Thursday, April 3, 2025

Whatever You Do, Do All for The Glory of God!

 

Whatever You Do,

Do It All for the Glory of God

watercolor vector illustration Love yourself text and rose

Today's message is about glorifying God in all we do. That would be in our relationships, our work, ministry, in all that we do throughout any given day.


This picture was Denny & Me doing a seminar for our health insurance company. We were about to talk to 30 people to help them with their Medicare health plans. We love to add relationships to our group so we have people to help, not only with the natural needs like health insurance, but to tell them about the love of God through Jesus.


Look at this text....


Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31)


And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. (Colossians 3:17)


Today, as I read this, I just saw a reminder that we need to pay attention to the details of our everyday life. Even what we eat and drink. We just need to remember that we want to honor the Lord in all aspects of life.


The great news is that He loves to be honored, because He should. He deserves it, for all He has done for us. So as we look at our lives, let's ask God to show us how we can honor Him more. What a wonderful Father in heaven we have, and His love for us propels us to do ALL things to show His glory in our lives.


Look at this verse which makes it all possible...


...for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.(Philippians 2:13)


Knowing His goodness and faithfulness, may your week be so blessed in Jesus' Name!


If you want to partner with our ministry, you may go to our website and click on the "donate" button. All contributions are tax deductible and will be used to help us reach more people with more.


Our blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others. Let us know how we can pray for you.


We love you so much!


Denny & Hanny Stearns


Denny & Hanny Stearns

Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc.

Multiplying God's Word around the globe!

Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com

Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com


Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org

Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com

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Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

Thursday, March 27, 2025

He Saved My Life 4 Times!

 

He Saved My Life 4 Times!

Crucifixion against the sky. Prayer. Repentance. Christian. Clasped hands in prayer. Crucifixion at Calvary. Asks God. Bending his knees at the cross. A man is praying. Easter illustration.

Today I am led to share with you my testimony. There are a lot of details I don't need to share, but my desire, and most importantly the Lord's desire is that it blesses and encourages you.


When I was 20 years old and had no idea what I would do with my life, I was in a very bad situation. Little did I know at the time that the Lord stepped in and directed me to work for a well known health insurance company. That was in Kansas. I applied for a job I never thought I was qualified for. To my surprise I was hired! From that time on I knew I was called to do health insurance for a career. That was a life saver to say the least!


The 2nd time was when my daughters were young, and things were not good in my marriage situation. I was pretty desperate and cried out to the Lord. He heard my prayer and provided an amazing way around what was happening that really turned out so well for all of us.


The 3rd time was when I was 47 years old, and something I did happened so unexpectedly that my life was turned upside down. After a time of deep distress, I called on the Lord, and He reached down from heaven in HIs loving mercy and brought me all the way to Florida, and began to rebuild my life. What love the Father has had on me to call me out of darkness into His wonderful light!


The 4th time, I was working along in the kingdom of God, and was challenged, as we can all expect when we are out there witnessing for the Lord. It was a time of difficulty, and I cried out to the Lord for help, and again He came to my rescue.


Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, And He delivered them out of their distresses. (Psalm 107:6)


The Psalm that describes my life from Psalm 40:1-3 is this...


I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry.

He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord.


Denny, my wonderful husband and I are enjoying a life committed to Jesus to lead many people to the Lord, and much of that comes from our marketplace ministry which is health insurance. Who knew? God is so faithful.


Today, I pray that you would maybe take a look back over your life and remember the many things you can see that God did for you to save you and rescue you from trouble. The best is yet to come. So don't give up and don't give in. He is with us and for us, and He is able to make all grace abound toward us for every good work!! It's all about co-laboring with Jesus to see many saved, healed and delivered.


Just this week we brought a very broken and hurting lady to Jesus! Halleluiah! It's all worth it! God bless you my friend.


If you want to partner with our ministry, you may go to our website and click on the "donate" button. All contributions are tax deductible and will be used to help us reach more people with more.


Our blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others. Let us know how we can pray for you.


We love you so much!


Denny & Hanny Stearns


Denny & Hanny Stearns

Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc.

Multiplying God's Word around the globe!

Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com

Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com


Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org

Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com

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Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

Thursday, March 20, 2025

ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD

 

Encourage Yourself in The Lord

I don't know what you may be dealing with today. Maybe you have family concerns, health issues or financial problems that never seem to go away. Perhaps the enemy has been bothering you and bringing discouragement. Whatever the case may be, we are called to draw near to God. He alone is our strength in troubling times.


If you are struggling with things that have been a problem for you to overcome personally, hold on, because in Christ, help is on the way. Here are two examples in the Bible that will surely encourage you.


Read the story in 1 Samuel 30, and you will see David deeply distressed because the Amalekites had taken his wives captive. With all the grieving and crying going on, David encouraged himself in the Lord. When he inquired on how to handle the situation, the Lord encouraged him by telling him how to handle it, and promised him that he would recover all. How great is our God!


The second person who was encouraged was Paul. In the beginning of his ministry, the Lord showed him how many things he would suffer because of Jesus Name and call on his life. But as he went along preaching the gospel and planting churches, he encountered non stop trouble. What could have happened to keep him going?


In every trying and even desperate situation, the Lord delivered Paul and kept him going. In this life, Paul could always remember that where Jesus was leading him, He would also make a way. He could simply reflect on all God had done for him previously. This would assure him as he kept going.


Today we know we serve a faithful, loving, merciful and gracious heavenly Father. So whatever the struggle, the issues and battles, remember with me today that our God is so faithful to keep us from falling. Look at this....


Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to resent you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.(Jude 24-25)


Be encouraged my friend. Let us know how we can pray for you this week.


This blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others.


We love you so much!


Love and blessings!

Denny & Hanny Stearns


Denny & Hanny Stearns

Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc.

Multiplying God's Word around the globe!

Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com

Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com


Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org

Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com

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Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!


Thursday, March 13, 2025

BE STEADFAST

 

Be Steadfast

Today is about staying with it - no matter what. In other words, BE STEADFAST! We want to stay rooted and grounded in the love of God that is in Christ Jesus. We need Him every day. We must abide in (be completely confident of His love and complete care for us) and keep on keeping on.


What's wonderful is that Father God has promised to do all the "heavy lifting" for us. We need only stick with it. That may be very tough at times, but He has promised in His Word that He will never leave or forsake us, that He will perfect that which concerns us, and He will keep us from falling in the tough times.


Staying focused, loving Jesus our Lord and abiding in His love is THE thing, and we are all on a journey; a work in progress. But the great news is that He really is helping us and ordering our steps, always looking out for our best. He knows the end from the beginning, and He can and will lead us to triumph in every situation.


For me, when I just say, I can't do this, but You can, then I know He can lead me to victory and help me to stay steadfast in what He has called me to do. Maybe this is a season of change for you, or a time to just rest and wait. He is always working, no matter what the season is. We know that God is love, and He who abides in love abides in God. No matter what, Jesus has us covered, for now and all eternity.


Here is a verse that leads to some practical points for steadfastness in daily life:


Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)


  • Keeping His Word and admitting when we miss it.


  • Walk in step with Holy Spirit.


  • We are built to be His dwelling place, so welcome His presence continually.


  • Continue steadfast in your faith - let nothing move you.


The picture above is precious. It may show our puppy resting on the Word of God, but it can be you and me in that lovely picture. One day Jesus is coming back for us, and His feet will touch down in that beautiful place. Let's just live and move and have our being in Him and be excited for that glorious day as we press in and press on. Be blessed! We are blessed to encourage you!


If you want to partner with our ministry, you may go to our website and click on the "donate" button. All contributions are tax deductible and will be used to help us reach more people with more.


Our blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others. Let us know how we can pray for you.


We love you so much!


Denny & Hanny Stearns


Denny & Hanny Stearns

Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc.

Multiplying God's Word around the globe!

Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com

Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com


Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org

Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com

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Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

Thursday, March 6, 2025

God's Unconditional Love - YOU MUST READ THIS!

 

God's Unconditional Love

I wonder how many Christians out there have ever wondered if God loves them, even on their worst days? Maybe you or someone you know has had concerns about such great love from our heavenly Father. Many people grow up needing to please in order to get approval from people, or to feel loved and accepted by them. Not so with the Father.


Sometimes, we maybe didn't intend to be like that, but over time and through circumstances, we just sort of developed a habit of thinking we are only loveable when we are on our best behavior.


That's not what the Bible tells us about the Father's love. Personally, when I surrendered my life to Jesus, I really experienced His love in the greatest ways and absolutely know that He always loves me - no matter what what. See the verse above - my first Bible verse at 9 years old.


After some adult experiences that I never expected, I had to come back to the very basics that no matter what, my Father in heaven truly loves me the same every day, no matter what. And lately, He has been reminding me that, giving me a sense of peace I needed so much in the season I am in. This is why I send these weekly blogs. I figure that if I have been through something challenging, then there must be someone else out there who needs to be encouraged with my experience, strength and hope.


But oh, when the Father speaks His lovingkindness to us, isn't it wonderful to know He loves us and accepts us just the way we are? It's better than any best friend on the earth. Why? Because He always encourages us when we need it, and while He accepts us where we are at, He loves us enough to always help us to be the better person that He created us to be. And, He alone has the power to make all that happen because we certainly cannot achieve it on our own.


Today, I read from Philippians 3: 13-14, check it out...


Brethren, I do not count myself to have [a]apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.


Friend, wherever you are at in your love walk with Jesus, the Father and Holy Spirit, remember today that no matter what, the Father has bestowed His great love on us and He will ALWAYS be here for us, in every single circumstance of our lives. Just receive that love and keep pressing on. You are more than a conqueror, dearly loved by Father God.


Be sure to check out our website. If you want to partner with this ministry to help people in Africa and around the world, you can donate on a monthly basis. Every person who partners with us as we share the Word of God and pray for people will certainly be blessed by sowing good seed into good ground.


Last month, this blog reached well over 1300 people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled my dear friend, and pass this message along to others.


We love you so much!


Love and blessings!

Denny & Hanny Stearns


Denny & Hanny Stearns

Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc.

Multiplying God's Word around the globe!

Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com

Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com


Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org

Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com

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Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Rooted & Grounded in Love

 

What Love The Father Has Bestowed on Us

 

Rooted and Grounded in Love

Do you remember when you first came to know and deeply love and appreciate Jesus? What an awesome experience that is! And that "First Love" is to follow us all the days of our lives until we finally meet Him in heaven. 

Let's quickly review what God Himself says about His love for us... 

...that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:17-19) 

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38-39) 

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! (1 John 3:1) 

The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. (Jeremiah 31:3) 

The message of the entire Bible is Jesus! He is in every book and His message is the greatest love story in all existence! 

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. (John 15:13) Spoken by the Master Himself. He is our greatest Friend, and His love was on full display at the cross, and ever since that day, we were bought, healed and sealed for the day of redemption. 

Lastly, no matter what we go through in this life as far as trials, tribulations and all the other stuff Jesus told us we would deal with, we can know this about His love and Who He is... 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.(Hebrews 13:8) 

My friend, when things come to try to bring condemnation or you hear the enemy trying to discourage you in any way, remember that it is not the voice of the Father. HIs voice will bring gentle and deep conviction and a whole lot of encouragement, guidance and direction - never condemnation. What love is this! 

Have a wonderful week and always let us know how we can be praying for or with you! 

This blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others. 

We love you so much! 

Love and blessings!

Denny & Hanny Stearns

 

Denny & Hanny Stearns

Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc.

Multiplying God's Word around the globe!

Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com

Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com

 

Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org

Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com



 

Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!