Anointed and Appointed – Part 1
October 30, 2025
Do you remember the day when you thought about what you wanted to be . . . ? … More Anointed and Appointed – Part 1
Tag: hope
When Storms Come …
July 22, 2025
Job 23:10 “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold”. When Job makes this statement, he has lost his 7 sons, 3 daughters, all of his oxen, asses, sheep, camels and servants – in one day – and is covered in boils from the … More When Storms Come …
Are You Strong Enough?
June 30, 2025
Joshua 1:6 “Be strong and of good courage …” How can one be what one isn’t? If you are weak, or perceive yourself as weak, how can you be strong??? Joshua was told by God that he was given the land. IT WAS ALREADY A DONE DEAL! God was not giving it to him. He … More Are You Strong Enough?
Do You See What HE Sees?
May 5, 2025
Ken Pientka 5/4/25 Throughout the Bible, in both the Old and New Testament we have men and women who have received a vision from God – by that I mean they have received a “glimpse” into God’s plan for them specifically, or for mankind. Habakkuk 2:2-3 states “Write the vision and make it plain on … More Do You See What HE Sees?
Who Is Directing Your Life? (Who is controlling your life?)
March 30, 2025
“The recognition of His Presence is the realization of His Power”. That statement has both inspired and challenged me ever since I heard it spoken in a class many years ago by my faither in the faith. To recognize the fact is only the first step. You can’t proceed without recognizing that God is present … More Who Is Directing Your Life? (Who is controlling your life?)
The Battle To Believe
January 31, 2025
As Christians there are three things we need to believe: (1) believe God has you on a mission; (2) believe you are gifted, and (3) believe your mission goes wherever you go. When I say believe, I mean that we are to have faith regarding these areas. These three things are a vital part of … More The Battle To Believe
The Gifts of Easter
March 30, 2024
As I was praying one night, I pondered what I might share with you as I thought about Jesus’ resurrection and our celebration of what He has made possible through His rising from the dead, the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and said “the Gifts of Easter”. Immediately three gifts came to mind which … More The Gifts of Easter
What Does Christmas Mean to You?
December 25, 2020
Many years ago, while working at a hospital in the insurance verification department, I was eating my lunch at my desk. I was “the insurance verification department” and the office was my own. So, I was afforded the luxury of having a private lunch at my desk in total solitude for the time allotted. Christmas … More What Does Christmas Mean to You?
Entering A New Era
November 6, 2020
At the time of this writing, the election was two days ago. Results are still being tabulated and waiting on issues to be resolved before we will find out who won the Presidency. But my question today is “where are you” in all of this? Are you weighted down under the possibilities of who will … More Entering A New Era
Can Anything Good Come Out of This?
July 14, 2020
This question has been asked innumerable times when enduring an extended time of wrestling unresolved issues. The question is one born out of seeking clarity or direction as to how to deal with the issue. Sometimes it arises out of frustration with what we are facing, and wondering how can this ever turn into something … More Can Anything Good Come Out of This?
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