Pat's View: Inspirational stories

Acts 4 takes us to a group of very upset spiritual leaders. A miracle that shook the city had occurred, but they are upset because Peter had proclaimed the message of Jesus' resurrection and people had believed…5,000 people had believed! 5,000!   If you're not a believer in Jesus that might be a reason to be upset. How could Jesus still be doing miracles after they had him executed?   Unbelief com...

In Acts 3 it is 9:00 in the morning and two men are headed to the temple to pray. Their pace is interrupted when a lame man asks them for money. They don't look away uncomfortably avoiding him. Instead, Peter and John look at him. Peter says, "Look at Us!" So, the man looked, expecting to receive something...something? 6 BSB But Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have,   but what I have I give y...

I hope you are doing well! Thank you for joining me. I'm on Day 2 of Acts.   When He first started talking to me all I heard was a single word, "Overflow." I thought of David's declaration in Psalm 23:5 BSB "My cup overflows." I began to think about the verse and because I love beautiful table settings, I could easily imagine what a grand and elegant table that He might set for me in the presence...

Praying Through Acts: Acts 1 But you will receive power when   I'm praying through Acts this February. 28 days and 28 chapters in Acts. I've done it before, but this time it is because God is dealing with my heart about overflow! It occurred to me that you might want to pray with me! The followers of Jesus experienced the heartbreak of the death of Jesus. When they heard Jesus utter "It is finishe...

Why Is Pentecost Important to Christians Today? Let's go to Scripture to answer that question. W hen God called Moses to deliver the children of Israel from bondage, God made a promise to him. Exodus 3: 12 "I will surely be with you," God said, "and this will be the sign to you   that I have sent you: When you have brought   the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain."  ...

One of my favorite heroes of the faith is George Müller (1805-1898) He cared for over 10,000 orphans without ever asking anyone for money — he prayed, and God provided. He built his entire life on Scripture, reading the Bible over 200 times and shaping every decision by it. He traveled the world preaching well into his 80s, telling millions that God answers prayer. His greatest legacy was not the...

Little boys love to flex their tiny arm muscles and declare with absolute confidence, "I'm strong!" and it fills me with joy every time I remember my grandson's proud grin when I agreed with him — it amazes me how early that desire to be strong rises up in them.     The truth is we all want to feel strong.     Being strong is even better.   Strong healthy bodies.  Minds.  Emotions.    Psalm 139: 1...

Never Underestimate the POWER of Prayer _ Peter is delivered from Prison

Have you ever said or thought "God doesn't talk to me!" Can I respectfully tell you, that's exactly what satan wants you to think, because it's simply NOT true.   I am convinced that it is critical that believers believe  God wants to talk to His children ! Every child needs to hear their father's voice.      It's always been important,  but today our culture is being bomb blasted by voices! 

Spoiler alert. I've always been a play by the rules kinda girl! I don't generally break the rules, but since it's only a people rule, I had to do it! I read the back of the book-first! I'm being silly. But seriously, I found a victory strategy in the last book of the Bible that I just have to share. It's found in John's Revelation of Jesus Christ that was given to him on the Isle of Patmos.   I fo...

A Desperate Journey of Faith  Have you ever felt an urgency in your heart, an almost desperate need to take your concerns to Jesus? Maybe you've thought, If only Jesus were here… If that resonates with you, you're not alone. The story of a nobleman in the Bible paints a vivid picture of a father's determination to reach Jesus and to heal his son. This story is more than just a miracle; it's a powe...

Do the things you are seeing and hearing around you break your heart? Not just for your needs, but other's needs, the prodigals, the hurricane victims, and what about the elections? I believe God is calling every believer to care and pray. We are called to intercede... to stand in the gap.    Let me share why I believe every born-again believer should be an intercessor. We live in a time where pra...

I believe that Precious Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth guides us into all truth!    I believe that because …we have a wonderful promise in John 16:13 says, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come."   Before I take you to what God is dealing with my hea...

Have you ever felt like trusting God is a struggle? You're not alone. I've been there too, wondering why things aren't unfolding the way I expect them to, and sometimes, fear creeps in.   King Asa's Bold Faith in God  There are moments when we want to trust, but it just feels so hard. This reminds me of the story of King Asa in Second Chronicles 15. Let me set the stage for you.    Build your fait...

Do you ever find yourself hesitating to pray for someone's healing, wondering, " What if they don't get healed ?" It's a common concern, but let's flip the script. Instead, ask yourself, " What if they do get healed ?" We don't stop sharing our faith even though not everyone we witness to gets saved. In the same way, we shouldn't let doubt hold us back from praying for healing.   I want to build y...

I am so thankful for the many times that I and my family have experienced biblical healing! I've been digging in God's Word and testimonies of modern-day healings, lately. That study has built my faith to see God's power demonstrated. In this post I want to share an inspiring story of a man that was healed because there is power in the name of Jesus. Smith Wigglesworth: A Vessel of Miracles God us...

I have some great news for you. You can memorize God's Word even if you are horrible at memorization. I've struggled to memorize things, my whole life, however, it doesn't have to stop me from memorizing Scripture. Although it has been one of my excuses for not memorizing Bible verses. I'm discovering that I can't afford to miss the wonderful benefits that come from memorizing Scripture. Check out...

Do you want more? I've got lots of inspiring stories at patriciaholland.org What do you do when you are facing difficult circumstances?   How do you deal with hard places?   I want to answer that question by begining with a look at an aurora borealis. Might sound strange, but I think you'll enjoy the stop when you understand the back story.        Would you like to be strong in the Lord? You can b...

Do you want more? I've got lots of inspiring stories at patriciaholland.org Would you like to be strong in the Lord? You can be!   And I'd like to encourage you on that journey! I'd like to give you send my free ebook "Stronger". All I need is your email address and I'll get that book and a weekly encouraging note off to you right away!   Here's the link: https://patriciaholland.org/  

Don't Underestimate the Power of Communion Do you ever feel too forgetful? That's a terrible question. Don't answer it! Let me tell you how my mom solved that question for me.   I was so afraid that I would forget!  When I complained to my mother, she sent me to the closet to get some ribbon. When I brought it back, she cut a piece and handed it to me with the instruction, "Tie it around your fing...

Check out my website at https:///patriciaholland.org for more inspirational posts.   I'm so excited about the story that I have to tell you today. This story happened about 115 years ago, but it has a direct effect on my life.   I even have a couple of options for you!  Video  It is NOT perfect...ahh! So frustrating!!     Audio link      I want to tell you about Lillie Corum.  She lived in Springf...

The war was over and Corrie ten boom was back in Germany. She was there to speak to some young people about the riches that we have in Christ Jesus. I wish there was a recording of that teaching!    In her book of stories called " Amazing Love ", she explains that although Germans are very reserved, she invited her audience to stay for a discussion after the meeting.    It took a lot of courage  f...

Isaiah 61:3 shows us a dynamic picture of Jesus the Joy Bringer comforting the mourer.  to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.   There are many reasons people grieve, but Jesus brings beau...

https://www.patriciaholland.org/home/ gods-love-letter / Have you ever received a love letter that was so precious to you that you had to save it…tuck it away in a safe place. So amazing that through the years you retrieved it again and again to savor the sweet words? It's only a jumble of words, written on plain piece of paper, stuffed inside an envelope, but if you're the recipient then you know...