The heart of salvation is the Cross of Christ. Oswald Chambers The Hebrew word for Prepared is to be firm. When I pray, I hear the word “Prepared ~ The Way.” – yes, this is what I am hearing. Am I prepared? And for what?, I ask. The response is two words, The Way or…
Good Seeds Rise!
I would like to share with you a few words somewhat parroting what I gleaned from my pastor Mike Collins message this past Palm Sunday. So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When…
Two Donkeys, Now When & Now Then
Recently I was reading the story about Balaam and his donkey, and came across the following passage: NOW WHEN Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not resort to divination as at other times, but turned his face toward the wilderness. When Balaam looked out and saw Israel encamped tribe…
Care, Teach and Nurture
Originally posted on Beloved:
Having been practicing more social distancing, and homeschooling our children has already been a rich experience. I’m continuously being reminded of my commitments. Kids have a way of either keeping us accountable to what we say or making us feel like we have to follow through with our word least they…
March Madness!
One day a wedding, three days later…a dearth. This has been more than an exciting month! I don’t know about you but my plans have been rearranged, turned upside down and am certain I still don’t have enough toilet paper stockpiled. My good friend Dana Beth and I attended a wedding, and the following week…
We are in His hands…
I was speaking with mine and my children’s God mother Naomi Moore, and as usual she began to praise the Lord and remind me that we are in God’s hands… God has the whole world in His hands. To listen to message by Podcast, If My People Who Are Called By My Name… People living…
Prayer Partners in Times of Crisis
Dear beloved, I have spoken with many who are going through difficult times during this time of isolation and uncertainty. I am thankful most are relying on the presence and power of God’s love to see them through. I’ve spoken with some whose fear is causing them to become self-centered and fearful. For these we…
Exciting March Enews: Living Ash Meadow
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 James 1:27 March Mentors, & Missionaries Maverick & Amy Hoenig Introducing the latest Hoenig missionary, Ava (Living) Ashleigh (Ash Meadow)! She arrived…
40 Days versus 40 Years – Fighting an unseen enemy…Corona Virus
“For forty years – one year for each of the forty days you explored the land – you will suffer for your sins and know what it is like to have me against you.” Numbers 14:34 Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this…
March Mentor: Yasmin Kahn, The Hope Project
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Yasmin Kahn, Hope SpringsLocation TBD Near Ashville, N.C. Mentor & Hope Springs Life Skills Training Director, Yasmin Yasmin lives in Wasilla, Alaska and spent…
Tessa Quirindongo ~ March Featured Mentor
Mentor & First Mom Counselor Tessa We met over a decade ago… Since then she and I have cried, laughed and prayed together through the years. She has recently married a wonderful man and continues to be passionate about family unity, evangelism, teaching and especially ministering to “first mothers.” For those who may be unfamiliar…
Widows, Orphans, & Prodigals
roll on, Jordan, roll
Yeah, this sad world we live in, boys, it sure can get you down
When you can’t seem to get your head on straight and your feet back on the ground
But I think every little thing’s gonna be alright, yeah, it’s all gonna be okay
Isaac Watts
Walking Together in the Spirit
This past weekend I shared at the SE Regional Winter Conference for Global Alliance Networks, in Birmingham, Alabama. The name of my talk was Walking Together in the Spirit. We left at 7:00 a.m. Friday, from Pensacola to drive to Birmingham, Alabama (a group of us rode together in Charity Chapel’s ministry van). On the…
Your Table is Prepared
Your Table Is Prepared in the Presence of Your Enemies Prophetic Word This was the vision:
Left – on the run
10 Then David got up and ran that day from Saul. I Samuel 21: 8-10a People are broken and even those we love can say and do evil things to us. My older brother Doug once said to me, “People are like rattlesnakes, they strike out at the warmest and closest thing to them.” Has someone…
You Can Be Certain In 2020
You can be certain in 2020 dictators & government leaders will rise and fall. You can be certain there is always going to be poverty, sickness, diseases, discord, differences of viewpoints, opinions and human diversity. Thankfully one of the miraculous things that will stand the test of time and you can be certain of in…
Sleigh Bells Ringing
Are you listening? Christmas carols, and shoppers tell us Christmas is just around the corner. Preparations, presents and children are excited (especially in the U.S.) about what is or will be under the tree on Christmas morning. Some families may not even know or understand the Christmas story. Other families like my son and his…
Work of My HE Art
Thanking God for YOU! But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12-13 NASB I don’t…
Thankful for Laundry Tables
Recently I was at the laundromat and began talking with a young man named S. When he asked me what I did, I shared with him that I was a missionary and also someone who tries to help people when they are in crisis, trouble or in a disastrous place in their life. I was…
He Wipes Away Tears
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 I often get asked the question, What is a disaster chaplain/pastor? Simply put, they respond to the needs of others when…
