New Audio Book Release, Thirsting for Water MADMEN We need men and women who will weep. Men who will weep in front of men with titles and accolades. Men who will weep in front of men who are scribes, leaders, and high-ranking officials. OH, WE NEED MADMEN TODAY! At times, Prophets see things they... Continue Reading →
New Audio Version spoken by Lynn Brunk @ Horizon Wordcraft click HERE Unbeknownst to my readers, one of the things I do after a hard day of work that I find therapeutic is watching dog videos that depict animals that were abandoned or abused. Some of the dogs are unrecognizable due to... Continue Reading →
Controlling, Manipulating, Relationships: Root Causes and how to react when dealing with these abusers. “With emotional abuse, the insults, insinuations, criticism, and accusations slowly eat away at the victim’s self-esteem until he or she is incapable of judging a situation realistically. He or she may begin to believe that there is something wrong with them... Continue Reading →
For those who prefer listening to podcast or audio versus reading, my dear friend, Lynn Brunk, was kind enough to speak the words here. To listen click below. While researching, I found under the genealogy of Benjamin a man named Shaharaim, whose name means two eclipses— double darkness. The prophets describe the day of the Lord... Continue Reading →
Regardless of what’s going on in the world, we have to live. While we have breath in our bodies, we choose life— we work with all our might. We seek to have gratitude — goodwill.And I believe gratitude is one of the most potent words in the English vocabulary. Let us Be grateful for the... Continue Reading →
This blog was inspired by Hank Williams Jr., Whose lyrics begin with, “The preacher man says it’s the end of time.” Those words were written over 40 years ago. If you are a Christian, messianic/ Torah believer, I’m glad you’re here. I desire to simplify the Word without holding back deeper truths. Around 15 years... Continue Reading →
To be low. To sink. To bow lowly. To be humbled. We mostly think in our innermost parts that we are good because of things we do and don’t do. Things we think and don’t think upon. How we see. How we hear. But none of us escape being toxic, bitter, angry, demanding, self-seeking, etc.... Continue Reading →
New Release SPIRITS UNVEILED Chapter 7, Sickness and Disease Years ago, when I was severely sick with a neurological disease and fibromyalgia, I attended a small assembly with a kind pastor. I noticed the pastor often looked at me with a peculiar expression. His eyes would shift to my cane and my wobbly legs,... Continue Reading →
Free Introduction to Book Three, Wolves Unseen.COMING SOON: I surmise that I am in 4th or 5th grade. It was time for bed, but like most nights, I did not want to sleep. I wanted to read. I loved reading early on and had many books, but that night I longed to read my Bible.... Continue Reading →
When my husband was 19 or 20 years old, he went with his best friend Ray to Columbia, Kentucky, to visit with Ray's family. While visiting Columbia, Jeff never forgot the two-hour drive through corn fields and cow pastures that seemed never to end. The small country town seemed so foreign to Jeff. He thought... Continue Reading →
Continuing in the Human Behavior Series, Part VI series concerns enmeshment and disengagement. These are vital for healing and boundary setting. What is enmeshment? Enmeshment is a term coined by family therapist Salvador Minuchin to describe a relationship pattern in which personal boundaries are unclear or nonexistent. This means the people involved are emotionally fused or dependent... Continue Reading →
So far in this series concerning the study of human behavior/Psychology, I have covered "The Know It All," "Passive-aggressive behavior, Codependency, and the martyr complex. Today we are going to look at triangulation. I don’t have time to cover the golden child and the scapegoat in this session, but it has much to do... Continue Reading →
Many of you have already received this newsletter, but for those who haven't, we wanted to let you know how excited we are to finally release Part I of the series. It has been a most difficult 3 months and we needed some joy. When women prepare for a baby they name it, clothe it,... Continue Reading →
Most of us have pictured the woman at the well—tired, hot, greying dark hair, etched lines around her mouth and eyes, back stooping over to draw water. We’ve heard the story told in many ways and often without much detail. We’ve heard it told in err. Accusing her of being a harlot who had... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES COMING MARCH/APRIL 2023 Coming soon: In 2015, my husband and I moved in with my father. My mother had passed away a few years before, and we spent a year with him. On arriving, my father gave us the primary bedroom he and my mother had shared for years before her death.... Continue Reading →
NEW RELEASES COMING MARCH/ 2023 Coming soon: ***FREE INTRO*** As a young girl I was always interested in the occult. Many times, those gifted in the prophetic are. Tarot cards and Ouija boards were forbidden in my home growing up. Our home was more Leave it to Beaver or Father Knows Best unless one of... Continue Reading →
Part II HERE Part III HERE Revolution: a forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system. Before I get to the meat of this blog, I want to reiterate that I love to minister to broken people. I don’t care if they are tattooed, pierced, gender confused, homeless or... Continue Reading →
Co-dependency is one topic I know firsthand, and it is a battle to get set free from, but he who the Son sets free is free indeed, and there is much freedom in looking inward and working on ourselves. Being born again is just the beginning of our journey. While writing this, my mind went... Continue Reading →
The last time we talked, the topic was The Know it All. During this series, I want to discuss issues we all deal with due to places of the heart that are not whole, low self-worth, and defensiveness. All of us have issues. When reading this series, you might think of someone in your life who... Continue Reading →
Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash A wise man saves for the future - Proverbs 21:20. Money little by little grows - Proverbs 13:11. Pay to everyone what is due them—tribute to whom tribute is due; tax... Continue Reading →
The Know it All, is Part I of a series dealing with introspection. During this series, I want to discuss issues we all deal with due to places of the heart that are not whole, low self-worth, and defensiveness. All of us have issues. When reading this series, you might think of someone in your... Continue Reading →
We are excited to introduce the new audiobook for The Spirit of Leviathan featuring Lynn Brunk from Horizon Wordcraft, a fellow believer in Messiah and one you will be hearing more of because she is currently working on Book I, Satan Unmasked, the 1st of the four-part series. Click HERE for Lynn's lovely voice. Amazon.com:... Continue Reading →
Some of David's songs contain lyrics many would hesitate to sing. David, a man after Yahweh's heart, wrote Psalm 109. I warn you; if you have not read this Psalm, you'll never forget it. Psalms or Tehillim means praise in Hebrew. While reading Psalm 109, I had a picture of a lion roaring. First, let's... Continue Reading →
A growing number of people today do not believe in the Bible. They have science, history, and logic. To them the Bible is just an outdated book that people use wrongfully. Religions under the name of "God" have caused many wars and bloodshed. The younger generation often look at the Bible and think "animal... Continue Reading →
Can sorrow open the doorway to joy? Tekoa Manning peels back the layers of despair to reveal the key to finding and defining joy. Our suffering is often producing the fruit of the Spirit. Jumping for Joy highlights Harriet Tubman, Nicholas James Vujicic, Joni Eareckson Tada, and the author’s own personal journey and the beautiful lessons learned.... Continue Reading →
Photo by Pro Church Media on Unsplash Anger and offenses can be settled and healed, but the Book of Proverbs states, "who can stand before jealousy?" "Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?" (Proverbs 27:4, TLV). "A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to... Continue Reading →
One of the things I enjoy is music. I know some people do not like secular music. Others stick to one genre, but I love many different types of music. The following song is a favorite: I was born by the river, in a little tent Oh, and just like the river I've been... Continue Reading →
This year I bought new eyeglasses. They are huge. 1980s big. I did not realize until I got home that the brand name on my glasses was “True religion.” Perhaps you remember the song Losing my Religion by R.E.M? That's me in the corner That's me in the spotlight Losing my religion Trying to keep... Continue Reading →
Our emotions can take over. The Bee Gee's had a hit song called Emotions. One part of the lyrics says, "In the words of a broken heart It's just emotion that's taken me over Tied up in sorrow, lost in my soul." The song is about a lover that has left. The psalmist is overcome... Continue Reading →
Part I HERE “And he was there in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by the Adversary, and he was with the beasts, and the messengers were ministering to him.” (Mark 1:13). Angels and beasts. In every trial, there are angels and beasts. Demonic strongholds and divine messengers. The Messiah comes out of the wilderness... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, after sharp pain in my side, we went to the ER. I was given a cat scan that confirmed a hernia behind where my colostomy surgery was performed. We were given a surgeon's name, but that has significantly improved. And due to the complications of the prior surgery, we are not... Continue Reading →
To the tune of Adele, Go Easy on me: There is gold in His rivers They’ve been flowing through Bereshit forever I know there is hope in the healing Pishon waters I must bring myself to swim and be mikvehed in There’s no drowning in silence with Yeshua Messiah Oh, let me in! Flow easy... Continue Reading →
In this blog I will offer tips to those with chronic illnesses during the Feasts, and those with a shoestring budget. Also, craft ideas and links that might help you and family create a memorable Passover on a dime. It is a mitzvah to take care of our bodies, but often some have bodies that don’t work... Continue Reading →
"Now Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu each took his own censer, put fire in it, laid incense over it, and offered unauthorized fire before Adonai—which He had not commanded them. So fire came out from the presence of Adonai and consumed them. So they died before Adonai" (Leviticus 10:1-2, TLV). This week while meditating on Nadab and Abihu, I... Continue Reading →
Outside my window, doves are cooing, and birds are singing as I write this. It brings a smile to my face. I am filled with joy due to creation, and creation is always out there calling us, and as spring burst forth with life, we too should be sipping on sunshine and singing praises... Continue Reading →
There have been many talented writers on my mother’s side of the family. I have several very creative cousins with a pen and aunts and uncles alike who have written beautiful songs, poems, and stories. I’ve often heard that the Loys were excellent storytellers, and I guess it’s true because I always loved listening to... Continue Reading →
Part I HERE The prophet is in high regard when someone requires keen vision, hearing, and unraveling riddles then quickly forgotten until the loss of a donkey, or when the results or outcome of a battle is needed. The prophet wrestles at night and walks with a limp during the day. The Prophet dies... Continue Reading →
Part II HERE To those who have wondered if they are a prophet, and to those who know with certainty, I have penned this message. To those who have no rough garments, this message may not be one for you, but it may be for your spouse, sibling, child, or friend. Parts of it may... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
edited--2023 Covid is not prejudice. Covid doesn't care about our skin color, education, Biblical knowledge, or the size of our bank account. Some of the most righteous, holy people, whether in leadership or among friends and family have gotten covid, and some have died regardless of their walk--regardless of their age or health or religion.... Continue Reading →
One of my mother’s favorite movies was Gone With the Wind. We watched it every year growing up, and I can almost recite the whole four-hour film verbatim. At one point in the movie, Scarlett sees that the one she is smitten with, Ashley, is to marry another. As war breaks out, she marries Mr.... Continue Reading →
During the 1960s and '70s, a show aired titled Bewitched. The show was about a married couple. Darrin is a mortal human; his wife, Samantha, is a witch with powers. She does not divulge to him about her witchcraft until their honeymoon night. At this point, she has already enticed him. Today witchcraft has become... Continue Reading →
The School of the Prophet, and the Anointing: I remember the day I lost my coat, or rather, had it taken from me. Like Joseph, I was falsely accused and ran from the ministry. It was all part of the Father’s plan. About a year later, my husband would also retire from his position... Continue Reading →
"The Don considered a use of threats the most foolish kind of exposure; the unleashing of anger without forethought as the most dangerous indulgence." ― Mario Puzo, The Godfather I Kings 2, plays out like an assassin movie with a leading hitman. David instructs Solomon to guard the commandments and to walk holy before Adonai.... Continue Reading →
Stones were more than likely the weapon of choice in the beginning. Cain murders his brother, Abel. Abel's blood cries out from the ground, along with the blood of many more. We read of those angry at the words of Yeshua and they too pick up stones to cast at the Chief cornerstone. "Truly, truly,... Continue Reading →
"And after a time he returned to take her, and he turned aside to see the carcass of the lion; and, behold, there was a nest of bees (adas devorim) and honey in the carcass of the lion." (Shoftim 14:8) As the commentaries explain, adas Devarim refers to a nest of bees. But the word... Continue Reading →
Leadership and Bare Buttocks “Hine Ma Tov” What could a disturbing story in II Samuel have to do with a Psalm on unity? One has oil dripping down the beard and covering the skirts of Aaron; the other has skirts cut to bare David's servant's nakedness. The king's servants had their beards shaved half off... Continue Reading →
This week I want you to meditate on what it would be like not to use your thumbs for a day ( try it) or possibly be deaf to sound. Shove cotton balls in your ears if you must. Picture being led by someone because you’ve lost your vision. Think of a time when you... Continue Reading →
The Five-Fold leadership bears great accountability. No man or woman, when called, seemed to feel worthy of the calling. They knew the cost and said, "I can't speak, I am but a child--did I give birth to all these people?" Anarchy is a state of disorder due to the absence or nonrecognition of authority. Do... Continue Reading →
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 →
Up To Half the Kingdom When I posted part one of Up to Half the Kingdom, I had typed a portion of part two already. However, I had a chapter from my memoir (Still unpublished) titled “Can You Drink this Cup?” ringing in my head. Although I do plan on posting one more chapter on... Continue Reading →
A children’s book written by H. S. Anderson titled The Emperor’s new clothes is a writing concerning self-perception and denial. What does this story have to do with Naaman? “The name Naaman is derived from the verb נעם (na'em) meaning be pleasant, sweet, delightful, and beautiful” (Abarim Publications). We can be sweet and delightful and still... Continue Reading →
Thirsting for Water A devotional that brings healing to the hurting! I'll admit it; I've snapped at my children, gotten angry at friends, and said things I regret. I did not trust them. I once told my husband while we were dating that I had been through a lot and felt like a dog that... Continue Reading →
They were unpromising Words grated like cheese. Words reduced to small shreds. Words strung like pasta. Tossed like a salad Thrown together with a pinch of thyme And oregano The other morsels were small. Irritants Acidic Tomatoes, garlic, and onions Barely noticeable to the tall ones Their necks stretched out in the clouds. They see... Continue Reading →
How can we be wholly illuminated on our job, in our marriage, and with our families and friends? This week while scrolling through social media I read a meme (below) that described my week or parts of my whole existence. The meme, along with the raw words written by a friend, pierced me. Her vulnerability... Continue Reading →
I am seeing an ostomy nurse who specializes in patients with acute and chronic “wound” care. Things in the natural often mimic things in the spirit. Wounds and pain are funny things. They have layers. They have smells and degrees of infection and pus. They can be covered up with a Band-Aid or douched in... Continue Reading →
Hate is like a piece of yeast. It permeates and puffs up with satisfaction It says, “I am right!” I hold truth! I carry all knowledge! I will rebuke! It wipes its mouth with a napkin And still, the juice runs Hate dripping off chins Spilling over into diaper bins And storefront shelves Magazine covers,... Continue Reading →
Before you get to the meat of the message below, I want to voice that I believe Our Father is Big enough to heal any manner of sickness and disease, and one day He will! We must teach the next generation to care for His fantastic earth and the food we grow. I believe our... Continue Reading →
“For thou hast possessed my kidneys: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.” Psalm 139:13 JB. “I shall bless Lord Jehovah who counsels me and my kidneys teach me in the nights.” Psalm 16:7 AB. I’m five or six years old, and it hurts to breathe. I’m feverish. The doctor puts his stethoscope on... Continue Reading →
I’m not a country girl, so you can understand my shock when I learned from a good friend of mine who raises hens, that chickens will peck a newcomer to death. As my friend began to explain to me how she had purchased four new hens to add to her group, she said, “Tekoa I... Continue Reading →
"There's always a time to shine," she said, curling her bottom lip."You need to let the light shoot out of your hair like cracked eggshells covered in glistening white yolks." Sparkles. I pictured her hair standing up all over her head, illuminated and glistened like the moon draped over an armchair or a starfish on... Continue Reading →
I am not sure when I started writing this poem or why or whose kitchen I stood in, but possibly it will help us think more about words. Ironically when I was finished, it had a word count of 1,000. I know with social media and texting, we often take words wrong or quickly respond... Continue Reading →
Who Has a Broken Heart? Memoir Chapter One morning in 2010, I peered into the reflection of the mirror, and I wondered who the person was staring back at me. I had been too depleted financially to get my hair done at a beauty shop and was taken by a friend to a hair design... Continue Reading →
~Memoir~ Chapter 5 Boot Camp It seemed like it only took months for my sickness to progress into a total meltdown. I felt depleted of every ounce of strength. Like wafting wet paper, I floated along drained. It was a weekday in winter, and the chill was all around me. I could smell death and... Continue Reading →
A friend of mine sent me an intriguing podcast the other day about Rachel, Jacob's wife. She was the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She said, "I keep seeing Rachel everywhere!" When she said it, I thought, "that's funny" because "I keep seeing Leah." Oh, Leah, you break my heart. What can women learn from... Continue Reading →
A very peculiar thing began creeping into my brain a few months ago–something a person just shy of 50 years young doesn’t think about much unless they are terminally ill or just received a death sentence. Yes, the big D, and I don’t mean divorce. Death started creeping up on me when I was... Continue Reading →
I thought of a word to describe you. Comfortable Like a much-traveled shoe A blanket worn and soft A tree with old bark A coffee cup stained The coziness of a tattered chair The bare path much traveled upon Openly frank and unpredictable, yet predictable in every way Comfortable A rainy Monday splattered on a... Continue Reading →
Gratitude. Thankfulness. Usually, neither of these exist without first experiencing heartache, loss, and trying times. You have to go through one to embrace the other in a manner worthy of noticing. Sometimes we miss the gratitude and turn bitter like lemons. This is the month of thankfulness. We try and become more aware of... Continue Reading →
A couple of years ago, my aunt, Eva, who was in her 80's, was not feeling well. A dear cousin went to visit and took her to the doctor. While there, they discovered she had cancer. Our hearts were broken. My aunt never had children. Her neighbors had been checking on her. My cousin... Continue Reading →
What can be learned from situations that seem bleak or hopeless? Perhaps there is a reason tucked inside the changing tide that is higher than our human understanding? Joy can come from the darkest of places and ignite like a sparkler in the blackest sky. In my early 20s, this suburbia girl found herself living... Continue Reading →
When I came out of surgery, I came out fighting. The nurses kept giving me more and more Dilaudid (Oxycodone type drug) until finally, I stopped breathing. Along with my husband and sister, the nurse kept shaking me and repeating, "Breathe Bonnie (Tekoa)! Breathe!" I would jolt and gasp like a person who... Continue Reading →
I have three sons of Spirit, Sons of lightning, sons of fame. I have three sons who live in a box on the corner begging for change. They play trashcan drums and acoustic guitars. They sing in the churches, and they sing in the bars. They rise sturdy with strength like Samson. They have arms... Continue Reading →
We must finish our sets. Sometimes we learn life lessons from scholars and authors, teachers and the age. Today I learned valuable lessons from a popular pop star: This past week, I watched a documentary and learned valuable lessons from a man who sings songs I mostly don't listen to. His name is Justin Timberlake.Master... Continue Reading →
It's good to dine at the King's Table: Saul's grandson, the son of Jonathan, named Mephibosheth, was crippled as a child. When he was five years old, a report came that Saul and Jonathan had been killed in battle, and when the boy's nurse heard the news, she picked him up and fled. But as... Continue Reading →
It was an honor to be invited to the KY Book Fair. To be seated in a room full of authors like Wendell Berry was surreal. His poetry has gotten me through many difficult times and caused me to become more aware of the beauty in creation. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary... Continue Reading →
