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...