The wind blows--the Ruach Holy Spirit of God. Can a Sabbath come on Monday too? What I will tell you may sound strange initially, so I hope you will bear with me until I conclude. On Monday this week, I heard, “Today is the Sabbath.” My mind tried to compute what the Father was telling... Continue Reading →
Oliver Anthony and Fudge Rounds–The Obese Milkin Welfare
PART ONE HERE I wish politicians would look out for minersAnd not just minors on an island somewhereLord, we got folks in the street, ain't got nothin' to eatAnd the obese milkin' welfare God, if you're 5 foot 3 and you're 300 poundsTaxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge roundsYoung men... Continue Reading →
Book Trailer for Satan Unmasked, Unmasking the Unseen Series
AUDIO VERSIONS AVAILABLE! https://youtu.be/vfBrHMK8ees Get Book One, Stan Unmasked, Book Two, Spirits Unveiled, and Book Three, Wolves Unseen of my new Series, Unmasking the Unseen. The series is available in paperback, kindle, and in audio version narrated by Lynn Marie Brunk. What are readers saying? What a blessing to have strong, unapologetic prophetic voices like... Continue Reading →
Passive Aggressive Behavior: Part II Human Behavior Series
If we are to imitate God, how does He sound coming from our voice to others? Do we imitate him with our clothing, our actions, our giving? What about our words to others? Would He live in our homes and be a part of our conversations? Is our home clean, in order, and dressed in... Continue Reading →
I’m a Girl Named Something!
I am Something A human soul Growing old No longer standing up straight But in my younger days, I turned my face toward the sun Now I’m bowing my head like wheat An aged sunflower drinking in the heat One that’s had her day to dance One that used to have a bright yellow Vibrance... Continue Reading →
I Have a Million Questions, Do You?
I have a million questions, do you? How often do we truly meditate and ask the difficult questions? Picture your whole existence being a treasure map and you following the clues to the prize. Most of us wake up in the morning with a routine. We have a hot or cold morning beverage, get children... Continue Reading →
A Girl Named Nothing
I feel like nothing A blob A splatter of ink evaporated Less than a piece of dryer lint Nonexistent Hypnotized by nothing A senseless meme An appendage with a screen No ability to sing Or scream Or cry or pray Or dance Or swear Or see Or hear Or heal No zeal No perspiration... Continue Reading →
Joseph the Seer, Sees, an Allegory–Part II
Part One HERE Joseph the Seer, Sees. Suddenly, Joseph loses control. Over 20 years of emotions locked up inside of his soul now bursting to be released. “Send everyone away from me!” The room filled with servants and guardsmen hurrying to leave. A hush falls over the air. The sons of Israel wonder what will... Continue Reading →
Joseph, the Dreamer, an Allegory–Part I
My interpretive story of the accounts of Joseph the dreamer: The Nile had failed to give the fields their water. Wheat stalks bent their heads in shame, and much of the cattle have a thin skeletal frame about them. The lotus flowers and the plumy papyrus were almost obsolete, and the hot southeast wind had... Continue Reading →
The Number 5 and the Story of Joseph Go Hand in Hand
The Number 5 and the Story of Joseph go hand in hand: Last week, we learned that Joseph was hated and then due to his dreams, he was hated more. The Bible says that his brothers hated him and could not speak a kind word to him, and they were jealous of him. How... Continue Reading →
From Torah Terrorist to Slightly Normal Human–a Comedy
What happens to a Christian who suddenly sees Jesus in the feasts days? I decided to write a humorous allegory to describe what being unbalanced looks like. . Hopefully, you will get a chuckle out of it. Depending on upbringing and denomination, at some point, you noticed some things in your Bible’s that did not... Continue Reading →
Generational Curses, Spirits Unveiled, New Series Available
When I became terribly sick with what one neurologist said was multiple sclerosis, I had many questions as to why. Several possible reasons flooded my mind. One was a doctrine I had been taught in church concerning “generational curses.” I was upset about this and wondered how to break such a curse. I prayed with... Continue Reading →
Forget What Esau Said, It’s What You Said, Father!
In my last blog, I shared many personal details of my journey with Gastroparesis. I received much encouraging feedback. I greatly appreciate everyone’s prayers and words. In my teaching today, Jacob is meeting his brother Esau. It’s been over 20 years. That’s a long time not to speak to a sibling. There are times... Continue Reading →
Vulnerability and Suffering
I am stepping out of my comfort zone to share with you a personal story concerning my journey with gastroparesis. This is difficult for me as an author who teaches and speaks life, but lives in pain. Part of the recent move to Florida was to revisit the specialists at the Mayo Clinic. We just... Continue Reading →
The Metaverse, Manna, Bananas, and Wrestling
The Metaverse is a new coming technology. Facebook Inc will invest $50 million to partner with organizations to responsibly build the so-called metaverse. In this digital world, people can use different devices to move and communicate in a virtual environment. The money used to buy property in this metaverse world of the new Facebook is... Continue Reading →
Dandelion Seeds, A Poem by Tekoa Manning
He said, "Gram's, I picked this for you." One small outstretched hand held one dandelion that had seen better days. No longer green-- Its golden petals were now full of white powdered seeds. "Do you want me to blow it," he said, with large three-year-old eyes that still see the wonder of God's creation.... Continue Reading →
Court is in Session for Peter– “I do not Know the Man of Clay.”
What happens when the Messiah's dearest friend screams to those in authority, "I DO NOT KNOW THE MAN!" If Yeshua/Jesus was the ultimate sacrifice, we must ask ourselves what His test looked like. This testing started with the wilderness and a 40 day fast. Yeshua's identity is tested but He overcomes and begins His ministry... Continue Reading →
Traditions, Prophets, and the Month of Elul Part II
“What is a tradition? Webster defines it as: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (such as a religious practice or a social custom) How many traditions do we read our Messiah keeping? Several, but what happens when we begin to use the traditions as a tool for control or even... Continue Reading →
*FREE CHAPTER* from Jumping for Joy in the Midst of Sorrow
Joyful Outcast Sometimes joy arrives in the strangest of circumstances. It often comes from those deemed outcasts. It takes a conversation with a homeless veteran to remind us that we have heat blowing through vents in our homes. It takes our car breaking down for us to realize the joy of transportation. Gratitude often... Continue Reading →
“I see,” Said the Blind Man
We have five senses: sight, touch, taste, smell, and hearing. Moses died at 120, but we read that his vision was not dim. (Duet. 34:7). There are so many stories about eyes in the Bible that it would be hard to cover them. We would have to begin with the first chapter of Genesis... Continue Reading →
Ruth Speaks, A Poem by Tekoa Manning
Ruth speaks: Won’t you cover me? Boaz cover your רות with your skirts. Even if it hurts. Heavenly blue. 613 blossoms that bloom. Won’t your Ruth cover you? As your etzer Kenegdo. Can you spread your garment over me? And clothe me in dignity? Wrap me in your strength, And guard me from... Continue Reading →
The Potter’s Wheel, The Journey of a Prophet
The Potter fashions what He desires. Our Father is the Potter and we are the clay. In order to fashion a prophet, the clay is often reworked, over, and over again. If you were a God who wanted to wake people up, who would you send to do that job? John came as a voice.... Continue Reading →
Beauty for Ashes, A Poem by Tekoa Manning
I found this poem from last year and wanted to post it. Maybe you have felt the same things at times? I gathered all my strength and tried to raise up from the ashes. I held ashes in my hands and raised them up to Him "Here, take these ashes-- I screamed!" "Give me beauty,"... Continue Reading →