A few weeks ago, God gave me a dream. In it He spoke to me and said, “Things are going to get easier.” I shared this dream with our readers and I wrote an article, Prophetic Word: Things Are Going to Be Easier, detailing this vivid dream from the Lord, which published on IFApray.org. I didn’t presume to […]
I would almost bet, upon reading the title of this writing, you were bewildered. If you look at our natural world today, the last thing that would come to mind would be rest. However, God’s ways are not our ways, neither are His thoughts our thoughts. He looks ahead in time and sees what is coming and that […]
One thing I have always loved is the morning after a storm. I woke up early one morning after an overnight storm. The storm had been intense, so much so that we lost power. We had a great deal of thunder and lightning, and high winds. I wasn’t sure what I would wake up to the next morning. As I […]
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 I was meditating on this familiar verse when a thought came to me… “I wonder if I am a generous giver?” More importantly… I wonder if GOD would consider me a generous giver? I began […]
It has been said, “Some peace only comes after war.” This statement came to mind as I listened to a riveting story from a marine who had been given an assignment from his command during a time of war. His instruction was to visit front-line soldiers. The number of casualties was growing daily. His commander […]
As the warm weather turns to crisp, cool mornings, we know that Fall is here. I love Fall. It’s probably my favorite season of all. It’s a time of chilly mornings, leaves falling, hot cocoa and bonfires. I love it all. However, it is also a busy time. A time to prepare for the winter […]
The Power of Remembering – Monday As I drove home late Sunday, I began to think about the past few weeks. While my mind drifted to the events of the season, I thought, “this needs to be a buttered noodle kind of night.” For those of you who have been with us a few […]
Preparing the Heart – Friday Upon waking one morning, I began quietly talking to God. Praying and listening. After a few moments He spoke three words to me… “Preparing the heart.” I knew this was to be my subject of study for the day – so I began. What is preparing the heart? After […]
Seed. Time. Harvest. Seed…Time….and then…Harvest. This week Breanne and I were talking about vehicles. I shared with her how a Jeep was my favorite vehicle. It’s not what I am driving now, but it is my favorite vehicle and I shared with her how I would have another one day. As we talked, she began […]
This morning I read the Marsha Burns word and it spoke to me. October 12, 2021: The earth is shrouded in darkness and death, and you must resist the temptation to dwell in that darkness. Break out of bondage and the spirit of death to be renewed in body, soul and spirit. Receive restoration and […]
I was driving home, lost in thought. I began to think about how this day began. I awoke with a heavy heart. The weekend was spent officiating the funeral service for my aunt and taking care of the family things afterward. Although that was behind us – heaviness still loomed. I knew I could spend […]
This past week God asked me if I wanted to have this one thing. After thinking about it for days, I realized while I did like the thing God was asking me about, if I could choose, it wouldn’t be my first choice. It would be my settled for. God taught me years ago if […]
I once read a word that was quite profound. One I believe relates to many seasons in our life. The word was… The enemy has been and is attacking the very area God is breathing upon in your life. So be encouraged that great increase and fruitfulness is being released in that part of your […]
It was early Wednesday morning, I was preparing to go and sit with my aunt who was quickly slipping away from us. I really didn’t want to face another day of it. I took some time to pray before I headed out for the day. Just after praying, a song came on that I had […]
Years ago, I listened to a teaching by Pastor Dave Roberson. This teaching greatly impacted my life – from that day to now. It was called, Peace, The Aggression Weapon of God. When I first began to study this subject, I wasn’t clear on how peace could be a weapon. Especially an aggressive weapon. However, I […]
There is a scripture that has been on my mind a lot this week. It is found in 2 Corinthians 12. I am sure you are familiar with it. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast […]
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 […]
Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” I have always loved that scripture and I pray it all the time over my daughter and grandchildren. One weekend, God showed me a simple and yet profound example of this […]
Did you know one of the remedies for trauma is to sing? It is! Isn’t that amazing. I discovered this one year when my daughter had a four-wheeler accident on her farm. It landed on her, and she was banged up quite a bit. A couple days after one thing was bothering her the most. […]
Have you ever felt weary beyond words? I have. The good news is we do not have to remain that way – we can stay filled with the peace, the joy and the presence of God. Lately, I have been spending time each day with my aunt, who has covid. She has developed heart and […]