Hope

We’re at the Jumping Off Faith Place

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Pregnant with promise – that’s what we are. That frustrating place where current circumstances and the Promises of God are colliding with each other. It’s kind of an explosion at times.  And we get to choose – what will we believe? Will we look at our current circumstances and despair? Or will we look at … Read more

Some Days I Am Just Overwhelmed

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I wish everyday was good. But it isn’t. I wish I had all the answers. I don’t. I wish I was always happy and hopeful. I’m not. Welcome to reality Miss D. There will be days when I am drowning in debt and worry. There will be days when I just want to run away … Read more

Loving Others Extravagantly in 2016

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My goal for 2016 is to open my heart more. To love others extravagantly and without measure. To give grace abundantly and to open my life to my fellow brothers and sisters.  2 Corinthians 6:12-13 We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak … Read more

2015 in review

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The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. Thank you to all the visitors at Prayers and Promises. I treasure all of you. You are amazing! God bless you all in 2016! Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 110,000 … Read more

God Will Rescue You From the Pit

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This morning I had a vision. I was in a deep dark pit, similar to Joseph. Yeah, after his so-called brothers threw him in there. Tormented by family. They were driven by jealousy. Blinded by their own insecurities. Joseoh was thrown to the enemy to die – by family. Yeah, been there. You? Genesis 37:24 … Read more

When You Can’t Be Together at the Holidays

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Holidays are hard sometimes. Especially when for whatever reason you can’t be together. Maybe it’s because of an illness, or distance, or death, or service. No matter what the reason it makes your heart hurt. That’s where I am today. Don’t get me wrong – I am grateful for the get togethers. Yet I miss … Read more

Let the Power of God Overshadow You This Christmas

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There is One who can change all things. One who has the power to make all things new – Jesus Christ. I pray that you open your heart to Him this Holiday Season. Receive the gift of salvation and the gift of the Holy Spirit as a deposit of your inheritance. Let the power of … Read more

Outrageous Blessings

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It’s way bigger than you think.  It’s way bigger than you could even imagine.  Its so big you can’t even contain it.  Your cup is spilling over the top!  That’s how big God wants to bless you!  Totally outrageous blessings!    That’s who He is, the King of Glory. He owns the Heaves and the … Read more

Feelings Shouldn’t Always Be Trusted

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Why can’t you trust your feelings? We live in a culture of I want what I want when I want it. And if it feels good do it – right? Well, that may be exactly what is wrong.  Yes, feelings are important. But they change, moment by moment. And feelings may not be based on … Read more

A Bag Lunch and a Smile

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Have you ever been homeless during the Holiday Season? I have. It sucked. Yet here is a woman who is making a difference. Now that is an outreach, God bless her Lord!

Drenched on the Inside by the Holy Spirit

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The Door – Prayer Image

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My husband bob got a Word from the Lord I would like to share with you today. God gave his this Word at our recent Prayer Meeting to share with the Body of Christ.  It has to do with the DOOR.   “My children, this door, this door that you that you keep talking about, … Read more