When was the last sermon you heard about fasting? When was the last time you heard someone say they fasted from food? Fasting was a common practice in Jesus’ day. God commanded fast for one day out of the year, on Yom Kippur-The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:19-31). We have several accounts of fasting in … Continue reading Fasting, a Forgotten Key to Deliverance
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Teach Us How to Pray
Jesus often pulled aside by Himself to pray. (Matthew 14:23, Matthew 26:36, Mark 1:35) The disciples observed Him and saw the power He exhibited when He healed the sick and set the demonized free. They saw the connection between prayer and power. So, in Luke 11:1 we hear their plea. Now it came to pass, as He was … Continue reading Teach Us How to Pray
What is Yom Kippur and Why Celebrate It?
Have you ever packed for a trip and when it comes time to leave, you can’t shut your suitcase? At that point, you need to open it, refold, and sort the priority items from the non essentials. Writing this piece on Yom Kippur has been a similar journey. There is not any way to include … Continue reading What is Yom Kippur and Why Celebrate It?
How Can I Know God?
I can't seem to get past Psalm 46:10. Holy Spirit keeps unpacking it for me. We've talked about being still, but I never realized that being still is connected with knowing God. Let's look at this again. Be Still Be still -- Look to God as your Head--Your authority person--the first One you run to … Continue reading How Can I Know God?
Sovereign Moves
On August 22, 2020, I saw Jesus in a vision and heard a word from the Lord. I shared it with a few of my intercessor friends but am prompted to share it now publicly. Sovereign Moves in the Making Jesus was standing in front of a white board drawing out plays for a football … Continue reading Sovereign Moves
Closing Thoughts on the Armor of God
As warriors for the King, we are called to put on the Armor of God. But we've discovered through this series that God's idea of armor and man's idea of armor is very different. Instead of a uniform to hang in your closet and put on each morning, God's armor is a 24/7, 365, Kingdom … Continue reading Closing Thoughts on the Armor of God
Putting It All Together With Prayer Armor of God – Part 8
I was ready to wrap up the Armor of God today and move on. But Holy Spirit called a halt. "There is one more critical piece," He said. "Prayer." Well, that should be quick and easy, I thought. While I know prayer is important, I don't ever remember hearing or seeing it taught with the … Continue reading Putting It All Together With Prayer Armor of God – Part 8
God Has the Operations Manual for Our Times
God's word is timeless. He gave me this in 2014 and it still holds weight today in our crazy upside-down world of the coronavirus: "You are stepping into new territory. You’ve never been this way before. What has worked in the past, will no longer suffice. You must come to Me for supplies and instructions. … Continue reading God Has the Operations Manual for Our Times
Monday Manna – God’s Plans for Our Nation Require Our Participation
One morning in April 2015, in my quiet time with the Lord, He asked me to write what He put on my heart. This is what I believe He shared with me: My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations. The call today, in this hour, is to return to prayer … Continue reading Monday Manna – God’s Plans for Our Nation Require Our Participation
Monday Manna – Prophetic Keys for Intercession
Several months ago I was in a small prayer meeting, praying for the local church when Holy Spirit spoke these words to me. Come and worship and bow down. Come and kneel before the Lord Your God, your Maker. Call for intercessors to come. My word has gone forth for this house. Partner with Me … Continue reading Monday Manna – Prophetic Keys for Intercession