We all appear innocent at first, but the truth is we are all sinners and we need the salvation, deliverance and healing of Jesus. Give God the glory, and He will lift you up and protect you.
Category: True Stories
A Night Guarded by God
“On the night of the first Seder in Egypt, God did not even permit the angel of death into Jewish homes on “business as usual.” On that night, no Jew died of any cause.”
You have no power except…
Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” John 19:11 In my words, “God’s plan supersedes any plan for evil but does not justify the evil doer’s self serving motives…
Aim to please the LORD…
Travel Update & Prayer Requests! Prayer Points COVID Test on the 9th to insure entry into Kenya on September 15th Safe travels and prayer for myself, my son Maverick, his wife Amy, Jonah, Hudson and Ava (Pray for this very long trip and we have to all wear masks except for Ava. Our connection and…
What might CS Lewis say?
My friend Brenda Burgess, writer and editor and I were discussing the pandemic and how it was affecting the United States and South Africa where she lives. She sent me a quote from C.S. Lewis from an article by Matthew Omolesky that she had read concerning living in this age of pandemic. “What might CS…
The Sweetness of a Friend
Dear Friends and Loved Ones: I mentioned in my most recent E-News my travel plans to travel to Kenya. We have now bought plane tickets! I will be traveling with my son Maverick, his wife Amy, and my sweet grandkids Jonah, Hudson & Ava. We leave for Kenya on September 14th! To learn more about Maverick and…
A Boy Named Oswald from Sanford, Florida
Growing up in the second grade and going to Southside Elementary school in Sanford, Florida was a big deal. I can still remember my classroom with the high gloss wooden floors and ceiling to floor windows. You could actually stand there and look out at the trees, the squirrels, the bushes that surrounded the front…
Oh No, Little Johnny
All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace. Isaiah 54:13 One of my greatest joys in life was raising my children while I was working for Johnny Blue and April Craig. They still own Craig Commercial Realty in Tallahassee, Florida and have raised three wonderful children, Johnny Blue…
The Call of Intercessors
“We know that God does not listen to sinners, but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him.” John 9:31 According to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always,…
Major League Courage
“So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD told him. But because he was afraid of his family and the men of the town, he did it at night rather than the daytime.” Judges 6:27 Gideon was afraid but he did it anyway. It took courage. Lorraine is 98 years old…
Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor
“I am no longer a Virginian, sir, but an American.” Patrick Henry
Crowns will roll in the dust
“Come down from your thrones and sit in the dust, for your glorious crowns will soon be snatched from your heads.”
Running from evil..
Run, forest run! Relax and enjoy this very special video. My son(s) and daughter(s), if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that…
Missionary Vickie Cone!
Missionary & Minister Vickie Cone… International Students at OSU. I met Vickie through a mentoring program and I am so thankful I did! Vickie recently became a missionary with the AOG and will be working with International Students on the OSU campus. She also hopes to lead a Bible study for Chinese students this summer….
Friends & Freedom Fighters….
The Horrific Truth about Human Traffickingwith Tomas Lares Click Title or below picture to watch Video The first time I met Tomas Lares was at a business meeting. The second time he was leading worship for an evening intercessory prayer service. Tomas speaks both English and Spanish fluently and in a way that draws you…
Pocket Knife & Peanuts
Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! You don’t have to be a father to be an influencer in someone else’s life. It is the simple loving things that are done in our lives that matter most and make the biggest impact. Little things like pocket knives and peanuts. Pocket Knife & Peanuts…
Pray, Plant, Feed & Water, Prune & Harvest
Let your [a]character or moral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] [b]Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor [c]give you up nor leave you without…
Catching The Rift… Experiencing Africa!
Looking over the Great Rift, at Kerio View where many national and international runners train in Iten, Kenya, God spoke to my heart about how He is being lifted up in Kenya. Many para-sailors jump off the ledge, only to let the wind pick them up and carry them overlooking one of the most beautiful…
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…
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…
