And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…...John 1:14 NKJV There is a tendency to focus more on the problem than on the presence of Jesus. We replay the circumstances, analyze the obstacles, and meditate on what is wrong. Yet Scripture reminds us that Jesus is the Word made flesh. The answer is not simply to think about the problem differently—it is to invite Jesus, the Living Word, into the middle of it. Wherever there is fear, speak Jesus. Wherever there is sickness, sp

This question came to me this week: Do I really know Jesus? Do I know His thoughts? Do I know His heart? How heartbreaking it would be to walk through the trials, battles, and hardships of this life only to hear those words from Jesus: “Depart from Me, I never knew you.” That scripture stopped me in my tracks. There is a difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him. In this season, I believe many of us need to pause and ask ourselves if we have become more foc

There is a beautiful misunderstanding many believers carry when praying for prodigals. We often think the prayer journey ends the moment they come home. But when your prodigal returns, your prayers do not stop—they shift. This week the Lord reminded me of this truth again. Sometimes we can become comfortable once our prodigal returns because we are so thankful they made it back home. But we must remember that the enemy of their soul is not happy that he lost one. He will cont

One thing I have learned in my walk with God is this: obedience will cost you something, but disobedience costs far more. Many of you know that I was on assignment in Germany this past week. What is so beautiful about this testimony is that Germany was never in my plans for this year. Honestly, I had no desire to go. In my mind, Europe was completely off the table for me because I did not believe that was where God was calling me. My mentor had shared that God had put Germany

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.— 3 John 1:2 (NKJV) He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.— Psalm 147:3 (NKJV) Is your body carrying what your heart has yet to release? I have often heard my friend, Tami Paffhausen, say, “The body keeps score.” And I believe there is deep truth in that. Tami would know, God has given her a unique and beautiful gift. As a massage therapist, she is able to discern tr

I have been praying and asking God for more of Him, more of His presence, more encounters, more depth. On yesterday, I was a tour guide here on the island. We went to multiple locations, and by the end of the day, my body was completely spent. I was tired… physically drained. But I had already given God my “yes” to attend a church service that night. My flesh said, “Stay home.” But my spirit said, “Go.” I told God, “I’m going,” because I knew this was connected to what I had

On yesterday, I heard the Lord say, “Watch out for the bumps in the road.” As I leaned in and asked Him what He meant, He began to reveal that just like natural roads, life has moments that cause us to slow down. These bumps are not always meant to stop you, but they can become distractions if you allow them to. Sometimes we’re moving quickly, focused on the destination, and suddenly a bump appears. It may feel like an interruption, even a setback. But God is saying, this is

There is something so beautiful about drawing near to God, not for what He gives, but simply to be with Him. Yet in that closeness, He cannot help but pour out more of Himself. This week, I recognized that my gift of words of knowledge has increased. Not because I chased the gift, but because I pursued His presence. I intentionally set aside time to fast and pray, seeking clarity and divine strategy. In that place of surrender and intimacy, distractions were silenced, and His

Sickness and disease may try to show up in our bodies, but hear me clearly, they are trespassers. They do not have permission to stay where God has already declared healing and wholeness. This week, I experienced this personally. I was in such pain in my knees, and my job requires me to climb several flights of stairs on the side of a mountain. That day, my body was not cooperating, and the pain felt overwhelming. But in that moment, I remembered the Word and the teachings I

This past week I attended the Seers and Dreamers Gathering at Harvest Church in Turlock, California. I came with two intentions in my heart: to serve and to receive. Serving as an intern with Jennifer Eivaz is always such a blessing because there is a continual pour of wisdom, revelation, and encouragement. Yet this time, God did something deeper in me than I expected. I came to serve, but I also came hungry. I had been praying for breakthrough in my heart concerning some per

There are moments in our walk with the Lord when He begins to stretch us beyond what feels familiar, safe, or comfortable. Many times, we have prayed for this very thing without fully realizing what it would require. We have asked for more of Him. More of His presence. More of His power. More of His anointing. More of His assignment. But “more of Him” will always require less of us . When God prepares you for your next assignment, He begins a stretching process. It may feel u

Life has a way of leaving wounds that words can barely describe. You hurt me. You left me. You betrayed me. You abandoned me. You mishandled me. I can’t forgive you. It hurts too much. How many of us have whispered these words in the quiet places of our hearts? Pain has a voice. Loss has a weight. And disappointment, when left unchecked, can settle into our souls as bitterness. But bitterness is dangerous, it doesn’t just hold onto the past, it blocks what God is trying to do

Have you ever looked back over a season of your life and wondered if too much time has passed… if too much damage has been done… or if certain chapters could never be rewritten? I have walked through those thoughts in many seasons of my own life. Yet, time and time again, God has proven Himself faithful. He is not confined by time or limited by circumstances. He is sovereign, and because of His great love for His children, He redeems what has been lost, delayed, or even stole

Failure has a way of whispering lies to our hearts. You’re disqualified. You went too far. God is done with you. But the story of Peter reminds us that failure is never the final word when Jesus is involved. Peter was bold, passionate, and sincere. He vowed he would never deny Jesus, even if it cost him his life. Yet in the darkest hour, under pressure and fear, Peter denied knowing Christ three times. The rooster crowed, and Scripture tells us that Jesus turned and looked a

There are seasons when God is gentle… and seasons when He stretches us beyond what feels familiar or comfortable. Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that every season, especially the ones we don’t understand, has divine intention. God is not random. He is always on time, even when the process feels slow, awkward, or unsettling. I heard the Lord say, “Get comfortable being uncomfortable, Mary.” This is a season of stretching, uncertainty, and increase. Sometimes we pray bold prayer

Humility and honor are deeply connected in the Kingdom of God. To understand why God honors humility, we must first ask an important question: What does it mean to honor? In today’s culture, honor has been greatly diminished. We see widespread disrespect toward parents, leaders, and authority figures of all kinds. Sadly, this spirit of dishonor often extends even to our Father God. To honor means to hold in high esteem . I was taught that honor is respect. As a Veteran, we we

Tick!!! Tick!! Tick!!!! There are days when the weight feels unbearable when you want to fall on your face and weep because you feel rejected, used, or deeply wounded. These emotions are very real. Our feelings can rise and fall like a roller coaster, changing from moment to moment. Yet Scripture gently reminds us not to anchor our lives in what we feel, but in who God is. In seasons of brokenness, stability is found in the presence of our Lord and Savior. When you call on Hi

During my season of reset, I found myself asking the Lord some deeply honest questions. One of them required me to pause and when I answered truthfully, my response was a quiet but sobering no. If I’m being completely transparent, there were areas where I felt indifferent. I didn’t feel strongly one way or another. Yet the Lord gently showed me that indifference toward sin cannot coexist with wholehearted discipleship. To follow Christ fully requires alignment and alignment i

My missions trip to New Zealand was absolutely incredible. God moved in such a powerful way over 74 souls gave their lives to Jesus . I was on assignment, and the glory of the Lord met us there. Yet even in the midst of that victory, the sudden loss of my brother still lingered quietly in my heart. Add a few other pressing weights on top of that, and I could feel something shifting in my spirit. I knew the Shepherd was calling me closer. It was time to slow down, breathe, and

While being here in Alabama for my brother’s memorial service, the Lord handed me an unexpected assignment. I came with my heart set on one thing, honoring my brother’s life, but God quietly shifted my focus. It wasn’t a distraction and it wasn’t a setback. It was a divine pivot. Have you ever been locked in on one purpose, only for God to suddenly shift you into something else? You didn’t see it coming, but somehow you knew it was Him. That quick turn wasn’t meant to derail