Sowing Seeds of Joy

06/10/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nQwHC4VjJM

A.W. Tozer famously challenged believers to consider whether they v...

06/02/2026

https://www.sowingseedsofjoy.org/post/beyond-the-lights-seeing-souls-in-the-city

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”— Matthew 9:36Recently, Star and I visited Las Vegas, Neveda. Before going, I carried certain expectations.I expected noise, gambling, drunkenness, excess, and the reputa...

06/01/2026

https://www.sowingseedsofjoy.org/post/before-you-face-the-world-face-God

Based on Psalm 5Psalm 5:8"Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face."Father,At this noonday hour, we pause to acknowledge that You are our Guide, our Defender, and our Shield. Thank You for hearing our prayers and for caring about every detai...

05/27/2026

To my dear family and friends,

Thank you all so very much for the overwhelming love shown to me on my birthday. Every phone call, text message, social media post, prayer, card, gift, and kind word truly touched my heart more than you know.

I feel incredibly blessed and grateful that God has surrounded me with such thoughtful, loving, and supportive people. Your expressions of love made my birthday beautiful, meaningful, and filled with joy.

Thank you for celebrating with me, encouraging me, and simply taking the time to make me feel special. I do not take your kindness for granted.

May God continue to bless each of you abundantly with His peace, favor, strength, and joy.

With much love and heartfelt appreciation,
Star Nelson

05/24/2026

A Birthday Celebration for Star 🌹✨

Today we gather with grateful hearts to celebrate an incredible woman, my wife, Star.

As I think about Psalm 69, I’m reminded that God is faithful through every season of life. Through joy, challenges, laughter, and even difficult moments, He has sustained us and one of His greatest gifts to me has been Star.

Star has truly lived up to her name. She has been a light to our family, a source of joy, wisdom, strength, and love. As a wife, mother, grandmother, prayer warrior, and friend, she has touched so many lives with her kindness, faith, and beautiful spirit.

For 44 wonderful years of marriage, I have been blessed to walk beside her, laugh with her, grow with her, and witness God’s goodness through her life.

So today, as family, we celebrate not just her birthday, but the woman she is and the blessing she continues to be to all of us.

Star, we love you deeply. We thank God for you. And we pray that this next season of life is filled with health, peace, joy, laughter, and God’s abundant favor.

Happy Birthday, Star. Keep shining brightly. We love you! ❤️✨

05/14/2026

Ladies, You’re Invited!

Join us for Women Leading the Way! We’re excited to have Dr. Michelle Raven as our featured speaker.

Saturday, May 16
10:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM EST
Online via Zoom

To receive the Zoom link, email us at [email protected].

What is Women Leading the Way?

Women Leading the Way is a monthly online gathering designed to encourage, equip, and uplift women who are making a difference in their families, communities, workplaces, churches, and beyond.
Every third Saturday, women from around the world come together for a one-hour Zoom experience filled with:

• Prayer & spiritual encouragement
• Real conversations in a safe, supportive space
• Leadership inspiration from women who are living it out

This is more than a webinar. It’s a place to be seen, heard, and strengthened as you grow in confidence, faith, and influence.
We would love for you to join us as we continue walking and help each other with purpose, leadership, and God-given impact.

05/12/2026

https://www.sowingseedsofjoy.org/post/when-the-broken-begin-to-praise

Based on Hannah’s Prayer — 1 Samuel 2:1–10Father, at this noonday hour we pause to acknowledge that You are holy, faithful, and worthy of all praise. Thank You for being the God who sees tears that others overlook and hears prayers whispered in pain and desperation. Just as You remembered Hann...

05/07/2026

🇺🇸 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 2026 🇺🇸

Join us for a powerful morning of unified prayer as leaders from across North Texas gather to pray over the “7 Mountains of Influence” — Family, Church, Government, Education, Media, Arts & Entertainment, and Business.

In a time when our nation, communities, churches, and families need hope, healing, wisdom, and spiritual awakening, we believe prayer still changes things.

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (CT)
📍 UTBOC Churches
3269 Independence Pkwy
Plano, TX 75075

Hosted by:
Dr. Shirley Clark
North Texas Regional Coordinator – National Day of Prayer

We are honored that Ron & Star Nelson of Sowing Seeds of Joy will join other prayer leaders in crying out for our nation, the Church, and the next generation.

Even if you cannot attend in person, we invite you to stop wherever you are during this time and join us in prayer. Whether at home, at work, in your car, or with your family — stand with us in unity before God.

📖 “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray…” — 2 Chronicles 7:14

Please SHARE this post and invite others to join us as we seek God together for spiritual renewal across our nation.

04/23/2026

https://www.sowingseedsofjoy.org/post/faithful-when-it-doesn-t-make-sense

"Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever!'" - Revelation 11:15 (CSB)Lord,In a world that often feels chaotic and unclear, steady my heart. Help me not just to understand Your Word but....