Believe & Speak

Supernatural guidance may not be as obvious as following Jesus around in the flesh, but the Holy Spirit is every bit as present with us now as Jesus was with the disciples when he walked this earth. And He has something to say to you. Imagine hanging out with a wise and loving person who always has your back. Now imagine that perfect friend and ideal mentor suddenly disappears. That’s exactly what...

This podcast episode is for anyone who understands that you can hunger and thirst for more than food and water. If you’ve ever felt entirely empty or desperately dry, then you’ll be encouraged by the hope I’ll be sharing today from Psalm 63. The message in this psalm can be summed up in today’s declaration: Praising God refreshes my dried-up soul. If you’re currently in a dry season, then stick wi...

Do you know what it’s like to be stuck in a pit of disappointment? Dashed hopes and dismantled dreams can plunge us into a pit of despair where the mud and mire of despondency keep us from climbing out. I’ve been there and know the only hope of escape is rescue. But I also know this: I have a rescuer who hears my cries from the pit. SUBSCRIBE AND WATCH TO LEARN MORE  @BeginAgainGod  Whether or not...

Does God accept some people but not others? Are only certain people from certain backgrounds welcomed by God? Or can anybody say with confidence, “I am welcomed and accepted by God.” In the earliest days of the church, the apostles held a narrow view of who could enter the kingdom of God. Sadly, today’s church also has preconceived ideas about who is acceptable to God. Today we’ll look at what the...

I’ve heard it said that we’re human beings not human doings, and yet too many of us feel like we need to be doing something to prove ourselves worthy of being. It’s a trap I get caught in even though I know I don’t have to prove myself to God. That’s the phrase I’ll ask you to believe and speak with me today. I’ll also give you two reasons why you don’t have to prove yourself and a secret that wil...

Does God set a high bar of expectations for Christians that we can never reach? Do we have to be godly superheroes to do what God commands? I’m discouraged by how many people seem to think so. But today I’m going to show you that God empowers us to obey Him. We’ll discover that when the Bible says “work out your salvation” it says something surprisingly hopeful right after that—in the same sentenc...

The Bible says that mercy triumphs over judgment. Even though God is holy and perfect, He puts mercy above judgment. God wants us to go after the hurting and broken with mercy and love. So much so, that He empowers us to show mercy by giving us both the “want to” and the “can do.” Watch to learn the secret to pleasing God when it comes to obeying His command to act justly, love mercy and walk humb...

What does God require of you and me? If I could boil down God’s commands into a short list of dos and don’ts, what would make it onto that list? The Talmud says there are 613 commandments in the Torah, which is what Christians refer to as the Old Testament. 613! A 12th Century Jewish philosopher divided these commandments into 248 “dos” and 365 “don’ts”. That’s one “don’t do it” a day for a year!...

How should I cope with all the pressure I’m under? Does the Bible give practical tips on how to deal with anxiety? If these questions resonate with you, then you’ll be encouraged by the two Bible verses I’ll share today: one from Old Testament and one from the New Testament. You’ll also be encouraged to believe and speak the Bible-based truth I pulled from those verses: I choose to cast my cares,...

If God spoke to you in a clear and undeniable way, what’s the first thing He would say to you? Do you know what God earnestly wants you to know? I not only know WHAT God would say to you, I know HOW He would say it to you. God speaks in mysterious ways and I’ve learned from experience that He can speak through me. I believe God has something to say to you today. Watch now to learn 4 things mention...

What’s in store for 2024? Maybe you’ve seen Christian YouTube channels that post “I hear the Lord saying this about the coming year.” God has a word for you, and I’m excited to share the 3 things He told me we can expect from Him. I’ve learned that a prophetic word can be foretelling or forthtelling. I’m not a “foreteller” I don’t predict the future. But God has gifted me through His Holy Spirit t...

Why do some people have the Christmas spirit and others don’t? If I don’t have enough of the Christmas spirit, how do I get more? If you’re having a hard time filling yourself with the Christmas spirit, I’ve got good news for you! I know four things you can do to boost Christmas spirit. I’ll give you a hint right up front: The four things form the acrostic M. A. L. L. Every shopping MALL can remin...

‘Tis the season for carols about good tidings of great joy. But if God really promised peace on earth, then why don’t people have good will toward each other? Could it be we’ve misunderstood the announcement made by angels to the shepherds near Bethlehem? The angels’ message was for all people, but it was directed to individual hearts. Here’s what happened when Jesus was born: Peace came to earth....

Why do some people read the Bible every day? How could something written thousands of years ago be useful now? What makes Bible study worthwhile? After decades of reading the Bible, I’ve become convinced that God uses the Bible to prepare and equip me. If you let Him, God will use the Bible to prepare and equip you too. This episode covers 3 great reasons to make a habit of reading the Bible: God...

My husband and I are both preacher’s kids. AKA PKs. We both grew up in church, but our experiences were very different. And so was our understanding of God. I knew Him as a loving Father who had good plans for me and wanted what was best for me. My husband on the other hand came to know God as a condescending, mean judge who would send you to hell for the slightest moral failure. If you were raise...

If you’re going through a hard time right now and you’re wondering if God is punishing you, then I’ve got good news! God is not mad at you. He loves you. Maybe you’ve made wrong choices, maybe you think you deserve punishment, but God is known for His mercy and grace. Grace = receiving the favor and blessings we don’t deserve. Mercy = not getting the punishment we do deserve. I’ve learned that my...

Did you know believers in Jesus can come against evil with a simple prayer? We can actually pray evil away! Do you know how to pray evil out of your life? If you have been under demonic attack and want to know how to stand firm when spiritual warfare rages around you, you’ll learn what you need to know from my 3-part series based on Ephesians 6:11-18. This is part 3 of 3. For resources to help you...

Have you been under demonic attack? Do you want to know how to stand firm when spiritual warfare rages around you? If you’re a Holy Spirit-filled believer in Jesus, then you’ve got what it takes to stand firm. For resources to help you in the fight visit: Praying Scripture I’d love to connect. Please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel @BeginAgainGod and to my eNewsletter. This week's scrip...

The devil is hellbent on your destruction. He hates everything God loves, and God loves you deeply. That’s why He made sure you have exactly what you need to stand against the devil’s schemes. Do you know what you need in order to stand? Learning how to take your stand starts with knowing who your real enemy is. To fight strategically, you must understand that the spiritual influences of evil are...

If you’re like me, you don’t like being hit over the head with the Bible. The Word of God isn’t supposed to be used as a weapon against people, but that doesn’t mean the Bible isn’t a weapon. It’s a very sharp weapon. We don’t use it to clobber people, we use it to clobber lies. I’d love to connect. Please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel @BeginAgainGod and to my eNewsletter. This week's...

Ever have one of those prayers you’re glad God didn’t answer? For years I asked God to give me thick skin and a tender heart. I thought my request made sense because I don’t want to become callus or unfeeling but I also don’t want the unkind things people say to me or about me to hurt. But a wise counselor recently told me that thick skin is by definition a callous. He pointed out that God created...

ANTs! We’ve all had problems with them at one time or another. And I’m not talking about those pests that march in formation along our baseboards. I’m talking about automatic negative thoughts (ANTs). Psychologists use this term for intrusive thoughts that crawl around our minds unwelcome and unwanted. The Bible equips us to squash those ANTs dead in their tracks. Today we’ll look at an especially...

If we wait until we feel like doing something good and right, we may never start doing it. But if we decide to do something good and right, we may actually start feeling it. I believe the reason God commands us to give thanks, regardless of our circumstances, is because He knows gratitude is good for the soul. Today, we’ll look at the command to give thanks and declare this truth: I can give thank...

With increasing food and gas prices making the basics take a bigger bite out of our budgets, it’s hard not to worry, but that’s exactly what God commands. So how do we lower our stress and increase our faith? In the gospel of Luke, Jesus gives his disciples 2 wrongs and 1 right thing to do when stressing over the cost of living. In Luke 12:22-32 we find Jesus talking to his disciples about how God...

Wavering when we should hold steady isn’t a good look. But clinging to nonsensical views looks bad too. So, how do we make wise decisions and then stand firm? The book of James opens with 2 do’s and 2 don’ts for anyone who needs wisdom. Today’s scripture has a 4-step formula that can even make fools wise. It’s in James 1:5-6. Verse 5 gives an if/then: If you need wisdom, then ask God. That’s our f...