Christmas Miracle is LOVE

Do you believe in Christmas miracles? I do. 

I have seen God show up two days before Christmas and provide every dream I had for my large family of five kids in unexpected ways. I have gone in to December with no clients in sight and God has sent someone to honor me and my ministry for God & Country, with a large financial gift of honor. Seeds sown had reaped a harvest; God had planned perfect timing for its distribution. My family and I have known nothing less than abundant Christmases, from indulging in gift list wishes to adopting full family’s for Christmas, angels from trees, and seeding gifting opportunities at every red bucket with a bell ringer. God is a God of abundance and blessings.

One recent Christmas, I was challenged to let it all go – gifts and expectations, materialism and the pursuit of financial giving. This was a difficult move for a mom of five who had built years of Christmas abundance and traditions, and received gifts from even Mrs. Claus! I was prompted to not provide a single gift to my children, but, in lieu of gifts, to create a warm home with love and games and laughter by the fireplace, to leave a chocolate bar and verse under the tree, and to write individual letters to each of my children, explaining the true meaning of Christmas, expressing God’s love and mine to them, and to give them the ‘Gift of Faith.’

 It was a humbling experience, after years of prolific and historical gift giving and Santa’s plenty, there were a few tears of mixed emotions and tender heart strings pulled, but there was a gift of love that Christmas morning that was priceless. It was evident Christmas was much more than gift wrappings and bows and dollar store finds and designer handbags. And, the love of Christ was ever evident in our home full of His love.

Then, there was the next Christmas, where a few gifts were found under the tree – the tree that my college son had come home to buy and cut down with his youngest sister as a surprise to me! – and, the miracle was found in the sibling’s love for one another in many ways. Each child, aged 14-25, had taken it upon themselves to provide Christmas for one another, with their own hard-earned dollars and created shopping lists. They had picked names and spent a treasure on their one sibling pick, plus each added extras for the youngest child still in her season of Christmas excitement. And, it was the youngest two who went out like Santa’s elves on Christmas Eve and stocked their packs with goodies for the Christmas stockings for each of us. They chose perfectly thoughtful gifts and trinkets and pocketbook treasures. What a delight to see before my eyes, the love for family, the gift of thoughtfulness and sharing, and to see all the years seeded in faith had unfolded in love. They had been paying attention to the details, and, they had a keen understanding of Christ’s love and compassion and caring and sharing.

Whether there is Santa’s sleigh full, or a few treasures to unwrap, the Christmas miracle is truly found in the love exchanged with one another. It was the Christmas traditions the kids asked about each of these years – will you still make a big holiday dinner on our Christmas tree plates; will you read The Night Before Christmas; will we leave Santa egg nog and oats for his reindeer? Will we have our sibling sleepover, with pillow fights and a Christmas movie ‘til we sleep? Will we look at every family ornament, collected over the decades, and cut down a fresh Christmas fir? Will we hang out in our pajamas all day, play chess and put together puzzles? Will you make us breakfast while we all hang out in the living room? Will it still be Christmas as our family has come to know it? And, the answer was clear, as a cold winter’s night – the Christmas spirit isn’t in the gifts, but in the love that is shared. And, in this, my family has discovered the Christmas miracle, God’s faithfulness, and the true love of our Savior.

This Christmas, I feel the Lord pulling me away from the traditions of man more than ever. It makes it difficult to be in a world immersed in these ways. But, what I have learned is that no matter what’s under the tree, the love that is offered to one another is the best gift of all and the one, I am certain, that pleases Christ our King. The Lord sees the heart, and in His love and care for us, gives us the desires of our heart, sometimes in Christmas lists fulfilled, and, sometimes in the Gift of Faith exchanged. Receive whatever the gifts of the season might be with gratitude, share generously with others; let His light shine, and the Christmas love that is meant for this season will shine brighter than the season’s lights and create memories for a lifetime.

May this exchange be the Christmas miracle you have been longing to experience. May the love of Christ our Savior envelop you and your family this season. And, may it carry you for years to come.

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor (one another), as yourself.’                                                                                                                                       -Matthew 22:37-39

LOVE is the true Christmas miracle.

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Ushering in The Spirit of Love in America

Hurricanes and floods in Texas, Fires in Montana and Los Angeles, California, earthquakes in Mexico and yes, even in Oklahoma; One, two - will there be three - devastating hurricanes over the islands, Haiti, Cuba and Puerto Rico. America and her neighbors are taking a bashing as of late. 

The earth is groaning with birth pains. The words of Revelation from the Holy Bible are coming to pass before our earthly eyes. 

With a wave of pain and a enough tears shed to fill an ocean, it is now time for America to usher in a Spirit of Love. 

'Love God with all Your Heart.'

‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.

                                                                                                                                -Mark 12:30-31, NIV

These natural disasters, which have brought a multitude of tragedies, have also yielded the hearts of many. 

A sister who threw herself on her brother, a proclaimed agnostic, who found the love of his sister and the heart of  his Father in heaven; he became a born again believer. But, first, the love, the love of his sister, the love of another human being, willing to show compassion, concern and true, unconditional love for him. 

Truck loads of supplies from many states lined the interstate with provisions, on the ready for Texas and to offer love, hope, support and disaster relief to scores of folks in need. 

Personal boat owners who showed up from far away to show the love of Christ, to offer hope for fellow souls. Why, when asked? "It's the right thing to do," said one small boat owner. 

That's Love. That's the American Spirit. That's the heart of our Lord in heaven. 

Cruise ships that forego adventure travel itineraries to rescue folks on an island. 

A Furniture store owner that disregarded profits for people and opened his showroom to people and pets, and pizza store owners and Asian restaurant owners that forgot their own troubles and braved flooded streets and downed trees to offer love in the form of hot cooked meals and fresh pizzas. 

This is love. This is the American spirit. 

An orthodox Jew, conservative most of his life, invited for lunch by an unknown friend, got a second helping of the Good News before dessert and was drawn to the love of an awesome God through his newfound friend, connected only by a facebook post. Before Dessert, he accepted Christ, and, this week became a completed Jew through baptism. All this, due to the love of a stranger, the willingness of a fellow citizen. 

'Love God with all Your heart.'

'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these. -Mark 12:30-31. 

Evacuees housed by facebook friends from another state, hadn't set eyes on each other in two decades. Yet, love and shelter were extended. This is love. 

Evacuees housed by family states away. Food and hugs and shelter offered connection, safety and love. 

Little children, knee-deep in water, rescuing abandoned pets from all over the community.

Grown men, clasping arms with strangers, to rescue someone trapped in a car; brown skinned, yellow skinned, white skinned, who could tell? Mud,sweat and tears rolled down the arms, grime under the fingers where the steering wheel was gripped, prepared for death. This is love. 

#All Souls Matter. One true God died for all souls to live, to live in love. 

One God created every soul on earth. Look beneath the skin, to the DNA, there is absolutely no difference, no matter what culture, tribe or race you consider. 

We live in a great country, where freedom reigns and blessings are at our fingertips. 

It is time for our land to be healed. It is time for scars of pain and differences and hurt to be healed and forgiven. It is time to reconnect, remember, to serve and to love. And, to put a face to #Wethepeople. #America Matters. God has a destiny for America. And, every living, breathing soul on this continent gets to part of that destiny. 

This, America, is our finest hour, where we can take one baby step in love, rise from the ashes, the storms and the hate and leave a legacy for the future generations. 

Now, is the time to usher in The Spirit of Love. Just like The Spirit of America, a call for an annual national observance of patriotism, I so often promote with my passion for patriotism, The Spirit of Love is in our deepest being, placed there by the One who created us. 

My heart is for God and Country, and I know the primary tenant of most religions is peace and love. Let Peace and Love reign. Let us begin with loving the family God blessed us with. Let it extend to loving our neighbor, who is a living, breathing soul trying to make it in this world, too. 

In tribute of the massive slaughtering of innocent lives at Las Vegas, to those impacted by multiple natural disasters and, to every struggling soul on our planet, let us respond differently, let us walk outside this upcoming weekend and greet our neighbors in love. Knock on doors and introduce yourself, pass out fresh baked cookies or handshakes and hugs, suggest a neighborhood pot luck this month, dedicate yourself to volunteer for your community and your county sometime this week. Remember the beauty of our country, connect with other souls who breathe the same air you do and just LOVE. God is waiting for his invitation back into our homes, our hearts, our neighborhoods and our country. When we Unite and Ignite the Spirit of America and usher in the Spirit of Love in America, God will utterly and completely amaze us.

                                                                                                                                      - Habbakkuk 1:5. 

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 #IhaveadreamforAmerica #Godhasadream #Americahasadestiny #America'sLegacy. Let it be #LOVE.

He's a Mountain Moving God

All Things Are Possible for Me, You and America - All. 

I don't care what mountain is in front of you. I don't care how things look right now. Turn off the secular news. The devil is a liar. The God I know moves every mountain and makes all things possible. 

Haven't you read  His word? 

Mathew 19:26. 

With man this is impossible, but with God All Things Are Possible. 
Yes, all. I took Him at His word. 

I moved out of my house and trusted Him to move the mountains to make all things possible and, He did. He is faithful. 

For my loyal followers who have traveled America with me for God & Country, you know He is a Mountain Moving God. 

I invite the rest of you to join the journey for patriotic revival in America. 

You see, I moved out of my home and with just $2.12 and one airplane ticket, trusted God to move the mountains to bring me to the rest of 16 states for my fiftieth birthday. (I had already been to 36 and had a decade-long goal to see all fifty by my fiftieth).

It was, after all, my Jubilee birthday and, He did, in one fabulous trip after another. 

You simply must join me on the journey and after you read God & Country: All Things Are Possible, let me know which mountain-moving part of the journey was your favorite. 

Was it the impossible mountain of one overnight in Alaska or the trip to Maui, Hawaii, where I went to the airport without even a ticket and He moved the mountains to provide me a buddy pass and get me a seat on an oversold flight during spring break? He moves the mountains alright. 

Sue Detweiler is someone who can talk up the same storm about a God who moves mountains. I caught her sharing her testimony on Babbie’s House, WATC 57, and immediately connected with her passion to share Jesus and the same mountain moving God I have experienced.

“Women Who Move Mountains” by Sue Detweiler is Sue’s most recent book. Sue Detweiler connects readers through their emotions and their hearts and connects them to the heart of Jesus by laying out His promises and leading you through the power of Praise. It’s a book you will want to meditate on for awhile.

Together, we share first-hand experiences of a mountain moving God and His amazing Grace. I hope you will join us and experience for yourself how God can move any mountain in your life.

Check out  “Women Who Move Mountains” on Amazon and go here to www.suedetweiler.com to learn more about her beautiful ministry. She has a tender heart and cares for her readers and continues to pour out ways to empower her readers. Don't miss out on Women Who Move Mountains or my true story of God & Country.

I can’t wait to hear your stories how God moved impossible mountains for you, too. 

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A New Season of Two by Two for November

I believe we are moving in to a new season. God is calling His people to Awaken. Awaken for America! Awaken out of your slumber for your King is coming!

It is the season of singing and triumphant jubilation. Through song and dance and worship and praise, through sounds of cymbals, lyre and harps, we are bringing in the glory of God that will rest upon America and this earth.

He has lined up His people and positioned them strategically for this, the greatest season in church history and the greatest time in America’s history. He has positioned us for the promotion ahead and for the change of seasons; we only need to do our part to be ready to partner with God.

And, because He is a jealous God, He wants no one and no thing to be tempted to take the Glory He so rightly deserves. He is calling us to partner with others so that no one person can take credit for any success on their own strength. For His word says, it is not by might or power, but by His Holy Spirit things will work and succeed in this hour. (Ref: Zechariah 4:6).

Two is also the indication of multiplicity. 1 person + 1 person =2, a quick way to quickly restore and multiply the harvest to come. Noah's Ark brought animals two by two to restore the earth after the massive destruction. 

And to prepare the way, He gave me this prophetic word a few weeks back. When I took a second look, I saw that it was on September 22^nd, of course. He is faithful to give us wisdom and teach us His ways.

Let us prepare for this new season and partner with heaven. ‘Thy will be done.’

Season of Two’s

On Sept. 22, I felt a prophetic word come to me.

We are moving into a season of 2’s. It will be in partnering of two where we will find our strength. Together we will be like bulldozers and take down the walls that have been barriers. Unity is the key word.

Some will have trials in twos, they will come through healed and whole because there is power in their shared testimonies and the dubious will see God’s hand of mercy and grace and miracle healings. There will be great testimony.

This will be a season of deeper trust, like we may never have experienced before. Be ever mindful, He is faithful.

We are now approaching the season of convergence where what didn’t work before will work now through teaming up, like finding the missing puzzle piece. Things, projects, ministries will begin to work and move forward.

Two is the number of union.

Where two or more are gathered, there you will find Him. His presence in the two will power, no supercharge, the impact and the victory. We will soon focus on the resurrection power in this new season. Resurrection!

It will catapult us individually and together, toward healing and prayerfully the healing of America. Families, marriages, past relationships will heal. The two shall be one again.

Be equally yoked in business, friendship and marriage in this new season.

Hold on for a supercharge of the Holy Spirit!

Blessings, In His Name, Christ’s Ambassador

Author Jacqueline Arnold

God & Country: All Things Are Possible

A True Story across America for Patriotic & Spiritual Revival and a Blueprint of Action Strategies for the Restoration of America in the days ahead.

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Courage for the Storms of Life

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”               -

Joshua 1:9-10. 

The mountains in front of me look gigantic. And, I recall, the God I serve is a mountain-moving God. 

oh, and here's another: 

If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! 

                                                                               -Proverbs 24:10. 

I don't want to have small strength. Lord, please don't let me falter. 

Yes, the walk of life is tough. 

The walk of faith in ministry is some of the tougher steps I have taken. 

But, God is faithful. He is faithful today, as He was in the yesterday's of my storms. 

Why, now, would I doubt? 

Maybe some of you are in the same boat, still dancing through the storms of life. 

May you find courage in His word today and relief in His promises. 

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. -1 Peter 5:10. 

God is in you, you cannot fail! -Psalm 46:5.

Yes, but birthing a book for America. Taking to the airwaves to spread His truth on Christian TV, requires boots of a soldier, steady and sure, the armor of God and a whole lot of praying warriors to come along side of you. I am in need of this today. 

The trust, the gaze, my heart, my hopes, they all belong to God, the only one who can deliver me. But the prayers and compassion of others is always a welcome and comfort in the waiting. 

Be Strong and Courageous. 

Do not be terrified: 

Do not be discouraged. 

For the Lord your God 

Will be with you 

Wherever you go. 

-Joshua 1:9. 

Wherever I go. 

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3     he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
    for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley
I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.                                   -Psalm 23. 

Even in the valley of death. Even on the darkest days. 

Even in the biggest leaps of faith. Even when I risk it all For His Name. 

He will never leave me nor forsake me.  -Hebrews 13:5. 

Gird yourself up, for ministry, for life, for America, for heaven. 

Turn to the left and the right of you and though war break out, remain in His confidence. Turn back and help those with feeble footing, turn to the left and the right and help your neighbors along the journey of life wherever, however, you can. Keep your gaze upward and your prayers unceasing to Heaven. Know that He is the faithful one and the only one who can. 

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Welcome Home Team USA

It is Still A Sweet Life, but, now It's A Sweet Life across America we will celebrate together!
With the release of my newest book, God & Country, we herald in a name that will resonate across the land!
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Be sure to spread the word with friends and family who have a heart for our amazing country and His amazing grace! #TeamUSA.

I hope I can count on you to be part of my team!
As we come together to find solutions for America, I have one ready to release this week!
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It's a true story across America where God showed up to show me All Things Are Possible.
Join me in the extraordinary journey of faith and this epic story!
Be inspired for America!