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2011-07-22T15:05:00.000-07:00

NEW WEBSITE!

2010-11-10T12:50:00.001-08:00

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On the Road Again

2010-11-10T08:38:00.000-08:00

Out of all places, why is it that a family who hosted me while in Israel is in Florida now?? Earlier this year Sandy (From SMMI) and I spent some time at the Sea of Galilee with this JOYFUL family. Now it turned out that we were to meet up with them on the gulf coast of Florida. Sadly, the mother of the home has been diagnosed with cancer, and Sandy and I's mission was to gather together there to pray for her. Oh the joy even as we first met up with her in a small prayer room. We met for hours. Tears, joy, worship, and best of all God accompanied us as we met in this sweet fellowship in prayer for our sister.

The next day I headed out to Orlando to meet up with the University House of Prayer (UHOP) which is an outreach to contend for USF. That night the team interceded for a culture of life as I also was given the privilege to play with them on my violin. What a sweet group there are.

Students from all around the Orlando area from ITT, Full Sail, to UCF gather for one purpose--to contend for God's presence in their university. UHOP started just a few months ago, yet I was amazed to already see the handful of whole hearted staff there. God is jealous for the hearts of those in the university's, therefore he will raise up His praying church to see those purposes come forth.

2010-11-04T07:36:00.000-07:00

Hook this song up to big speakers and clear out dancing room in your living room. Worship!!!!!

Bahrain Mission

2010-10-27T16:19:00.000-07:00

Islam

2010-10-14T03:26:00.001-07:00

Head covered, clothed in an abayah, and completely barefoot, Sandy and I placed ourselves in the center of the spiritual warfare of this Island. The Grand Mosk is a beauty to behold, indeed many Arabic shrines and mosks are an incredible sight for the eyes. They are a people of detail whether it is their buildings, clothing, right down to their washings three times a day.

An Arab lady, Amna, guided us through their place of worship. She shared with us the basics of the faith and the traditions of the people. She came alive as she spoke of her faith, reminds me of a zealous evangelist who cant hold back their beliefs. I see the hunger in this woman, seeking, desiring, yet without revelation of Jesus which in the end will make the difference between life and death. My heart aches. From the surface, Islam reflectsmuch of what Christians believe, yet no atonement is made for their sins leaving them solely upon their own works and scripture teaches that our works will not suffice (Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 3:23).

My prayer is for revelation of the man Jesus Christ as Lord to be known to the Islamic people. I was speaking with a new friend of mine recently who shared about her mother’s conversion from Islam where Jesus showed up in her living room. This is the type of encounters I desire for these people. I will walk in obedience to Christ and allow revelation of the Kingdom to flow everywhere I set my feet.

My goal is to be one with God in the knowledge of his desires. To learn and to feel his heart, and partner with Him through intercession to see His desires manifest on this earth. God, save the Islamic people.

"Every place on which the sole of your foot treads shall be yours" Deut. 11:24

(Video will be up when I get back to the States)

Holy Distraction (Day 3)

2010-10-11T13:45:00.000-07:00

I awoke to a sweet aroma that covered the room this morning. There Sandy was, placing oil on my forehead while speaking silent prayers for me. I was stirred into seeing visions of the throne room almost instantly. Some peoples motivation to getting up is Folgers coffee, mine is to gaze on heaven.

A full day Sandy and I had today, yet funny to say but we haven’t taken one step outside the house. Consumed in studying the Word together, worship, and prayer, that’s really all we did--well that and a game of Nintendo wii golf tonight (where she creamed me!). Great times.

NYC, now Bahrain (Day 2)

2010-10-10T12:30:00.001-07:00

It's kind of a crazy story how Sandy and I met. After finding out that her friend Nazarene couldn't make it to NYC with Sandy, I jumped on the open opportunity and flew out with Sandy the next morning during Christmas time. That was when our friendship began, and not even one year in knowing her now, I've been all around the world along side her in intercessory missions.

Today I got to meet one of the crucial people that played a part in my connection with Sandy; Nazarene, the one who gave her tickets to me so I could be in NYC. She is a real lovely lady, with a lively side much like myself. She is a native here in Bahrain but with an English accent--figure that. It's interesting the connections that God is making. Us three woman, each representing three generations, have a unique relationship that only God can put together. God has a great plan for all three of us, and I believe it is bigger than any of us know.

Travels (Day 1)

2010-10-10T07:23:00.001-07:00

I'm here in Bahrain! After 28 hours of travel, I was thankful to sleep 12 hours last night! My flights were flawless, and God answered my prayer by connect me with those who need to hear of Him. A military guy ended up sitting next to me and shared about how he had been saved but had been backsliding since the military. I got to encourage him, pray for him, and spoke into his life in order to direct him to seek the face of God once more. PTL!

Flying to Bahrain was a bit strange since I was one of only 3 woman on the plane. I was thankful to connect with Sandy and her husband that night, and went out for dinner while being surrounded by woman covered in their black abaya and head coverings.

Today Sandy and I walked a bit of the city, such an unusual place. Palm trees cover the place, sky scrapers on one side, homes next door, than slums and in one small part. God has a plan to pour out himself in a DEEP way in this country and I can feel it.

Friends in Florida

2010-10-08T07:57:00.001-07:00

I never appreciated Florida so much until I saw it in the eyes of a Sweden. Who would ever find palm trees so impressive looking, or who’d pay any attention to lizards? My past housemate, Petra, from my ZHOP days came to spend the week with me, and we had some great adventures in my sweet hometown.

I should have warned Petra to not pray for thunderstorms until after she was safe at my house. Yet I didn’t get the chance to do so. God answered her thunderstorm prayer with a crazy flight into Orlando, and a stormy heavy traffic drive to my place. Quite the introduction and paradigm shift for “Sunshine State” Florida!

It was really great reminiscing with her and even worshiping together and connecting with a house of prayer just like the old days. It seems also that we are in similar circumstances of transition in life, therefore it was a good time of encouraging and spurring one another along in the things of the Lord.

I also got a visit from my old friend Jason who I had met at the Lakeland Revival a couple years ago. Crazy that Petra, Jason, and I all met for the first time at Lakeland, and now we were all meeting together again! Jason is a big ‘ol fire ball in the Lord, so we spent majority of our time either in deep conversation on the knowledge of the Lord, or in groups praying late into the night.

Both of my guests who visited Florida were a real encouragement especially considering that I was being shot out to Bahrain just a couple days after their departure. It is interesting how the Lord orchestrates his body of believers to connect at timely and strategic times. I am thankful for their visits, and I also know that they were extremely blessed for the opportunity to spend their time here in Florida.

Off to Bahrain! Sept Update

2010-09-28T07:43:00.001-07:00

Sept 2010 Update

BAHRAIN!!

2010-09-09T07:51:00.000-07:00

I'm going to be buying my ticket to Bahrain soon! Time is going by quick and Ill be leaving in less than a month! Prayers appreciated.

In Bahrain I will be teaming up with SMMI (Spiritual Meat Ministries International) to help bring forth the Isaiah 19 highway mandate through prayer, worship, and intercession.

"In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrians will come into Egypt and the Egyptians into Assyria,

and the Egyptians will worship with the Assyrians...The LORD of hosts has blessed, saying, "Blessed is Egypt My people, and Assyria the work of My hands, and Israel

My inheritance."

If you would like to donate to this mission trip, please click "Donate" button to the right. Thank you!

Rosh Hashanah!!

2010-09-08T13:47:00.000-07:00

"Leshanah tovah tikateiv veteichateim." Which is Hebrew for, "May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year."

In other words, HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!

At sundown today begins the 2 day Jewish holiday to celebrate the new year! For more info on this tradition, click here!

Heart Open

2010-08-31T12:02:00.000-07:00

Song of Solomon 4:12-16

Jesus:
A garden locked is my sister, my bride,
"Your shoots are an orchard of pomegranates with choice fruits, henna with nard plants, nard and saffron… with all the finest spices.

The Bride (the Church):
Awake, O north wind, and come, wind of the south; make my garden breathe out fragrance, let its spices be wafted abroad may my beloved come into his garden…

This reality of my heart completely open before the Lord has been my focus of meditation and experience lately. There is a tearing that happens as your heart cries out before Him. The beauty that He has produced in you goes forth as sweet incenses to Him.

Interesting because this past weekend I went to my friends house to do some spontaneous worship recording. Upon request, I brought my painting with me. My other friends brought a painting they had been working on also. Call it God or not, but the paintings were from the same verse from Song of Solomon! Yup, God stuff. Come Lord, release your Holy Spirit upon us, the refreshing south wind, and the testing north wind. Let the fragrance of love go forth, let beauty arise.

Click HERE for an amazing teaching on SSongs 4

2010-08-24T13:35:00.001-07:00

August Update

Umm.. God?

2010-08-24T12:48:00.000-07:00

Let’s get real now. Sometimes hearing the voice of the Lord can be pretty annoyingly hard. Recently I’ve been discouraged in my inability to hear. Some things I know I heard from God and have proved to be right on, but in some subjects, It’s been a challenge. Where to go.. what to do.. what to commit to.. etc.

Yesterday I prayed that God would bring a mentor (whether spiritual or physical) into my life like Eli. Eli was the one who trained Samuel in hearing the voice of God--even during a time where God’s voice was rare to hear in Israel. Samuel grew up in the priesthood, and later became the prophet who transformed Israel. Samuel was so accurate and in tune with God, that it was said that not one of his words fell to the ground void. Crazy.

Also yesterday, I had a vision of a white cloud over me. It was a storm cloud with much rain, thunder, and lightening. One of my prayers to God was that his voice, his loud thundering voice, would be louder than any other sound that was not of him; that I would here him as he thunders over me only.

So today I was talking to my mentor (my Eli?) about hearing God’s voice. She encouraged me to pray in the spirit, dialogue with the Lord, and record it all in my journal. So, I began. After spending sometime, I look up at my coffee table and see some notes laying on it. The word “Eli” instantly caught my eye. I read it.. all about Eli raising up Samuel and hearing God’s voice. Funny eh?

After meditating a bit, I was feeling a bit tired from the day. Soon enough I ended up taking a nap on the couch with saying “Well, God spoke to Samuel while he was sleeping, so Lord, speak to me!” A little time passed, till I started hearing the thunder outside of the window. Soon enough I hopped up and steped into the garage to enjoy the pouring rain, and rumbling thunder. Hm.. God’s voice is like thunder. Hm.. God spoke loudly to Samuel that it woke him up over and over again. Hm.. the vision of the white cloud thunder over me. I even looked up and saw how the sky was still very white and bright while the storm was passing over. Hm..

So, I still haven’t gotten the clear word that I desired. But, the confirmation that God indeed is speaking gives me confidence that he will give me clarity soon. Bring on that storm Jesus, and teach us all how to hear your voice!

Awesome Scripture: Job 37:1-5

Prophetic Messenger Conference

2010-08-20T08:23:00.000-07:00

Join OHOP August 20th – August 22nd for their Prophetic Messenger Conference with Kirk Bennett from IHOP KC (Former leader of ZHOP)and Jordan Sarmiento who will be leading worship from IHOP KC. For more info, click HERE. I hope to see you there!

Ryan Rocks

2010-08-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

My friend Ryan Internicola is an awesome musician. He was also my neighbor in Fort Mill and I used to sit in my room and hear him practice in his house. He also roasts coffee beans in his garage . . . . .

Recent Recording

2010-08-17T11:08:00.000-07:00

Here is some spontaneous soaking music that I recording in the midst of worship while house sitting. Enjoy!

I Love You

2010-08-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

The Word, Hebrews 10:16

Broken alabaster jar, Mark 14:3-9

Pouch of Myrrh, Song of Solomon 1:13

Garden, Song of Solomon 4:12-15

You remember the first time your special someone said those words ‘I love you’? How those words made your heart melt. For days the sound of their voice saying ‘I love you’ resonated in the reservoir of your being.

If two people can have such a powerful experience with those words, imagine how God feels when you tell him how you sincerely love him! The Bibles says that his heart is shaken with one simple glance toward him, so imagine what a steady gaze and voicing to him your affections would do. Try it. Get in a quiet undistracted place and see Him right before you. There He is, an all consuming fire of love like a jasper stone, sardius in appearance. His eyes fixed only on you, burning with intense desire for you. Then, in the midst of this beautiful man, tell him that you love him. Say it out loud, “I love you”. Whisper it gently, shout it, say it over and over again. Say it with no expectation to receive anything in return. Rest in the moment, rest in his delight, and in his smile. How He is overjoyed by the sound of your voice, and your love! It’s a moment like no other.

Picking in the Park

2010-07-29T19:41:00.000-07:00

Bluegrass music--I must say I never been much into it. Not until today anyway. In the small town in Mccaysville GA, "Picking in the Park" as it is called, is the thing to do. People from all around town join together forming a few different bluegrass/country bands as onlookers crowd around with their lawn chairs and blankets. It's the social event of the week.

I was among the crowd till I was quickly called out as the band saw I carried a guitar at my side. I approached shyly as this group, all retirees, encouraged me till I was front and center of the picnic table 'stage'.

I regretted not being able to bring my violin on this trip to GA, but to my surprise, it was a matter of moments until the violinist in the group handed his violin over to me and taught me a few new 'fiddling' licks. Fully immersed now in this band, I became like family. 'Ill Fly Away" was one of the songs we played--yup, bring on that worship!

Afterwards my mother, her friend Shella, and myself made our way to the rivers edge of the park. Pulling out the guitar to worship quickly drew a small group. An eager young woman desired to have a feel for my guitar, so I allowed her to play and serenade us as long as she liked to her newly learned Kenny Chesney songs. Of

course afterwards I am encouraged to play a few licks of my own.. hmm, what to play.. no songs came to mind, especially cause I dont have many memorized on a guitar. So, spontaneous it is! I thought of a Bible verse, and went after it. Amen, and amen.

New Worship Recording

2010-07-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

New soaking music that I recorded this morning while worshiping on my mentor Sandy's grand piano. I call it "A Journey of Love". May you feel an increase of Holy Spirit as you listen.

Joy of Abiding

2010-07-11T10:09:00.000-07:00

Abide in Him, who is the Vine and the Cloud, and enjoy the ride!

Ex 40:34-38; Ps 91:1,2,4; John 15:1-12

Entering Into Rest

2010-07-05T17:31:00.000-07:00

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matt 11:28-30

If a person's life with God is hard and heavy, I would venture to say that either God is mistaken or maybe they are carrying around some other load of religious good which is supposed to substitute for the real thing. -Lee Rollins

Clay that Cries Out

2010-07-04T14:21:00.000-07:00

Spinning around and around on this wheel, what I end up, only the Potter knows. I fight the temptation daily though wanting to ask Him, “What are you making of me? Are you sure you can handle stewarding my future? I circle around from one place to another, are you sure you have a good grip on this vessel?” (compare Is 45:9). These questions are not formed from being a curious person but rather from a desire to control because I don’t really believe that God is all-powerful, or has good intentions for me. Ah, that pierces me just typing that. Can you imagine it? A lump of clay crying out for explanation, and even thinking it can change anything? John 15:5—apart from Him [the Potter], we can do NOTHING. We first must know our Potter’s loving character, surrender to Him, and understand that only through him will we be made something beautiful.

God is infinite. His greatness is unsearchable (Ps 145:3). He is Love (1 John 4:8), He is Truth (Ps 33:4) He doesn’t change (1 Tim 6:16). Time cannot hold him back, He knows all, and His plans cannot be thwarted (Is 46:10; Job 42:2). Everything that God orchestrates in my life holds goodness and life (Jer 29:11). He is a good Father and has good plans and gifts for His children (Lk 11:13).

Knowing this Potter who is greatly in love with his art piece causes this hard lump of dirt to quickly melt under His embrace. My job on this high-speed journey in his hands is to finally surrender, and rest in the assurance that I’m in good hands. Woe, I don’t know what the future holds, but I know it is a GOOD one! Ill just laugh at the days ahead on this silly ‘ol wheel! (Prov 31:25).

Mining for Gems in Leesburg

2010-07-04T09:36:00.000-07:00

I’m sure you’ve seen the movie Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. All the dwarfs do everyday is get their big ‘ol pickaxe and dig the ground in search for gems, rubies, and diamonds. I’ve felt like one of these little miners these past few weeks in the town of Leesburg—except I didn’t wear one of those silly floppy hats. Whether it is tearing up the fowl ground of my false paradigms, or digging into the Word of God, it’s been a fun and messy treasure hunt searching for those priceless gems called truth. I haven’t been alone on this pursuit in Leesburg. There are plenty of other godly characters in the town… some till the ground in worship, others in teaching gifts, others in intercession, and all in the testimony of how they live their lives.

The main part of my time in Leesburg has been spent with a godly family that I have known from the past in Fort Mill. Other ministries I had served with while being there was SMMI, OHOP, and also helping to facilitate a worship gathering of young adults in the community. It has been a great time serving these men and woman of God, but also productive in seeing the gems that they also have deposited into me. So, all that to say, my time in Leesburg has been very enriching--I’m also sure that this won’t be my last visit either.

June Newsletter, FL

2010-07-04T09:35:00.001-07:00

June Newsletter 2010, FL

2010-06-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

Here is an interesting likeness between my painting and this video! Lord awaken the arts!

Highway of Love Painting

2010-06-10T19:51:00.000-07:00

Isaiah 19

A Wedding gift to my friend.

Come away with me my Bride. Travel on the narrow road, the highway to my heart. Be one with me, where I am. Behold my glory my Dove. My glory will cover the earth, as the waters cover the sea… come away with me, and gaze on true beauty. (SS 2:10, John 17:10-26, Hab 2:14, Ps 27:4).

Additional Scripture:
There will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria [they will travel back and forth, and will worship together] (Isaiah 19:23-25). There will be a highway, and it will be called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walk in that Way (Isaiah 35:8).

I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. (Isaiah 62:6-7)

Listen! My lover! Look! Here he comes, leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills. My lover spoke and said to me, "Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come with me.
(Song of Solomon 2:8,10)

2010-06-09T14:12:00.001-07:00

"For waters will break forth in the wilderness... The scorched land will become a pool... And the thirsty ground springs of water." Isaiah 35:6,7

Aladdin pants!

2010-06-06T10:10:00.000-07:00

I found these amazing, comfortable, and affordable pants while I was in Israel called Aladdin pants.. so I decided to make a few of my own! Here is my first attempt, plus a purse to match. Not too bad I think!

America!!!

2010-06-06T09:26:00.000-07:00

I'm back in the States!! Immediately I have been catching up with my folks, and also got to meet my baby niece for the first time! It's been quite the transition.. America seems to have everything in abundance, yet my heart breaks for the lack of revelation in the general body of the Church. My heart aches to see God's people to walk in the fullness of knowing Him deeply.

Everyone's first question for me is "What are you doing next?" and my answer is -- Worship. Whether I am painting prophetic murals or interceding through the west coast, my calling in life is to bring forth the kingdom of God. It's is to become the arch, and whenever the arch goes, all false God's must bow. There is an adventure to be had with the Spirit of God, and my job is to follow Him every step of the way.

Sharing Yeshua with a seasoned Jewish Artist

2010-05-28T11:13:00.000-07:00

Sometimes what I believe is a delay, typically is God's acceleration. Yesterday I went to go buy prints of my artwork that I so desperately needed. To my dismay though, the machines were down so I had to wait until today to get them. Delay. As I waited for the pics this afternoon on the busy streets of Ben Yehuda I meandered my way though a weekly arts and crafts show. God had his plan in motion. Among the crowd of eager buyers I met an old man who had been an artist in Israel for over 60 years. He spoke little to no English, shuffled as he walked, but was excited to meet a new artist likemyself. After just a few moments of chatting, he slowly shuffled his feet and took me to his Studio. A site was to be seen as 60 years of paintings covered every wall, stacked like bookshelves. From 7 foot long, to 7 inches long, each painting seemed to have some kind of spiritual resemblance. It was not long until I was able to spark up a simple conversation (because of the language barrier) about the one God Yeshua who loved him so much. Better yet, I was able to relate to him as an artist and also show him God’s power as I pulled out my itouch and thumbed through a few of my art pieces. He seemed inspired, yet found more joy in showing me his pieces. I amused him. One piece that was crazy is where he had the walls of Jerusalem falling down—very similar to the painting I had done! I was certain to give him some of my prints, especially including the Golden Gate one. I really desired to pray healing for the man as he suffered at an old age with Parkinson’s disease, yet time left quickly. I know just being their shifted something in the spirit realm as I left. Later I brought some of my art prints for him that he will be getting soon. So between the anointing on the art prints and bringing the Lord’s kingdom into his studio that day by simply ‘being’ there, I know there will be a shift in this old Jewish man’s life. So all that to say, the delay in me not getting my prints the first day, was God’s divine plan to set me up with this older man the next day. Amen!

Intercession Adventures

2010-05-23T00:47:00.000-07:00

May Update 2010

New Paintings!

2010-05-15T11:25:00.000-07:00

Arise from Darkness
Jaffa Gate

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you." Isaiah 60:1

"My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely." SS 2:14

There is a got-to-be-God story about this painting, but I can't share that till the end of June :)

Gateway of Sacrificial Love

Sheep Gate (aka Lion or Steven’s Gate)
John 10:1-18

This gate’s history reflects much of the Lord desires for us now. This gate was not only the entrance in which lambs where brought through for sacrifice, but also the gate in which Yeshua passed through before his crucifixion. In addition it is dedicated to the martyrdom of Steven (Acts 7:54-60). This history combine directs us to two main points. First, that Yeshua was the spotless Passover Lamb and by his blood we can have boldness to enter his Kingdom. And secondly, that he is calling us to the highest level of love—one that gives up their life just like he had. He desires us to deny ourselves, to take up our cross and follow him in extravagant love. We are to die with him, become nothing, and there experience the greatest level of love. We must not only die, but also live, as martyrs.

This painting shows a generation who is covered in the blood of the Lamb, and has also embraced the pathway of dieing daily to self so that they may be filled with the greatest level of love for God. Yeshua, the Shepard, is calling his sheep to pass through this gate—and the Gate, his Him.

Additional scripture: Exodus 12, Romans 6:8. Luke 9:23,

Worship from the Holy Land

2010-05-11T06:42:00.000-07:00

I recorded a clip from my friend Carino's worship set at the prayer house this morning. "Kadosh" which is Hebrew for "Holy". Enjoy getting a taste of this country.

(wait a few seconds if it doesn't play immediately)

The Awakening Continues

2010-05-04T07:43:00.000-07:00

Jonathan healed and out of his wheelchair in my old stomping grounds at the International House of Prayer.

Bridegroom Romance in En Gedi

2010-05-04T04:54:00.001-07:00

The Songs of Solomon echoed through the mountains of En Gedi yesterday as our group scaled its beautiful landscape.

"The voice of my beloved!

Leaping upon the mountains,
Skipping upon the hills." SS 2:8

"Dark am I, but lovely" SS 1:5

"My beloved is like a gazelle."

"O daughters of Jerusalem,
By the gazelles or by the does of the field,
Do not stir up nor awaken love
Until it pleases." SS 2:7,9

"My lover is to me a cluster of henna blossoms

from the vineyards of En Gedi" SS 1:14

Teresa was Baptized!!

Battle of Fire

2010-05-04T04:36:00.000-07:00

Lag BaOmer is a holiday that was celebrated here a few days ago. The hills were covered with bomb fires throughout the night. It is a dark holiday as many of them make cardboard cut outs of their enemies and burn them in the fire (one perhaps even being Obama). As smoke covered the roads at midnight, I walked alone to the prayer room to do my 12-3am prayer watch by myself. With the doors locked, and the urgency of prayer during this holiday, I jumped right into intercession. The dark spirits were stirring up fires for their purposes, but God was gathering his burning flame for the entirety of that night also.

Instantly I was drawn to Isaiah 54. It says although the enemy gathers together and forms weapons [from the fire], that not one will prosper.

God also has a fire that is much larger. It brings forth weapons to destroy the acts of the enemy. Not only will God cancel the plans of the enemy, but will make us an offensive weapon for his purposes. Let your fire burn brightly Lord in the city of Jerusalem.

Reading Rainbow

2010-04-30T13:58:00.000-07:00

Prayer is humorous at times for me. I tend to be a very visual person, so everything that I pray seems to have some natural form in my mind’s eye. For instance, when I pray “Your Kingdom come” much of what I see is an explosion of rainbows covering the earth. When I read the word, I see it all come to life. I guess you could say I had a lot more in common with The Reading Rainbow than I thought I had as a child. Every word I read in the scriptures seems to have a rainbow of dynamic color joined with it.

While walking home late one night, I had a burden to pray for the cars that were passing me on the busy street. As funny as it may sound, I blew into the air in the direction of the cars to “release the kingdom of God upon them.” In my mind I could see rainbows of the revelation of God tackle the incoming traffic. The vision made me laugh. Childish this may seem, yet it is the childlike faith the Father uses to accomplish his purposes.

That night I had confirmation from the Lord that all that ‘blowing in to the air’ was valid. I dreamt that I was walking down a street with many passing me by. As they came closer to me, I would blow on them to release the Spirit. Suddenly, each one would react. One lady just started smiling and laughing out loud. One guy went completely stiff and fell on the ground… I wondered if he was ok, and after he woke up, I learned that it was the Spirit of God that knocked him out and that God had spoken many things to Him.

So my point in telling you this is to tell you to not be afraid to act on what you see in your ‘imagination’. God uses those tools to show you what he is doing and how he works. Let the ‘reading rainbow’ take you places as you read God’s word and hear his voice!

Hope for the Rejected

2010-04-29T04:21:00.000-07:00

I visited Yad Vashem (a holocaust history and memorial museum) yesterday with the group. Although I have already learned about WWII back in highschool, it was remarkable to see all the details and be immersed in their presentations of this period of time. It was hard to take in.

One fact that I learned about was regarding the United States and it really rubbed me the wrong way. In 1939, before America was involved in the war, a ship of 600 German Jewish refugees hovered off the coast of Florida. Sadly the Roosevelt Administration refused to let the refugees enter United States, so the refuges were sent back, and eventually found relief scattered about in Europe. This was not a good move for the States. "The American response to the Holocaust was one of the great moral failures in our history," said Dr. Rafael Medoff. Thankfully though, it was not long until the States cleared their reputation by coming alongside Israel in the war.

Being in that museum though, I still felt the rejection of that refugee ship. Yet by way of a dream last night about the holocaust I have found hope. For every person affected by the holocaust especially those who deal with rejection, I believe that the Lord desires to extend a special invitation to them to embrace a spirit of adoption. No longer shall the Jewish people be in bondage to rejection and fear like what happened in the States in 1939, but they shall embrace knowing that they are accepted by the loving Father Adoni. Amen.

My Birthday Celebration

2010-04-29T03:40:00.000-07:00

I have now officially 'arrived' in life, I am allowed to do everything including rent a car. Yippe. Is there any other perks of being quarter of a century old? Hm, perhaps not, but that doesn't concern me. I love any chance to party, and birthdays are a good excuse--even if they make me older.

To start out this special day, all of us interns went out to a restaurant in Center City. Then each one sang 'Happy Birthday" to me in their own language (6 different songs including the Canadian anthem). Following that we all played the card games spoons where I lost each time. No worries though. The next morning, my actually birthday, my housemate set up a surprise breakfast for me.. crapes with nutella, the best! The best time of celebration had to have been when I surrounded myself with 450 Dutch people to worship the Lord on the wall surrounding the old city... what a way to celebrate. Thank you Lord for a great 25 years.

April Newsletter

2010-04-26T13:41:00.001-07:00

April Newsletter 2010, Israel

Triumphal Procession Painting

2010-04-26T07:34:00.000-07:00

Jesus is going to be passing through the Gate Beautiful to Mt Zion on his second return. The Muslims know this prophetic word and therefore are doing everything to prevent it. They completely barricaded its entrance with stones and placed their graveyard in front of it since Jews cant walk over Muslim graves. I believe they are underestimating the power of God by a long shot! Jesus is not only going to come up to this gate, but he is breaking open the doors by his great power!

Lord we ask for your kingdom to come, theSpirit and the bride say, “Come!” Come to your Holy Mountain and set up your throne. Father, also draw to yourself both the Arabs and the Jews and break the wall of separation between them. Also in our own hearts Lord, where we have built a barricaded so that you can not enter, Lord break it down and come into the garden of our hearts.

(Meditate on Is 63, Zec 14, Rev 22:17)

New Painting

2010-04-19T07:37:00.001-07:00

“Beauty for Ashes” Isaiah 61:3

I ask for God to rid me of all things that hinder love for Him. He answers with fire, and I allow him to burn all those things up. It is then, that all I have is ashes… the pitiful remnant of my brokenness. But with an unoffended heart I still cry out for more of Him. He responds by formi...ng beauty for my ashes. Not an exchange, but a miracles transformation of all of my ashes into a gorgeous picture of beauty Himself. A flourishing water lily at that, a lily that thrives in a dry and thirsty land, a making only that the Lord can do.

Painting was done on Easter. For Sale

Divine Wrestling

2010-04-19T07:13:00.000-07:00

"Jacob was left alone at night and wrestled with the Angel of the Lord till daybreak." Gen 32:24

The night season always seems so intense. Even in the natural, at night so many things surface in my heart that I didn’t know was there. It’s just me and Jesus and my heart totally exposed before him.

So, how is it that I deal with all the dormant things in my life that are now brought into the light? So many desires I have, frustrations, and unanswered questions I have before the Lord. I choose to wrestle it all out with Him. I throw all my cards on the table and in all honesty I pour out my soul before the Lord, good and bad. It’s a battle of the emotions between the deceitfulness of my heart and my desire for righteousness. Understand, this is such a good and necessary step to conquering—and the Father loves this battle! Wrestling is not a disqualification, but is actually the thing that will catapult us into the heart of God.

Some of us would rather lay low and remain in our hurt and bitterness toward the Lord. But to those people, I encourage you—get involved in the wrestling! Be honest with God, he knows your desire is righteousness! Hold close to Him until you receive your breakthrough. Like Jacob, the sun WILL shine on you when the season of night and wrestling ends. Dare to be honest, dare to bare your soul and go deep with the Father.

Shabbat

2010-04-17T12:10:00.001-07:00

Almost every store is closed, buses aren’t running, and you wont find a single person hanging their laundry. A busy city finds a time to rest once a week for Shabbat (Sabbath). From Friday sun down, till Saturday evening, I find my joy in strolling down quiet streets and gathering with friends for a good ol Shabbat meal.

Today was great as I met with an outreach group from Texas for a picnic in the park. Little did I know that among this amazing group of young people was one of my old friends from IHOP internship 3 years ago.. a friend I hadn’t talked to for years. What’s the chances?! Many times this has happened to me…friends you haven’t contacted for years shows up in the strangest places. I image though that most of those who are in the church that have a revelation of Israel will visit this land at least once, therefore I do not expect this to be the end of seeing friends by surprise. God is so good. Say goodbye to cell phones and Internet, and say hello to God’s divine connections.

Fruit of the Father's Delight

2010-04-15T12:25:00.000-07:00

For those who fear the Lord:

The Father delights in you, therefore He will bring you to the promise land and you will delight in its fatness, milk, and honey. He will lift you up, crown you, and clothe you with royalty. He will give you the kingdom because it is His pleasure to do it. You shall ask of him, and he will give to you the nations. His delight is in separating you from this world and making known to you all mysteries. This is His promise because he delights in you and his desire is toward you.

Nap Time

2010-04-14T12:08:00.001-07:00

Major spiritual overload! My spirit man is so willing and excited, but this earthly body is so tired. I feel like an over stimulated child that spent all day at Disney and is next seen sleeping on the final rides. God is so awesome, I just have so much to digest!! Grace grace! And praise you God for this awesome past couple of weeks!

I'm a Pot

2010-04-13T12:25:00.000-07:00

I had a dream a few nights ago where I believe it was the Father who told me "All you have to be is red clay in the hands of the Potter". No striving, just moldable and pliable in His hands. Rest in His embrace as he makes you something beautiful.

"Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel." Jeremiah 18:6

Military Melody

2010-04-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

A small group of us went to the Lebanese border to pray today. About 5 minutes upon our arrival at the gate, a big military hummer pulled out of the gate and stopped right where we were. A bit intimidating! Sandy was fully aware of our danger, Lily and I just played ‘silly tourist’. Instantly one of the men jumped out with a gun on his side larger than I’d ever seen. Yet with a smile on his face, he asked if he could play the violin I was holding. Whatever you say military man! I was just thankful he was Israeli!

I watched this man covered head to toe with all kinds of gadgets and such tinker with the instrument. The last time he had played was as a young teen. It was great to see him try to pick up his old melodies. By now all of the men were out of the vehicle and demanded me to play a song. A classical piece I choose, then afterwards engaged in conversation where I was drilled with every question in the world about why I am in Israel. Nothing to hide here! I just love to pray.

Just afterwards was the best part though. The men wanted to hear another song. I had Amazing Grace resignation in my head to play.. then what did the men ask me to play? Amazing Grace! And not only that, but

requested that my two other friends to sing along with me! So, our small group performed the song about God’s amazing grace.. who knows where those men were in life, and what that meant to them, but praise be to God! Lord reveal yourself to the soldiers in Israel!

Tiberius & Sea of Galilee

2010-04-10T03:33:00.000-07:00

Jerusalem is indeed the land of intense warfare. Sometimes you don’t realize it till you get out of it. Although this is majorly theologically incorrect, since Jerusalem is so occupied by enemy right now, I liken it to Egypt in the days that the Israelites were oppressed. As our team made our way north yesterday I could feel the anticipation for arriving to the ‘promise land’, the Sea of Galilee.

We all were quite weary but worship and intercession continued. As soon as we came into the Galilee area we could feel the atmosphere dramatically change. I felt as if a song of joy led us up the whole way to our destination. No later had we arrived did our new friend’s house did we find ourselves balling with laughter, joy, and the weighty presence of the Holy Spirit. I don’t think it was at least a couple hours until we had a normal conversation. Most of the time was wrapped up into joyful healing, and reviving waters. Never before have I had a greeting overflowing with Holy Spirit love from a new friend! This land is like an oasis, bringing healing and to all the come to it. God is faithful to revive his weary warriors and to give us over and beyond all that we could imagine! Lord release more of you JOY in Galilee!

Southern part of Israel Intercession Road Trip

2010-04-07T12:05:00.000-07:00

Who would have known that sticking your feet in water while playing the violin would be powerful in God? Well, thats one the things I learned on my intercession trip yesterday.

A small group us (Sandy my mentor, Lily an intercessor, and my awesome photographer roommate Carino and I) set out for Ashdod, Ashqelon, and the Gaza boarder to intercede yesterday. While crossing each city most of us could sense different spiritual dynamics as God opened our eyes to the heavenly realms. At times we were laughing and singing, other times we were in tears while we felt the oppression of the land and God’s heart to redeem it.

I brought my violin with us as I do with almost every intercession outing. I use my violin as an instrument of war and worship. It changes the atmosphere in an area, and has brought healing to people in many different ways either emotionally or physically. It’s not the violin that heals, but rather God’s power that flows through it as I worship.

So I took the violin to the beach of Ashdod, stuck my feet in the water, and spilled my heart out through it to the Lord. There were people everywhere, and although my focus was just to the Lord, in attracted a bit of a crowd. I took full advantage of the opportunity, and allowed the children and teens to enjoy playing a little worship themselves ;). There may be seem to be a language barrier, but genuine love, music, and joy can go straight past that. It was so great to see these Israeli young people light up with joy.

So the real crazy God stuff happened right after leaving that beach. After just driving a few moments God reminded me of a painting that I had done just a few months ago. In the painting I was playing my violin on the beach, and God’s presence was falling on me! What had just happened on the beach was a fulfillment of prophecy! I showed the team and they agreed.

Then a few minutes later it got even crazier! All of us turned our heads because of a crazy looking statue, but then right in front of our face was a painting on the side of an electrical box--which was almost exactly the art piece that I had showed them earlier! Confirmation of God’s word—again! What are the chances? Obviously God is 100% behind this trip and is shifting things as we pray.

There is so much to say about this trip, yet I think I will have to leave it at that for now. I still have another week as we are traveling all over Israel declaring His kingdom, and establishing God’s ancient boundaries all over this land (for more info visit www.spiritualmeat.com). I am so blessed. Our God is so good to be with us, and to use such weak and broken vessels as us is beyond me. Amen, have your way Lord!

United to Intercede with my friend Sandy

2010-04-07T10:54:00.000-07:00

Wow, how do I begin to speak about this past week that I have had in Israel? I feel like a waterfall of God’s heart has been poured upon me and I am overwhelmed. My love for Him has increased, and also for others.

The women that I have live with have been growing in love, unity and healing also. I believe the dramatic increase in love has partly been because of a great friend and mentor of mine Sandy who has come to join me in prayer for the past week. She is a woman who walks in great power and authority, yet she is compassionate and meets us all where we are at.

She has blessed this house in so many ways… perhaps in every dynamic. The first night she was here she made us a large meatloaf dinner—my favorite! It was perfect for our Easter dinner—it sure beats the hummus and pitas that us intercessors live on half the time. Meat is a little pricy here, and always a treat to come by. I don’t find it a coincidence that her ministry is called “Spiritual Meat Ministries”!

Instantly she began pouring into each one of us girl’s hearts and lives. She is a good discerner of one’s callings and destinies, and accurately calls them out and empowers us to walk in them. The Bible says to encourage one another daily, and to be an intercessor like myself who is constantly pouring myself out, it is always empowering to be encouraged in what I do. Sandy is a zealous prayer warrior and powerful intercessor, yet also has the tender side to resemble Christ's extravagant love.

Although Sandy is much older than us young girls, she still holds us high in the things of God. She never looks down on us, but rather values our words and sincerely listens to what we believe the Lord is saying. Us girls have also been able to pour into Sandy and to strengthen her in the ways of the Lord. I love how the Lord can bring so many people from so many different walks of life, ages, in unity with Him.

“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head…” Psalms 133:1,2

Please check out my friend Sandy’s website as she is blogging almost everyday about her adventures here in Israel with me. For a direct link, click HERE

Happy Birthday Elisabeth!!

2010-04-01T05:17:00.000-07:00

Pure 20's group fun in Israel. No alcohol or racing cars, just loving up on a friend with pranks and good food!

Passover Feast in Jerusalem

2010-04-01T04:28:00.000-07:00

My first official Seder--the proper way to have a true passover dinner! Most of us young ladies were all new to this, so I cant say it was the most proper way, but we did the best we could! It all happened last minute, as our prior engagement was cancelled. It turned out so great though.

Every year the Jewish people pray that the next year their Seder would be in Jerusalem--we WERE in Jerusalem!!

We didn't have a lamb bone, so we drew one.. not the most proper thing to do, but it worked!

My creative appetizers--slugs on a log! Pic to the right--apples and radishes to signify the sweetness and harshness of the Lord.

Traditionally the Jewish people leave an empty seat for Elijah the prophet. So Teresa and I took a pic with him!

Painting Comes to Life

2010-04-01T04:20:00.000-07:00

This is a vision I had of my friend that I painted. Although she walks a narrow path, Mercy and Goodness follow right behind her, and Light and Truth lead her on to God's holy mountain.

"Oh, send out Your light and Your truth!
Let them lead me;
Let them bring me to Your holy hill
And to Your tabernacle." Psalm 43:3,
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
Forever." Psalm 23:6

Note: Thanks Ryan Singleton for the inspiration.

This is CRAZY! I painted this vision, then found the exact spot in the natural! Turns out was the view from the prayer room!! Can you see the tight rope on both pics? Both leading to Mt Zion?? In both the rope is hovering over the place of death! Both with rocks and shrubs! God is awesome!!

Palm Sunday!

2010-03-31T07:59:00.001-07:00

Palm Sunday walking down from the Mount of Olives. How beautiful to see so many cultures worshiping Jesus in unity on this day!

Encouragement to the Market Apostles

2010-03-26T03:46:00.001-07:00

Prophetic word released from our house of prayer:

You may now feel as if you are going through a narrow place, pressing and such. I believe the Lord is saying this because you are going through the eye of a needle (Luke 18:25). This is necessary to prepare you to carry and steward the wealth to come.

Coming out on the other side of this needle, on the victorious side, I see there was a stream of musical notes. This is the song of a refined heart, a heart that has been purified through that narrow, pressing place.

There were many of these needles (needles symbolic of the Market Apostles), placed in all parts of the world. I saw as if angels were taking the strands of music from one needle and networking them with another needle. God was hooking up his Market Apostles to other Market Apostles; God's divine connections. Then I saw bars of gold manifesting in the strands of music and covering various places of the earth.

My prayer from Israel, the capital of the Kingdom, for the Market Apostles, is that God would commission you for such a time as this to carry out great and mighty exploits in this area. I declare the key of David, to open doors to God’s kingdom. We say, “Open you doors of bronze, King of Glory come in!”

[This word has been edited slightly for clarity and applicative purposes]

March News Bulletin

2010-03-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

Here I am, in the center of the universe, in the apple of God’s eye, Israel. The Bible is literally alive in this place. The events that happened and where written about so long ago is now right here in my backyard. God is alive, and He is in this place.

Transition here has been surprisingly easy. I know it was from everyone’s prayers for me. I live with five girls who are from all different countries, except one who is from Texas. They each have their own language, yet I am thankful that we all have English in common! We live a 15 minute walk to the house of prayer which isn’t bad. We walk… everywhere. Free work out! I also have been able to get some of the language down, well, some of it. I can now count to ten in Hebrew and say things like “hello” and “thank you”. The only thing that has been a challenge is to not be naive thinking that everyone is nice, and also seeing gunned men on every corner of the city. But other than that, things have been great!
I’m already well into the flow of serving the house of prayer here including running and leading worship on sets, serving in the arts, and other responsibilities here. I have also been able to connect with various other ministries. Here in Israel the church body is much more unified than I have experienced in other places. All the various ministries work with each other as one. Many times you’ll see a leader at one church helping out and serving another church and visa versa.
We have also been doing prayer on site in places like the Temple Mount and at the Synagogue that just opened. There is nothing like being in those places, seeing the people, and declaring God’s kingdom.We are pretty well immersed in the midst of the Jewish and Arab people. Other than our daily life of interaction with them in the city, we hold worship and intercession sets where many of them join us. We even have a Hebrew youth worship team that comes in once a week to worship in their language.

It’s amazing to be on the front lines seeing all that God is doing in His people. Jews are coming from all corners of the earth. Some do it by the leading of the Lord, and others have no idea why they are returning… yet we know why, it is God’s plan, God is gathering his people to himself.

This land may be filled with many people who do not know him, a valley of dry bones, but I can see God is breathing upon them even now. He is putting His Spirit into them and causing them to awaken to their calling in Him. One of the ways that this is happening is by the Lord positioning intercessors to cry out to him day and night here until all of Israel is saved. It will happen, Israel will walk in her fullness. I am honored to be a part of the unfolding of God’s plan.
Time is flying by, it’s almost been a month! I only have two more months till I must leave! I’ll enjoy every moment I am here, but my desire, so far, is to be here much longer. May God’s will be done! Thank you all for your prayers and support! I couldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you! Much love b’shem Yeshua (In the name of Jesus)!

Surf the Tsunami

2010-03-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

The wave of God is covering the globe even now. God is moving in powerful ways and we must do whatever it takes to be ready and willing to surf this wave with Him.

Jesus commanded us to preach the gospel of the kingdom, not just of salvation. When the Gospel of the Kingdom is preached it transforms every aspect of society.

Paul was one of the first to release this message to the nations starting out of Jerusalem traveling west as directed by the Lord (Acts 16:6-8). God strategically caused him to preach in what is known today as Europe. It was this gospel wave that changed everything about European culture, from the arts, to architecture, to literature.

After time though, I guess it is safe to say that Europe got a little ‘over religious’, yet this didn’t stop the gospel of the kingdom from moving either further west. The tsunami wave continued and it wasn’t long until United States of America came to life in Christ. America thrived because of the promise of the Lord, that those peoples who follow Him, He will make the head, not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13).

Yet today we see that America is becoming increasingly antichrist. God out of the schools, out of the court system, I could go on. Yet the tsunami wave continues, west over the pacific.

Where is the most massive growth of Presbyterian, Methodist, and Pentecostism happening now? In the Asian nations. 50 years ago the Pentecostal church in Korea was made up of only 5 people, today it is made up of more than 800,000 members. Even greater growth than that is the numbers of believers coming out of China. Although they face persecution, it is estimated that growth started in the 1960’s and is today over 135 million believers, making almost 10% of the population now. God is now making them the head, and within 10 years it is estimated that China will have the greatest economy in the world. The fullness of what is happening in China has not come, but I assure you that what is about to take place will be staggering as the numbers of believers are revealed.

India is also another nation who is experiencing significant conversions like no other. I believe it was something like 4,000 a month coming to Christ in one church. Growth is so fast that leaders are being raised up instantly, some have only been believes for a few weeks.

The movement of Christ is sweeping the nations, yet it is still not finished. As tsunamis like this make greater distance, they increase in size and power, and the next to me impacted is the Islam nations! And guess who will be delivering the message? Most likely the Asian countries like Chinese. It makes total sense that this would be the people group to impact the Islamic people, because the Chinese are one of the few people groups who are willing to go through the persecution and martyrdom that is most likely to happen when ministering to Muslims.

Image what will happen when this all breaks out in the fullness? Isnt this crazy how God works it all out!? Image, it all started with Paul heading west until it made a whole circle back again to Israel.

The great commission is coming to its fullness. What is our part in this? We must learn how to surf this wave. We must get off the beach, what is comfortable and familiar to us, and take the risk in the water. We must point our board in the right direction (from my perspective in Israel that means to the east), and start paddling. It doesn’t take much on our part to paddle; soon enough, the power and strength of the wave will carry us away in God’s purposes. Set your heart to do whatever it takes to be on this wave that God has stirred up. Ask God to show you the way, do whatever it takes, and take part in the greatest move of God the earth has ever seen.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" Matt 28:19

Jerusalem News link

2010-03-15T04:27:00.000-07:00

My housemate, Carnio, is a journalist, and reports much on what is going on here in Israel, check out her site HERE.

She is awesome because she gives me cliff notes on what all is happening ;)

Opening doors for love to be awakened

2010-03-15T04:13:00.000-07:00

Just yesterday I had a significant encounter with the Lord through this verse, and I pray that you too would have the same type of encounter.

"My love thrust His hand through the opening [in the door], and my feelings were stirred for Him [(Jesus)]." Song of Solomon 5:4.

Lord I pray for your Bride in Jerusalem. In every door that she has put up, in every wall of bitterness, Lord stretch out our hand and find a way, even a crack to send forth your light and tenderize their heart toward you. Break in with revelation of the cross. Reveal the scars on your hands, how you conquered death, and how you are the only way to the Father. Yeshua, send forth your Spirit to stir the hearts of your people. Like the pool of Bethesda that your angels would stir and bring forth healing to all who entered, Lord heal your people and bring revival to this land. Touch them, and show them the depth of your great love. Bashem Yeshua, Amen.

Cloudless Days

2010-03-15T04:11:00.001-07:00

Being in Jerusalem for some time I started to believe that clouds are not present here. But then one day I saw the sky was as white as snow, I figured it must be an overcast day filled with many clouds. But then, upon learning, I found that the overcast sky was not due to clouds, but from dust in the desert. So strange. So I am almost convinced that clouds do not exist in Jerusalem… this brings new meaning to how excited Elijah was about the cloud the size of a mans hand.

Facebook updates

2010-03-15T03:13:00.000-07:00

Facebook is the best way to get instant updates on my adventures, befriend me to connect!

Pictures!

2010-03-11T05:24:00.000-08:00

The team!

Interceding in the middle of the universe!

Walking with Falafels

2010-03-07T02:21:00.000-08:00

I’m glad at least one of us knows their way around this city, cause if not Id be burning a lot of wasted walking time. Only 4 hours of walking yesterday, not bad. Also, it would have been pretty pointless to see mountains, buildings, and valleys with no understanding of what they are.

We seem to have these preconceived ideas of how glorious Israel is, and in the Lord’s eyes, it is the center of all beauty and purpose, but in the natural, there isn’t really much to note about this land. The beauty comes from what is found in the Word and in knowing God’s heart and His future plans. Such holiness and awe is seen when looking through those lenses.

Coming from America where everything is only a couple hundred years old, it’s hard to actually believe that some of these ruins are thousands of years old. This is where Jesus walked, this is where Abraham, Moses, Ezekiel, and many from the days of old lived. Crazy to believe it. Intercessors of ancient days prayed here, and now I am partnering and joining in with those same prayers.

So we did the tourist thing, prayed at the western wall, ate a falafel, and ventured the old and new city. Yet now it is time to get to what I was purposed here to do; to stand as a watchmen on the wall, praying for the salvation of Israel, and for His kingdom to be established. The volunteer program at the place of prayer starts this afternoon. I will finally get to meet the staff and interns that I will be spending the next few months with (hopefully longer), and see what it is really like to be a intercessor and worshiper in the city of God’s heart beat. Amen.

Israel, Day 1

2010-03-05T10:47:00.001-08:00

Here is my new home. The bottom bunk of this small, worn, apartment. Outside lies a world foreign to me in its culture and terrain, yet at the same time, I feel like I have known it forever. This small city, a place of dry land with nothing outwardly attractive, is the Holy Land, the apple of God’s eyes. On this small bit of land is where it all started, and where it all will end. And He has position me here for this exact moment with a specific purpose.

My travels to this land started just 30 hours ago. Everything went flawless. On the flight across the Atlantic I sat next to the cutest old man. He stood about 5’3’, had one long white beard, and wore a warm hat with a little ball on top. Quite the site to see. He took good care of me, handling my bags when I needed them and even was sure to offer me tooth picks after our meals. So sweet.

I never was one to actually sleep while traveling, so I stayed up the whole 23 hours of travel (and still am up). It isn’t that hard though since I am so used to shifting to a night schedule for the house of prayer. This isn’t bad at all, especially since the sun will be used to my advantage unlike night watch life.

One step to the next flowed, soon enough I found myself at the gate of my new home on the side of a busy road. The head of the house showed me around. 3 bed rooms, one bath, and one small kitchen holding up to a max of 9 girls. A little crammed, yes—but ive had this living situation many times.. this will be a synch. Already tonight I have met two of the girls that I will be living with. They are both my age. One is from Holland, the other from Germany (Germans are everywhere aren’t they!?).

I was really shocked to hear what a hard time they had at customs here. They both were sat down and interviewed, and one guy that’s going to the internship we found out got held up and is only going to be allowed here 1 month instead of the expected 3! Gee, when I passed customs here in Israel, the passport lady didn’t even say a word to me! Silently she took my passport, stamped it, and moved on! Praise God!

One of the girls and I went for a walk down the street to go to the only shop that was open (because today is their Sabbath—everything shuts down). The store was kind of like a small 7-eleven whole in the wall… except prices were outrageous! I ended up buying a loaf of bread, two small apples and a banana, which will hopefully hold me over till Sunday where I can go to a cheaper store (but I think that is wishful thinking?).

I’m excited to be here… especially since the stress of traveling is out of the way. God takes such good care of me, I don’t know why I doubt Him. It is true when the scriptures say that when you leave your people, that is when God cares for you.
Thank you all SO much for your prayers. I know they are why coming over here was so effortless. Please continue to pray for easy time zone transition, for ease in relationship with my new roomies, and for encounter with God! LOVE YOU ALL! I’ll try to keep updates coming the best I can.

Awaiting Departure

2010-03-04T12:04:00.001-08:00

Im here at the Orlando airport awaiting my flight to Israel! I'm excited and
nervous all at the same time. It seems like it takes forever to get every
last thing done before a trip, yet now since I'm here, awaiting my flight,
things are going so fast. Imagine, in just one day I will be across on the
other side of the world in a totally new culture, new friends, and new
life.

I'd appreciate all of your prayers during this time, especially through the
next 24 hours as that is when I am traveling. I'll try to keep you updated
as things come.

Is God good or what? I never imagined Id be going on quite an exploit like
this... thank you Jesus!! Love you all!

Lovesickness

2010-03-03T06:31:00.000-08:00

FOR SALE

Song of Solomon 5 (edited)

I was asleep but my heart was awake.
A voice! My beloved was knocking: I opened to my beloved.
But my beloved had turned away and had gone!
My heart went out to him..
I searched for him but I did not find him;
I called him but he did not answer me.

The watchmen who make the rounds in the city found me,
They struck me and wounded me;
They took away my shawl from me.

“If you find my beloved, tell him I am lovesick.” I said to the Daughters of Jerusalem.

“What kind of beloved is your beloved, O most beautiful among women?” They asked.

“My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand..
His head is like gold, pure gold; his locks are like clusters of dates and black as a raven. His eyes are like doves by the water streams, washed in milk, mounted like jewels.. His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my lover, this my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

“Where has your lover gone, most beautiful of women?” asked the Daughters.

“My lover has gone down to his garden,
to browse in the gardens
and to gather lilies.
I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine,
he who pastures his flock among the lilies."

Recent Paintings

2010-03-03T06:27:00.000-08:00

“Freedom”

This piece celebrates the freedom found in knowing how much you are
loved, and accepted by the Father. When you come into His presence, His
smile shines and you become radiant. One turns from darkness and into
His Light. It is then that you have no shame, and no fear. Freedom!
Dance! The Light burst forth from the deepest part of you… life and
inexpressible joy dwelling in you. There is nothing like it, to be loved by
the Father.

“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but
you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out,
"Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are
children of God." Romans 8:15-16

"Filled"

Broken I am, torn from the shadows of this life. Ghosts from the past, voids of the present, and unfulfilled dreams of the future. I come to you how I am Father, weak, wounded, but not offended. My head is waters, my body a fountain of tears. I pour out my heart before you in every area of brokenness.

I may feel alone, but I am not. Every tear, every drop of my heart that spills upon you, you see it, and you fill your bottles with them. Not one moment of darkness is unseen.

Every person may turn from me, but you Father, you have not abandon me. You will not leave my soul to Sheol. You come to me and light the darkened places of my heart. You play the strings of my heart, the melody of the song you sing over me. Father, you permeate the depths of my soul, you revive me according the words of your song.

I give you my everything Daddy, play your instrument, a song of my life. Heal me, revive me, make me one, as you are one. I am yours.

Jer 9:1, Ps 16:10; 119:25

Adventures!!

2010-03-03T06:15:00.000-08:00

I’m sitting here on the porch of an empty house finally exhaling from an extremely busy past few months. Indeed, I have spent significant time in 14 different cities, in 5 states, in 2 countries. It has been well-spent traveling time. In every place we have gathered for worship, and prayer. I have met so many unique believers and non, and have ministered to many. I reflect on all that God has done. At times God seems to work slowly, but these past days, He has been working turbo speed with me.
I came back from IHOP-KC in January to spend my last few weeks in Fort Mill SC. We had a meeting called a “Symposium” where fiery worshipers gathered including a few of my mentors. It was during this Symposium that God released a new sound in our worship. Later as we worshiped on our violins, a couple people got
physically healed!

A few days later I said my farewell to Fort Mill, which was hard because God had done so much in and through me during my few years there. Yet, I must not look at what is behind, but press on to what is ahead! God still has great things planned for the future.

Quickly I could feel the sun on my skin as I crossed the Florida border. A moment after that, I come upon familiar roads of my hometown breathing in the salty air. Home again? Comfortable it is, the familiar, with family and friends, yet I knew this was not my place to settle now. Christ is my home, and wherever He is, I am at home.

I felt so different in my hometown; so much has changed in my heart these past few years. I knew my time here would be a lot different than it had been in the past. Instantly I began sharing the witness of Christ, not forcing religion on people, but sharing love in its purest form. I ended up encouraging these 2 teens at a park one day. After talking with them a long while, and praying with them, one of the boys said “When you had come over, I feltangelic presence.. washing over me.” Praise God! Ha!

Now remember, this whole time I was still going back and forth about what I should do about Israel –when to go and all. I knew I was to follow my peace, and the only place my peace landed was to go to my mentor’s house in Leesburg FL. So, that is what I did.. I left Israel up in the air, and went to the place I thought I’d find direction and the word of the Lord. And, amazingly, it was there that I got my confirmation. I know I am to go now, so, I bought my ticket and am heading out for ISRAEL in the beginning of March!

My time in Leesburg was well spent also. Seasoned intercessors and also young adults that were zealous for the Lord surrounded me. It seemed almost every day I was either leading worship, or in the midst of worship/prayer sets at different houses. I met many new faces, and saw some old friends from Fort Mill that had also landed in Leesburg. I believe that many of the connections I made in Leesburg will last for years to come. Many I will even see in Israel in the coming months!

It’s only a matter of a week or so before I head out to Israel.. nervous am I? YES! Yet I know God is GOOD and is right in the middle of this so I am not shaken. I’m giving myself to the ministry of worship to God, as He moves, I will do my best to move, and when He stands still, I will stand still. I am not the type that always had dreams of traveling, yet I am willing to go and do whatever God commands of me. I’m just a traveling violin, and will be played in anyway that the Master Musician desires. Lord, play the melody of Your heart!

2010-02-22T06:50:00.000-08:00

"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself." John 12:32
Worship Christ, lift Him up!

Children encountered by God

2010-02-06T12:32:00.000-08:00

A testimony from my friend Susan who sent this to me 1/4/10:

"I used your CD for short soaking times with children and also adults in the last couple of weeks - very beautiful - all the 8 or so children had pictures or sensations - one 10 year old girl said she was standing on a high cliff above the sea and the wind was behind her and when she screamed all the badness went, 7 year old Esther 'went to heaven and saw God' and we could tell she had by the glow all round her. Keep playing and writing songs!"

In need of hearing God's voice??

2010-01-26T14:59:00.000-08:00

Check this song out that my old friend Ryan Internicola from ZHOP recorded. I know you will feel the presence of the Lord! Click HERE!!

Awaken to LIFE

2010-01-25T18:19:00.000-08:00

The child lies lifeless on the bed, his mother runs out to the city and streets between tears searching for the man of God to come and revive her son who had died. The man of God comes to the boy and stretches himself upon him.. face to face, hand to hand. Warmth returns to his frail body… breath enters the boy as he sits up. Life.

This was the experience that two prophets had, Elijah and Elisha (1Kings 17:17-24, 2Kings 4:32-37). Although this was a story of the past, I believe this is a word for the church now.

Today I had an experience. I was lying before the Lord, seeking His face, when suddenly I saw his Spirit come upon me just as Elijah and Elisha had come upon the boy. The Lord’s face was right upon mine, and his fiery eyes close to mine. I felt the wind blow… He was reviving me by His power and love, by the love of the Father (the spirit of Elijah/Adoption).

We, the church, are broken, torn, and lifeless. But the Lord is coming upon us at this time to revive us and raise us up in the Father’s love (Hosea 6:1). He will come, but only as we seek His face. I encourage you all, before you do anything else today, seek the face of your Father (Ps 27:8). Worship Him! He wants to put new LIFE in you, resurrection power. Receive it, in Jesus name.

Abiding in Stillness. January Update

2010-01-21T07:49:00.000-08:00

Watch 24/7 Prayer with Worship via the webstream

2010-01-05T09:29:00.000-08:00

The International House Of Prayer is now offering FREE webstream! Click HERE to check it out!

When God is silent, I’ll learn to dangle.

2010-01-04T17:42:00.000-08:00

I walk through the darkness, not the evil type, but the darkness of the unknown territory without clear light of what is ahead. Where is the light? What is your direction Lord?

I can take a step in front of God, and make my own plans. I’ll try to manufacture my own sparks, filled of fleshly activity, a counterfeit light to substitute for God’s Light. But it won’t work, I’ll run ahead of Him and mess things all up. This action will only lead to torment in the end (Is 50:11).

So I wait in the unknown and find that God is using this time to test and refine me. I ‘dangle’ as it seems that God holds out till the last possible moment to break through. Will I put my trust in Him? Or will I panic?

The children of Israel were impatient when waiting on Moses, and that time revealed that the golden calf that was ‘hiding in their hearts’.

On the other hand, disillusioning questions about God’s inattention caused a totally different reaction in King David. He poured out his soul and did not move on without God.

How will I react to this silence from the Lord? And will I even silence myself enough to hear from Him? Will I dangle? Or will I move too fast blazing my own trail? Lord test me, and refine me as I wait on you.

Mission: Israel

2009-12-20T08:05:00.000-08:00

Spending a focused two years going after the heart of God as an Intercessory Missionary, one easily encounters the depth of what God desires. One of these desires is that all of Israel would turn back to Him. They are the ones who make up the apple of His eye, and the yearning of His heart. It is my life’s goal to partner with the Lord and to see His desires accomplished here on earth through prayer, worship, and intercession. My heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved (Rom 10:1). For this reason I will be leaving the states and moving to Israel for a length of time, a goal of two years, as a watchmen on the wall (Isaiah 62:6). I will be there to declare His kingdom upon the earth and to shift the spiritual atmosphere of that nation so that many will come to the knowledge of Christ.

Through being a part of the International House of Prayer-KC in ‘07, and the Zadok House of Prayer until now, I have put hour upon hour of prayer for the nation of Israel – it is one of our main prayer focuses. My heart has grown in love for this nation and now the Lord is directing me to move there for a period of time.

My plan is to join the 24 hour worship and prayer center in Jerusalem called SH in 2010. I will work there with the ministry to change lives through ministering on worship and intercession sets, through the fine arts department, outreach, and most importantly, prayer.

New York City Intercession

2009-12-20T07:47:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity last week to spend some time in NYC with an intercessor friend of mine. Almost every night I was there, I would sit at the window of our hotel, over looking the city, and my heart would go out to the people there. New York City has one of the highest number of Jewish people in it compared to any other place--no wonder my heart broke for their salvation. I then would pick up my violin and play a song of deliverance over that city.

We went to the United Nations Building and positioned ourselves in intercession there. I played my violin over that area, and my friend also prayed. I feel that we reestablished ancient boundaries and that breakthrough happened as the Kingdom of God was released. There was much more angelic activity as we left--that is a sign that something opened up in the spirit realm.

As we were praying, we looked up and saw a large engraving on a 2 story stone wall with a Bible verse on it:

"They will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they learn war." Isaiah 2:4

This verse is talking about when the Kingdom of God comes upon earth in its fullness--just what we were praying! There will no longer be war, but Jesus will reign and teach people how to do practical things like farming and agriculture. This verse written on the wall gave us confirmation that God will break through, and release His kingdom on earth. Praise God!

Student Awakening

2009-12-19T08:29:00.000-08:00

Check out the move of the Spirit in Kansas City! I'll be traveling here right after Christmas.

"It will come about after this
That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind;
And your sons and daughters will prophesy,
Your old men will dream dreams,
Your young men will see visions.
'Even on the male and female servants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days.'"

Joel 2:28,29

Onething IHOP-KC!! Join us!

2009-12-13T07:46:00.000-08:00

What People Want

2009-12-01T12:00:00.000-08:00

People don't really want to do the extreme like suicide and rebellion, they just want to have the attention of another. We have God's full attention, what are we going to do about that?

Fun Little Song

2009-11-29T15:39:00.000-08:00

This was taken on our drive to Ocala for Thanksgiving with my large family -- 60 year reunion we celebrated! There is nothing spiritual in this video, it is good 'ol fun for fun's sake :)

Dream.. The day is coming

2009-11-29T09:00:00.000-08:00

I was in a store of some kind with other people when suddenly dark tornadoes started to touch down in the building. I cried out “Jesus! Jesus!” as I normally do when I see tornados because I have seen Jesus walk out of them before.. but these tornados were different, different what I have seen before. They were dark and fearful. They were also not only made up of wind, but of dark smoke. I yelled out to those near me, “Go Low! God Low!” so they would not be killed from inhaling the thick smoke.

I believe that this dream was a picture of the things to come, and they are coming quickly. Christ is returning, and it will be a great and terrible day (Joel 2:31). It will be a day of deep darkness and evil, but the glory of the Lord will rise upon us as we surrender to Him (Isaiah 60:2). It will be a day where God will do justice on the earth, and will even use evil to accomplish His purposes (Rev 5-16). Crazy huh? I believe that is what this dream is all about. The day of darkness is coming, and our response is to cry out “JESUS!” and to humble ourselves before the Lord, to go low. There is only one safe place on this day, to rend our hearts, and to fall on our face before Him (Joel 2). To fall on Christ, the Rock, lest He falls on us. Seek the Lord everyone, while he can be found (Isa 55:6), for the great day of the Lord is coming quickly… who is able to stand? (Rev 6:17)

Hungry Kids on Thanksgiving

2009-11-29T07:52:00.000-08:00

Matthew 18:3
"Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.”

It amazes me how open children are toward the ways of God, and how believing they are in Him. During the time I had with my family this Thanksgiving I got to spend quite a bit of time with my 10 year old relatives, and I could see this child like belief at work.

It started with one funny little story I told them about how the Lord provided for me, and it was then that there hungry increased. “Tell us another story.” They would say. So I continued, sharing the supernatural aspects of what the Lord had done in my life.. all they way from God telling me where to buy a George Foremen Grill, to children healing the sick, to spiritual warfare. And even then the eagerness did not stop, “Sing us that song about God’s power again.” They’d say..

So much hunger, so much openness to believe, so much faith in a big God. Should not we all be like this. We must be to enter heaven.

Remember Me... New painting

2009-11-16T15:03:00.000-08:00

I remember you, back in the days of your youth. I remember the love of your betrothals. You chased after me in the wilderness, in the dry and weary land you followed me. I remember those days of new love.. how I miss them so much.

Yet, you have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters. You’re going after broken cisterns that cannot hold water, that cant fill you. You have forgotten me, days without number.

You say that you are rich, doing well, and don’t need a thing, but please… see that you are miserable, poor, and naked without me. Return to me my love.

I’m zealous for you. It is my desire, that you would be with me where I am. I want it to be how it was, just you and me. See, there is a door in front of you, I am knocking, can’t you hear me? Open the door, and we can be together again, and it will be more beautiful than you have ever seen.

Don’t forget Me, return to Me my love, rise up and come away with Me. I will fill you, I will satisfy you with the words of my mouth. And never forget, I love with an everlasting love, even until the end.

Based upon: Jeremiah 2:2,13,32 Psalm 36:1 Revelation 3:17,20 Song of Solomon 2:10;1:2 Jeremiah 31:3 John 13:1

Strings of my Heart... New Painting

2009-11-14T06:58:00.000-08:00

The House of Prayer Continues in Charlotte!

2009-11-13T12:41:00.000-08:00

This is the new place that we are holding our prayer meetings at 4 days a week, 6 hours a day. It's been awesome! Donna is leading the set in this video, and is actually playing a song she wrote! "Nothings gunna stop me nothings gunna get in my way.... " SO AWESOME!

Spirit Outpour!

2009-11-12T20:40:00.001-08:00

Outpouring of the Spirit at IHOP-KC, watch the free live feed! HERE

New painting!

2009-11-11T09:41:00.001-08:00

For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "Abba! Father!"
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God."
Romans 8:15-16

"God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth."
John 4:24

PRINT SALE, TODAY ONLY!

2009-11-11T07:16:00.000-08:00

Today only, I will be selling professional prints of my “Revelation of Christ” painting for the cost price of $34 for a single 12”x24”. (Retail price $70). This also includes a money back guarantee. Order today before it is too late! Shipping price not included. Email me at: kellykorsman@gmail.com

Worship at Home

2009-11-09T17:41:00.000-08:00

Loneliness is not always a bad thing, cause it is at those times that the Father meets with you the greatest. Here is my heart playing out to my Daddy.
.. Daddy, BREAKTHROUGH hearts today, let them see you running toward them. As they cry out, you will come, and you WILL answer!
"You are beautiful" song written by Justin Rizzo

Just tell me about the Father

2009-11-09T13:07:00.000-08:00

He is a Father that runs toward me during my weakest hour... Luke 15:11-32

He is a Father who comes to my level... Psalm 116:1,2

He is a Father that spins around me singing songs that change the course of my life... Psalm 32:7 Zephaniah 3:17 Isaiah 62:5

Painting the BLOOD of Jesus

2009-10-28T21:56:00.000-07:00

Intercession in a field. I am the artist. Music is by Rick Pino
Be encountered by the power of Christ's Blood!

Fun Encouragement on the River

2009-10-28T19:16:00.000-07:00

A clip from our journeys

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1:6

Journeys!

2009-10-28T19:06:00.001-07:00

I just came back from a three week trip with friends to seek the Lord! I've been all the way from Virginia to Canada sharing the love of God and leading worship sets everywhere we go.

The Lord has encountered me and has given me the command of direction for my future, now all I am waiting on is the timing. He is SO faithful! I have an exciting journey ahead of me! I will share more details in the future.

A QUICK shift

2009-09-28T07:26:00.000-07:00

This next month is going to be very interesting for me I am sure. So much shifting, so much changing!

Majority of the staff is heading out tomorrow for KC, so that’s an emotional swirl of it’s own. Immediately I begin to think about who my friends are going to be because of all of this. But something exciting has taken place this past week. During the Harvest Fest (a week conference at Morningstar), I have had the opportunity to meet many new young people in the area. People from the Bob Griffins Ministry, new students at Morningstar, and others. For the past few nights we have been meeting and doing worship late into the night. Already we have shared tears, and one young adult even was filled with the Spirit! God is doing something new in this area, a unity of the body of Christ. There are so many large ministries just on our property, and God is bringing them all together, and I believe that this movement will start with the young people.

Although God is doing good things on this property, I am still seeking the Lord as to if this is the place for me to be. This coming Sunday my friend Rebekah and I are going to be doing some traveling up north as a journey in seeking the Lord. The first week we are going to be visiting the Livingstone House of Prayer in VA, and the following week we are going to be traveling as far as Canada. Please keep me in prayer during this time as I seek the Lord’s direction in my life. Also, if you feel led to make a donation that would be greatly appreciated, as I still need about $350 to go on this trip.

During the Harvest Fest Conference I have been running a booth with my art in it, so hopefully I will get some finances that way. Whether I do or not, it’s been so great meeting new people, praying over them, and being prayed over, and sharing the word of the Lord with them through my paintings. God is unifying His people! I love it!

If you would be willing to pray for me during this next month it would be so appreciated. All I desire is the command from the Lord as to what to do. I have faith for any direction He desires… staying here, going to VA, going out of the country, etc. I just want His will and I want to follow His voice. Please also consider giving a gift of finances to me as I know it will be much needed these next few months.

Thank you all for your prayers and support!