The more we grow in our relationship with God, the more we will understand the power that He has given us through the person of Jesus Christ. It is our greatest privilege to be able to increase in the Spirit with each passing day as we put on the loveRead More →
The one commonality among every single Christian living today is that all of us have underestimated the depth and breadth of God’s love. Many of us have studied His Word, and some of us have done so exhaustively. We may comprehend God’s love intellectually; in other words, everything that weRead More →
Glenda Green was a hustling machine. It’s been well over 20 years since I’ve seen her last, so I can’t speak to whether or not she’s still doing the doggone thang’, but my guess is that this sister is still making it work. We met each other in my juniorRead More →
Our foremothers knew how to make something out of nothing. Creating a delicacy out of parts of meat that no one else ever thought to eat was their specialty, and they could turn a throw-away into a showpiece that birthed what we now refer to as designer knock-offs. They wereRead More →
If you audibly heard the voice of God telling you to drop everything this very second, put on your coat, grab your wallet or purse, go to the nearest Christian bookstore and purchase a bible, and then stand on the street to give it to the first person who wouldRead More →
You might not be in an environment where you see despondent and sad Christians by the dozens. If you aren’t, be thankful. This is not to say that Christians should never be sad or depressed, because all of us encounter life challenges that will seek to pull us down mentallyRead More →
As a born-again Christian, everything in your life will always bring you back to your level of growth in faith, in God in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is God’s number one goal for your existence. You can walk to the ends of the earth andRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”847″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,20,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] In Ezekiel 37:1 (NLT), the prophet tells us, “The LORD took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the LORDRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”281″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,20,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] If you’re not feeling like this is one of the most challenging seasons in your existence, then this teaching may not strike the chord thatRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”847″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″] [mp_heading] When My Mind Won’t Catch Up with My Spirit Part 2 -The Ability to Yield [/mp_heading] [/mp_span_inner] [/mp_row_inner] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″] In Psalm 51:11(NIV), David cried out toRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,20,none,none”] [/mp_span_inner] [/mp_row_inner] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″] Part 1 In Romans 7:23(NLT), The Apostle Paul describes for us the struggle that takes place in all of us today. HeRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,20,none,none”] [/mp_span_inner] [/mp_row_inner] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″] An older, gray-haired man said to my husband the other day that he had found the way, and that he needed toRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,20,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] Somewhere between the explosive popularity of self-help and new revelations regarding the abundant life that Jesus Christ made available, it became uncomfortable and unacceptable forRead More →
Over the course of the next year, you are going to witness a kiss of God’s favor that is unlike anything you’ve experienced to date. It will be unprecedented in the fact that you will literally feel and see the hand of God in your circumstances. Details of which youRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,20,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] In John 10:10 (NKJV), Jesus Christ said, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come thatRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,20,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] There are certain times during your life in the Spirit that you will not be able to move forward in a dynamic way unless youRead More →
If we are honest, we all have to admit that sometimes we get a little ahead of ourselves. God blesses us to achieve success, and when it comes to important decisions, we might begin to think that we do not have to lean on His intervention and guidance as heavilyRead More →
Do you feel in your heart of hearts that you are destined for much greater things, but you have no idea how to start? Does it feel to you that you’re boxed in because you lack the resources to get your vision off the ground? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ toRead More →
Growing up, the only bone of contention between my mother and me that I can recall, came about when it was time for her to do my hair. Even before this contest began, I felt her angst as she braced herself for what was sure to be my struggling againstRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,15,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] We are continually before God’s eyes. He knows every detail there is to know about us. There is nothing about your life and the thingsRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,10,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] You didn’t just all of a sudden decide to be God’s child. He handpicked you out before you were even in your mother’s womb. HeRead More →
Indulge me for a moment or two. Get in a quiet, comfortable space; sit back, and allow the peace of God to rest within you. Now, I want you to allow your mind to wonder back a bit. Think of a time in your life where you were the happiestRead More →
Those who do not believe in our Precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, have certain expectations and misconceptions about those of us who do. Historically, many unbelievers have expected and assumed that Christians are happy all the time; that they have a particular tolerance for suffering. It’s well known thatRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,10,none,none”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] 1John 3:2(NIV) tells us, “Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But weRead More →
[mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_image id=”265″ size=”full” link_type=”custom_url” link=”#” target=”false” caption=”false” align=”left”] [/mp_span] [/mp_row] [mp_row] [mp_span col=”12″] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″ classes=” motopress-space”] [mp_space margin=”none,10,none,none”] [/mp_span_inner] [/mp_row_inner] [mp_row_inner] [mp_span_inner col=”12″] God has made it very clear that He wants us to have a fantastic life. We know this because Jesus ChristRead More →
Ephesians 4:21-24(NLT) Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew thoughts and attitudes. 24 Put on your newRead More →
Like attracts like. You may not want to believe this, but it is entirely true. Our hanging partners, sister-friends, and those we consider to be our besties resonate and respond with a soul quality in us that is very much like something within themselves. So it stands to reason thatRead More →
Women know probably better than our male counterparts that life lessons can be very challenging when it involves matters of the heart. A whole lot of us get let down by those we trust the most, and when this happens it not only reminds us that we’re all human andRead More →
The Courage to Look, the Compassion to Accept, and the Confidence to Move On! Through this earth experience, God is teaching us to master faith. We are learning how to endure the tribulations of life, all while keeping our eyes on the prize. The prize of course is a closerRead More →
Talk within the Christian community about the tremendous importance of ‘purpose’ burst on the scene over 20 years ago, and it’s still going strong, as it should be. It spread like wildfire, and many that were just coming into the faith thought it was a new revelation, but it wasn’tRead More →