“I will cool you insensibly, by degrees, by little and little.” At the end of one year, on the cusp of another, I remember the words that once haunted the soul of seventeenth-century pastor John Bunyan (1628–1688). He imagined the devil skulking nearby, not as a raging dragon but as a patient and calculating snake, as one who waits “until an opportune time” (Luke 4:13). “What care I,” the tempter says, “though I be seven years in chilling your heart if I can do it at last? Co

Gardening At Dove Cottage A couple of years ago, I kept having a digestive issue that consistently took me to the hospital. Severe pain in my side. Not appendicitis, but they kept telling me I had diverticulitis, but the pain was on my right side. In the meantime, my body was swelling, and my abdomen looked horrendous. On another trip to the hospital I was told it's your age and it comes with age. I could not buy that, I was in pain! One night it was so bad I drove myself to

I stepped into the lower garden a week ago, a tranquil space that often serves as my refuge from the chaos of daily life, and as I did, I was suddenly enveloped by an unexpected sound. It was an old mill grinding sound, resonating through the air with an eerie yet precise quality that seemed to echo the whispers of time itself. Then, amidst the gentle rustling of leaves, I heard a loud SPLAT, which startled me and drew my attention skyward. In that moment, I was gifted with a

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Soon after my wife and I purchased our first home, I tilled the entire backyard. It was a pretty good size. “You tilled the ENTIRE backyard,” my wife asked. “Well, yeah,” I said, “Now I won’t have to mow it.” “But you’ll have to weed it,” she quipped right back. And so amidst a lot of weeding over the years, I come to find there are quite a few parallels to taking care of a garden and life with God. When I was really young my dad had kept a garden, mostly to keep the grocery

This Fourth of July, America commemorates its “Supercentennial” anniversary—marking 250 years of being one nation under God. Throughout Scripture, the Lord often instructs His people to remember His acts of salvation, faithfulness, and provision (see Deuteronomy 4:9; Psalm 77:11). As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, I believe it is only fitting for us to reflect on the blessings of America’s legacy and the sacrifices that made those blessings possible. Two and a half ce

Because I spent most of my life traveling all over the country as I did ministry, I have had coffee in a lot of different places. I love a fresh, hot, robust flavored cup of coffee with cream and a tiny bit of sweetener in it. Most of all, it absolutely has to be fresh. Prior to K-cup coffee, we had all kinds of coffee brewing systems. When I grew up, it was a metal pot that you put on the stove and perked. The smell of that freshly perked coffee would permeate the whole hous

Dr. Theresa Phillips is a Minister and visionary Entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women globally. She helps them harness their unique talents to advance the Kingdom of God, believing in their inherent strength to create positive change. Despite COVID-19 challenges, she remained committed, adapting her initiatives with an international team using technology to continue supporting women. Her passion for inspiring women to excel in arts, business, education, family, governme

I still remember the first time I encountered the profound Angel of the Glory Oil It was a moment that shifted something deep inside me—a moment when faith and the tangible met in a way I hadn’t expected. Since then, I’ve been on a journey to understand and share the incredible GLORY anointing oil benefits that can transform our spiritual lives. This isn’t just about ritual or tradition; it’s about connecting with a divine presence that empowers, heals, and guides. Let me t

A Time for New Beginnings At this time of year, I sense not only new beginnings... I feel so enriched that my Savior lives. Yet, I can’t help but feel a profound loss for those who are lost. I've looked forward to this Easter with a fresh fire for Jesus and a hope for incoming souls. I long for them to be trained to ignite the world they live in. From the start of my ministry 38 years ago to this very moment, seeing one soul accept Jesus is worth it all. Interceding for Souls