Posts with the category “online-ministry-outreach”

Start this new day believing that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. God never said they wouldn't form - but when we trust in the Lord and rely on His strength - we can be confident that He i...  Read More

Make sure the source of truth you are receiving is from God's Word."Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fru...  Read More

Because of Jesus, we can take dominion in our homes. Our home can be a sanctuary for God's presence. A place of peace for you and your family. What would it look like to have the world fall away as yo...  Read More

Expectations - there are so many we face each day. From the time our feet hit the floor, the rush of what we need to do and the expectations that we face can sometimes stop us dead in our tracks. I ha...  Read More

When you think of the story of Noah and the ark, what would have been the most challenging part for you? Was it building the massive boat? Loading all the animals? Or maybe being obedient to God when ...  Read More

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Oftentimes, we let our past mistakes and regrets define who we are. But that's because we don't let them go. We walk around, replaying over in our minds the would've, could've, and should'ves instead ...  Read More

The Fight against EvilMany things are happening in the world today. Senseless killing, loss of life, tragedy that affects all of us. But it's time to remember that our battle is not against flesh and ...  Read More

"Go through, Go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; Build up, Build up the highway! Take out the stones, Lift up a standard over the peoples!" Isaiah 62:10Isaiah spoke these prophetic w...  Read More

My question for you today is who is carrying the load, you or Jesus? Isn't it time to cast all your burdens upon the Lord?"Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my...  Read More

It's a brand new day - a new week! Let's start it off by giving God the Glory and stopping the enemy in his tracks.Say this with me..Thank you, Lord, for always walking with me:When I am weak, You are...  Read More

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Blessed are those who...  Read More

Why must we keep our eyes on Jesus? Because the enemy will continually try and distract us and cause us dis - ease. He wants to pull our peace so he can work and move in our lives. But when we rely on...  Read More

Have you ever given the Lord a costly offering? Mary of Bethany did. She poured out a year's worth of perfume on Jesus. And while her act seemed wasteful to others, Jesus received her offering with lo...  Read More

I think all of us, at one point in our life, have felt this kind of pain - like our heart has been ripped from our chest. Maybe it was the death of a parent, the loss of a child, the betrayal of a spo...  Read More

Growing up, I was always confused when we discussed the bride of Christ. "Who was the bride?" “When is she getting married?" "Who is she marrying?" These were just some of my questions.But it wasn't u...  Read More

Every day, we choose what clothing we will wear. We dress in a uniform, a business suit, or something that portrays a part of our identity. It protects us, covers us, and can be used to showcase a sty...  Read More

Aren't you grateful? That when God says He loves us, and calls us His children, that He loves ALL the parts of us. The "us" we show to the world, to our friends, to our family. The "us" we conceal, hi...  Read More

Have a blessed Sunday! ?"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26......  Read More

How do we grow in God? We need to remember that this life is a journey and that when we someday close our eyes in this world, it's not the end. This isn't our permanent home. Ultimately the seeds that...  Read More

When my children were growing up, I loved showing them love and making them feel safe. But I was also responsible for showing them the difference between right and wrong. I had to help point out areas...  Read More

We are going to make lots of choices today. What to wear, what to eat, what to do, and where to go. Above all of this, let's also choose how we feel - let's choose JOY!Father God,Thank you for waking ...  Read More

You can't live in this world without feeling the sting of heartbreak. We have all felt loss, betrayal, grief, and emptiness that feels like it will never be filled. Maybe you are still struggling, fig...  Read More

It's time to believe these red letters of Jesus. How can our enemy (the devil) steal, kill and destroy? He can steal our peace and joy. He can kill our relationships. He can destroy our health. Let us...  Read More

For many years I wanted God to rescue me, but I wanted it on my terms. I wanted Him to fix my life but keep my way of life intact. I didn't want to have to give up anything, and I didn't want Him to m...  Read More

Start off this new week encouraged and strengthened - keep going!“Isn't it obvious that all runners on the racetrack keep on running to win, but only one receives the victor's prize? Yet each one of y...  Read More

Sometimes life feels like this, walking right out into the deep end of the pool with nothing to hold onto. But we need to remember that Jesus is walking with us, and He tells us in His word, "Do not b...  Read More

The mind is where the battle takes place. The enemy tries at every turn to make us believe the lie: that nobody loves us, we're unimportant, and that the mistakes we've made can never be forgiven. But...  Read More

There comes a time in our lives when we need to decide. This is where we draw the line in the sand, my friends, where we choose to whom we belong. First John 2:15-17 says, "Do not love the world or an...  Read More

Waiting is hard. And it's easy to get ahead of ourselves and work on our agenda while we're waiting for God. We stand in the hallway, waiting for a door to open, and we say to ourselves, "I'll help Go...  Read More

What are you struggling with today? Let me remind you that Jesus is greater! He who is in us is GREATER than he who is in the world! Hallelujah! ❤️......  Read More

Look up, away from the fleeting moments of a broken world to where we'll live forever.Look up and trade your fears and anxiousness for His peace.Look up, trust, and believe in the One who holds the st...  Read More

"The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you]; The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor], And be gracious to you [surrounding you with lovingkindness]; The Lord ...  Read More

Somebody needs to hear this today…don’t give up! ❤️‍?Father God, I lift up to You each person reading this today. May they feel Your strength to keep going. May they take the next right step as the Ho...  Read More

Did you know that control is an illusion? It kind of looks like pulling on this rope. It feels like I'm doing something - that I'm participating and have a say in what's going on around me. But in all...  Read More

It's easy to look at the shape of the world, our situations, and our storms and feel the weight of sorrow. And if we stay in these sad moments, we could lose all hope. That's why the Bible tells us wh...  Read More

It's just clay until it's in the Potters Hands. Let Him create something beautiful in you!Join Reverend Ammie Bouwman for daily devotions, weekly teachings, Bible studies, and church online! Stay enco...  Read More

"It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights."It was David who wrote these words. All his time in the ...  Read More

Perhaps the more important question is how does God want you to see yourself? Let me take a minute and remind you precisely the way He does! You are extraordinary. You have a purpose. You were created...  Read More

"Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all gen...  Read More