Over the weekend, I was studying and pondering some things God was showing me. As I did, an event that happened to me over thirty years ago suddenly flashed through my mind. I had just moved to Cleveland, Tennessee to work for Norvel Hayes Ministries. Because I moved from another city, I took very little […]
Early Sunday morning, I had a dream. It’s the first dream I have had from the Lord in a long time. In my dream, I walked outside to tell my daughter goodbye, as they were leaving to go home. On my walk to her vehicle, something unusual caught the corner of my right eye. I […]
Over the weekend, I was spending some quiet time alone – with my thoughts. In the silence I remembered a time when I had scheduled time to pray with a friend. When the day and time arrived, I was exhausted. Some unexpected things had taken place and I no longer felt the energy to pray […]
One day, Breanne and I were running errands for the ministry when we saw this woman walking down the side of the road. On the right side of the road was a nice, smooth sidewalk. On the left side of the road, it was a deep ditch, with high grass and rocky places. The woman […]
This week as the news media was predicting storms and tornados in my area, God reminded me of another time this same thing happened. It was a couple years ago; the news stations were warning everyone of severe weather coming our way – tornados were expected in our county. The day after the storms came […]
Over the weekend, I was meditating on the many ways God speaks to His people. As you know from my writings, He speaks to me most often in simple terms. For instance, God speaks through things in our natural surroundings. Have you even been awakened several days in a row at a particular time? I […]
It was early Saturday morning. Thunder was rolling in the background; it did not feel like a good time for an appointment – yet I had one scheduled. The appointment didn’t turn out the way I thought it would. Silently, I walked to my vehicle. I was ready for some good news. I know the […]
In times of struggle or challenge, as we have seen in our nation this year, I have found if I will stop worrying and begin to give thanks, my attitude changes and my mind and heart becomes peace filled. Renewed faith arises. Isaiah 26:3 says that God will keep us in perfect peace, when our […]
We are all guilty of it. Thanksgiving morning arrives and we are busy preparing the turkey, mashed potatoes, and homemade bread. The family is running around chattering with excitement. The house is filled with wonderful aromas and joy. It’s a great time with family and friends. But is this how this yearly celebration began? Has the giving of thanks become […]
Thanksgiving brings to mind turkey, homemade stuffing, family and friends gathered around the table, and football in the afternoon, a wonderful day to enjoy loved ones and relax. Of course, God wants us to enjoy this week of Thanksgiving with family and friends, however, for us who are in Christ, Thanksgiving should be more than […]
This week, I have been revisiting a voice that spoke into my life for many years. Dr. Norvel Hayes. Although Brother Norvel is with the Lord now, the things he taught me continue to live on in me. Almost weekly I think of something he said or lessons he taught me. I am thankful for […]
If you want to know the true character of a person there are a couple of places you can look to find this information. First, you can look at the deeds of their past. Secondly, you can look at how they treat their family and close friends over time. These two things will give you […]
And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, when she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched His garment. For she said, if I […]
When I look around these days, I see many weary saints. The past few years or so has been hard to say the least. I too am feeling the weariness of the battle that seems to loom on and on, without letting up. During my prayer time, God keeps leading me back to one place – […]
This morning, an old movie came to mind. A statement one of the actors said to his friend has stayed with me for many years. In the movie, he had come to the end of his life when he made this profound comment, “my life wasn’t what I hoped, but it was exactly what I […]
Not too long ago, I watched Kelita grab hold of an opportunity that everyone around her told her was impossible. She grabbed it anyway – and reaped the rewards of it. A short time later she shared an email with me that reminded me of an old saying. One that God has spoken to me […]
It was early one morning. I was sitting in my chair reading my Bible, worship music played softly in the background. It was an uneventful morning; I was in my daily routine when I heard God speak plainly to me. He said, “I have commanded peace on you.” I laid my Bible in my lap and listened, […]
Today, I want to talk to you about the soil of your heart. It is something God has been speaking to me about and I want to share it with you. Tilling up the soil of our heart. I have found that there are certain promises of God that we can easily believe and receive. […]
Over the weekend, I heard these words, “It’s time to break ties.” I believe this word is vital for many. It is time to break ties with some things – mainly the things the world is promoting. What am I talking about? I believe it is time to break ties with ALL fear and intimidation […]
Over the past 30 years, I have had many prophecies or prophetic words spoken over me, some that came to pass, many did not. I believe most people mean well, but not all are really giving a word from God. It may be something they think, or wish would happen. Over the years I have […]