Running With Horses

All that we experience as we daily walk by faith tests our grit to believe God. In large and small things. And sometimes those things all but bury you since Satan's plan is just that—to bury you. But then, even when we are right at the breaking point God's love breaks through: "Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails." Love builds faith in...

The born-again believer is a steward. In everything. In all of life. For stewards, discipline is key.  Also vision that responds to what God asks and makes the difference between something half-hearted and motivated by religious guilt, and a disciplined response to God's prompting that we look back on later, see the worth and realize we have partnered with the leading of Holy Spirit to become the...

As children we think, talk, and act like children. We are immature, lack measure, do not pace ourselves very well and bristle against even the slightest inconvenience or correction.  But the Apostle Paul said we are to move beyond all that to mature in our faith, learning for example that seeing is NOT believing, and that to win by cheating through manipulation of others is not a win at all. Shirl...

God's power is one of the ways He demonstrates His love for us. And as disciples of Jesus Christ and stewards of His love and power we choose to live in certain ways that reflect Him. Our choices are the example others imitate. Jesus said the Kingdom is within you so we choose a lifestyle that reflects the Kingdom of God on earth, understanding our ultimate destination is the Kingdom of Heaven. If...

What if limitations like fear of failure, criticism or rejection did not restrict us with such importunity; if we were more familiar with God's power and presence in everything–family life, relationships, business? And what if dependance on the expert class were not as prevalent? If instead of medicine we'd choose divine healing; or instead of a profitable bottom line we understood work is worship...

Continuing to watch Israel, end time Bible prophecies frame our understanding of God's view and role in what we see taking place. Meanwhile, you and I have an understanding of the time we live in and know what to do because of the anointing God grants upon our life and because we are taught of the Lord. We have understanding and we have peace and therefore AS INFLUENCERS we project the influence o...

We are watching Israel. We are standing with our Jewish brothers against evil of every kind, attempting destruction of God's people and theft of God's land Israel. Jesus taught us to confront evil where and when we find it. Mark 9 explains Jesus's encounter with an evil spirit intent on the destruction of a human life. His example is ours to imitate, a clear demonstration of the supernatural eleme...

What does it take to remain focused spiritually and confidently full of faith for the prayerful, desired outcome we want so desperately when everything around us provokes the opposite—fear of the future, fear of what might go wrong? Jesus said keep your mind SET on the things of God, not the things of man. That's because Satan's trap begins with a lie, often subtle, and builds additional layers of...

Imagine how it would look or how different it would be if our children were covered in prayer. What would that visual look like? What if parents answered God's heart's cry for someone to stand in the gap and fill in every breach with covering prayer for the Lord's posterity, our children, both children in the home and those who are adults now. Join Shirley in what can be a daily template of prayer...

To make our conversations about the subject of miracles relative even to an unbelieving culture means we've got to make the case for why we believe God this way both when He obviously answers our prayers for a miraculous outcome and also, when He answers differently than we planned, when we do NOT get the miracle we prayed for.  In this episode Shirley draws from Bible examples that strengthen the...

Halloween and the terrorism we see exploding on the world scene share a common source. Both are rooted in a stronghold spirit of fear and terror. Additionally a cruel antichrist force—anti-righteousness, anti-family—grasps for power to dictate the culture. Families are pressured in countless ways to risk their children's well-being for trendy, philosophical ideals. Blinded to the threat, many pare...

Months before the October 7 attack on Israel and the resulting war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was quoted: "Our foreign policy is miracles. It's been true for all of time, it's true now, and it will be true forever." His reference to instances throughout Bible history and most especially and consistently now, beginning with Israel's war of independence in May 1948, undoubtedly the p...

We each have a background of understanding about Old and New Testament scriptures concerning Israel—both the land (Israel) and the people (the Jews). Additionally, cultural voices in the nations of the world as well as an overarching global culture are juxtaposed against the Christian's foundational background of Genesis 12:3 where God said to Abram: "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever...

It is vital the Church's response to the attacks on God's land Israel be with Bible insight and an understanding of end time scriptures. Specifically, concerning the attacks of terror that began October 7 we need to be informed and know the true history of Israel's presence in the region. Silence is not an option for us. The Bible is our authority and counsel, not some populist view or modern phil...

Prophetic scriptures could apply to the real time crisis in Israel today because of the October 7 attacks by murdering armies from the south. In this episode we look at prophecies in Psalm 83, Jeremiah 49 and Isaiah 17 concerning God's plan for Israel and therefore a blueprint for our prayers. Psalm 83:3-4 speaks of the complete removal of enemy attackers whose brutal and unprovoked attacks compar...

The morning of October 7, 2023, the southern border of Israel was brutally attacked by the terrorist Islamic jihad group Hamas. Concerning the land and people of Israel we know Israel is God's chosen covenant people, placed by Him on His land, Israel, and the Bible often speaks regarding Israel's history and future. But especially now, nothing this apocalyptic would or could occur outside Bible pr...

In this episode Shirley lays out God's plan for governance in any level of leadership and on every level of governing! Governance defines the system that rules and behavior for those at the top, on any level. When a Godly ruler is chosen, righteousness exalts that entity, including any nation and people. The Lord sends support to those who insist upon righteous rule, something we especially value...

In Jesus's ministry and that of the early Church the power-packed focus was making disciples, teaching and training and mentoring followers of Jesus so followers would mature to become like Him! The fruit of which Jesus explains in John 14 "whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these." Imitating His ministry is possible for any born-a...

In this episode, Shirley discusses how the Church is now in a time of unprecedented opportunities to be the primary, world-class influencer in nations and among people everywhere, and that means individual believers are positioned precisely...for such a time as this! God's dream includes your path of influence, and His vision is both wide and power-packed with demonstrations of His love for everyo...

In this episode Shirley points to giving absolute attention to God's heart and also receiving His total provision. Giving: Since we clearly communicate through our lives and lifestyles the value we place on God's heart for this generation, our priorities are obvious and our urgency for what's important to Him can be measured. Receiving: The Lord's Feast of Succot, the annual Feast of Tabernacles,...

As disciples we make every effort to learn all we can about the unique destiny God intends for each life, and to know what that means and what it looks like. The future holds much for us to look forward to, including the destruction of blinders and veils that are holding people and nations back from truly seeing and therefore receiving the Lord. In the process we imitate Caleb who had a different...

As Believers we should be knowledgeable about prophetic Scriptures and end time events leading up to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Study in God's Word is the way we develop our own personal beliefs in everything, including our eschatology which means our understanding of where we on God's timeline that will close out this age and usher in the next. In this episode Shirley looks at the Lord's...

Exciting events are packed into the Fall season including our celebration of the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Succot. And separately but so important is the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem observed annually on the first Sunday in October. Shirley looks at the blessing of God's favor on us as we pray and celebrate these important Bible remembrances and discusses th...

What does it look like to be one who trusts God completely despite contradictions from every imaginable source? Shirley lays out the process that's necessary for each of us, including "eyes wide open" to clearly discern between good and evil plus the answer to an ancient prayer modeled by Elisha the prophet that God would show His servants there are more angelic helpers working and fighting in the...

In this episode Shirley looks through the eyes of the Believer at the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States and at personal tragedies like suicide now occurring at higher numbers than ever. Disciples of the Lord understand the mission is to demonstrate God's love in every way possible with an end time strategy that is committed to fully occupy until He comes.  If you enjoy...