Month: October 2020

OCTOBER 26

Firm Foundation

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

Matthew 7:24–25

When you’re rooted and grounded in Christ, you can be pounded on by hurricane winds and torrential rain and still have the fortitude to stand.

Jesus Christ is your firm foundation.

As the water rages and wind howls, may you keep your peace, knowing that they won’t tear you apart.

Your challenges won’t overpower you. Your enemies won’t defeat you.

May you stand on the promises of God found in the Bible, and may you see how God will bring you into your victory season, at His set time.

© 2020 Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day

If this entry has encouraged you, be sure to order a copy of the empowering , edifying and enriching Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day devotional on Amazon. Blessings!

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I’m thrilled that the Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day 365-day devotional is now available in print and on Kindle on Amazon! Thank you to everyone who helped to celebrate the launch of Book 5. God is Good!

I hope you enjoy watching the replay of Feisty Faith‘s virtual book launch in the link above.

You can read an excerpt from the Introduction here and a few endorsements from Pastors and leaders here.

May you and yours be blessed by reading this encouraging, empowering and inspiring 365-day devotional. Feisty Faith is great to read on your own or with your family, friends, small group, book club, etc … You can now order copies on Amazon. If you’d like signed copies mailed in the U.S., please contact me for more info. To God be the glory. Blessings!

I’m so excited that today is the launch day for Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day. Feisty Faith is an empowering, encouraging and edifying 365-day devotional. You can now order copies right on Amazon. I plan to share lots more information in upcoming posts. Here’s an excerpt from the Introduction of this inspiring devotional:

“Have you noticed that walking by faith isn’t always a lovely stroll in the park on a sunny afternoon?

Living by faith can sometimes feel like you’re limping along a winding road with endless dips and hills and twists and turns amid unrelenting torrential rain and gusting wind.

Ever been there? Maybe you’re in that season right now.

No matter where you find yourself on your faith journey, I’d like to remind you that God’s got you in the palm of His hand.

I’ve walked quite a few miles with the Lord now. I’ve trekked through my share of grueling valleys and breathtaking mountaintops. I’ve seen God do some amazing things on six continents, which you can read about in By Faith: Adventures and Reflections on Walking with God Here and Abroad.

I’ve learned that God is faithful. I’ve also learned how to fight the good fight of faith.

If I had to describe my type of faith in one word, especially these last couple of years, it would be “feisty.”

Feisty faith is steadfast and has the tenacity to keep trusting God in the midst of adversity, the grit to stand on God’s Word even during the brutal storms of life, the grace to keep moving forward, and the audacity to believe God for the impossible.

Feisty faith prays and obeys. Feisty faith looks for God’s hand in all circumstances.

What a great honor it is to be able to share some of my life verses with you in this devotional. I’m sharing these Bible verses to spur you on and help deepen your faith in God. There are hundreds more Bible verses I could share, but these Scriptures are especially near and dear to my heart.

I’ve drawn strength from these verses. I’ve stood on some of these verses for years. I’ve cried over some of these verses. I’ve been comforted by these verses. I’ve lived many of these verses. I’ve found direction and counsel from these verses. I’ve gained such courage from some of these verses, enough to board planes to go on short-term missions trips to five countries and to pray for strangers on the streets in New York City and overseas.

My prayer is that these verses will encourage and inspire you to walk by abounding faith, hope, and love and to live your God-given dreams. May you go on to do the great exploits and good works God has ordained for you. May you be strengthened in your inner being.”

Thanks for all your prayers and support. God is Good!

© 2020 Feisty Faith: Trusting God Day by Day

What an honor and privilege it is to encourage, empower and edify people of diverse backgrounds through Abounding Faith’s books! I’m praying you’re blessed by Feisty Faith. Here are a few beautiful endorsements from some of the pastors and leaders God has placed in my life. God is Good!

I’m so touched by this lovely endorsement from Dr. Scales, the President of Nyack College. I’m so grateful for all his encouragement over the years. Continued blessings to him and Nyack.

I’m so blessed by this lovely endorsement from Pastor Esther Ibanga. Those who know her story know Pastor Esther embodies Feisty Faith! It’s been wonderful to hear her speak at several of Times Square Church’s women’s conferences over the years.

I’m also touched by this lovely endorsement from Pastor Gary Fishman. He has been a great encouragement to me over the last couple of years. Continued blessings to him and his ministry.

There are a few more endorsements on the way so stay tuned.

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts as well. Blessings!

You and your friends are invited to join me for Feisty Faith‘s Virtual Book Launch Facebook Live on Abounding Faith’s Facebook page next Monday, October 19 at noon (EDT). Come be encouraged and empowered in your faith! And come to celebrate what God will do through this inspiring and challenging devotional. I’ll be reading excerpts from this new devotional and giving away a few prizes and answering a few questions. If you have a question you’d like me to consider answering, please leave it in the comments on the Facebook page.

If you’d like to be eligible for the giveaways:

• Be sure to like Abounding Faith’s Facebook page.
• Leave your answer to the following question on Abounding Faith’s Facebook page by October 18: What does having feisty faith look like to you?
• Attend the livestream on October 19 to find out if you’ve won. The winner will be announced on the Facebook livestream. The winner must be present on the livestream and live in the U.S.

Hope to see you next Monday, October 19! Blessings!