Category: Hope

• Faith Hope Miracles

  You Will Name Him John

  

  Zacharias and Elizabeth’s story in Chapter 1 of the Gospel of Luke is part of the Christmas Story with beautiful details of trusting, waiting, and not losing hope in God.   They are of the lineage of the Levitical tribe and are priests. One scripture makes me stop and mull…

  December 11, 2023
• Hope Obedience Patience

  Promises

  

  When I mention the word promises, what is your reaction to that word? Are there hurts, pains, anger, unbelief or does hope rise in you? Today many would say that no one keeps their promises. Some have experienced broken marital promises through adultery.  Others may not have been hurt by…

  November 1, 2023
• Character Fruits Hope Patience Trials

  Allow Irritants to Form The Beauty of a Pearl in You

  

  When I think of the description of New Jerusalem that is found in Revelations 21 it is overwhelming for my punitive mind. For some people it might be the measurements of New Jerusalem, for some it might be the materials of the walls such as jasper, or the foundations stones…

  September 18, 2023
• Encouraging Foundation Hope Visions

  You Will Make It Through!

  

  On Sunday morning worship while we were singing Maverick City Music’s song “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” I had a vision which I want to share with you. The lyrics talk about how Christ is our firm foundation and the rock on which I stand, when everything around me is shaken…

  August 3, 2023
• Healing Hope Prayers

  Happy Canada Day!

  

  July 1, 2023, is Canada’s 156th anniversary of Canadian Confederation. The British North America Act, 1867 passed and the three separate colonies of the United Canadas (Ontario and Quebec now), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion called Canada. From 1879 to 1982 we were called…

  July 1, 2023
• Blessing Calling Fear of the Lord Healing Hope

  Mother’s Day

  

  Mother’s Day will be celebrated this Sunday, May 14, and for some it is a wonderful day of celebrating with their children no matter the age. They will be receiving handmade cards with magic marker drawings, glue, and sprinkles and most likely there will also be magic marker drawings on…

  May 8, 2023
• Hope Identity Knowing Jesus Love Praise

  Battles

  

  How Do I Fight My Battles!   Michael W. Smith has a song called “Surrounded (Fight My Battles)”. The lyrics of the song are:   “The Word of God says, for the spirit of heaviness put on the garment of praise, this is how we fight our battles. Just when…

  April 19, 2023
• Calling Encouraging Hope Prayers Surrender

  Denial

  

  As I think about Easter, I cannot help but think of the rooster crowing and what it meant for Peter and what it means for me today. Denial is a harsh reality that all must face. I am grateful that Jesus told Peter ahead of time of what Peter would…

  April 11, 2023
• Hope Righteousness Truth

  The Truth is Simple

  

  Last night we saw the Jesus Revolution Movie and it was excellent. I hope that you can see that great life story of three different men in that revolution, so well done.   In one part of the movie Pastor Chuck Smith’s wife said to him “the truth is simple;…

  February 27, 2023
• Faith Fear of the Lord Hope Obedience Visions

  Stay on the Road less Traveled!

  

  Staying on the road less traveled requires constant communication, prayer, listening, abiding with the Holy Spirit and determination. It means saying no to many things and at first it may seem like you are saying “No” almost by the minute to those deeds that are in opposition to the Spirit…

  February 19, 2023