Who am I that you keep me on your mind? God, I’m just grateful for you.  Psalm 118:1: “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” I was thinking this week that since God has a plan and is in control of EVERYTHING, there must be a reason he chose to have me live in 2026. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining at all. Honestly, I don’t see myself faring well in a time without electricity, running water, TV/computer, a car, and a Super

I’ve been captivated this past week or so with a thought that flashed across my mind. Here it is: Are you a follower, a believer, or a disciple of Jesus Christ? Are you a follower, a believer, or a disciple of Jesus Christ? My immediate response was, well, I’m a Christian so I’m all three! But I got a BIG RED X and buzzer sound in my spirit to that answer, along with the sense that you can only truly be in one of those stages of relationship with God. So, I’ve spent some time

An Eternal Perspective Post Resurrection & Alive Forevermore with Jesus! Resurrection Sunday is not the end of the story—it is the beginning of a transformed life. The empty tomb is not just a moment in history; it is a present reality that continues to shape the believer’s identity, hope, and mission. In the days and weeks following Jesus’ resurrection, Jesus did not vanish into abstraction—He appeared, spoke, ate, taught, and commissioned. The risen Christ made Himself know

As we prepare for this year’s Resurrection Sunday celebrations, it struck me that the events of this season are a series of headshaking “uns.”  Let me explain what dawned on me by walking you through what happened 2,000 years ago and show you those “uns” and why we are still shaking our heads with un-bridled joy at the events that make up this Resurrection season. Let’s start with Jesus entering Jerusalem to the crowd’s un-restrained cries of Hosanna! The Messiah, our Savior

So here we are at the end of the first month of 2026. For some, it has been an amazing time, and you are flying high and happily into February. For others, well, let's just say your method of propulsion into the next month is not flying but more like crawling, and happy might be a stretch for you. And I don't think it matters where you live; it has been and will continue to be unseasonably freezing outside, which may not help our outlook!    So, what can I say that would be h

Rejoice, glad tidings to all on Earth, for today, in the city of Bethlehem, our Savior and King, Jesus Christ the Lord is born!  Never has there been a greater announcement to mankind. And never have greater gifts been given to us by the newborn savior: salvation, grace, mercy, example, love, the Holy Spirit, forgiveness of sin, meaning and purpose to our lives, relationship with the Father restored, dominion over the enemy, just to name a few! How blessed and rich are we? I

As we start the second month of the year 2025 of our Lord and Savior, so much has happened from wildfires in California decimating entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles (the city of Angels), to record snowstorms in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi, places where snow has not normally been seen.  Earthquakes being reported in unfamiliar places like Massachusetts.  Matthew 24:7 and Luke 21:11, 25, speak of such happenings.  However, events of perplexity are happening in this coun

1 Corinthians 13:1, 13 "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal."    My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my goal that when I go out, it’s to speak the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who listen, to pause, converse and pray with and for people, no matter where I am. The mission of showing the love of Christ is one the most utmost important things I

Enjoy Equip Care Ministries' latest Blog on the power of sharing the Gospel to the point of need and without judgment of others. God is good and sharing His Good News is the mission. Acts 4:12 "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my goal that when I go out publicly that I attempt to bring the Gospel of Jesus

Enjoy Equip Care Ministries' latest edition of "The Minister's Blog" written by Minister Carolyn Brown on God's changes to the seasons of life.   Our Father, You are an Eternal Wise God. We come to you today first asking you for forgiveness for any misrepresentation of You and Your Kingdom whether by word, deed, or thought. We thank you for your faithfulness to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness for whatever we ask with a contrite heart You are faithful in you

Enjoy Equip Care Ministries' latest edition of "The Travel Log" written by Evangelist Ruthie Strait. MIRACLES of God do happen today! Read on . . . J ames 5:14 "Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my goal that when I go out to speak Truth to those who would listen. It is my testimony o

Psalm 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. I take every opportunity I can to share the Gospel and of God’s goodness and faithfulness. This particular day, I was waiting for another sister in Christ to finish her errands inside the local grocery store while I made myself comfortable on a chair in a patio seating area outside the store. There, also waiting, was a woman with qu

Proverbs 15:13 "A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken." My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my goal that when I go out, it is to speak the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who listen, to pause, converse and pray with and for people, no matter where I am, even while I’m on vacation. The question I have for you today is: How's your countenance? Dictionary.com defines countenance as

Mark 16:15 "And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my goal that when I go out to speak the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who will listen, as I pause to converse and pray with and for others, no matter where I am. In doing so, I can connect others to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in various ways. Here, I go into the marketplace, utilize the c

My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. I take every opportunity I can to tell the Gospel and of God’s goodness and faithfulness. I enjoy writing about my encounters while talking with folks and appreciating the seemingly little things that make the biggest difference in someone’s life. It was a typical sunny afternoon here in Florida, I decided to go out and while out and about, I came across my friend, Jennifer, in the same place. We go

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. My goal when I am out and about is to spread the Gospel of Jesus to all who listen. Sometimes while out doing just that, the Holy Spirit speaks, changing my plans, turning me to go in one direction instead of where I planned to go.

Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. It is my goal that when I go out, it is to speak the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who listen, and to pause, converse and pray with and for peop

My name is Ruth Strait, and I am a faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. My goal when I am out and about, whether it’s running errands or just taking in the scenery, is to spread the Gospel of Jesus to any and all who might listen. On occasion, being in an “at home” atmosphere happens. I have found that the folks we love the most, and are closest to, are many times the ones who are seemingly the hardest to evangelize to. Sometimes they may not be accepting of God, His l

REFLECTION || Week 3 Prayer & Fasting || Acts 13:2 Fasting is a way to build up a relationship with God. As we fast and sacrifice or do without something, our need should show us plainly our dependence upon God. We must use these reminders to turn to God, to think of Him. Fasting encourages us to build the proper attitude—to have a “circumcision of the heart” (Deuteronomy 30:6). Our attitude should be one of giving glory to God and recognizing Him as Creator and the give

REFLECTION || Week 2 Fasting & Prayer || Ezra 8:21-22 We propose that the most meaningful goal that both prayer and fasting can supply is a time to become and keep Christ-centered. Both prayer and fasting can serve the purpose of giving us the framework where we can deepen our relationship to the Lord. Both prayer and fasting can be a source where we can obtain and secure both spiritual growth and health. As we strive to be Christ-centered, we will be in tune with the w