To the “Stronghearts” who have chosen to continue and those just beginning this pilgrimage of Godly disciplines. The passed months of sunrises, the pre-dawn gatherings for morning manna, memorizing of Scripture, monthly fasting, the fellowship of accountability, the mutual servanthood and the growth of “Christian Table Tal[...]
Immediately after all the stories of the people of great faith in Hebrews 11:4-31, Hebrews 11:32-35 tells us that "they shut the mouths of lions, escaped death etc.… ". That's the part I remember that they trusted God and "they won"!! "By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had pro[...]
This year more so than ever, I had the chance to take a deep and holy pause and reflect on where I am - spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Spiritually, I am excited about how I continue to march on, grow and move forward in the things of God, ….despite my trials. Physically, I am doing just great for a 57-year-old! H[...]
When I was a teenager, I read a book about a fighter pilot from World War II who served with the famous Flying Tigers air group fighting with the Chinese Nationals. The name of the book was “God Is My Co-Pilot.” I found that title fascinating for its metaphorical outlook, and the interesting concept of God constantly joi[...]
Let us HOLD fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who PROMISED is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 In early 2021, I asked the Lord if He would give me a word for the year, and he put on my heart HOLD, with specific instructions to HOLD tight to His PROMISES. I also felt Him telling me, trust in my word and all[...]
Do not be afraid. I am with you where I take you. I will give you the words. Do not worry. Be in the moment. I am with you. Feel Me. I am there. I am with you, in you, upon you. Do you believe that? Take hold of that. I will teach you in the way you should go. My eye is upon you. I've trained you for this. Rela[...]
In a recent teaching, I was reminded of Hebrews 11:6 “For without faith it is impossible to please Him, for those that would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. God knows our hearts – HE KNOWS our true motives for everything. He knows our wants and desires, our thoughts an[...]
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” James 4:8 ESV. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. I remember life before constant digital noise: no inbox pings, Twitter tweets or Instagram notifications. Because of the Covid-19 vi[...]
There is a story in the Bible where Moses asked Pharaoh to let God's people go, and Pharaoh was so angry he said, "You shall no longer give the people straw to make bricks, as in the past; let them go and gather straw for themselves. But the number of bricks they made in the past you shall impose on them, you shall by no means r[...]
As you look to the skies, you are in wonderment of my creation—the sun, moon, stars and yes, even the clouds. As you look to the earth, you are in awe of the mountains, bodies of water, trees, flowers and the beauty of nature, in birds, animals and all living things. It was my good pleasure to bring you such joy and awe in[...]