“God wants you to know that you are a present day Esther!” – Pastor Mark Arnold to Governor Sarah Palin
And Esther obtained favor in the sight of all who saw her. ( Esther 2:15b)
Will you set aside 7 minutes today to read Pastor Mark Arnold’s complete God story?
I didn’t plan to send any message today, but after just reading an email my father forwarded to me titled “Sarah is an Esther!!!” and researching this more online, I knew with absolute certainty that this message must go out TODAY!
After spending 30 …

“Not being tense but ready. Not thinking but not dreaming. Not being set but flexible. Liberation from the uneasy sense of confinement. It is being wholly and quietly alive, aware and alert, ready for whatever may come.” – Bruce Lee
 
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)
What does it mean to you to be alert and ready?
What does it mean to you that the time is now?
I share today’s message because I believe it contains a prophetic word for each of us. I’ve mentioned before …

“Jeri Bradley had a profound and positive impact on Culpeper!” – Gary Close, Culpeper Commonwealth Attorney
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
What will be the ultimate legacy of Jeri Bradley in the future of Culpeper and Virginia?
On January 15, I was very sad to discover that Jeri Bradley had died the day before. Not only did Jeri have a profound and positive …

“Christianity must evoke from the believer the same response it drew from the first disciples: a passionate desire to obey God – a willingly entered-into discipline. That is the beginning of true discipleship. That is the beginning of loving God”
“Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally RESTORE, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little. To Him be the dominion forever. Amen.  (1 Peter 5:10-11)
In what areas of your life do you need restoration?
How might Life …

Master the ordinary! Expect the extraordinary! – the Spirit of the Lord is hovering over the deep
In the beginning, God … (Genesis 1:1)
Are you better or worse off spiritually than you were 12 months ago?
What new daily habit will provide the most spiritual growth in your life in 2008?
What current daily habit most needs to be eliminated in 2008?
What new beginnings is God offering you in 2008?
It seems quite obvious that the Bible uses numbers in patterns.  Who can deny that 40 is significant? In Biblical numerology, “8″ is the …

It started with one!!! – Fulton Street Revival video
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31)
What was the Fulton Street Revival?
Will you BE THE ONE to lead the way to gather people in the marketplace to pray together?
The last Great Awakening or the Layman’s Revival began on September 23, 1857 with one man praying.
In 1857 there were 30,000 men idle in the streets of …

Prophets are predicting 2007 to be the year of a 2nd Great Awakening!
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. (Psalm 126:5-6)
What will be your role in the 2nd Great Awakening coming in 2007?
My recent emails about Israel and then Awaken the Dawn have generated a flurry of encouraging replies.  On February 5, I received an email reply from Dorothy Slaga who forwarded a great message that came …

Prophecy is God speaking to His people.
Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. (Psalm 57:8)
Who can you bless by letting them know about Awaken the Dawn on Feb 18-21, 2007?
Yesterday, I shared about the email I received from Bowie Curry, the prayer coordinator for the Greater Fredericksburg area. Bowie informed me about the 21 days of 24/7 prayer, fasting, and worship taking place at Grace Church of Fredericksburg from Jan 26 through Feb 15. Ultimately this leads up to Awaken the Dawn on February 15-18.
What …

God is awakening a generation!!!
But Jesus came and touched them and said, “Arise, and do not be afraid.” (Matthew 17:7)
What might happen if you participated in Awaken the Dawn on Feb 15-18?
On the night of January 15, 2007, the same day that Bob Griffin first came to Culpeper to prophesy Culpeper into its destiny, I received an email out-of-the-blue from Bowie Curry, the prayer coordinator for the Greater Fredericksburg area. Bowie and I had never corresponded before. Here is what his email stated:
Hi Brother! I received an e-mail from Sharon …