June/July 2025

Dear Beloved Ministry Partners,

What does it truly mean to honor?

We live in a time when many have never experienced the honor—or the presence—of God. In today’s culture, honor is often no longer passed down from parent to child. With the breakdown of the family unit, too many children are growing up without the example of godly leadership in the home. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17.6 million children—nearly 1 in 4—now live without a biological, step, or adoptive father.

But God’s design for the family—and for honor—has never changed.

“Honor your father and your mother.Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” —Exodus 20:12

Psalm 8:5 tells us that God crowned mankind with glory and honor. Even though Adam’s sin brought spiritual separation, Jesus—our Redeemer—restored what was lost. Hebrews 2:9 says: “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone.”

Through Jesus, honor has been restored. Authority has been given back to His bride—the Church. He entrusted us with His mission: to go into all the world, make disciples, and carry His presence wherever we go.

I want to share a personal story that has stayed with me all these years.

When I turned sixteen, I believed I was deeply in love with a very handsome young man. One day, he surprised me with a diamond ring. I was thrilled. I remember running to show my father, thinking he’d celebrate with me. But my dad, full of wisdom, looked me gently in the eyes and simply said, “You’re too young to accept a diamond ring.”

At the time, I felt crushed. But deep down, I was thankful. Even in his “no,” my father was honoring me—protecting my future, helping me understand that the ring wasn’t just a piece of jewelry,but a covenant. That moment taught me something powerful: true love is willing to protect, even when it’s not popular.

This is the kind of honor we must teach and model in our homes and churches today. The world needs to see families honoring one another, and believers honoring God’s Word and His ways.When we honor God’s design, His blessing follows.

Thank you for standing with us in this ministry. Together, we’re building a generation that understands and walks in honor, purpose, and power.

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Let’s continue to witness His restoration, walk in His promises, and carry the honor He’s placed on His Church.

With love and gratitude,
Marilyn