Believe & Speak

Prayer can bring you the clarity you need to navigate life’s changes, and I’m going to share a powerful one that can transform your perspective! In this episode, we will learn a scripture-based prayer for clarity during life’s transitions. Whether you’re facing changes in your career, relationships, or personal growth, this quick prayer aims to bring peace and understanding...

Are you ready to transform your life and unlock the miracles that daily gratitude can bring? This week we delve into the powerful practice of expressing gratitude every day and how it can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. Discover practical tips to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, along with the science behind its positive effects on mental health and overall well-being. Join...

God performed a miracle 10 years ago in answer to a prayer I’d started praying 5 years earlier. Through those years of praying for God to heal a broken relationship in my family, I held on to the promise in Galatians 6:9-10. Stay tuned for my testimony of God healing a generational wound and discover that you are every bit as worthy to receive good gifts from God. This week’s scripture: Galatians...

Is it just me? Or does life seem to have more and more difficult moments? This week, I was reminded of a scripture I memorized during a painful season in my life. I hope to encourage you with its message today. The version I memorized starts out with “Don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through.” Yes! The Bible actually says not to be surprised when we get burned. But those fiery...

In this video, we dive into the essential characteristics that honor God. Join us as we explore how to seek and cultivate these qualities in our lives starting today. Discover practical tips and insights on how to align your actions with God’s will and lead a life that reflects His glory. Watch now to learn how you can embody these virtues and deepen your spiritual journey. Stay tuned for va...

Let’s dive deep into a powerful promise from the Bible that has sustained me through uncertain times. Jesus Himself made this promise right before he entered into his most painful and challenging time on earth. Discover how to find peace during uncertain times by holding onto a powerful promise of God. Explore the power of faith and hope as we navigate through the challenges around us. Join me on...

Discover practical tips and strategies on how to find peace amidst life's chaos. Learn how to navigate through challenging times and cultivate a sense of calm despite the surrounding turmoil. Join me on this journey toward inner peace as we look together at the very best way to navigate through the chaos and find peace. This week’s scripture: John 20:19 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeginAgain...

Do you wonder whether you are worthy of God’s favor? What does it take to earn God’s favor? I know the secret to being able to declare with absolute certainty: I am blessed with God’s favor. The Bible tells us that God surrounds the righteous with His favor. Which means, if you are righteous then you are blessed with God’s favor. But how do you know if you’re righteous? In this episode, I’m not on...

Do you struggle with indecision? Do you worry about making wrong choices? Maybe you’ve heard of analysis paralysis. But over-analyzing isn’t the only obstacle that keeps us from moving forward. Another roadblock is fear of the unknown. Today we’re going to look at what the prophet Isaiah wrote about walking in darkness, and I’ll share two tips to help you keep moving forward when you don’t know wh...

Seen enough losses lately? Ready for some wins? I know what it’s like to look for the light at the end of the tunnel when the tunnel is far too deep and long to see anything but darkness. So how do you keep pressing forward? How do you stay in the game? It helps me to remember that my troubles produce a glory that will last forever. The verses I share in this episode speak of a glory that has noth...

The light of God shines best through cracks and broken places. Paul explained this concept in his second letter to the Corinthians, and we’ll go there today to discover two reasons why our source of strength has little to do with how we look on the outside and everything to do with the treasure we carry inside as spirit-filled believers. This week’s scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-9 YouTube: https://...

One of the saddest verses in the Bible is 2 Corinthians 4:4. I’m about to tell you why that verse saddens me and also convinces me that being silent about my faith in Jesus Christ is not an option. Satan is doing everything he can to keep unbelievers from seeing the light and understanding the good news about Jesus. But you and I can help people see the glory of Christ. Sharing the gospel with tho...

Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs us to trust in the Lord and He will direct our paths. These familiar verses teach us not to lean on our own understanding, but to lean into Him. That’s not easy to do—especially when God keeps us in the dark about where He is leading. In times of testing the limits of my trust, I feel like I’m walking by faith in the dark. The problem is that when you walk in the dark, you...

The Bible says that believers have access to the same power that God exerted when He raised Jesus Christ from the dead. That’s more than enough power to never feel powerless. But how do we access the “resurrection” power of God when circumstances are beyond our ability to control? It starts with believing and speaking this truth: God’s matchless power is for me. That promise is tucked into Paul’s...

How well do you know God? Would you like your Heavenly Father to reveal more of Himself to you? if so, then you’ll want to hear about the comment I received recently that was posted to one of my YouTube Shorts. It held an excellent question that sparked a discussion based on my strong belief that God draws near to all who call on Him sincerely. If you’d like to experience God’s nearness, then I ho...

Have you been feeling small in a very big world? I can relate. I’ve felt boxed into a corner without a clue what to do or how to break free. Join me as I testify to how learning that God didn’t fence me in provided the direction I desperately needed. I hope the lessons I learned from 2 Corinthians 6 will change your perspective about feeling small. This week’s scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13  YouT...

No matter what family you were born into, if you have been reborn into the family of God, then you are an heir of God and co-heir with Christ. In this devotional from Ephesians 1:17-18, I share two action steps to start enjoying the rich and glorious inheritance God has for you. You might struggle to speak of an inheritance you don’t yet see, but your tongue has power, so I invite you to declare t...

What motivates your choices? Most of us want to avoid pain and feel pleasure. It’s human nature to desire what feels good and avoid what feels bad. But what if you want what’s bad for you and don’t want what’s good for you? What would motivate you to say no to something you desire? Or yes to something that doesn’t sound like a lot of fun? If you are a Spirit-filled believer, then you already have...

Do you ever feel like you’re in over your head? Like people are giving you more credit than you deserve? Like there’s a possibility you might be exposed as a fraud? In this episode, I talk about “imposter syndrome” and we will look into the Old Testament book of Proverbs to learn the secret of having discernment, insight and understanding. If you’re worried that sooner or later the truth about you...

The apostle Paul mentored a young man named Timothy. In his first letter to Timothy, Paul urged Timothy to pray for ALL people. Not just people we like or people who ask or people who deserve it. But ALL people. If you want to pray prayers that God always answers, then you’ll want to stay with me and learn two things Paul taught Timothy about the heart of God when it comes to prayer. This week’s s...

Do you wonder if God is losing patience with you? Are you convinced your faults, shortcomings and failures count against you? Or does God really accept you just the way you are? This episode dives into what the Bible says about how faith in Jesus not only frees you from accusation, but also makes you holy. If you worry that you’ve somehow let God down or haven’t done enough to please him, then you...

Are you facing a huge challenge or concern that seems insurmountable? What if you could somehow make your problem smaller, shrink it down to a manageable size? Is that even possible? A baseball looks big compared to a golf ball but small compared to a basketball, right? And a basketball looks miniscule compared to planet earth. It’s all a matter of perspective. Listen to this podcast for two takea...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and deliberately said something endearing about yourself? Can you look yourself in the eye and say, “I am wanted”? Listen as I read Jeremiah 1:4-5 and we take a closer look at a man who hung in there and believed he had value, in spite of all the haters. Join me for today’s podcast to be encouraged with a message from the Bible that will assure you God loves you...

Do you agree with the saying “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me?” I don’t believe it for a minute. I believe words have power. Today I’ll talk about why this podcast is called “Believe & Speak”, and I’ll share what the Bible says about the power of the tongue. This week’s scripture: Proverbs 18:21 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeginAgainGod Facebook: https://www....

How does God make His will known? Is it possible to hear God’s voice? I say yes. Not only because I’ve heard Him—not audibly but undoubtedly, but also because He promised in Scripture that He would speak through the Holy Spirit. I can take Him at His Word that God makes known to me what I need to know. Supernatural guidance is different from the way Jesus guided his disciples. We can’t follow Him...