Imagine preparing a big strategy that would result in a huge reward and you had 32,000 people supporting you to make it happen! You’d think….I’ve got this aced; no problem! Piece of cake right!? But then what would you do if God said, “this is too much?” “Do it with 300!!” Would you panic or let fear set in? This is exactly what God told Gideon as he prepared to lead his army against the Midianites. God knew that if Gideon went out and defeated the Midianites they would surely take credit for the victory. Especially with 32,000 men! So God wanted to show them their victory could only come…

Moses warned the Israelites against the danger idols would cause within the nations they conquered. Moses communicated…”We are not to worship their idols or covet the gold or silver that covers them. God told us to burn all the idols and DO NOT bring any such detestable objects into our homes. If we are around these idols (sin) it will become a trap for us!” (Summary of Deuteronomy 7:25-26) As history in the Bible unfolds, unfortunately the sin of idols stayed very dominant in many Israelites’ lives. They disobeyed God’s Word of warning from Moses. They fell to the destruction of worshiping other gods besides our ONE and only God!…

Rooted would like to share this sweet and powerful post from Christina Williams. Please consider donating to this ministry. When you are driving toward your purpose with God in the middle of it – great things will happen!  “Be the voice for the voiceless!” Proverbs 31:8 From Christina Williams – “Since August 2018, I have traveled to Haiti seven times. During one of these trips, I learned about an orphanage for local children with severe disabilities. If you know me, then you know, I immediately wanted to learn more. Long story short, I tried to visit on these first trips but was unsuccessful. Not a day went by that I…

So often we get caught up in praying future oriented prayers. Take a few moments today to reflect on what great things God has done for you. Write them down!! Thank God for them. There’s always a story to be told; a changed life to share. Focus your attention today on God’s love and His goodness and let it strengthen your faith. Have a “grateful” Friday! Love from Rooted!

There is no better example of failed leadership than that of Sampson. He was chosen by God and could have become one of Israel’s greatest leaders, but he failed on many levels. The list of do overs for Sampson is long. But his biggest mistake was in his failure to acknowledge God as the source of his strength and success. Pride filled him up and he took God for granted. None of us are perfect and learning from mistakes makes us stronger leaders. But denying that your success, even for the simplest of accomplishments, comes from God can lead to serious consequences. Acknowledge God’s hand on your life; at home…

God is knowable and wants to be known – but WE have to WANT to know Him. So often people complain that life just gets in the way of building a relationship with God. How tempted are we to look everywhere else for guidance and leadership vs looking to God? The culture of many Americans’ routine is to wake up, get our coffee, and turn on the news. We immediately fill our minds and hearts with the latest robbery, murder, or politics going on for that day. #garbage You want to start to know God on an intimate level…Stop watching the news! Five years ago my husband and I decided…

Momentum is a person’s best friend! We just had a day full of inspiring testimonies for our God at our 2021 Crazy Faith Women’s Conference! We all were encouraged to NOT die in the boat doing Religion! To step out of the boat after Jesus and really live a life that matters! Love Jesus above all things! Delight in the Lord, read your Bibles, and journal your prayers. Not to only know that He is our Savior but He is our King!! Become a friend of Jesus! We know that suffering will come even as a Christian, but we are connected to Him in a deep deep love and He…