“Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.” Psalm 145:3-7 NIV Education and Family are two of the seven “Mountains of Cultural Influence” the National Day of Prayer Task Force continually encourages, engages, and equips our... Read more >>

“In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.” Exodus 15:13 NIV Happy Valentine’s Day! It almost feels strange to say that to you, knowing that you love deeply and daily. Jesus said that His disciples; His followers and students, would be known by love. This love is a lifestyle that is an overflow from His love in our life; it describes us and is the content of our character.  It is the greatest commandment and our greatest joy to love God and love our “neighbors”.... Read more >>

“And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.” Matthew 19:4-6 This month, we are focusing our prayers on the FAMILY. As Jesus himself taught us, the nucleus of a new family begins when God joins together a man and woman, and they become ‘one flesh’, husband and... Read more >>

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior…” I Timothy 2: 1-3 NIV With 2020 well under way, I am now in my 17th year with the National Day of Prayer Task Force. In 2006, I was in Kansas City for a prayer gathering when a pastor I had never met, came up to me and shared the statement, ‘national life of prayer’ over me, and... Read more >>

Gary and Barb Hibma, the North Central National Area Leaders, are truly ambassadors for the Lord. As they have followed the Lord’s direction, their ministry influence and leadership has grown beyond their hometown of Sheldon, Iowa, all the way to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wisconsin.  “It wasn’t what we thought we were going to be doing, but we are doing what God wants us to do,” said Barbara. The Hibmas are dedicated to following God’s calling on their lives and are about glorifying God through trust, love and service, always listening to where the Lord will lead... Read more >>

"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me... Read more >>

Luke 2:20 The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. (NAS) Greetings! We pray that you had a wonderful Christmas! There are so many beautiful traditions and ways to celebrate throughout the Christmas season, but as the holidays come to an end we are prone to quickly pack up the decorations and return back to our routines. We want to challenge you to take a moment to pause and praise Jesus right now. For a moment or two, praise Him for all He is and thank... Read more >>

Immanuel John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Merry Christmas! We have prayed throughout this month that you have been able to pause and experience some of the wonder of our Savior’s earthly arrival and eternal presence. Immanuel, God dwelling among us and forever with us. As I sat and watched the children’s Christmas program at our church, it filled my heart with wonder to see these children too excited to stand still on the stage, and... Read more >>

Gwen Bradley, the Southeast region National Area Leader (NAL) and her husband, Willie, have faithfully followed Jesus’ example, living their lives serving others in different capacities through various seasons of life. Their NDP leadership extends from their home state of Alabama to Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and the Virgin Islands. Willie served in the Army for over 20 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His military duties took their family around the world where they made a point to join churches and ministries, even though they knew their time with them would be short. “As... Read more >>

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7 NASB We pray that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and that your “thanks-living” lasts well beyond your leftovers! We are blessed to have a God who comforts us and calls us to gladness, gratefulness,... Read more >>