There is a growing fascination with the supernatural and spirituality. According to the 2024 Gitnux Market Data Report, the global spirituality industry is estimated to be worth over 2.27 billion dollars. Spirituality is defined by Market Business News as a set of beliefs and practices related to the search for meaning and purpose in life. This includes explorationContinue reading "Discerning the darkness from the divine in spiritual and supernatural practices"
Words of Knowledge Teaching
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQdxpP9RHiOK0By3YEqui50GA-mrvlxbJ&si=GybS_VYLIqhzOEkW Taken at Freedom Fellowship Church of Oklahoma City, OK Words of knowledge are a spiritual gift given to us by God. Here is the passage from the book of 1 Corinthians that mentions some spiritual gifts, including words of knowledge or messages of knowledge. ”There are different kinds of gifts, but the same SpiritContinue reading "Words of Knowledge Teaching"
Former Teen Challenge Executive Directors, Rick & Donna Fernandez continue in thier call to ministry
They were once addicted and on the fast track to death. Rick and Donna Fernandez have seen some of life’s darkest moments while in the throes of opiates and cocaine. In their most hopeless hours, they encountered God and were able to turn their lives around. They spent 35 years serving as the Executive DirectorsContinue reading "Former Teen Challenge Executive Directors, Rick & Donna Fernandez continue in thier call to ministry"
Millions are being inspired by the “undercover kindness” of Jimmy Darts
https://youtu.be/URojq3lAY4U?si=tEHggIpvJtu4B1St Social media celebrity Jimmy Darts surprises unsuspecting people with what he calls "undercover kindness." His mission is to find people to bless, who are in need, have experienced great hardship, or simply show him kindness first. In his most recent video on Youtube, a compilation of stories, titled I Surprised This Struggling Nurse withContinue reading "Millions are being inspired by the “undercover kindness” of Jimmy Darts"
CIDRA Church experiences Heavenly worship in West Palm Beach, Florida
https://youtu.be/CcC0UmHUEZo?si=2h-_kc_UhdG2f01y West Palm Beach, Florida- This weekend a vibrant Latin church called CIDRA hosted an extraordinary conference called Convergencia 2024. Saturday started with worship, but they didn’t just sing in this congregation. Talented musicians were accompanied by dancers, acrobatics, painters, even a jewelry maker. The altar was flooded with people singing, dancing, and weeping. ThisContinue reading "CIDRA Church experiences Heavenly worship in West Palm Beach, Florida"
Tim Sevarino pastors Arise home church with passion in Fort Myers, Florida
It was a local Walmart, where Tim Sevarino witnessed one of the most memorable miracles. He approached a paralyzed man in a wheelchair and asked if he could pray for him. Moments later with tears streaming down his face, the man experienced God’s supernatural healing power. “I can feel you touching my leg,” the manContinue reading "Tim Sevarino pastors Arise home church with passion in Fort Myers, Florida"
Finding God and purpose through nature and preservation in Florida
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Naples, FL. This park re-opened in May of 2023 after months of restoration proceeding hurricane Ian. (Sally Couillard) The best-selling Christian author Max Lucado claims that "Nature is God's first missionary. If a person has nothing but nature, then nature is enough to reveal something about God." In Florida, Governor RonContinue reading "Finding God and purpose through nature and preservation in Florida"
Thousands come seeking God at Jesus ’23
https://youtu.be/lxTGV5C1eow?si=WBVwuwLNI3vQfX-b This weekend was the 10th annual Jesus conference hosted by Jesus Image in Orlando Florida. Thousands of Christians came from around the globe. Lead Pastor of Jesus Image Church, Michael Koulianos, identified the overarching message that the Lord was giving through the speakers, which was death to self by obedience to the Holy Spirit. InContinue reading "Thousands come seeking God at Jesus ’23"
Preserving God’s creation at Lovers Key State Park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqhuq1Cg7V4 Bonita Springs, Florida- Lovers Key in Southwest Florida got its name for being a popular destination for a romantic get-away. Couples traveled here for the serene solitude of the untouched islands. Before the state-built roads came in 1965, the islands were only accessible by boat. Since 1983, the state park has offered amenities suchContinue reading "Preserving God’s creation at Lovers Key State Park"
The River Church is not your typical church
https://youtu.be/q9puZc6Yr2M?si=voa1mipq8j4b5j1I There is a unique church in Tampa, Florida called The River. It all started with Dr. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne answering the call of God to move from Africa to the United States in 1987. Today the church is home to 4,000 members and has a set goal to add 6,000 more by 2025.Continue reading "The River Church is not your typical church"
Praise in the Park: evening worship in Bonita Springs, FL
https://youtu.be/atr4Px16BXc?si=1e69NQnZ9oWRcvql Bonita Springs, Florida- Hundreds came out to experience church outside of the box on Saturday night. Riverside Park in Bonita Springs, Florida was packed during a free worship event hosted by 423 Praise, a ministry dedicated to seeing the glory of God transform people with praise and worship. It’s been said for years by manyContinue reading "Praise in the Park: evening worship in Bonita Springs, FL"
God sets addicts free at Adult & Teen Challenge in Fort Myers, Florida
https://youtu.be/QChr7_UZhWo Teen Challenge campus and Super Thrift store, with highlights from the men's graduation in Fort Myers, Florida on September 24, 2023 (Sally Couillard) Teen Challenge is an international, faith-based, recovery program for teens and adults who struggle with addiction. Adolescent programs are available specifically for minors. The residential program is 12-18 months. Students overcomeContinue reading "God sets addicts free at Adult & Teen Challenge in Fort Myers, Florida"
Rosh Hashanah: the sound of a New Year and Messianic Judaism
In this corresponding Podcast, Jeri Kelley, a full blooded Jew and Messianic Jew shares about Rosh Hashanah and Messianic Judaism. Sunset from Bonita Beach, Florida on September 17, 2023, which is the conclusion of the Rosh Hashanah holiday this year. (Sally Couillard) Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday, yet many Christians are recognizing and participatingContinue reading "Rosh Hashanah: the sound of a New Year and Messianic Judaism"
Christians gather for fiery revival event in Orlando, Florida
The crowd at Fire Conference passionately worshipping Jesus in unity on September 9, 2023, in the Linda Chapin Theater in Orlando, Florida. (Sally Couillard) Florida is known for its year-round hot temperatures, but the weather isn't the only thing heating up in Orlando. The spiritual atmosphere is also growing fiery hot. On September 9, 2023,Continue reading "Christians gather for fiery revival event in Orlando, Florida"
Souls released from demonic oppression at Night of Freedom event- Fort Myers, FL
"Freedom jesus - stach1 f1024 hdr sw1" by Sascha Grosser is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. The Fort Myers Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza was at full capacity Friday night, with about 400 people gathered to hear Pastor Greg Locke and experience the power of God through a mass deliverance service. The event was hosted by American Revival Church of Cape Coral,Continue reading "Souls released from demonic oppression at Night of Freedom event- Fort Myers, FL"
Miracle babies and broken records at Health Park Medical Center in 2023
"Small Baby" by Studio 7042 is marked with CC0 1.0. Fort Myers, FL- Southwest Florida is experiencing tremendous population growth. The Lee country population has seen an 8.1% increase between 2020 and 2022, as tracked by the United States Census Bureau. With growing numbers, a variety of records are being broken, some of which are happening at Health ParkContinue reading "Miracle babies and broken records at Health Park Medical Center in 2023"
Demons manifest in movie theaters
"Red Velvet Seats at the Movie Theater" by bradjavernickis licensed under CC BY 2.0. Come Out in Jesus Name documentary is making deliverance a hot topic. Fort Myers, FL, July 16 – A documentary made on the topic of deliverance is stirring up the American church. Come Out in Jesus Name hit theaters across the nation on March 13, 2023.Continue reading "Demons manifest in movie theaters"
People of prayer quickly claim Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park as God’s land at the reopening last week in Naples, Florida.
This image was designed by Sally Couillard Prayer walkers have been waiting almost 8 months to set foot on the final stretch of Southwest Florida’s public beaches to reopen after hurricane Ian forced nearly all the local beaches to close. Last week Delnor-Wiggins State Park welcomed residents and tourists back to its shores, and someContinue reading "People of prayer quickly claim Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park as God’s land at the reopening last week in Naples, Florida."
Why God’s Supernatural Power
I became aware of the supernatural power of God while in recovery from debilitating mental illness and addiction. In 2013 I had hit a rock bottom. I'd survived multiple suicide attempts, hospitalizations, been in and out of behavioral health treatment, and relapsed many times on hard drugs and alcohol. I was clinically diagnosed with borderlineContinue reading "Why God’s Supernatural Power"
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Baptisms and Holy Spirit Encounters
The Holy Spirit comes to encounter people in a variety of ways. From tears, laughter, dancing, falling down, shaking, and speaking in tongues, the Spirit of God colliding with a human spirit, and possibly other spiritual beings, tends to cause a reaction, not always, but often. The Bible is full of these types of accounts, andContinue reading "Baptisms and Holy Spirit Encounters"
What are the 7 Spirits of God?
Whether you are a Christian or not, you’re probably familiar with the idea that the Holy Spirit is the spirit of God. What may be new to you or at least uncharted in your theological belief system, is the concept of the seven Spirits of God. If you are already asking yourself, “where is thatContinue reading "What are the 7 Spirits of God?"
Habitation Church is a new Spirit-filled church in Southwest Florida set to launch in August
Estero, Florida- Finding the right church community can be a challenge. There can be many proverbial boxes to check. People want the worship to be enjoyable, the preaching to be powerful, the children's ministry to be safe and fun, and some are in search of a specific type of Spirit-filled church. In a previous article,Continue reading "Habitation Church is a new Spirit-filled church in Southwest Florida set to launch in August"
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