Where Is God Now Ministries

2026 started with a BANG for me! The second day of the year, I was making my way back home from Jordan. It was a marvelous trip that I hope to share highlights in a later blog. I have learned God is always fine tuning us. He is either trying to teach us something, or use us to help others. Sometimes it is both. Let me explain.

In the wee hours of the morning on January 2, I am heading to the airport to return home. I have a 6 hour layover in Frankfurt, Germany. Unlike my 4 hour layover in Chicago going to Jordan with United Airlines, they have a layover lounge. Lufthansa does not have a lounge designated for passengers who have extended layovers. Unless you are a member, there are no privileges. So I pleasantly waited for 6 hours watching people run through the airport trying to catch several different flights. Some made it. Others did not.

When my flight is ready to take off, it starts to snow in Frankfurt. That delays us for another hour because as we are sitting on the plane watching, they de-ice the plane. Before that the flight was delayed 15 minutes due to another situation unrelated to the weather. I am peaceful and calm as I feel no stress.

This puts my connecting flight in Dulles in jeopardy. I have a sneaky suspicion that I would be cutting it close in making my flight. Considering I had to go through immigration and baggage claim, time is not on my side. On arriving at Dulles, I made it through immigration. Surprisingly, my large checked luggage is missing. At the same time I have missed my connecting flight. I am disappointed. Yet, I am thankful to be back in the U.S.

It is wonderful to have the presence of the Holy Spirit to lead you through your adversities. You know it is the Holy Spirit because it keeps you calm in all situations. You know that God is in control, especially if He has allowed the adversity to enter into your life. I had several people to help me at the airport. They confirmed my luggage was “delayed” and re-booked me on the next flight to Norfolk. I pleasantly thanked them for their help. Unfortunately, I had to wait another 4 hours for my next flight. Further, I still had to file a claim for my “delayed” luggage.

Upon arriving in Norfolk, I have to claim my small checked luggage. Then, I have to file a claim for my delayed large luggage. When I file the claim I am told my luggage was at Dulles. I wonder if that is the case. If they found the “delayed” luggage, why did they not put it on the flight? After all, I was waiting 4 hours to fly from Dulles. Next, I am told the next flight into Norfolk my delayed luggage will be delivered to my home.

That never happened. Saturday, Sunday and Monday there were no deliveries made to my home. Monday evening, I was hit with the flu that sent me to bed. I was in bed for several days. I am thinking okay God, what do you want me to know? Tune in next week to find out! Love & Blessings!

I don’t know anyone who likes adversity. When it comes we try to hide, run, avoid, anything we can do not to have to deal with it. However, we see God time and time again use adversity to speak to his people. That includes us.

Adversity comes in many packages. It could be an illness, a setback, a loss, a nagging frustration. The list can go on and on. The bottom line is we don’t like it. As a result, we want to overcome it as soon as possible. Contrary to what we may think, God is up to something if He allowed it to enter into our life.

I have learned when adversity comes, I immediately ask God what He wants me to know in this situation. This allows me to open myself up to Him to receive what he wants to speak or show me. It helps me to be receptive to Him.

Oftentimes I am reminded God is still in control. That helps me to relinquish my worry and concern to him as He commands us to do in 1 Peter 5:7. This calms my soul and spirit. It allows me to be the open vessel God needs to use to get His work done on the Earth.

God may use adversity as an opportunity for many uses. It may be to draw us closer to Him in deepening our faith. This is also a time when God will show Himself strong and His strength. Furthermore, God may want to use adversity to allow us to minister to others in similar situations. Moreover, it is certainly an opportunity for God to build our character and mature us.

Once again we are reminded that God’s thoughts and ways are not like ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). We see that God has many uses for adversity in our lives. This is our opportunity to trust Him even more. It is comforting to know we have a Savior who is always looking out for our best interest… Amen! Love & Blessings!

We have much to be excited about in 2026… God is on our side! Moreover, God is in our future! As a result, we have won the Spiritual Lottery! God has promised never to leave or forsake us. The Holy Spirit is our constant companion for everything we need in life. Who would not want that in your life?

As children of God, we are entitled to the abundant, victorious life Jesus died to give us. It is a gift of God. However, in order to own and possess it, we must walk in the Spirit. We can only do this through the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. We cannot do it on our own.

For sure, Satan will try to oppose us. That does not mean he has to win. Satan does not have authority over us, unless we give it to him. The Bible says we have the authority to trample Satan under our feet! (Romans 16:20). Again, we do this in the Spirit.

Live with expectancy in 2026! Expect God to show Himself STRONG in your life! That comes with us INTENTIONALLY looking for Him each day. We BELIEVE! Allow God to BE in your life. Remember, His ways and thoughts are not like ours (Isaiah 55:8-9)). The expectancy is allowing God to do things His way and not our way. Profoundly, you receive the end result of what you wanted and sometimes even better! Who would not want that? This is what makes God AWESOME… Amen!

Love & Blessings!

Gwen

Recently, we just celebrated Christmas 2025… Merry Christmas, Jesus! Let us not forget, Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Although scholars say Jesus was not actually born on December 25, this is the day we choose to recognize His birth. The important thing to remember is God sent His son, Jesus, to the world. He was God walking on Earth in human flesh. We may not understand it all, but this is the MIRACLE of the Season… We BELIEVE!

May this day be filled with JOY, LOVE and PEACE! This celebration is the abundant, victorious life God has promised us! Jesus was born to show us the Way to this abundant, victorious life. Our lives should reflect everything about Jesus. We do this through the Holy Spirit allowing Him to have His way in our lives…Amen!

Love & Blessings!

Gwen

It is almost the end of the year… WOW! What a year! Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc. is humbled by the work God has given us in 2025. We invite you to click on “Events” on our website at some of the tasks God gave us by clicking on this link to our website…

https://whereisgodnow.org

In 2026, we will be expanding the ministry, as God continues to lead and guide us. We thank you for your love and support over the years. We could not have done it without YOU! YOU are the hands, mouth and feet of Jesus on the Earth. It is through us that God gets His work done on the Earth.

As you consider your year end giving, we ask that you consider a tax deductible donation to Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc. Upon your donation you will receive a tax deductible receipt to claim on your taxes. Your donations help keep our ministry strong!

Please send your donations to 730 River Strand, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. Or, you may give on the website by clicking the “Donate” button on the website.

Jesus said in Matthew 9:37, the harvest is ripe, but the labourers are few. We know this to still be true today. With that, we will continue to seek God’s guidance on how He would have Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc. work and labor in His vineyard… Amen.

Thank you for your continued loved and support.

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Love & Blessings!

Gwen

Recently, the 10^th Female Nurture Block Graduation took place! This is an opportunity for the ladies to talk about how God is transforming them little by little, like all of us. They are able to recognize the grace and power of the Holy Spirit in their lives.

I often remind the ladies it is a privilege for them to have this opportunity. There is a process for them to be selected to participate. Last week one of the ladies revealed during my visit that they had applied 8 times before being selected. This brings the practicality of making the time and fellowship God has granted us sacred.

Although God is always present with us, we open with prayer because I want the ladies to have a reverence of who God is in our lives. I like to say we officially invite him into our meetings when we open with prayer. It also sets the tone of why we have gathered together.

Continue to pray for these ladies. They have many challenges, obstacles, and battles they face even in jail. Satan still harasses them as former graduates from the program. Some have come back to our meetings asking for prayer and sit for encouragement. I redirect them and remind them of the power they have in Christ. It is through Him that we live, move and have our being (Acts 17: 28)!

The best advice I give them and everyone else… Keep Your Eyes On God! He will get you where you need to be. It may not always look like we want it to look. It may not feel like we want it to feel. Invariably, the end result will be what we are seeking… Amen.

So as you pray for the ladies, pray they will stay focused on God. It is when we lose our focus on Him, we get lost. We are like sheep who are prone to wander. However, Jesus, our shepherd, will always come looking for His own. Thank you, Lord! Love & Blessings!

God is always working. He uses US to get His work done on the Earth! Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc., recently had a community food drive. Your financial and food donations made it possible to help feed those in need at Dominion Pines Apartment. Additionally, Street Side Pizza And Hoagie donated delicious pasta meal for the residents.

How we treat others is huge with God. It exemplifies what is in our hearts. Our love for others, sharing our resources and generosity put a smile on God’s face. It reflects His son, Jesus, in us. His spirit dwells within US! This is how God works! It is a BEAUTIFUL thing!

Enjoy the photo gallery and some of the photos of the appreciative residents at the Pop-Up Food Pantry event. Click on any picture to see pictures up close. I believe you will agree, God SMILED… Love & Blessings!

Giving Tuesday is a global opportunity for all of humanity to support non-profits across the world! Join Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc. in supporting humanity’s needs in our community. We are the hands, mouth and feet of Jesus on the Earth.  Your tax-deductible donation will help with our mission with that. We know that God gets most of His work on the Earth done through people. Therefore, we are asking for your help.

Please click this link to our website, https://whereisgodnow.org/ 

Scroll down and click on the “donate” button for your tax-deductible donation. No gift is too small! We thank you for your donation. YOU are the hands, mouth and feet of Jesus on the Earth. 

Thank you for your continued love and support.

Please share with whomever…

Love & Blessings!

Gwen

Every day is a day of thanksgiving! God has been good to each of us whether we realize it or not. He has kept us from danger, seen and unseen (Psalm 91: 3-7). He has made our crooked places straight (Isaiah 45:2). He has promised never to leave us (Deuteronomy 31:6). These are just some of the things that represent God’s goodness.

Satan does not want us to remember God’s goodness in our lives. First, he tries daily to strip those memories from our lives. Next, he wants us to focus on the negative things that have happened to us. We have to realize those thoughts and memories are not of God. Those are memories we must not dwell on, but cast away (1 Peter 5:7).

So as we live our lives we should be focused on the goodness of God. The Bible says we should praise God from sun up to sun down (Psalm 113:3). One of the ways we do this is to focus on God’s goodness.

There will be times in our lives that bad things will happen. If Jesus suffered, surely we will face some suffering in our lives. Moreover, we will share in Jesus’ sufferings and His glory (Romans 8:17-18). Even so, as Christians, Jesus gives us a supernatural power. Furthermore, it helps us to endure our trials and tribulations. We have peace, love, joy and the rest of the Fruit of the Spirit!

The mere fact that we have Christ in our lives as Lord and Savior is something for us to be thankful for. God draws us near to the cross to accept His son. We should be thankful that we accepted that drawing as some have rejected it. The Bible says they will be lost to eternal damnation (Matthew 25:46)

Our eternal security with God is something to be thankful for. However, our relationship with God goes deeper than that. As a result of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we have been set free. We have been given abundant victorious life on the Earth. Therefore, no more chains and bondage hold us. Instead, we have the Holy Spirit who leads and guides us each and every day. We have an intimate relationship with our Father God. These things and more represent the goodness of God… Happy Thanksgiving! Love & Blessings!

Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc. is partnering with Dominion Pines Apartments in Chesapeake for a much needed Pop-up Food Pantry for their low income residents. We are looking for pantry staple food items from canned goods (fruits, vegetables, beans, etc.), box goods (crackers, instant noodles, etc.), pastas, rice, tomato sauces, tuna and other canned meats, peanut butter, jelly and most kid’s favorite… cereal (hot or cold)!

Most of these low income residents rely on food assistance where they can receive it. We wanted to bring the food pantry to them, instead of them using additional time and monies in transportation to get to the food. These transportation funds can be kept in their pockets and used to pay other bills.

Additionally, some may have been impacted in other ways with the government shutdown either through employment or receiving other assistance. We believe this Pop-up Food Pantry will help to ease some of their burdens.

We will collect your food items on Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, November 20 for the Pop-up Food Pantry at Dominion Pines Apartment on Friday, November 21. Please send me an email letting me know to pick up your items. As usual, if you would like to drop items off at my garage door we will be so thankful! Further, you may also drop items off the day of the event at Dominion Pines Apartment, 529 Pine Valley Run in Chesapeake.

As Christ- followers we represent Jesus on the Earth. We are His hands, mouth, and feet! It is an honor and privilege to allow Him to use us on the Earth. His Spirit speaks to our spirit all the time, if we are listening.

If you would like to make a monetary donation, please click on this link that will take you to the “Donate” button on our website…

https://whereisgodnow.org

Just scroll down the page to the right to see the “Donate” button. No donation is too small… Everything adds up to make a difference and impact lives!

Thank you for your continued love and support.

Please share with whomever…

Love & Blessings!

Gwen