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Our Words

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

What words we speak are vital to our future!

We must carefully watch over our words for in them is contained life or death.

Wisdom speaks in Proverbs chapter 18:

21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

In other Words, your words are so powerful that they will kill or give life, and the talkative person will reap the consequences.

Jesus spoke in Mark chapter 11:

22 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.

23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

You don’t go talk to GOD about your mountain; you talk to the mountain about GOD.

You speak to your problem, and you say to it, such as an inanimate object such as pain, depart in the Name of Jesus!  You must not doubt in your heart for your faith to operate in such an effective manner.

How do you develop to such a level of faith?

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 10:

17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.

Faith grows as you immerse yourself in the Word.  If you focus on what the world says, your faith will become diluted and ultimately become of none effect, you will become void of The Word.

Jesus enlightened us as He spoke concerning the parable of the sower in Mark chapter 4:

13 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?

14 The sower sows the Word.

15 And these are the ones by the wayside where the Word is sown. When they hear, Satan comes immediately and takes away the Word that was sown in their hearts.

16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the Word, immediately receive It with gladness;

17 and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the Word’s sake, immediately they stumble.

18 Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the Word,

19 and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the Word, and It becomes unfruitful.

20 But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the Word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.”

When you focus on the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things, you become unfruitful.  It is your decision on what you allow yourself to watch and hear.

I urged you to participate in the 30-day soul cleanse to remove worldly seeds that have been planted in the past.  Each of us determines the level of faith we want to walk in, and what impact we want to make through our words in our daily lives.

Who Is FATHER Seeking?

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Is FATHER seeking you?

FATHER is seeking those who have a true heart for HIM.

The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in John chapter 4:

23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and Truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth.”

How many people offer worship in lip service only?  True worship requires not only words but actions as well.

Matthew recorded by The Holy Spirit in Matthew chapter 14:

24 But the disciples, who were now in the middle of the lake, ran into trouble, for their boat was tossed about by the high winds and heavy seas.

25 At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came to them, walking on the waves!

26 When the disciples saw Him walking on top of the water, they were terrified and screamed, “A ghost!”

27 Then Jesus said, “Be brave and don’t be afraid. I am here!”

28 Peter shouted out, “Lord, if it’s really You, then have me join You on the water!”

29 “Come and join Me,” Jesus replied. So Peter stepped out onto the water and began to walk toward Jesus.

30 But when he realized how high the waves were, he became frightened and started to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he cried out.

31 Jesus immediately stretched out His Hand and lifted him up and said, “What little faith you have! Why would you let doubt win?”

32 And the very moment they both stepped into the boat, the raging wind ceased. 33 Then all the disciples bowed down before Him and worshiped Jesus. They said in adoration, “You are truly the Son of God!”

Here, the word worship denotes three aspects: to bow, to kiss, and to pay homage… all three are included in this verse.

To pay homage means to show deep respect, admiration, and honor to someone or something, often publicly, by offering tribute through actions or words. It’s a way to acknowledge someone’s significance, achievements, or influence.

Are we truly paying homage to Jesus in our words and actions?  Recently, I urged the readers to purge their souls for thirty days.  Peter speaks of the purifying of our souls.

Peter wrote by The Holy Spirit in 1st Peter chapter 1:

22 Now, because of your obedience to the Truth, you have purified your very souls, and this empowers you to be full of Love for your fellow believers. So express this sincere Love toward one another passionately and with a pure heart.

When we focus on walking with a pure heart, we worship Our Heavenly Father by our actions.  What is the result?

Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5:

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.

Do you honor and worship GOD with your tithes and offerings?  When we do, we acknowledge HIS supremacy over our lives and finances.  In turn, this allows FATHER to fulfill HIS Covenant of blessing over our lives.

Jesus spoke this Truth in Luke chapter 6:

38 Give generously and generous gifts will be given back to you, shaken down to make room for more. Abundant gifts will pour out upon you with such an overflowing measure that it will run over the top! The measurement of your generosity becomes the measurement of your return.”

My wife and I can testify of this Truth!

Do you qualify as a true worshipper if you don’t offer tithes and/or offerings to HIM?  Ask HIM.

Understanding The End Time Mystery of Trumpets

Monday, September 22nd, 2025

Feast Of Trumpets

Monday, September 22nd, 2025

Rosh Hashanah 5786 begins at sundown on the eve of Tishrei 1 (Sept. 22, 2025) and ends after nightfall on Tishrei 2 (Sept. 24, 2025).

Leviticus 23:23-25 NKJV
Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [24] “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a sabbath-rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. [25] You shall do no customary work on it; and you shall offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.'”

The trumpet marks the closing of the age. It is the sound of war. Get ready!

Matthew 24:4-7 NKJV
And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. [5] For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. [6] And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. [7] For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.

The Lesson From Hezekiah

Monday, September 22nd, 2025

You and I are here for a Divine assignment, not simply to occupy space!

We are here to bring the reality of GOD’S Presence, of HIS Mind, of HIS Will into culture itself.  We are to establish an environment that promotes this reality.  GOD is looking for a city that will belong entirely to HIM.

Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = “Jehovah is my strength”

It is written by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Kings chapter 18:

1 Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea the son of Elah, king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign.

2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah.

3 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had done.

4 He removed the high places and broke the sacred pillars, cut down the wooden image and broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made; for until those days the children of Israel burned incense to it, and called it Nehushtan (a thing of brass).

The children were worshipping the tool, the serpent, rather than the ONE Who healed them. This brazen serpent became the center of idol worship.  They were worshipping the “routines” derived from the original revelation in the wilderness.

All miracles and signs point to a Person and the moment I lose sight of the Person, I’ll worship the sign.

5 He trusted in the LORD God of Israel, so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor who were before him.

6 For he held fast to the LORD; he did not depart from following Him, but kept His commandments, which the LORD had commanded Moses.

7 The LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went. And he rebelled against the king of Assyria and did not serve him.

The blessing of THE LORD creates a momentum in our life.  We must be diligent to not serve the momentum, but instead we are to serve the Source: Our Heavenly Father.

Jesus emphasized this when He spoke in Matthew chapter 6:

33 But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these (less important) things shall be added to you (in abundance).

We are not to serve “the things”!

During those fifteen years, what happened?

It is written by The Holy Spirit in 2nd Chronicles chapter 32:

27 Hezekiah had very great riches and honor. And he made himself treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of desirable items;

28 storehouses for the harvest of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of livestock, and folds for flocks.

29 Moreover he provided cities for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much property.

30 This same Hezekiah also stopped the water outlet of Upper Gihon, and brought the water by tunnel to the west side of the City of David. Hezekiah prospered in all his works.

As a result, Hezekiah’s heart was lifted up and pride entered in.

31 However, regarding the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, whom they sent to him to inquire about the wonder that was done in the land, God withdrew from him, in order to test him, that He might know all that was in his heart.

When he was sick unto death, he cried out to THE LORD, but when things were going exceedingly well, he forgot WHO delivered him and pride entered in.  Let us not forget WHO is our Provider in the good times of prosperity!

What was the sign of Hezekiah’s pride?

In 2 Kings chapter 20:

12 At that time Berodach-Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that Hezekiah had been sick.

13 And Hezekiah was attentive to them, and showed them all the house of his treasures-the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, and all his armory-all that was found among his treasures. There was nothing in his house or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them.

14 Then Isaiah the prophet went to King Hezekiah, and said to him, “What did these men say, and from where did they come to you?” So Hezekiah said, “They came from a far country, from Babylon.”

15 And he said, “What have they seen in your house?” So Hezekiah answered, “They have seen all that is in my house; there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shown them.”

Only an insecure leader needing to impress, would show off his treasures.  Hezekiah was trying to attract favor on a natural level rather than by the Divine relationship with THE LORD.  Once again, let us not forget WHO is our Provider in the good times of prosperity!

Soul Cleanse: Day 27

Thursday, September 18th, 2025

The Psalmist urges us to sing to THE LORD. True worship music will build up our souls. Music will impact us, either good or bad, depending on what we listen to. The world know this and think about what has happened in the last 50+ years.

Psalm 9:11

Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion!

Declare His deeds among the people.

Psalm 18:49

Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the Gentiles,

And sing praises to Your name.

Psalm 27:6

And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me;

Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

Psalm 47:6

Sing praises to God, sing praises!

Sing praises to our King, sing praises!

Being HIS Friend

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Another Kids In Need Update

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

From the school counselor we work with:

I wanted to share about my personal Village student. Our nurse identified last Fall that she needed an eye exam. I mentioned it to mom several times throughout the schoolyear but mom never followed through on making an appointment. This mom never responds to calls from the school but she always responds if I call or text her personally. The student mentioned a couple weeks ago that she still hadn’t been to the doctor. I worked with the nurse to get them set up with Soonercare. We identified that the whole process was just too overwhelming to mom. So I got her a phone number for a pediatric optometrist that accepts Soonercare and told her that I would help her figure out transportation once she scheduled an appointment.
The little girl ran up to me this morning and was so excited to tell me that she finally had an eye doctor appointment and was going to get classes! It’s a couple weeks away but I’ve been able to help mom arrange transportation through Sooner Ride.
Last year we gave mom Crest cards several times throughout the year. I’ve also provided snacks and frequent check-ins with the student. The harder part is providing accountability for the mom even and having tough conversations with her about attendance and the child’s needs. A year ago, she was extremely defensive and wanted nothing to do with anyone from the school. But we’ve been able to establish trust and a good relationship where she knows I prioritize her kid. Now we’ve been able to introduce her to community resources that she can access on her own. I feel very strongly about getting them to church next.

I know that there are so many kids out there in similar situations. We may never identify or help ALL of them, but what a gift to be able to help the ones that God opens the door for!

Preparing The Soul

Sunday, September 7th, 2025

The purpose of “soul cleansing” is to prepare the soul to receive and fully accept deeper Spiritual Truths. Hopefully, you are embracing this 30 day period in preparation for walking in a greater anointing to minister to others.

Soul Cleanse: Day 8

Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Today’s Psalms:

Psalm 40:16 AMP

Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, “The LORD be magnified!”

Psalm 45:

1 Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

[2] You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.

[3] Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!

[4] In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

[5] Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts. The nations fall beneath your feet.

[6] Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.

[7] You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

[8] Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes. In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.

Psalm 46:

1 God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble.

[2] Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains be shaken and slip into the heart of the seas,

[3] Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains tremble at its roaring. Selah.

[4] There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High.

[5] God is in the midst of her [His city], she will not be moved; God will help her when the morning dawns.

[6] The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He raised His voice, the earth melted.

[7] The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.

[8] Come, behold the works of the LORD, Who has brought desolations and wonders on the earth.

[9] He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.

[10] “Be still and know (recognize, understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth.”

[11] The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.