I was sitting in a coffee shop in Alaska and overheard a young man talking about the soon coming birth of his son and how he described it like being in the midst of a hurricane that is approaching. He described his newfound fatherhood as a flurry of preparing for an uncontrollable event that would…
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Peace Be Still
When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. And behold, there arose [a]a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!” He *said to them, “Why…
Lord, Where do we go from here?
As thousands flee in Florida, and thousands more are devastated in Texas, the carribbean and Mexico (as a result of the recent earthquake); I am certain many are praying and asking the question, “Lord, where do we go from here.” Jesus had just performed two great miracles, the Feeding of the Five Thousand and Walking…
I Now Can See The Colors in A Crystal
I recently met for brunch with a highschool friend. A couple of times during the past ten years she has felt compelled to reach out to me and we were finally able to connect. Once you read her story you will understand like I do now, that she is a product of our God who…
Endurance – The Iditarod = Alaskan Sled Dog Race
The Iditarod – Alaskan Sled Dog Race Passion, Vision and Mission I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has…
Angel in the Dryer – Warning!
! Warning** Do Not Do the following or allow your children to do this! Frazzled, shaken, unstable, wobbly and obviously fluffed! This is what my poodle Angel looked like after coming out of the dryer. Not the blow dryer either! When I was a young girl I had two brothers Doug and Keith. Keith decided…
It’s In The Process
What makes, clay pottery, cow’s milk buttery, butterflies fluttery? It’s something in the process. What makes, bologna lunchmeat, a cane of sugar so sweet a loaf of bread from whole wheat? It’s something in the process. What makes, dark clouds roll away, the rooster crow at dawn each day, us doubt and turn to God…
The Power of the Cross Never Fails
Promise – Life Lesson # 2 The Promise of an Eternal Covenant: “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah — not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I…
Choices… we all have to make them
CHOICES – People may often misunderstand your goals, your vision, your mission ~ but keep going, keep striving and continue to push, having faith in the specific calling you have been given! (While at the same time being open for Godly accountability and constructive criticism) FB Post by Maverick Hoenig June 3, 2017. CHOICES When…
God will never change His mind about you!
God’s word is true and it is certain. It divides between the soul and spirit, that which is temporary or eternal. God separates the darkness and the light, and upholds what is truth and what is right. God is true and He is certain. He never tells us a lie, He created the world and…
Alaska Railroad and Boretide Surfing!
Things to Do in Alaska Bobette and I were blessed by a friend to take a day trip on the Alaska Railroad down and around the coastal town of Seward. We saw bore tide surfers, Click here to watch great video of this. glaciers, ate scrumptious meals, and visited the Alaska Sea Life Center in…
North to Alaska! Join me!
I can’t wait to share this exciting news with you! I am so thrilled to share with you how God is moving in my life. …My First Assignment and place where the Lord is sending me is North to Alaska! Read my entire August newsletter with ALL the details here. Marlene’s August Newsletter Come Beside…
What Makes a Healthy Team? – Tips on getting along with one another.
When I was in Kenya last year and ministering with Pastor Laban and Pastor Mary Johnson from Voice for Jesus Ministries, I observed one thing about several of the pastors and ministers there. They all encouraged one another and came out to support a visiting pastor or minister. The “team spirit” was very strong. Whether…
Insecurity “I”s that will incinerate you!
No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. I Corinthians 10:13-14…
Indigestion – “I”s That Will Incinerate You
“For my groaning comes at the sight of my food, And my cries pour out like water.” Job 3:24 Which comes first, indigestion or groaning? The truth is that your health can be ruined because of the way stress, crisis and trauma is handled in your life. It is important that you recognize the early…
“I”s that will Incinerate You – Immobility
Immobility – Fear will immobilize you as was in the case of Pastor Bobette Stubblefield, Soon after our marriage began, my husband began to isolate me by forbidding me to spend time at church and with my family and friends. Isolation then begins to break down a person’s worth; and little by little steals their…
Like a Signal in the Sky….The Power of the Cross Never Dies!
I’m looking back a few years ago, when I took this picture. I had spent a year in Ohio working at a large ministry and the experience and friendships that I made while I was there are not measurable. There was probably not anything in Ohio that I didn’t love! I thought I was going…
