In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:6-7 Trials test the genuineness... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for the Nation and other
Lord, You see the craziness that is going on in this nation. We need a miracle that can only come from You. I know that You are the one who extends authority. I know that You love all people because You are love. I know that You bless those who bless Israel. I know that... Continue Reading →
His Kingdom is Near
“Whatever city you enter and they receive you, eat what is set before you; and heal those in it who are sick, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’” Luke 10:8-9 I have often been distracted by hospitality. Do I need to reciprocate? I’m picky. What if so... Continue Reading →
Loving Others
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 I am good at planning, but I realize I get lost in the details and often never get around to finishing things. Like: Writing a book Blogging regularly Creating a godly parenting... Continue Reading →
Seeking Him
At the end of the year, I left my childhood town in Arkansas and moved to New Mexico. I have been surprised at how the temperatures may be similar on the thermometer but my body has felt warmer since I arrived in New Mexico, except the cold nights. When the sun drops, I feel like... Continue Reading →
First Words
My pastor used to always ask "What is the first thing that God created?" I would always answer "the Heavens and the Earth." His response was the first thing God created was sound. He spoke things into being. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face... Continue Reading →
Trust Him with the Dreams
Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Luke 10:3 Jesus sent out the disciples without provision. They had no guarantee of success, just faith in the One who sent them. They failed at times. There was the father who asked why the disciples had not been able... Continue Reading →
Promises of God
No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Romans 4:20-21 This year I have stepped out. God brought me to New Mexico where I know no one, in the middle... Continue Reading →
The Velley of Fear
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[a] I will fear no evil,for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 I feel like in the past, as I read the scripture my focus was on the evil not the fear. God's word says so many times "Fear not". Those things that we... Continue Reading →
Love Your Neighbors
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 I have never really taken time to get to know my neighbors. I mean really know them since I was a kid. I've made plans to, but I never have reached out. Even if I extended "neighbors" to... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 