Front Page Photo Theresa At Praise Ministries on Sept 9 2011 I will never forget 9-11... My True Story I was asleep when I got the wake-up... The nation is at war. I jumped out of bed and ran down the stairs. My phone was ringing off the hook, and I was scrambling to dress. I got in my car and immediately drove to the church. I called my secretary; she called her work; they said GO. We flung open the doors of the church, and many, I mean many, came in droves for prayer and sa

Many of us have a growing awareness of the need and desire to stand firm in the shaking, planting seeds for the future to grow. What can we endure and succeed under pressure? How can we bear fruit, and even be ever blessed, ever prosperous for the following generations? It is the one whose pleasure and passion is remaining true to the Word of “I Am,” always meditating in His true revelation. Those who love God won’t walk in step with the wicked. They won’t join their circle

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

It's amazing how many twists and turns we travel in life searching for personal significance. We can accept occasional anonymity when giving to charity or in playing a behind-the-scenes role, but we do not want our entire lives to be anonymous. The idea that life, or precisely my life, never achieved anything of significance - that one's dreams, it turns out, were mostly unattainable illusions - is the closest thing to death we can experience while still appearing alive. In c

I've been in the garden observing how the wheat and the tares grow together, and it’s quite a fascinating experience, filled with lessons and laughter. The juxtaposition of these two plants serves as a metaphor for life itself, where good and bad often coexist side by side, each thriving in its own way. LOL But it's quite a task to keep it bright and clean. The weeds seem to multiply overnight, and I find myself pulling them out by the roots, determined to maintain the beauty

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

Join us at the OLD Kane County Courthouse in Geneva IL 12 Noon on 7 May The 7 Cultural Spheres of Influence are critical frameworks that help us understand the various dimensions through which culture is shaped and transformed within society. These spheres encompass areas such as family, education, government, arts and entertainment, media, religion, and business. Each of these spheres plays a significant role in influencing collective values, beliefs, and behaviors. Recogn

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

Prayer at St Georges Chapel In Windsor where I was able to Sing a solo of Amazing Grace during evening prayer. As we edge closer to the coming of King Charles III to the White House this month. Let us pray for a peaceful union. As many can see, King Charles has in years past been substantially supportive of the Islamic community in his country. Understandably, the British monarchy has always been tolerant of the many diverse groups of people in the Commonwealth by visiting a

In a most profound verse the apostle Paul unveils God's supreme plan for the church. He tells us we are called to nothing less than "the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). The Father's glorious intention is to exhibit through us all the attributes and power of Jesus Christ. He has purposed that, not only in eternity but here in the midst of our battles and temptations, we are to grow "in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Chri