Preparation is not wasted time; it is a necessary act of faith and obedience. Noah’s story (Genesis 6:9-22) teaches us that preparation, when guided by God, leads to preservation and blessing. Below is a guide to help you embrace the principles of preparation in your life.
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Storms: It’s Time to Prepare
Storms are inevitable. Prepare! The National Weather Service lets us know when storms are heading our way. Here in Oklahoma, we get tornado warnings during the spring storm season. Storms come and go. In the natural, we are encouraged to prepare for the storms coming our way. In the Spirit, we should also be prepared for storms. These spiritual storms may not come with heavy rain, winds, flooding, or tornados, but they can be just as devastating. What can we do to prepare? When the weather service tells us storms are coming we should have a plan of escape and Read More
In Pursuit of Purpose
Being in pursuit of your purpose is important to God. God created each of us with a purpose in mind. One of my school assignments last week was to write a paper on my journey to the doctoral program. Because I often teach on purpose and destiny, I added a paragraph about how God leads us toward our purpose. I thought I would share some of that insight. I hope this blesses you as you continue in pursuit of your purpose. You have been asking God to show you why you are here. I can guarantee you the reason you Read More
Prepare for the Storms of Life
Prepare! Storm warnings are out for the east coast as Hurricane Irma roars toward land as a Category 5 hurricane. Storms come and go. Did you know September is actually National Preparedness Month? Please check out the website to learn how to prepare when natural storms are headed your way. In the natural, we are encouraged to prepare for storms coming our way. In the Spirit, we should also be prepared for storms. These spiritual storms may not come with heavy rain, winds, flooding, or tornados, but they can be just as devastating. What can we do to prepare? In Read More
Your Piece of the Planet – Part 2
This week I will be sharing the second part of Your Piece of the Planet. When God sent the spies to go and prepare to take possession of their piece of the planet He gave them very simple and specific instructions. Step 1: , “Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites. From each ancestral tribe send one of its leaders.” Have you taken the time to go and explore your piece of the planet? Some of you are probably asking, “How am I suppose to make that happen?” There are a number Read More
