January 5, 2026

Dear friend,

God pays close attention to what we say.  In fact, both our words and our faith are involved when we are first saved from our sins.

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,

you will be saved.

For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.

Romans 10:9,10 (NLT)

If we truly believe that Jesus is Lord and that God raised Jesus from the dead, then we will declare our faith with our mouth!  This truth applies to salvation and to opening doors to our future.

After I became a widow, I began to speak the Word of God. I wrote down scriptures and the things that God showed me in a little notebook.  The devil was on both of my shoulders, tempting me to doubt God’s Word.

I was determined to be like that energizer bunny, so I kept going and declaring, “God’s Word WILL come to pass!”

Line up your future this year with God’s Word and don’t stop.

There’s power in the Word of God!

Pastor Jo

Scripture References

Previous Weeks

As we enter 2026, Pastor Jo reminds us that our words act as the architect of our future, setting the boundaries for what we will experience. To walk in victory, we must refuse to project past mistakes into our future and instead align our speech with God’s promises. By meditating on the Word and following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we access the strength and courage commanded in Joshua 1:8-9. Because the power of life and death resides in the tongue, we should never speak doubt, but rather trust in the "future and a hope" promised in Jeremiah 29:11. God has a successful plan for your year; believe His Word and speak only of the victory He has already placed within you.
December 29, 2025

As we enter 2026, Pastor Jo reminds us that our words act as the architect of our future, setting the boundaries for what we will experience. To walk in victory, we must refuse to project past mistakes into our future and instead align our speech with God’s promises. By meditating on the Word and following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we access the strength and courage commanded in Joshua 1:8-9. Because the power of life and death resides in the tongue, we should never speak doubt, but rather trust in the "future and a hope" promised in Jeremiah 29:11. God has a successful plan for your year; believe His Word and speak only of the victory He has already placed within you.

Dear friend, As we look forward to the year 2026, let’s remember that our…
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In this teaching, Pastor Jo illustrates that God requires words of faith because our speech directly impacts the fulfillment of His promises. While Mary’s heart of belief allowed her to welcome the Messiah with the confession, “Let it be done to me,” Zacharias’s doubt initially led to him being silenced by the angel Gabriel to prevent his negative words from interfering with God’s plan. It was only when Zacharias aligned his speech with God’s instructions by writing, “His name is John,” that his tongue was loosed in praise. Ultimately, because words flow from the heart and hold immense weight, we are encouraged this Christmas to believe God’s promises and speak only what aligns with His word.
December 22, 2025

In this teaching, Pastor Jo illustrates that God requires words of faith because our speech directly impacts the fulfillment of His promises. While Mary’s heart of belief allowed her to welcome the Messiah with the confession, “Let it be done to me,” Zacharias’s doubt initially led to him being silenced by the angel Gabriel to prevent his negative words from interfering with God’s plan. It was only when Zacharias aligned his speech with God’s instructions by writing, “His name is John,” that his tongue was loosed in praise. Ultimately, because words flow from the heart and hold immense weight, we are encouraged this Christmas to believe God’s promises and speak only what aligns with His word.

Dear friend, I believe you get what you say—and that you’ll say whatever you…
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Pastor Jo’s teaching emphasizes that because we "get what we say," we must carefully audit our words whenever life feels out of alignment. Since our speech flows directly from the heart, shifting from confessions of lack or illness to declarations of faith allows us to move "mountains" and protect our souls from trouble. By holding fast to a positive confession and speaking with belief rather than doubt, we ensure that the reality we are creating with our tongues is one we actually want to live in.
December 15, 2025

Pastor Jo’s teaching emphasizes that because we "get what we say," we must carefully audit our words whenever life feels out of alignment. Since our speech flows directly from the heart, shifting from confessions of lack or illness to declarations of faith allows us to move "mountains" and protect our souls from trouble. By holding fast to a positive confession and speaking with belief rather than doubt, we ensure that the reality we are creating with our tongues is one we actually want to live in.

Dear friend, I believe you get what you say.  What is the first thing…
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Pastor Jo’s message teaches that our words are powerful reflections of the heart that directly shape our reality. By auditing our daily speech and shifting from "confessions" of lack or sickness to declarations of faith, we align ourselves with biblical principles like Mark 11:23. Ultimately, since we "get what we say," we are encouraged to hold fast to a positive confession, guarding our tongues to protect our souls and ensure that the words we plant today are the harvest we actually want to reap tomorrow.
December 8, 2025

Pastor Jo’s message teaches that our words are powerful reflections of the heart that directly shape our reality. By auditing our daily speech and shifting from "confessions" of lack or sickness to declarations of faith, we align ourselves with biblical principles like Mark 11:23. Ultimately, since we "get what we say," we are encouraged to hold fast to a positive confession, guarding our tongues to protect our souls and ensure that the words we plant today are the harvest we actually want to reap tomorrow.

Dear friend, Anything done outside of love is worthless. God’s values love above all…
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Who truly owns your bank account? As believers, we are called to be stewards of the resources God supplies. Our work, our homes, and our finances all belong to Him. When we prioritize seeking the Kingdom of God first (Matthew 6:33), we align our spending with His divine purpose.

A key to financial wisdom is letting the Holy Spirit act as your "umpire." Before making a purchase or investment, check your internal peace. If you feel frantic, panicky, or find yourself wavering, wait. We cannot clearly hear the Spirit’s guidance when we are overwhelmed by the world’s pull. Remember, we are in this world but not of it (John 17:16). Our radical approach to money reflects our devotion to the One who provides everything we need. Glory to God!
December 1, 2025

Who truly owns your bank account? As believers, we are called to be stewards of the resources God supplies. Our work, our homes, and our finances all belong to Him. When we prioritize seeking the Kingdom of God first (Matthew 6:33), we align our spending with His divine purpose. A key to financial wisdom is letting the Holy Spirit act as your "umpire." Before making a purchase or investment, check your internal peace. If you feel frantic, panicky, or find yourself wavering, wait. We cannot clearly hear the Spirit’s guidance when we are overwhelmed by the world’s pull. Remember, we are in this world but not of it (John 17:16). Our radical approach to money reflects our devotion to the One who provides everything we need. Glory to God!

Dear friend, Who owns your bank account?  Think about that. God called us to…
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