As early as Genesis 1:28 we can see the idea of governmental rule. God had just created man and woman, in His image. They weren’t but a breath into God’s infinite timeline and after His blessing, He gave Adam and Eve this instruction: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” nkjv In Hebrew, this phrase “have dominion over” conveys the notion

To my fellow Minnesotans, we are living in historical times. Let’s put aside our political views and deal with some of the recent issues in our state. Let’s STOP “blaming” and determine to take ownership of our great State. It’s time to step up and make a difference. Do you wonder how Minnesota went from an $18.5 BILLION surplus to a $6 BILLION deficit? More money was spent than Minnesota had in the surplus! Where does MN stand in taxing? According to Tax Foundations Minn

I admit. Christmas has come and gone and I've been in a slump. Forgive me, Lord. It IS the most wondrous time of the year! How could I let sickness and the blues consume me this year? For the first time in a long one, I couldn't shake the feeling that something major had changed in this world. We seem to be all caught up in consumerism, and selfishness. Including me! What happened to the wonder? Where is the majesty? What happened to the excitement, the joyfulness, and the aw

Believe it or not, Christmas is upon us. I don't know about you, but this year I notice that time is flying by! Heck! It was November 15th before I finally turned my calendar from October to November. The hours slip into days into weeks and into months and before we can say Jingle Bells, Christmas is here! My husband, Mike and I were invited to attend a Christmas Program last night. Two of our grandchildren were in it. Jack who was a "truth teller" in the play. And Alice w

I came upon this definition of unforgiveness in an *AI Overview. "Unforgiveness is the refusal to release someone from an offense or wrongdoing, characterized by holding onto resentment, bitterness, and a desire for retribution." When we hold onto the offense, refusing to allow the other person freedom from their actions, we are, in a sense, trying to enact justice upon them. We are making them pay for their wrong doing. We are NOT allowing them to move past the mistakes they

We've determined that forgiveness is not only good for our physical bodies but it is required of us as children of God. We forgive because we ARE forgiven. Let's continue to search God's Word on this matter. The Bible has a lot to say on forgiveness. It is said to be one of Jesus' core teachings. In fact Jesus leaves his disciples with these words in the Great Commission. Before Jesus ascended to heaven, he summons his followers to forgive. "If you forgive the sins of any, th

As we continue our walk in the sanctification process, let's take a look at forgiveness. Nelson Mandela is quoted as saying that "Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." In an article entitled, *Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness, by Mayo Clinic Staff, unforgiveness may cause us to: bring anger and bitterness into new relationships and experiences become so wrapped up in the wrong that you can’t enjoy the present become de

I have to admit sanctification wasn’t on my mind until I listened to Apostle Joshua Giles on *Prophetic Forecast”. The Apostle challenged his listeners to “sanctify themselves” before the new year of 2026. He would wrap up with a list of things we can do to prepare ourselves for the upcoming year. I finished listening to his message and decided to do my own study on sanctification. May I share what I’ve learned? The word sanctify means to make holy, to set apart. This call th

My friends, As I've meditated on these Scriptures from John, I've learned much. Here are some of my "takeaways" from this study. Jesus gives the kind of peace that this world so desperately needs. Philippians 4:7 calls it the peace that passes all understanding. We are commissioned. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Church, that’s you. That’s me. The time to move is now. We need the breath of the Holy Spirit upon us. We need to invite the Holy Spirit into our liv

Again, Jesus offers, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And then the Scriptures say that Jesus BREATHED on them and said “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Whoosh! Jesus breathed on them! And just as sure as peace had entered the room with the words of Jesus, so the Holy Spirit landed with a breath! For in a whisper, a breath, the Ruach of the Lord, came the most important of all commissioning. The Holy Spirit. Friends, we need the Holy Spirit in our lives. W

Our journey in this short series continues with John 20:20. “When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.” Did Jesus KNOW His friends would need proof. He had lived among them, they witnessed many miracles, they were His followers. Why do you think Jesus was compelled to show His friends His hands and side? Was this to prove once again, who He was? John says they were glad when they saw the Lord! As if th

In John 20:19., we find the disciples caught in a web of fear. “Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews…” RSV Fear of the Jews. Fear because things didn't go as they had planned. The One they were ready to crown as their earthly king had just been crucified. Fear they could be next. Questions racing through their minds. Were they trying to remember the words of Jesus? Wer

Scriptures Set the Stage While I was out to study about forgiveness and learn from Scriptures, Jesus surprised me with so much more! Please read John 20: 19-23. In my Bible, the title for this section is "The Apostles Commissioned." Will you join me as we glean from these verses? We will take a hard look at the words of Jesus and allow them to challenge us. May the Living Word-transform us. In John 20:19, we see the disciples gathered in fear, behind a closed door. They were

I have to admit, this is one holiday that hasn't settled right in my spirit. There really isn't anything one can say to me that will counteract what the Lord is revealing. You know, isn't THAT where we find ourselves? As a Christian, we're accountable to God, not man. So when something isn't settled in our hearts, it's time to search out the truth that God has for us. I have to admit, paganism wasn't really part of my vocabulary, until I met a pagan. He challenged me with sta

Did you know that celebrating Halloween is fairly new to the American culture? Celebrating it in America only goes back about 100 years. It’s pagan roots go back much further-over 2,000 years. According to history.com , the Celts originally celebrated their new year on November 1st. They believed that the evening before was a time when the veil in the spiritual realm was at its thinnest, allowing dead spirits, and ghosts, to wander the earth. The celebration was known as Sam

A serious election is about to take place in Minnesota, but few will show up, thinking this election is of little importance. If you wonder why education is suffering in Minnesota, it could be due to the fact that Minnesotans are apathetic to grassroots campaigns. According to the *Center of American Progress, CAP, school board members are the largest group of elected officials in our country. The article claims 82,000 folks serve in the important role as a school board memb

Where were you when you learned that Charlie Kirk was assassinated? We were watching The Charlie Kirk Show on Real America's Voice. Jack Posobiec, who was filling in for Charlie, announced shockingly that Charlie had been shot. It wasn't just a news story; it was a moment that would cause our world to shift. I'll never forget the look on his face as Jack offered up a prayer for his friend. You could see the shock, the absolute stunned reaction that would ripple across the wo

I’ve never met Charlie Kirk but I’m often found watching his rallies, debates, and shows. If he was on a stage, I wanted to listen. The man I had grown to love, put the mic down to listen when engaged in conversation. He was authentic, honest and true. So many are sharing their personal connections with Charlie. I've been blessed to see many tributes. He was wise. I’m saddened to see his words being twisted. I’m sure that I’ve watched those shows. When taken in context, he wa

Governor Walz is once again preparing to call a special session at the Capitol. According to Minnesota Right to Life, at the top of the...

It was 1975, the best of times. I was a senior in high school. During my early years, television became a household commodity in our...