God’s Family Plan: Establishing Generational Blessing

Dave & Kathie Burnett
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God has a family plan for each of us (Psalm 68:5-6), a plan to prosper and not harm us (Jeremiah 29:11). For some, the thought that God would use family, especially their family, as an instrument of blessing may be unthinkable, even troubling. Regardless of the dysfunction, abuse, rejection or abandonment we may associate with our personal family experience, God’s Family Plan offers a strategy for redemption and recovery. Holy Spirit is inviting all of us to establish the foundation of generational blessing according to the biblical principles and perspective of God’s family plan. God's Family Plan: Establishing Generational Blessing is available in paperback on Amazon.com.

  1. Jul 22

    Transformation

    Send us Fan Mail What does a children's book about a caterpillar have to do with renewing your mind? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of Romans 12:2 through the lens of metamorphosis—both the kind that turns a caterpillar into a butterfly and the kind God wants to do in our thinking. Using insights from Dr. Lee Warren's work connecting neuroscience and faith, we unpack two practical tools for mental and spiritual renewal: the Thought Biopsy (learning to examine the source of your thoughts) and the Thought Transplant (replacing destructive thought patterns with the truth of God's Word). If you've ever struggled with recurring anxiety, fear, grief, or feelings of worthlessness, this episode offers biblical and practical steps toward the abundant life Jesus promised. Featuring Scripture from Romans 12, Philippians 4, 2 Corinthians 10, John 10:10, and more.

    Transformation

  2. Jul 21

    The Decree That Won't Die!

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    The Decree That Won't Die!

  3. Jul 15

    The Trail of Fire — Recovering the Mantles of the Generals

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    The Trail of Fire — Recovering the Mantles of the Generals

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    A TESTIMONY AND A PATTERN FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE

  5. Jun 2

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    It's Time to Vote!

  6. May 18

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    Waging War With Sticks and Stones

  7. Apr 27

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    The Rescue of "Dude 44B"

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God has a family plan for each of us (Psalm 68:5-6), a plan to prosper and not harm us (Jeremiah 29:11). For some, the thought that God would use family, especially their family, as an instrument of blessing may be unthinkable, even troubling. Regardless of the dysfunction, abuse, rejection or abandonment we may associate with our personal family experience, God’s Family Plan offers a strategy for redemption and recovery. Holy Spirit is inviting all of us to establish the foundation of generational blessing according to the biblical principles and perspective of God’s family plan. God's Family Plan: Establishing Generational Blessing is available in paperback on Amazon.com.

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