Hope for Today

Experiencing God and being in relationship with Him does not necessarily mean our view of Him is accurate or healthy. Is the God we serve a God of punishment only or do we see Him as loving, kind, merciful, and just?  Oftentimes, when we don't understand what God is trying to accomplish and teach us, we say "God is punishing me." Don't misunderstand what I'm saying, because God's wrath will come as swift judgment upon ungodliness.  My point is however, a proper view of Him will instead allow us to say, "Because God loves me and I belong to Him, I know that He wants the best for me.  If I am His child, then He will chastise me (prune, mold, shape, refine) so I can become more and more like Him."  His love for us will inclide correction, rebuking, and training.  God's attributes and characteristics indicate who He is and should shape our view of Him. Join us Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 3:30pm PDT, as we talk about a faulty vs. healthy view of God.  If we belong to Him, when we face hardship and suffer consequences, then assuredly we can say our heavenly Father is correcting us for our own good and not punishing us for harm. Hope 4 Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.  You can visit us at our website at www.yieldtothekingministry.org.

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

I love history and one way to satisfy my interest is to travel.  I have been blessed to tour Mexico, The Republic of Panama in Central America, the Caribbeans, China, India, Turkey, and this Winter, I experienced a 14-day tour of Thailand.  I visited Bangkok, Phitsanulok/Sukhothai/Lampang, the Golden Triangle (Chiang Rai) and Chiang Mai.  It was absolutely fabulous and I took it all in --the cities, landscape, hot weather, food, people and culture.  I really enjoyed figuring out the Thailand Baht (THB) and how to get the most out of the US dollar! I must admit however, that when I first started traveling to Northern, Southern, Southwest, Southeast and Central Asia, particularly India, China, Turkey and Thailand, I struggled with knowing I would be up against religious practices or philosophies in direct conflict with my Christian beliefs. I encountered Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, Islam, Taoism and Confucianism. Many of the tourist attractions were temples, mosques, and places where shoes had to be removed because of sacred ground. Women by the way had to cover their heads and shoulders and wear skirts to gain entry into mosques and temples.  When I travel to non-Christian countries, I refuse to compromise my relationship with Jesus Christ and I choose to believe that Christianity is alive and well in these places too! Join us on Wednesday, March 15, at 3:00pm, PST, as I highlight my trip to Thailand and how the Word of God becomes so much more clearer and alive when I travel. Hope for Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at http://yieldtothekingministry.org      

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all the Christian disciplines. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform our life. God has chosen prayer and fasting as the gateway to supernatural power.  When we deny the natural for the purpose of calling upon God to do the supernatural, He will enable and empower us to experience the supernatural. Fasting is personal and a time for us to draw closer to God, allow Him to speak, and for us to gain spiritual strength.  It is not a time for others to know, as stated in Matthew 6:17-18 says"But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so that you may not be seen fasting by men, but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will repay you." Join us Monday, February 27, at 3:30pm PST, and learn more about the reasons for fasting, different types of fasts, and suggestions and tips for fasting. It is a personal decision and only ours to make so we can delight in and reap the spiritual benefit. Hope 4 Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at www.yieldtothekingministry.org

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone --Christ died for all irrespective of skin color. So the question remains, does the American evangelical church perpetuate ethnic-based inequality, or do we as Christians, especially in America, believe and demonstrate that we hold the keys to this solution? Rev. Martin Luther King Jr said, "We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools." 

Join us Tuesday, February 14, at 3:30 pm PST, with special guests Lorna Arnold, Foxy Davison, and Debbie Mahan as the conversation about reconciliation takes place. These three ladies will offer God-centered perspectives based on their intention to bridge the racial divide with the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Hope 4 Today is an outreach program for the Yield to the King Ministry. Contact us by visiting our website at www.yieldtothekingministry.org.

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

I am sure that all would agree no words can adequately describe the joy of the work of ministry!  No matter if you are an ordained clergy or a lay-minister, a response to God's calling on your life will require use of spiritual gifts, Bible intake, prayer, worship, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, learning, and perseverance in all spiritual disciplines. Our individual responsibility is to "...walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called..." (Ephesians 4:1). This Hope 4 Today podcast series will feature married couples who serve together within their congregation, community, and/or occupation. Join us on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at 3:30pm PST.   Our featured guests, Steve Sneed and Vida Sneed, are in ministry together at First A.M.E., Church in Seattle, WA. They currently serve in the Christian Education Department of First A.M.E. Church where Steve is the Superintendent and Vida, along with sister Lena Williams, serve as Assistant Superintendents.  Early on in their 35-year marriage, the Sneed's ministry was their home and family where as a team, they reared and homeschooled six children.  Firsthand they will attest to the joy, blessing, and challenge of teaming, Hope 4 Today is an outreach ministry program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at www.yieldtothekingministry.org.

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

I am sure that all would agree no words can adequately describe the joy of the work of ministry!  No matter if you are an ordained clergy or a lay-minister, a response to God's calling on your life will require use of spiritual gifts, Bible intake, prayer, worship, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, learning, and perseverance in all spiritual disciplines. Our individual responsibility is to "...walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called..." (Ephesians 4:1). This Hope 4 Today podcast series will feature married couples who serve together within their congregation, community, and/or occupation. Join us on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 3:30pm PST.   Our featured guests, Pastor RavonC. Johnson and First Lady Cheryl R. Johnson, are in ministry together at Embassy Bible Fellowship Church.  Firsthand they will attest to the joy, blessing, and challenge of teaming,  Visit the Embassy Bible Fellowship Church website at http://www.ebfellowship.org. For more information, contact: Pastor Ravon C. Johnson @ (425) 829-2294 or [email protected] and First Lady Cheryl Renee Johnson @ (425) 443-7017 or [email protected] Hope 4 Today is an outreach ministry program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at www.yieldtothekingministry.org.

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

I am sure that all would agree no words can adequately describe the joy of the work of ministry!  No matter if you are an ordained clergy or a lay-minister, a response to God's calling on your life will require use of spiritual gifts, Bible intake, prayer, worship, evangelism, serving, stewardship, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, learning, and perseverance in all spiritual disciplines. Our individual responsibility is to "...walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called..." (Ephesians 4:1). This Hope 4 Today podcast series will feature married couples who serve together in their congregation, community, and/or occupation. Join us on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 3:30pm PST.   Our special guests, Pastor Alvin and First Lady Vivian Currie, are in ministry together at the Pillar of Truth Community Bible Church.  The Curries also work together as professional substance abuse counselors.  Firsthand, they will attest to the joy, blessing, and challenge of teaming,  Visit the Pillar of Truth Church website at http://www.pillaroftruthcommunitybiblechurch.com. Hope 4 Today is an outreach ministry program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at www.yieldtothekingministry.org.  

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

It's hard to believe the year 2016 is coming to and end!  It was an interesting year considering the good, not-so-good, and uncertainty.  If we could predict the future, what would be in store for us and our loved ones – good health? a financial windfall? prosperity?  We all know we cannot predict the future and material wealth and prosperity are not promised to us for personal gain. Join us Tuesday, December 20, at 3:30pm PST – to hear testimonies from two featured guests, Dewey Reddick and Debra L. Smith, as they reflect over this past year and share highlights of their personal journey. There is love, joy, peace and happiness to be gained when you know God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, is All-knowing (Omniscient), All-powerful (Omnipotent), and everywhere (Omnipresent).  We can rest in His care and promises knowing He will never leave us nor forsake us no matter how difficult life is. Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at www.yieldtothekingministry.org

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

Advent is a season of preparation and waiting for the celebration of Jesus' birth at Christmas.  The term advent is from the Latin translation of "coming."  Its purpose is to look forward to the coming of Christ to Earth – the dawn of a new and better era.  The Old Testament prophecies prepared the way for God's promises.  The promise of the coming Messiah was fulfilled in the New Testament. This broadcast – Tuesday, December 6th at 3:30pm PST – will focus on celebrating the Advent of a new era. There are many many Bible passages, but our focus will be on Isaiah 9:2-7, 40:1-5; Micah 5:2-3; Luke 1:5-17, 2:1-20; Matthew 1:18-25. The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some of the hectic busyness of the holiday season, and to reflect on the promise of the baby born in Bethlehem 2000 years ago.  Our Advent prayer is that God will prepare our hearts the way He prepared all of history to receive the gift of His Son.  We ask for God the Father to cut away the distractions and make our life a place of warmth, hope, faith, and charity. Hope 4 Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at http://yieldtothekingministry.org

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.

During an earlier segment, we looked at the dynamic relationship between Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi.  This broadcast --- Tuesday, November 22nd at 3:30 pm, PST --- will focus on Peter's mother-in-law, for further insight into the blessings a mother-in-law can bring her family. Too often, our society scorns mother-in-laws.  At times, the negative descriptions are the result of actions that seem self-imposed and, perhaps, well deserved.  Yet, these connotations have come to be the expected and, as such, are unfairly attached to far too many.  Like every other relationship, a mother-in-law is one to work on and with.   Although we do not know her name or much about her, Peter's mother-in-law and her relationships with those around her, including Jesus, will (hopefully) infuse us with renewed commitment to all of our relationships, beyond in-laws. * Mark 1:29-31 and Matthew 8: 14 - 15; Luke 4: 38 - 39 Hope 4 Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.  Contact us by visiting our website at http://yieldtothekingministry.org

Hope4Today is an outreach program of Yield to the King Ministry.