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It looked impossible.
When Israel got backed up to the Red Sea and the Egyptian army was coming for them, the Israelites were terrified.
They'd just been miraculously guarded from the plagues of blood, frogs, gnats, livestock deaths, boils, hail, locusts, darkness and deaths of firstborn children.
They had been freed from slavery and even left with the riches of Egypt in their hands.
But there they stood thinking they were about to die by the sword of the Egyptian army.
Little did they know what God was about to do for them.
God was about to part the Red Sea and allow them to walk through on dry land!
One of the greatest deliverance stories in all of history!
A great reminder that...
NOTHING is impossible with God.
ANYTHING is possible with God.
Today situations may look impossible and things may look unsalvageable...and it may get a lot worse before the Lord intervenes.
But choose today as an act of your will to
1. reject fear
2....
Kudos to Baylor President Dr. Linda Livingstone for boldly speaking truth and sharing a powerful witness this week to the many in her realm of influence.
Linda, a dear friend of ours since the 1980's, is courageously working amidst the adversity of this dark world and all it's pressures to preserve the Christian mission of a major university (no small job, right?)
Lord, bless Linda Livingstone and all the others standing up each day for what is right and good so that our children might have the opportunity to walk in your Truth.
How can you take a stand for the Lord in your realm of influence? What is one change you could make this week, even if it is small?
[CLICK HERE] to listen to Dr. Livingstone's powerful 1 1/2 minute Easter greeting that was sent out to thousands upon thousands this week.
This weekend Christ followers celebrate all across the Earth.
"THE defining moment in history...
is it your defining moment in history?"
- Jill Rhodes
If you know the joy of having Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord then it surely is your defining moment in history.
I encourage you to take a few moments to turn your thoughts and heart to Jesus by listening to our friend Rachel Leigh Bowsher's new single just released. (CLICK HERE)
Praying peace for your heart and home!
P.S. Get JESUS (Outstretched Arm of Heaven) on your favorite streaming platform here.
I pray this new song, written and recorded by Taylor Stull, will refresh your spirit and soul as you look to the Lord.
(By the way, if your kids hear this song, you may be hearing them sing it the rest of the day! It seems to have that effect.) :)
Taylor shares:
"This little song is now spreading its wings & how I hope it soars!
Psalm 24. 'Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts.'
With every step, I come to the knowledge that anywhere with Jesus is safe.
The more I let him cleanse me.
Purify me.
The more I experience him.
Take me on the mountain.
Or take me to your riverside.
Mountain high.
Valley low.
Anywhere you want to go…..
Just change me as we walk together.
When I hear this song, I feel like I’m soaring high above the clouds.
Kissing the tops of streams & running through open...
I'm still rejoicing over how the Lord met us in such a powerful way at the Coach Mom Live Retreat in Phoenix a few weekends ago.
I so appreciate everyone who shared their talents to make it such a special weekend.
My daughter Mari made this video showing highlights from the weekend, which includes some of the moms sharing what the time meant to them.
Again, one of the most powerful moments this year was the time the foster and adoptive moms shared their stories with each other.
Where to go from here...
I am excited to continue the love and support by opening the doors to Truth Mom Tribe, a community for honest, free, and fun foster and adoptive living.
If you are a foster or adoptive mom, or seek to know how best to support your foster and adoptive mom friends, I hope you will consider joining the Truth Mom Tribe!
Do you ever feel like God isn't hearing your prayers?
I sat today with a friend and we recounted some of our best answered prayer moments, and it was so spiritually encouraging and uplifting.
What did all of these "best" answered prayer moments have in common? There was always some difficulty, risk or peril...but God.
What in your life do you need God's intervention in?
Always pray and never lose heart. (Luke 18:1)
Click here and take in this 30-second astounding testimony springing from a simple sincere prayer.
Then take a moment to lift up your heart to the Lord, asking Him for intervention in your life or family.
Trust the promise that as you pray according to HIs will, He hears you. And that you have what you have asked. (1 John 5:14)
I'm praying right now that as you pray a sincere prayer, the Lord will show you
Please let me know if you end up with a cool story to share!
P.S. Have you signed up yet...
WHAT WAS COOKING IN 2023? A RECIPE BAKED WITH STULL BLESSINGS
3 EARNED DEGREES - Dillon, MD (Stanford Med School), Micah, University Scholar in biology, biochemistry, philosophy & Spanish minor (Baylor), Karis B.S. in Biology with Spanish minor (Dallas Baptist University)
1 HOSPITAL RESIDENT - Dillon, Family Medicine
1 HOUSE BOUGHT - Dillon (in Indiana)
1 HOSTED RETREAT - Brenna, the 1st “Coach Mom Live” in February (with special helps for foster/adoptive moms)
4 PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES- Dillon @ Notre Dame Ethics Conf., Karis @ DBU Conf., and Chris & Brenna at multiple
2 TEAM SPIRITUAL LEADERS - Karis and John led team prayer before their college soccer games
5 WORSHIP LEADERS - Derek and Taylor led countless hours, Dillon, Micah and Brenna led with groups. Micah worshipped at Asbury!
4 LED PRAYER GROUPS- Dillon (Stanford men),Micah (60 BU students), Brenna (3-yr old Weekday Zoom Mtg.), Chris (multiple teams)
2 GARDEN TO TABLES - Dillon’s cucumbers...
"It will knock out most sicknesses in three days," according to health teacher Barbara O'Neill, when she talks about her "flu bomb" recipe.
This natural remedy, recommended by Barbara O'Neill, provides the body with the environment it needs to heal, without the negative side effects that come with pharmaceutical drugs. (It's also cost-effective!)
Each ingredient in this recipe serves a specific purpose in promoting healing within the body.
According to the Epoch Times, multiple U.S. police departments issued alerts about a new iPhone feature that allows sharing contact info and images wirelessly between two closely held devices, warning it could put children and other vulnerable individuals at risk.
“If you have an iPhone and have done the recent iOS 17 update, they’ve installed a feature called NameDrop. This feature allows you to easily share contact information and photos to another iPhone by just holding the phones close together,” the Middletown Division of Police, Ohio, said in a Nov. 26 Facebook post. “PARENTS: Don’t forget to change these settings on your child’s phone to help keep them safe as well!”
“With this feature enabled, anyone can place their phone next to yours (or your child’s phone) and automatically receive their contact information to include their picture, phone number, email address, and more, with a tap of your unlocked...
Happy Thanksgiving!
May all our days be filled with gratitude and thanksgiving.
Even science proves that it has a great impact on one's mental and emotional health.
Some thoughts on thanksgiving that I journaled this last week from a compilation of sermons by Bill Johnson:
I am thank God for the privilege of being...
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