God loves Bible conversations, and so do I! Growing up in my parents’ home, discussing the Scripture was an everyday occurrence with my mother and father, grandmother and grandfather. In addition to daily Bible conversations, almost every Sunday night my family would gather to play Bible games. My knowledge increased as we would discuss our answers to the questions of who were the prophets, priests, and leaders in the Old Testament and in the New Testament; what were the names of towns, places and animals in the Bible, and other questions. To this day, I love to talk about what the Bible has to say, whether I’m on the phone with one of my children, having coffee with a friend, giving a devotional to my staff, or speaking on a platform.
Every morning, time permitting, my youngest daughter, Rachel-Ruth, and I talk with each other on the phone. After an update on my grandchildren, invariably we end up talking about what God has seemed to say to us in our devotional time. When we hang up, I’m always blessed by the conversation we’ve had. I understand the apostle John’s heartfelt exclamation in 3 John 4 when he wrote, I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. I have had a front row seat in watching Rachel-Ruth blossom into a young woman who not only walks in the truth in an authentic lifestyle of faith, but passionately proclaims the truth in a powerfully relevant way. She has not only brought me great joy as I have observed her life, but I have been encouraged and enriched as she has shared her insights into God’s Word with me.
So I’m excited to invite you to listen in on our Bible Conversations! After months of planning and remaking our video studio, we are going to launch our podcast, Bible Conversations with Anne & Rachel-Ruth, beginning September 2nd. Who knows what we will discuss? I’m sure it will be whatever is on our minds: End times, fear and anxiety, what to look for in a potential spouse, how to bless our children, what is Heaven like, what is Hell like, does Israel have a right to the land? We would love for you to send us your questions so that we can discuss Biblical answers to whatever is on your mind.
Malachi 3:16 says, A scroll of remembrance was written in His presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored His name. As Rachel-Ruth and I talk with each other about what the Bible says, the Lord Himself will be listening, hearing, and recording our conversation in His book of remembrance. You won’t want to miss it! Join us!
For His Glory,
I. IN PUBLIC
Following a luncheon where I encouraged the 800 women gathered to place their hope for the future in Jesus, I spoke to a gathering in the Rapid City, SD convention center, challenging the hundreds of people gathered to wake up to the time in which we are living. All the signs Jesus gave in Matthew 24 indicate He is coming! Soon!
Once again, Rachel-Ruth and I had the joy of speaking to a gathering on the front lawn of Coach Sylvia Hatchell’s beautiful home. Friends and neighbors from far and near came to enjoy fellowship, great barbeque, and special music. We sought to encourage those gathered using Joseph’s Story: that God is with them, He is guiding them, and He will bring them through whatever difficult place in which they find themselves.
John Clark is a local celebrity because he served as a news anchor for WTVD in our area. He has retired, but he remains active with his wife, Val. Together they host a podcast, The Clark Report, and graciously invited Rachel-Ruth and me to join them for a meaningful and rich conversation.
You know you’re supposed to read the Bible, but what does it really mean in your everyday life?
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I. IN PUBLIC
II. IN PRIVATE
What blessing could you be missing if you are not reading, studying, loving and living out God’s Word?
This Bible study was prepared especially for the Spring 2026 Newsletter.
Webster’s Dictionary defines a legacy as “something coming from a predecessor.” It’s what we leave behind that others will remember us by. As I have contemplated my predecessors, and what their legacies have been, my mother comes quickly to mind. Besides her sparkling wit, her commitment to world evangelism, her devotion to my father, and her fierce loyalty to her children, the legacy that stands out above all else is the legacy of God’s Word. She loved it! She spent hours reading and studying it. At the end of her life, she was still memorizing passages from it. As a result, hers was a life well lived. Because she didn’t just obey God’s Word, she increasingly grew passionately in love with the One who is revealed in its pages. Her legacy is summarized by the inscription she wrote in the flyleaf of the Bible she gave to me on the day I was baptized. It was a navy-blue Scofield King James Version that I treasure to this day. The inscription reads, To Anne, (Who on this January 13, 1957 publicly took her stand for Christ, her Savior.) We give this Book, your one sure guide in an unsure world. Read it, study it, love it, live it. In it you will find a verse for every occasion. Hide them in your heart. We love you. Mother
Her words could have been inscribed just on a page, except for the fact that I also saw them inscribed on her life. Their meaning is her legacy that ripples throughout my own life, my family and my ministry. I have taken her counsel since the day I was baptized. I have read God’s Word, studied it, loved it, lived it…and done my best to share it with others. It has now been nineteen years since my mother moved to our Father’s House, yet her legacy is a spiritual inheritance that continues to bless me, my three children and three grandchildren.
Which leads me to wonder…
What can I do today to make sure that I leave a rich spiritual inheritance for my children’s children tomorrow? What will be my legacy to those who come after me? Can I pass my mother’s legacy on to you through our Bible studies, video curricula, and our family’s treasure, Daily Light?
My prayer is that this Mother’s Day, the legacy of my mother’s instruction, which was passed on to me and inscribed in my baptismal Bible, would be passed on to you also. Read God’s Word. Study it. Love it. Live it. Share it with others. In our very unsure world, it will be your sure, firm foundation.
Sincerely,
Many years ago I had interviewed my mother before hundreds of women in our city, so it was a joy to turn around and be interviewed by Rachel-Ruth. Hosted by the Morning Glory Bible Study, approximately 700 women gathered to hear testimony of God’s faithfulness through the years. The last question Rachel-Ruth asked me was, “What do you think is on God’s mind today?” After a moment’s thought, looking at the audience, my answer was, “You!”
Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, where we filmed the video Bible study curriculum for God Won’t Leave You There, welcomed Rachel-Ruth and I back to hold our book launch in their Gathering Place. We were thrilled to discuss the book, answer questions, then sign advanced copies of the books for the many who came.
Rachel-Ruth and I were delighted to be invited to join Madison Prewett Troutt on her Stay True podcast. We both were impressed and encouraged by her authentic love for Jesus and for His Word. She has an all-out commitment to challenge her generation to seek the truth found in Jesus, then stay true to Him. We walked away with our hearts warmed as we now count her as a new dear friend.
Rachel-Ruth spoke to approximately 1000 women at Calvary Church, in Charlotte, NC, that has a pipe organ that rivals Radio City Music Hall in NYC. Using Noah as an example, she challenged them, as we live in an increasingly wicked world, to walk with God.
God Won’t Leave You There: Joseph’s Story is an incredible testimony of jaw-dropping faith and patient perseverance in the face of devastating trials that will leave you in awe at what God can do in and through one person. It’s a powerful reminder that wherever you find yourself, God is at work, putting the pieces of your life together to bring about His ultimate plan.
And now this book is available as a Bible study! We are excited to announce that Anne and Rachel-Ruth have filmed a Bible study curriculum at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. Drawing from the timeless truths of Psalm 23 and the inspiring story of Joseph, this study offers hope for those navigating life’s challenges.
In whatever season or stage of life you find yourself, this study will guide you to a deeper understanding of God’s love and purpose for your life. Through each of the eight sessions, you will be reminded: God won’t leave you there. He is with you, He will guide you, and He will bring you through!
Drawing from the apostle John’s powerful, eyewitness account, Anne highlights God’s unwavering love and faithfulness, even in the face of life’s trials. If you’re feeling weighed down by challenges, personal doubts, or the uncertainties of choosing faith, these messages serve as a beacon, pointing to God’s ultimate authority and His purpose for your life.
These video messages were recorded at The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove and are more timely today than they were even then. A special message from Rachel-Ruth is also included. Once purchased you will receive a streaming link through Vimeo where you can watch it on demand.
Message 1 – His Glory Revealed Through Prophecy – Revelation 1
Message 2 – His Glory To Be Reflected Through Repentance – Revelation 2-3
Message 3 – His Glory To Be Resplendent – Revelation 21
Rachel-Ruth’s Message – As It Was in the Days of Noah – Matthew 24 & Genesis 6
As we enter into 2026 with the “yellow envelopes” it may hold, make sure you have established a beneficial, personal, eternal relationship with the Shepherd. Then don’t worry or be afraid. He will be with you and see you through.
This Bible study was prepared especially for the Winter 2026 Newsletter.
