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Sharing words to ponder for young & old with joy!
Happy and JOYful NEW YEAR to all! JOY is the word! The Lord can still bring His “GREAT JOY” to all us peoples beyond Christmas! May the presence of The Lord that brings JOY be with us all the whole year through! More LOVE, More JOY and MORE peace - the fruit of God’s Spirit -... Continue Reading →
Love has a name and His name is Jesus. God's gift to mankind And the Only One who can free us - from Satan's bondage grip and death to our spirits. Light and life He brings to all open hearts who receive Him. Immanuel, God with us, with great joy He fills us. Born... Continue Reading →
Lasting JOY is not found in presents, people, popularity, or material things. Lasting JOY is found in the presence of the Messiah Savior, Jesus, and the King of kings. This gift of "great JOY" to the world spoken of at this time of year can last no matter what we have lost, may or may... Continue Reading →
Our faith is tried and tested in the waiting for answers to prayers and waiting to see promises fulfilled. ***************** In the waiting, we are transformed. ***** In the waiting, hidden motives and attitudes of our hearts are revealed. ***** In the waiting, our faith grows stronger. ***** In the waiting, we grow stronger. *****... Continue Reading →
I have my dance students repeat this at the end of every single class. I started doing this more consistently this past year. What I love observing - and it occurs every single time - are the smiles that can't be held back as these beautiful ones repeat these simple truths out loud. Yes,... Continue Reading →
Have a LOVEly Day filled with LOVE! If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all His mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain,... Continue Reading →
...are you living an "Even though...yet I will" life? I'm guilty like every one else on social media of only or predominately posting the good, the happy, and the fun times. What would social media look like if we all posted all our heartbreaks, relationship struggles, disappointments, brokenness and tears, or uploaded video clips of... Continue Reading →
In this new year, do you desire something new? A better you? A better life? A better way of living? What do you do “first” every day? Do you PRAY first or WORRY first? Do you begin your day feasting on FEAR or FAITH? Do you wake up worshiping God with songs of praise or... Continue Reading →
My prayer for all my family and friends this Christmas is for each one to truly experience the peaceful PRESENCE of Christ. May each of you be blessed with TIME to quiet your mind, heart and spirit and encounter the PEACE and JOY all year our Savior brings. You can experience His presence today -... Continue Reading →
He came as a child although He is The King of kings. In order to receive from Him we must come in childlike faith to receive the salvation He brings. As I reflect on the lyrics to many of our timeless and treasured Christmas songs, I am reminded of the powerful truths penned so many... Continue Reading →
God give us grace. Let us take our rightful place - humbly submitted to You, as all our pride is totally erased. May we arise in boldness - empowered by Your Spirit, as we daily seek Your face. Strengthen us to defeat our enemy and all his lies, as we run with mission towards finishing... Continue Reading →
When we take time to treasure what matters most, we find the true treasures that last throughout all time.
Do you have joy like a fountain? Or has your well all dried up? Are you able to follow the Apostle Paul's advice, "Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, keep being joyful..." - a Joyful Jenny paraphrase of Philippians 3:1. No one likes to take advice from someone who cannot relate to all you... Continue Reading →
Pic above taken of students bowing in prayer at Sylacauga High School in a student led assembly following a presentation utilizing the spoken word, a powerful story, music and dance.* The title of the the dance portion of this presentation was "Breakthrough" and breakthrough in the spirit definitely occurred. Last week was a WOW Week!... Continue Reading →
Twenty-three years ago today on June 13, 1994, I awoke to a nightmare like experience. I will never forget it. I remember the telephone ringing early that Monday morning, and immediately having an uneasiness in my spirit. The next thing I knew I was belted over in a painful pool of unconsolable tears on my... Continue Reading →
What was the last thing you said to one of your loved ones? Are you okay if that is the last thing they ever hear you speak? We aren't guaranteed tomorrow. Speak life today beloved one. #Speaklife #wordsarepowerful #encourageoneanother #noregrets "You have minds like a snake pit! How do you suppose what you say is... Continue Reading →
It is also good to proclaim and sing of God's love and faithfulness in and through our mourning and loss. #morninghasbroken #mourninghasbroken One of my dearest friends, a creative spirit, and a mighty warrior woman of God is using the beautiful, old song by Cat Stevens entitled "Morning has Broken" in our upcoming dance... Continue Reading →
#worship & #pray over #worry Desperation breeds either worry or worship. We always have a choice. Worship over worry is the better way! Choose worship and prayer over worry. No, it's not easy! But it works! Usually what's harder and takes more discipline and an act of faith is always harder. That's why so many of... Continue Reading →
When we get in the dirt with the ones who hurt, it might be messy and even a little misunderstood by others, but we never know when our act of mercy poured out over someone's mess might lead to something miraculous and marvelous in their lives.
#21daysofprayer and beyond 🙏#prayfirst Genuine heartfelt repentance and prayer is the pathway to restoration. Pray for all who lead and are in authority first. Repent. Turn. Change your mind, your heart, and your direction. Return to the Lord with ALL your heart. Fast, weep, and experience fellowship with the Lord restored. God is merciful... Continue Reading →
I believe in my heart and spirit that 2017 will be a year of God revealing more of His glory and power in and through His glorious bride, the church, the "ecclesia" - the called out ones. As followers of Jesus, it's time to get in alignment with what the Lord and His Spirit... Continue Reading →
One thing I love about prayer is we can pray anywhere and at any time anywhere we are. Our prayers are powerful and the effect of our prayers releases the flow of God's power beyond what we can see. Being especially reminded today that even when I am limited in my availability to others or... Continue Reading →
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