Jacob and Esau. Joseph and his brothers. Brothers. Friendship and feuds. Quickly, even a game gone awry can erupt into a family war! What wouldn’t cause a flicker of an eyelid with another person can erupt into war because of one dynamic. Family history. Family Feuds and Family History I’ve Continue Reading
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Babies on Board: MAN the Cannons!
“A baby is one of God’s greatest miracles,” inscribed a friend in her card welcoming our first son into the world. They absolutely are. All our Heavenly Father’s hopes and dreams—and the answers to the prayers of multitudes through the generations—are wrapped up inside the spirits of babies. With love Continue Reading
Grace of Unity for LIFE
“New York City in the 19th Century probably surpassed all others in political corruption and depraved popular culture; often the two were bound up together. One aspect of that depravity related to the extent and popularity of abortion, especially among the wealthier inhabitants” (Bill Potter, “Leslie Printice Leads Anti-Abortion Rally, 1846, Continue Reading
Destiny Calls YOUR Name in December!
All time is not created equal. An opportunity awaits you, and it’s better than a Christmas present. May you recognize this opportune moment, which is a kairos time, and move forward with the King as your heart prepares Him room. Get ready – it’s Destiny Time! The Spiritual Charge in Continue Reading
PURE Revolution!
What is pure and holy to our Heavenly Father is targeted for destruction by His ancient enemy. With light from above, we can see where the true battle lies, as darkness has shrouded it on earth, in the air waves and sound bites. The battle is not between men and Continue Reading
Spiritual Hygiene
“We’ve gotta wash that Christian fellowship off our hands,” laughed my dad as we’d drive home after church, following his jovial and personable interactions with crowds at every service. Physically speaking, founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, changed history for patients by providing them a future by helping them escape Continue Reading
Divine Interruption — Time to MARCH
The Holy Spirit divinely interrupted our regularly scheduled programming (Hope Streams newsletter) to the Honor series with focused prayer and action for March. March is a month of season change. In fact, March is named after the Roman god of war. For centuries, the dark kingdom has worked to defile times Continue Reading
Kingdom Mind-ed!
A Moment in Time In this month of season change, there’s a window of grace in time to reconcile with King Jesus Christ, thus moving forward in our destiny. December 10-31. It’s always time to adjust our thinking and feeling to our Father’s ways. However, this article is released to Continue Reading
Breathing Room for the Holy Spirit
Church and Marketplace I sat there as an observer in the conference room, provided by local business owners, in my dream. In walked the pastor who had just finished his retreat. Up looked his wife, expectantly. They anticipated refreshing from the Lord, and a fresh word, too. Both were Continue Reading
No Fluff, Fillers or Veneer!
Veneer vs. Real Wood Originally, this article released on God’s Pen Pals. However, I’ve just encountered another situation at work with another set of veneer cabinets. Then, I discovered this 100+ year old table in my grandparents’ home and refinished it. It’s the real deal! Wood–beauty and strength–all the way Continue Reading