself I had become frustrated and...

October Partner Letter

Good Morning Partners, I can hardly believe we are in October of 2015 – time sure flew this year. This morning I was praying for our partners, I was praying for debt cancellation, restoration, provision, health and peace…as I finished praying someone sent me this word by Russ Walden. Lately,...

The Ways of Prosperity

Monday morning I read an email from a friend, it had a word on it that caught my attention, at least a portion of it caught my attention….let me share an excerpt of that word with you: It’s a new day says the Father and you are now learning to...

Being Made Whole

  We are going to continue one more day on the path we have been on this week. As I studied for yesterday’s teaching, God showed me something in His word that I want to share with you. Yesterday, I spoke of wholeness. Many of you may not be feeling...

All of Me…

You may know from yesterday’s teaching that God is doing some deep work in my heart. From a personal perspective it has been a rough few days, however, I know that in the end, I will be a much better person for it. A friend called me this morning to...

Remember Not!

Today a friend made a statement about me that was very true. She said 'I know you are a person who processes, and I do.' If I hear a word from God, either from a minister or God Himself, I don't often say much about it at first, I take...

Divine Connections

Today I was driving to run an errand, while contemplating my day. I knew I had a lot of things I needed to get done and I was trying to eliminate some of the things I needed to do, at least in my mind. I had to meet my niece...

A Wave of His Glory!

After listening to the teaching by Jeff Jansen, I had spent the day meditating on the season we are in and where God is taking us, as His body. Later that night, God gave me a dream. In the dream, we were in a vehicle. I say we, because we...

The Blessing of this Season

Yom Kippur began on September 22, at sundown. I was sitting in my office that afternoon when I received an email from The Elijah List with a word by Jeff Jansen. It was an audio and I don’t often take time to listen, but I was compelled to listen to...

Don’t Feed the Chickens!

I bet that title caught your attention! Allow me to explain. Yesterday I drove to my daughter’s house to pick up Brailee, my granddaughter. She was going to ride with me to get her brother from school. Brailee is four. When I pulled into her driveway she was in the...

Let This Season Go!

A few days ago my Mom reminded me that summer was coming to an end and the first day of Fall was coming up. I began to think about seasons. For me, summer comes to an end when I complete my day of canning apples, applesauce and making apple jelly....

Dancing in the Rain

The other day I read a short story on facebook that touched me deeply. It was so profound to me because I could relate to it so well. We all go through things, hard and challenging seasons...how will we handle them? Let me share this story with you. A little...

Keeping the Word Alive

This morning I want to remind you of a few things the Bible says about the word of God. First of all, we find in Psalm 18:30 that the word of God is proven. Proven means it has been demonstrated or verified without doubt. There is NO doubt the word...

Donkeys and Callouses

My daughter, Breanne, loves animals. She always has. She has two birds, two cats, two rabbits, about 16 chickens and three dogs. She has a birthday coming up in a week or so, what do you think she wants for her birthday? Two miniature donkeys. That’s all she has talked...

Don’t Worry

Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry...

Happy New Year!

Sunday, September 13, at sunset, Rosh Hashanah began....it is God's New Year! It is a time of new beginnings in the timetable of God... Happy New Year! May your year be sweet with His blessings. May you enjoy peace, prosperity and protection for you and your entire family. May you...

Watch Your Mouth!

One day while Breanne and Brailee, my daughter and granddaughter, were visiting, I spotted something shiny in my carpet. I leaned over and picked it up to discover it was a stone out of Braielee’s boots. Brailee has always been a boot girl, she LOVES her boots and doesn’t like...

Principles & Passion

In yesterday’s writing I shared about Brailee’s riding lessons of late. I want to dig a little deeper into what I believe the Lord is showing me through this life experience. As I mentioned previously, in Brailee’s first lesson there was such a love, an awe on her face that...

Never Lose Our Wonder

Over the weekend, I went with my daughter to watch Brailee at her horse-riding lesson. Brailee is only four years old. This child has loved horses for the entirety of her short life. It was something within her, we thought it was a phase, but her love for horses has...

Pearls…

On Friday we shared the September Partner letter - I quickly received a testimony that I wanted to share with you - it goes along with the Partner Letter - expect an Avalanche in your own life.... Blessings! Kim Potter This goes along with your partner letter on avalanche. and...

Choosing the Good Thing

This week I have been thinking about a story I heard a few years ago about a man and his dog. I was visiting a friend and noticed a small grave of a dog, out of curiosity I asked her what happened to it. That’s when she told me the...

Laboring to Enter His Rest

I can count the times on one hand that the Lord has given me a writing to go along with a particular holiday, and that is over the past ten years, nevertheless, this is what God spoke to me about today, laboring to enter into His rest. As we celebrate...

September Partner Letter

September Partner Letter I sent out a writing at the beginning of this week about dreaming again. I was talking about trusting God to make your dreams come true again, those that you, through circumstances of life, have had to put on a shelf. I truly believe that is what...

To Dream Again

In my walk with the Lord, over the past 25 years, I have heard many people teach that we are not bound by time. I have heard it taught that we can apply the word of God and cause a breakthrough in particular areas of our life. I have seen...

Hold Your Position

Over this past weekend I thought a lot about position. I remembered something my pastor once said to me; he said to me, 'don't look at the conditions - hold your position.' It was one of those things that went off in my spirit. You know what I'm talking about,...

Peace in His Presence

Do you realize that the presence of God is the absolute greatest gift we can give as believers? If you have the tangible presence of God in your life you can change lives, including your own. You can bring peace into a situation that is chaos, if you have the...

Grace Under Pressure

There is a movie I have watched several times, although it is a tear jerker, it is also a picture of grace under pressure. The movie is called Amish Grace, it is about a time in the Amish community when a non-Amish man went into their school and shot several...

Get in the Ark

Numerous times over the past week I have heard a little statement in my spirit. The statement is 'get in the ark!' Of course I can't hear a statement like that without thinking about Noah. As we all know, when God destroyed the earth with water, He first provided protection...

Coming Soon!

[caption id="attachment_1918" align="alignright" width="300"] Habla Espanol ?[/caption] Do you or someone you know speak Spanish? A New Thing Ministries is excited to announce that Kim's daily motivations will be translated into Spanish soon! Please help us spread the word! We thank God for His provision to grow the ministry and...

A Season of Sowing, A Lifetime of Reaping

A couple years ago, when Bryson was seven years old he went through a season of sowing. One Monday morning he came by my office with his mom. He came up the stairs to my office to give me something. He handed me two quarters, a dime and a nickel....

Out of Our Comfort Zone

My little granddaughter, Brailee, had a need of more comfort items than Bryson ever did. Brailee carried around a Minnie Mouse blanket with her everywhere she goes, actually she still does. It even goes with her to school in her backpack. Today I thought about something she did a couple...

Fly High in God

Today I was thinking about a time when Bryson was small and went on vacation with his parents. Bryson had always believed he could fly, even from a small boy...I loved that about him. While they were on vacation, they visited an indoor skydiving facility. Brandon wanted to let Bryson...

Winds of Distraction

After the series of dreams God gave me last week, I have been careful to watch my time and make sure I am putting God first in all things, no matter what I am doing. I have, as the word says, made sure my mind was stayed on God at...

Your Appointment with God

Last week I read an article by Regner Capener about Appointments with God. It was an awesome article. He spoke of different times that people he knew or was acquainted with had made an appointment with God for certain things. First he spoke of a pair of sisters who had...

IT IS NOW!

This morning I awoke from a series of dreams from the Lord that impacted me greatly, but before I share those with you let me begin with what is taking place in my family at this time. I have a nephew who is getting married in September. I have been...

His Satisfaction

One morning this week, I was preparing for my time with the Lord, when I began to feel His distance. I could also sense that loud silence that I get from God when I need to adjust something. I prayed for a while, and that didn't feel right. I read...

Stand and See His Salvation

Have you ever noticed that many times people go through the same things over and over again? In 2006 I walked through a tremendous battle, just one year later, I found myself going through the exact same battle. The battle in 2006 lasted several months. I became tired and weary...

Power in the Holy Spirit

As the Lord has been talking to me about the season we are in, I have made some life changes. I have made sure that I always, wherever I may be, have scriptures for confession in my hand. Every moment I have free, I am quoting scriptures and enlarging my...

Enlarge Your Territory

This week I read a word by Chuck Pierce that took me back to an awesome time in my life. The word said; I hear The Lord saying to us: increase your voltage capacity because your current capacity for my Glory will be overloaded by the power surge that's coming!...

Until the Boat Sinks

I had an interesting morning today. As I went to check mail I had a birthday card from Kenneth Copeland Ministries. I thought 'wow, they have sent me a birthday card early in the month for about 10 years.' As I was marveling over this, God said 'they have been...

Pearls

For those of you who don't know...Pearls are timely words God gives that we feel an urgency to share with our readers.... Something is going on with the number 52. It started with me last week. I was working on a project and the Lord said 'do enough for 52...

Miracle Faith

I read an article today at www.charismamag.com by Oral Roberts that ignited my faith. It originally ran in 1977. I love Oral Roberts, I always have. I have visited what he birthed into this earth and I felt the presence of God there as well as a strong presence of...

A New Day – A New Way

This past weekend, I was spending time with God and thinking on different times and seasons I have walked through. I began to think about a time, around fifteen years ago, when I felt compelled to give God a tithe of my day. During that time I did nothing until...

The Voice of Authority

My little granddaughter has always loved horses. Her mom thought it was a phase and she would outgrow it, but she hasn't. She LOVES horses. Each time we go in a store that sells mostly animal food, she will run to the toy horses and have to have another one...even...

August Partner Letter

A Month of Multiplication... This past weekend I was praying and seeking God about the partner letter for this month. I kept thinking of August being the eighth month, eight which signifies new beginnings and I was filled with hope. I had also been working on a project, a book,...

Open Doors of Goodness

I love the scripture found in Psalm 34:9; worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness. This past weekend a friend called me and gave me this exact scripture. I read it numerous times Saturday night, and while it is a good scripture, it...

The Power in Praise

Most of us are familiar with this scripture; from the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. Psalm 8:2 There have been numerous times in my life when deliverance came through praise or worship. Praise and worship...

Wisdom

The Lord has been speaking to me all week about wisdom. I have studied scriptures on wisdom as well as set aside some for me to confess daily concerning wisdom. I believe we are in a season where we are going to NEED wisdom like never before. We need faith,...

In the Midst of the Storm

Let's take a look at the book of Ephesians, chapter 6, verse 13 today. Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll...

The Effects of Harvest

Over this past weekend the Lord showed me a couple things about harvest that I want to share with you today, these are simply things that happened in my own personal life and how I perceived what God was showing me. On Thursday the Lord prompted me to purchase a...

Don’t Turn Back In Disbelief!

Today I was reading an email from Chuck Pierce's ministry. He was talking about this month being a month to 'press through the narrow place.' He said 'don't back up, no matter how strong the enemy comes against you!' I could relate to this email because this month has had...

Time to Build His Church

In furthering my study on the financial blessings of the Lord I want to share one more thing with you this week. Let's look at the book of Haggai. I am so excited about this in my spirit, I hope it blesses you too! In the second year of King...

Brace Yourself

Brace yourself...these are the words I heard the Lord speak to me last Wednesday night as I sat watching my four year old granddaughter play with her toys. As I heard those words I began to pray in the Spirit. As it usually goes when Brailee is with me, if...

Christmas in July and the Fatted Calf

Last night I had a series of dreams, all the same dream with small differences. The first dream I had it was Christmas day and I had not purchased any gifts for anyone, not for Breanne or the kids...and I was upset that I had not prepared. In the second...

Principles of Life……and Life More Abundantly!

As I stated earlier, I have been studying about finances and prosperity this week, and I want to share some things I am renewing my mind about, if I may. Let's look at a familiar passage of scripture found in Matthew. Matthew 6: 24-33 says; No one can serve two...

Blessing Those Who Bless Us

This week finances have been on my mind quite often, the Lord has led me to study these areas recently. You see, I have been getting a lot of emails from people who are struggling financially. I know that God promises us that when we give it is given unto...

Modern Day Jesus

I have to share a testimony with you today! Our God is so good! As many of you know, I am involved in a ministry called The Healing Prayer Call. I was invited on the call to teach Monday of this week. I felt all day it was a divine...

Come Out Fighting

Today I was thinking about a scripture found in the book of Genesis. It says; But [the time shall come] when you will grow restive and break loose, and you shall tear his yoke from off your neck. Genesis 27:40 My daughter is an adult now, as most of you...

Today is the Day of Salvation – Bringing it into the NOW

One morning this week, I was talking with a friend and fellow minister about some things that were happening in our lives. The conversation went to something that had happened with me several years ago, I want to share it with you today. Many years ago as I was praying...

Framing Your World

It has been said that in the beginning God created the world out of nothing. I, myself once believed that. However, I find in Hebrews 11:3, the word of God says something different. It says; By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so...

July Partner Letter

Walking on Water... As I was seeking God this week for the partner letter, the same scripture came to mind over and over again. It is found in Ecclesiastes 11:4. Allow me to share it with you from the Amplified Bible: He who observes the wind and waits for all...

Expand What You Believe

Often in the Body of Christ we hear a minister talk about his testimony and how God came through with a miracle for them. They will tell us the steps they took and the things that they did, and then we will try to do the same thing and wonder...

Adversity on the Assignment – Shake it off!

Faith, our faith is the very foundation of our walk with God. The Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. The Bible also calls faith our substance; substance means the foundation, a real being, a steadfastness of mind, and our resolution. Faith is the very...

No Turning Back Now

I once interviewed a woman named Catherine Harrison. Catherine Harrison is an amazing woman in my eyes. She is a minister with an on-time message, all the time. She is a mom, wife and she has a passion for skiing. You may wonder what is so amazing about that, well,...

Tomorrow!

What are you expecting for your tomorrow? Will it bring blessing, trial, victory or defeat? What preparations are you making today that will influence how your tomorrow turns out? Most people don't think about tomorrow, they are simply trying to get through today. Yet, we must realize that what happens...

A Word from Benjamin……

A Word from Benjamin by Kim Potter Yesterday I received an email from one of our partners that I HAD to share.... It blessed my soul and I know it will yours too - PRAY WITH US - PRAY OUT LOUD AND DECREE WITH US.... Let our unity and agreement...

Judging Oneself

Recently I listened to a message that caused me to stop and think about many things about myself, the message was on finding our identity. I began to think about how we judge. We all know the scripture that says 'Judge not, lest you be judged.' Most of us have...

Rain….Rain….Rain on Us…

I read a short writing from Marsha Burns this morning, it was a good word and one I needed, personally, to hear. Even as I read it, I could feel what she was speaking...I could feel the rain. Let me share it with you today: In a vision I saw...

Be Still…..Rest in Him!

I love the scripture found in Psalm 46:10; Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! You know the hardest thing to get a child to do is to sit still. They can do anything but...

IMPORTANT PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT

IMPORTANT LETTER TO PARTNERS! Dear Partners, Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you have been with us for a few years, you will already know what I am about to share, but if not, or if you have forgotten, I want to make you aware before...

The Secret Place

We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. I John 5:18 A place where the wicked one doesn't touch you? Wow. Sounds impossible, doesn't it? And what does that...

Do Unto Others

Bryson, my grandson, is not much of a hugger, at least not with most people. He always hugs me, his mom, his sister, and Brandon. However, outside of that, he usually just says 'hello' when we see family and friends. With one exception. I have an aunt, Judy, she loves...

A Small Thing?

I want to share something with you today, I believe it will speak to someone, and it may only be one, but I need that one to hear this message. I have to go back a little bit and give you some history on this story. My grandson, Bryson's grandmother...

Ways of Prosperity

This month I sent out a prayer for breakthrough in finances to our monthly partners. One day as I was praying that prayer over our partners, the Lord led me to Proverbs 3:6-12. I want to share it with you today. Proverbs 3:6-12; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and...

Have You Loved Well?

A couple weeks ago I was spending time with God and I began to think about the end of our life. I was thinking about my brother and sister who had gone to be with the Lord and I thought about my Dad. I thought about what must have been...

Fresh Start

Today, is a day for a fresh start--a new beginning. For those who have heard My word and heard My desire; for those who have ears to hear and eyes to see, I will take you further into the realm of My kingdom than ever. In the excitement of that...

An On Time God

There are days where God simply amazes me, today was one of those days. Oddly enough I expect God to show up in the big things but there are times when He shows up in the small things, the things that would not matter to anyone but me, those times...

A Prophecy by Chuck Pierce

Prophecy from Chuck Pierce I don't send out prophecies from other people very often, but I felt this one was timely, I felt it spoke of some things God has shown me this past week and I felt it was profound. It is a little long...but worth the read. Blessings!...

Ask! Seek! knock!

Ask! Seek! Knock! 'So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.' Luke 11:9 Often in the Body of Christ I hear complaints about unanswered prayers. I am sure you hear the same...

Cutting Away the Dead Things

I love color in the summer, don't you? On my back porch I have several flowers. I love rose bushes, so I have a couple those and then I have several other pots of flowers, it looks so pretty to see them all blooming and doing well. All my favorite...

From His Point of View

I was reading a story this past week about a girl and her Dad. She said she always thought her Dad was such a big man. When she was small, he looked very big to her. However, one day she climbed up in a tree and waited for her Dad...

Don’t Look at the Clouds

Don't Look at the Clouds by Kim Potter The other day Breanne and Brandon wanted to go out on the lake in the boat. They had asked me to watch Brailee for a bit. I agreed. When they dropped her off they appeared frustrated. They said it was raining, there...

The Word Above All

The Word Above All by Kim Potter Last week, as you already know, God continually spoke to me about establishing ourselves in peace and maintaining a life of peace. After we dealt with peace for a few days, God began to talk to me about the importance of being grounded...

Announcement~

Announcement! We are currently updating our partner list. We noticed we had several bounced emails, If you change your email address in constant contact and do not send us the new email address it is not updated in our partner list. If you did not receive scriptures on Peace last...

God is doing a new thing!

Everyone faces difficulties; the duration and severity of those times can largely depend on you. They can be temporary or long...depending on what you have set your eyes and heart upon. If you are a son or daughter of the Most High God, you are a spirit being. That means...

The Awesome Power of His Word

I was reading a scripture the other day and it was so good that I had to stop and meditate on it for a few days...don't you love that about the word? It is so good that you have to chew on it for a while - savoring the taste...

As you give…..

As you sow your seed this month, we are standing in faith with you for a harvest beyond your imagination. May God amaze you with His Blessings this very month - that is our prayer for you! Praise the Lord God Almighty from whom ALL BLESSING FLOW! Or you can...

Covenant Rights

Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry...

Living in Peace

If you know me personally, you would know that the one thing I guard most in my personal life is my peace. It reminds me of the song I have heard about praise - it says 'you don't know the cost of my praise.' I feel the same about peace...

The God of Peace

Yesterday I was thinking about a few of our partners, these particular people were on my mind strong yesterday. As I was thinking about them, and praying for them, I realized they all had something in common. None of them had peace. They were each in turmoil or anxious concerning...

Remember Me

Today we celebrate Memorial Day. I am thankful for the land of the free that I live in and I fully understand that it is because of the brave that I am blessed to live in this land. I am thankful for all those who have fought and sacrificed that...

Arise and Decree

One of my favorite scriptures is found in the book of Micah. It says; rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. Micah 7:8 We don't have a promise from God that...

Victory in Your Mouth

I once read an interesting story about a fish, a little fish called a Moses sole. It is a fish found in the Red Sea. In the Red Sea are also large sharks that would love to eat these small fish; However, one time a group of researchers noticed something...

Seeking Forgiveness

In the Bible, Matthew, Mark and Luke talks about the importance of coming to God as a little child. We know this is important to God. For that reason, I want to share something with you from the life of Brailee, my four-year-old granddaughter. This action is not exclusive to...

Strategy and Recovery

It seemed like everywhere I turned last week I was hearing or reading or watching something about strategy and contending for your promises. Different people said it in different ways but they were all talking about the same thing, getting a plan from God for your strategy, pressing in to...

Prepared in Famine

It seems like over the past several months we hear person after person giving prophetic words concerning the world's finances. We call it economic collapse. One person will say we will have seven years of blessings while the next will say we will have seven years of lack. On every...

Protecting the Atmosphere

Last week I was listening to a teaching at a Leadership conference. I was hearing the man speak about what he felt his job was as the leader of his ministry. He said he was responsible for two things; the way things were done in his ministry and protecting the...

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord

After spending some quiet time with God this past weekend, the Lord gave me a dream. In this dream I was in my home when I heard a loud noise. I walked to the back door and went outside. When I looked across my yard to the field by my...

Enduring Faith

This morning I have had one of our partners on my mind, I simply keep thinking about him and his enduring faith in a certain situation. You see, our partner, Randy, made a bold faith move a few months ago, actually several months ago now. He sent me an email...

Letting Go of the Old

I received an email last week from one of our partners. She shared a testimony with me about how she finished April much stronger than she began. She shared how God had blessed her and her husband through a series of events and how He began to restore what had...

What Happened God?

I want to talk with you today about a familiar scripture or set of scriptures in Matthew 17. It is talking about the man who brought his son to the disciples and they could not heal him or set him free. At this time, the disciples had seen Jesus heal...

May Partner Letter

I have taken the entire weekend to think about this subject and pray about it before I sent this out as a partner letter. One might ask why I took so much time with this particular partner letter. I will tell you. It is because the Lord has had me...

2 More Testimonies!

The Bible says we are saved/ delivered by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. People have been healed and set free by other people's testimonies...that's why we love to share them...and to Praise the Lord with them. Let's rejoice with those today who are sharing...

Questions? Prayer Requests?

Dear Partners and Friends, If you were on the Healing Prayer Call last night and have any questions for Kim, please don’t hesitate to send her an email. https://antm.sundaestaging.com/contact-us/ We are so excited about what God is doing and are thrilled with the praise reports that have been coming in...

Three Questions for Every Season

I have been listening to teaching after teaching over the weekend. I have been spending a great deal of time studying the word and talking to God about many different subjects, therefore I am excited about the things I have to share with you this week. The first thing I...

Simply Saturday

I love Spring! And with Spring, comes "spring cleaning". A time to purge and clean from all that has accumulated over the last cold winter season.....It's also a great time to get rid of anything that would stop you from moving forward spiritually. Hebrews 12:1 teaches us to get rid...

Your Worship, Your Seed

Today I was thinking about an email I once received from a partner of this ministry, it was a very interesting email and, I want to share it with you today; So, we were digging up some sweet potatoes today. And we got a great amount, we re-planted what looked...

Judge Not!

I was having a conversation the other day with a friend about different things, one of the things we were discussing was that someone had said they didn't need to go to church 2-3 times a week. This statement took me back several years. I worked for Norvel Hayes Ministries...

Finally! A Sign I Recognize.

[caption id="attachment_820" align="alignright" width="300"] Sella group at Pordoi pass, Dolomite Alps, Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe[/caption] I know I have shared with those of you who have been with us for several years about the time and season that God poured out blessings on me that absolutely astounded me. It...

Talk to the Mountain

In the Bible, when David went to take his brothers food, he heard everyone talking about Goliath and how big he was and how no one could defeat him. He heard Goliath shouting at God's people and talking about how he would defeat them. Everyone around David was talking about...

Prayer Request

Prayer Request! I received a call last evening from George Robinson of the Healing Prayer Call - he asked me to ask you to agree and pray with us for the healing of a 17 year old girl who is diagnosed with leukemia. She was not familiar with healing although...

Sabbath Rest

I have been studying about honoring and remember the Sabbath day of rest. I want to share some things with you today about this subject. Most of us believe that if we go to church on Sunday we have observed the day of Sabbath. But have we really? The Sabbath...

No Fear Here

As most of you know who read my posts, I am not an animal lover. I don't hate animals by any means, actually Breanne had every animal known to man while she was little, including a hamster that continually got out and roamed the house. She loves animals, as does...

A Mindset to Prosper

I have been reading a book by Chuck Pierce called A Time to Prosper. I came across something in it yesterday that has caused me to stop and ponder on it for a day. Chuck says that the first thing God gives his people before they begin to enter into...

Who are you following?

A couple weeks ago I had to take my vehicle in to have some things checked on it. It was a drive I have taken many times. It's a long drive, across a mountain and into another mountain area. I was following behind a car that I had been following...

Put Away Doubt

Last night on the Healing Prayer Call, I was listening to the different teachers talk about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I believe it was Jim that quoted a familiar scripture found in Ephesians. This scripture says; And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed...

A Piece of the Puzzle

A couple weeks ago I received a testimony from one of our partners who had received a miracle from God concerning cancer. Breanne and I were extremely moved by this testimony and I spent several days giving God thanks for what he had done in this man's life. His miracle...

April Partner Letter

I have had something on my heart for a few weeks, perhaps months now, concerning prayer cloths. While many of you are aware and some of you have participated with us, I am involved with a ministry called the Healing Prayer Call. This ministry consists of several men and a...

Don’t Touch My Promises!

Breanne told me an interesting story yesterday that I just have to share with you. It was about one of her hens. She told me that when she went home a few days ago there was a snake in the chicken house. It was a huge snake. It had eaten...

Simply Sunday

The year of the redeemed has come. Isaiah 63:4 Every place we turn right now, we are hearing the same word of the Lord. We hear that the seasons are changing, that it’s time for the people of God to walk in favor like never before. A couple nights ago,...

Lord, I Believe

I was listening to someone talk the other day and I heard something in their voice I had not heard before...doubt. I am always concerned when I hear someone who has been standing firm in faith and doubt enters in. I know it happens, frankly, it is difficult to stand...

No Time For Giving Up

This week alone I have heard a statement over and over again, I know God is speaking to many of us and I know he is speaking to me in particular. What's the thing I keep hearing? Don't give up. Never give up. Even as I am writing this I...

Growing in Different Directions

Yesterday I shared a prophecy with you from Pastor Dave Roberson; it was about God reordering relationships in our lives. Today I was speaking with a friend on the phone about this prophecy and he made a statement that really ministered to me. He was asking if I thought God...

A Time of Reordering

Last week I was trying to get a little ahead with daily writing so that I could take care of some things on Friday. I did get ahead, for the most part, but I was waiting on God for the Monday teaching...I felt it would come from something I read...

More on Spring Cleaning

We talked yesterday about spring cleaning and I want to talk a little more about that today. We talked about the word of God and how it tells you to draw near to God and allow our hearts to be cleansed, that is the first step. But what comes after...

Spring Cleaning

It's that time of year again, time for Spring Cleaning. While many of us are cleaning windows and organizing our homes, there is another kind of spring cleaning I want to talk about today - spiritual spring cleaning. In my personal life, I have been doing some spiritual spring cleaning....

Run to the One Who Delivers

I want to share a funny story with you. A week or so ago I decided I wanted my hair cut short. Now, my regular hairdresser whom I have gone to for over 20 years will not cut it as short as I say I want it because she says...

A Wilderness of Our Own Making

Today I was thinking about the people of Israel who wandered around the desert for 40 years...40 years for what should have been a 11 day journey. What was it that kept them wandering around in the desert? Was it the enemies? Was it the desert? Was it God? What...

PEARLS…..

For those of you who are expecting this month - I wanted to share this with you - it is soooo encouraging - KEEP EXPECTING! and WORSHIP, WORSHIP, WORSHIP! Maintaining an Environment of Expectation Dr. Sandie Freed, Bedford, TX Dear Believer, at the beginning of 2015, I wrote an article...

Bless and Empower the Children

Bryson did something this past week that absolutely blessed my soul. This boy has had a life of being prayed over since birth. Still, he is an eight year old boy, he doesn't always see the value in that and there are times when I want to lay hands on...

PEARLS

A friend and partner sent this to me yesterday - I only had time to read it slowly this morning. When I did I knew I had to share it with you, as a Pearl, it is truly of great value... For all those 'givers' out there - declare this...

In Our Sufferings

I have a friend who has been in extreme suffering for a few weeks. I realize suffering is something most Christians don't want to talk about. Before I begin this writing, allow me to make one thing clear; I do not believe sickness is ever from God. I do not...

Life of Forgiveness

In Matthew 18:35 we read about a man who was forgiven of his debt, but when it came time for him to forgive a debt, he refused. When the master found this out, he threw him in prison saying 'just as I showed you compassion and forgiveness, you should have...

Saved to be a Blessing!

This past Friday we had a get together at a local business in our town. It was a family gathering and we had a blast. But more than that... Let me go back a few weeks. There is a local business in our town, it is called Paint the Town....

For the One

The other night I was blessed to see a young man I had known since his youth. I had not seen him in many years. Let me tell you his story, or at least the part I know. This boy, as well as about 5-6 others used to come to...

Pearls

I realize I posted this yesterday, however, the post was concerning TODAY - and so good and timely - here it is again Good Morning! And what a morning it is...I had something happen this morning that has never happened to me... I was talking on the phone and my...

Come on In

Yesterday I wrote to you about worship, and coming into the presence of God. I cannot stress to you how vital I think this is....RIGHT NOW. I do believe timing is very important and this is the time to come into God's presence and remain there. The Shekinah glory is...

Come Away With Me

On Tuesday I studied worship all day long, I simply could not get away from it. I first read a chapter in a book by Steve Porter, that he had sent me about God calling us to himself in the night season. Then God had me study 'singing to him...

Our Testimony

This past week I received several testimonies from our partners and readers. I love testimonies. I love to hear what God is doing in the lives of others - testimonies are a vital part of the life of a believer. It is a principle of a victorious Christian. In the...

Taking Care of His House

I read an article over the weekend by Jennifer Eivaz. This article was on the Elijah List. It was so good that I wanted to share it with you. Those of you who have been building the Father's House, know that He is truly building yours and taking care of...

Little things….Did you pray?

I was having a conversation with my Mom and she shared with me how a friend of hers said he only prays about the big things. I thought that was so odd, but then I realized many people feel that way, they don't 'bother' God for the small things...not me!...

Prepare Ye the Way

Prepare in the wilderness the way of the Lord, clear away the obstacles. Is. 40:3 Amplified There is a word that has been jumping in my spirit all week, prepare. It reminds me of when TD Jakes used to say 'get ready, get ready, get ready!' That is how I...

Hard Boiled

I read something today on facebook that really caught my eye. It was a statement that I want to share with you today, it said; the same boiling water that softens the potatoes, hardens the eggs. It's not about the circumstances, but what you are made of. Wow. I loved...

Continue

I was talking with a friend today. We began to talk about finances and giving and he shared a story with me. He shared how he had started tithing a specific amount several years ago. He shared how after he began tithing that amount that things in his business started...

Let Peace Remain

Today I want to talk to you about something that I see in many lives, something that often steals peace from believers and frankly, there is no reason for it at all. Let me share a story with you. The other day Breanne and I were taking the kids for...

Precious In Our Eyes

1 Samuel 3:1 says; and the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision. I shared this scripture with you today to enlighten you to what I want to talk about today. If you...

Trust God

God showed me a funny, yet not-so-funny illustration yesterday about how some of us trust Him. Let me explain. On one of our ministry trips last year, we had been driving toward home for hours and hours; the kids were tired and a little grumpy. Bryson had to stop once...

Negative Thoughts

I read something yesterday that really caught my attention. I sometimes read on Alzheimer's because my grandmother died of this and I have prayed against this for every other member of my family, especially as my Aunts and Mom are aging. I read that they had recently completed a study...

What You Release

I know I talk about atmospheres often; and today will be one of those days. However, when we learn how important atmospheres are, we will make an effort to make sure we always have the correct atmosphere in our life, one conducive for miracles, one that welcomes the presence of...

from Dave Roberson….

Each month I receive a teaching letter from Pastor Dave Roberson in Tulsa, OK. This month's was very good and timely, I wanted to share it with you today. It is a little longer than our normal motivation, but well worth the read...enjoy! Dear Kim, Several of the instructions the...

March Partner Letter

God most often speaks to me through natural, normal things. At times these are the most inspiring things I hear and see; I want to share one of those times with you today. A couple weeks ago Breanne and I were in a store that carries garden supplies along with...

They Will Come…

I heard of a movie years ago about a guy who loved baseball players. He thought he was 'told' to build a baseball field and all the old, passed away players would come. I know it sounds odd, and I don't believe in such things but I am simply trying...

Not the End of My Story

I was reading an article by Joel Osteen today and one part of it jumped out at me. I loved it and I had to share it with you....read this excerpt from his article and then I will share my thoughts with you. Strength You Didn't Know You Had Post...

Find Your Footing

Good Morning Friends and Partners; I wanted to share something with you today. It is from Chuck Pierce. I don't believe every prophecy I receive nor do I think every prophecy is for every one - however, I feel some are worth sharing and if it is for you, God...

Hit Head On

This week started off with a bang! I woke up with flu symptoms all over my body. I immediately called one of the Healing Prayer Call leaders and had him pray for me, he prayed until the symptoms subsided. While I was still on the phone with him, Breanne tried...

Spiritual Roundtable

On tonight's Healing Prayer Call we will be having a Spiritual Round table concerning healing; specifically how to receive your healing, how to keep your healing and why some lose their healing. This is a subject God has put on George's heart recently therefore he wants to share with you...

Choppy Waters

Choppy Waters For the past couple weeks I have noticed the waters on the river that is close to my home. I have had to make several trips out of town recently and the waters have been choppy each time I cross the river. This past weekend my nephew went...

Prayer 2.19.15

Father, help us to always keep you first and foremost in our thoughts - help us to be more concerned with You and what pleases you. Help us to know that all those things are added as we put You first, this I ask in Jesus name. Amen.

God Will Overcome

Hebrews 11:1 says; now faith is the substance of things HOPED FOR. I have been thinking about this scripture over the weekend after reading several emails from partners who have seemingly lost hope in what they believed God for. According to this scripture, faith must have something to give substance...

One more time……

Father, I ask you today to renew our faith. To cause faith to rise up within us in such a way that it would empower us to trust one more time, to pray once again, to stand in faith as if we have never been disappointed, this I ask for...

Go For a Deep Haul

It's that time of year again, the time when I usually enjoy a good plate of crappie. A few years ago, as many of you know, one of my uncles who loves to fish, introduced me to crappie. I just love it. For the first few years when it was...

Words……Kind Words

I recently read an article by Victoria Osteen, I don't often read her articles but I just loved this one. I love what she said about teaching her children instead of punishing them and reinforcing her love for them. I also loved what she said about how we speak about...

The Prayer Shawl

Today I want to talk with you about something a little different, I want to share my story about my prayer shawl with you...but first I want to share some interesting facts about the prayer shawl. • The Tallit (prayer shawl) was to remind the Jew of the word of...

Embrace the Season

The other night I was thinking about a particular season I had gone through. As I thought about it and pondered it in my mind, the Lord spoke to me and said 'you didn't embrace that season.' It was a gentle rebuke but a rebuke nevertheless. Let me share a...

Great and Present Danger

While cleaning up some files this week I came across a teaching from a few years ago. I did not come across this teaching once, but seven or eight times, therefore I stopped and read it and thought it may be a good time to send this out once again,...

February Partner Letter

I know our partner letter is late however, I have been waiting on the Lord. For a few days I have felt I needed to write on FAVOR but I didn't know which direction to go....therefore I waited. Last night I was listening to a teaching by Kris Vallatton from...

Out of Gas

Over the past couple weeks something has happened to me that has never happened, at least as far back as I can remember. During the past two weeks, as I have been traveling a back, (country) road, I have come upon someone who is out of gas. The first instance...

I Was Glad!

I was glad when they said to me let us go to the House of the Lord! Psalm 122:1

When Fear Plays a Part

This week I have been reminded of a time, not too long ago, when a friend came to visit me from out of town. It was during the time when my foot was first hurt and when it was at its worst pain level. My friend, Donna, prayed for my...

The Value of Waiting

There is a song that has been playing in my head for a few days, an old song, from Isaiah 40:31. It says 'those that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall...

You are a Blessing!

Every single seed sown into this ministry is a blessing - and we thank you for it - we declare that you are blessed each time you are a blessing - that's what the Bible says and we declare it over you today - YOU ARE BLESSED! May your blessings...

New Day!

This morning I heard my phone 'ding!' as I was waking up, letting me know I had an email message. As I read it, it shared a word from Doug Addison for Feb. 2. It said; just like the date is 2/2 so things are going to start doubling in...

You Shall

Over the past two weeks I have watched Breanne go through battle after battle concerning her new 'fixer-upper' home. She is currently moving in but the battle has been hard for her. All through this time I have encouraged her to hold her peace, to respond according to God's word...

Tweak and Try Again!

I read a prophetic word yesterday after I wrote the motivation, I felt it went along with what I had written. While I don't believe every prophetic word spoken is for every single person reading it, I do believe we can find insights in many different teachings and even in...

Between the Vision & Fulfillment

Where there is no vision, the people perish.  Proverbs 29:18 Many of you wonder what you do between vision and fulfillment.  Proverbs 29:18 tells us that where there is no vision, the people perish.  The word perish means to let go.  Many times that is what happens, people lose sight...

Derailed Destiny

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.  Jeremiah 29:11 I heard a statement from the Lord this week about a person I was praying for.  God said they had...

The Faith of a Child

On Monday night we had a Passover celebration at our ministry office.   I taught a short message on Passover and then we went over the blessings of Passover.  We then took communion.  At the end I prayed and declared the blessings of Passover over each person who attended. One of...

Just Take Time to…

The other day I read a short story on facebook that touched me deeply.  It was so profound to me because I could relate to it so well.  We all go through things, hard and challenging seasons…how will we handle them?   A little girl had been shopping with her...

Observe the Clouds

I have often written on the scripture found in Ecclesiastes 11:4, but as I read it today I thought about it in an entirely different way - I love when God does that. Actually, one of our partners had sent me a set of teaching cd's and when this scripture...

Don’t Give up Now

Yesterday morning I woke up thinking about something I had been praying about for several years.  Something that I have stood in faith about for over 10 plus years.  It is something that is vital to my well-being and something I have refused to give up on. Once or twice...

A Time of Honor

This morning in my prayer time as I was praying, I began to think about something that happened in my life last year.  It absolutely amazed me. As you know, people, our partners, give offerings and donations to this ministry.  We have the best partners in the world.  This ministry...

To Pray Over Tithe

I bring the holy tithe, and present it to my High Priest, Jesus Christ; I honor God with my tithe. This day Lord, look down from Your holy habitation and bless me and my family. Bless our household and all we set our hand to. I declare that You have...

Authority

Whatever I forbid on earth is forbidden in heaven, whatever I allow on earth is allowed in heaven.  Matthew 16:19 I am a believer and these signs follow me; in Jesus name I drive out demons, speak with new tongues, if I drink anything deadly it will not hurt me,...

To Eliminate Debt

Take copies of your bills, mortgage, credit card debt, past due bills or delinquent taxes and any other paper representing debt and lay them before you – then declare…  In the name of Jesus and on the authority of His word, I call these debts paid in full. Debt, I...

To Collect Money Owed To You

Make a list of those people, businesses or organizations who owe you money.  Put the list in front of you and declare…  Jesus said whatever I loose on earth is loosed in heaven, therefore I loose the finances that are owed to me, I call this money in and declare...

To Pay Monthly Bills On Time

Put your bills in a stack, lay your hands on them and declare…  God supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. God is the source of my supply and I have more than enough to pay my bills on time. All my bills are...

To Increase Your Bank Accounts

I call for abundance as I honor the Lord with my capital and sufficiency. My storage place, investments and bank accounts are filled with plenty and my presses burst forth with new wine, I am abundantly supplied. 

To Sell Property

Speak to your property and declare…  Listen to me, I am talking to you. Jesus said in His word that you would obey me. You are going to be a blessing to someone this day – I call you sold today in the name of Jesus. I call the buyers...

To Buy Property

Declare…  I call those things that are not as though they were, I now call the property that fits my needs and desires and will be a blessing to me, and I call you to me now, in Jesus name! I declare that God’s highest and best is done in...

For Employment

Declare…  I now dissolve and put aside all negative, limiting beliefs about where I will work and what kind of job is available to me. I open myself to all of God’s possibilities. I call for a perfect, satisfying, well-paying job to manifest in my life this day.