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...

"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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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]....

“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, &...

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...

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...

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...