Twenty-one years ago, in 2004, my husband Rick and I were training to be church planters with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (The Alliance), the church denomination I grew up under. Rick was going for his ordination, and I was going for my consecration. So there was a district prayer conference (September 13-16, 2004) for … Continue reading I Cannot Stop Speaking About Jesus Christ
They Surround Me
Tuesday, November 1, 2016, 8:09 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 118 (Select vv. NASB). I Will Not Fear (vv. 5-9) From my distress I called upon the Lord;The Lord answered me and set me in a large … Continue reading They Surround Me
And That’s a Fact
They say they’re this,They say they’re that,But lies they tell,And that’s a fact. ManipulateThe people, too,And twist the truth,‘tis nothing new. Control’s their thing,What they desire,The hypocrites,Truth not require. Embellish truth,Or simplify,But truth be toldThey do deny. For they are devilsIn disguise,Who masquerade,Walk in their pride. Their goal now isTo folks deceive,In hopes the liesThey … Continue reading And That’s a Fact
State of The Union
Quote from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address on February 5, 2019: “My Administration has acted decisively to confront the world's leading state sponsor of terror: the radical regime in Iran. “To ensure this corrupt dictatorship never acquires nuclear weapons, I withdrew the United States from the disastrous Iran nuclear deal. And last … Continue reading State of The Union
Trials Which Test Our Faith
I am reading in Job, chapter 23, and I will summarize his situation: Job was a righteous and God-fearing man. But God gave Satan permission to test him. And then most all of his servants, and his livestock, and all of his children were put to death. But Job’s response was, “The Lord gave and … Continue reading Trials Which Test Our Faith
God is The Strength of My Heart
This psalm is in the Old Testament, and yet it teaches us what is taught us in the New Testament, under the New Covenant, as well. “Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth.” (Psalm 73:25 NASB1995) Our trust should not be in other humans. We should not … Continue reading God is The Strength of My Heart
False Gospel vs True Gospel
“So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the … Continue reading False Gospel vs True Gospel
God’s Chosen People
Jesus Christ said to the unbelieving Jews, “Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people, producing the fruit of it.” (Matthew 21:43 NASB1995) “That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the … Continue reading God’s Chosen People
Opening My Eyes to See
As some of you may or may not be aware, when the Lord called me to this ministry in 2004, and he had me begin writing down what he was teaching me from my times with him in his word each day, he also began opening my eyes to so many things about what was … Continue reading Opening My Eyes to See
Retain the Standard of Sound Words
“..by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher. For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and … Continue reading Retain the Standard of Sound Words
Run With It 