HAVING A HEART OF THANKSGIVING

Today, our world is vastly different than what it was a year ago, economically, spiritually, educationally, medically, structurally, ethically, and morally.  Our core values have changed drastically, and our dependency and views are no longer God-centered.  But God is still good and so merciful to us. Of all times, we truly need to be thankful to God! We have so much to be thankful for because God is so GOOD, and His mercy endures forever (Psalm 106). Read this entire chapter daily! How do we practice Thanksgiving daily? Let us intentionally give God THANKS and PRAISE regardless of how we Read More

FAITH OVER FEAR

Isaiah 46:10 MSG [God Is There Standing] From the very beginning telling you what the ending will be, All along letting you in on what is going to happen, Assuring you, ‘I’m in this for the long haul, I’ll do exactly what I set out to do.’ This is a great scripture to meditate on while waiting on our promise to be manifested. All challenges are made up of three things: the problem, the process, and the promise. The process is where many people give up and quit because it can feel as though you’re never coming out of it. Read More

Ruth: Pageantry and Purpose

Ruth is one of my favorite Biblical characters. Her story resonates within me and reminds me that God thought about me before I was even formed in my mother’s womb and that He has a purpose for my life. I take my assignment very seriously and each day I purpose to walk out the plan of God for my life. Today’s post is from the book, Life Lessons from the Book of Ruth, written by my dear friend, Garnet Nowell. Let’s take a look at the lessons we learn from the Book of Ruth. We know the story of how Read More

WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE MIDST OF A STORM?

There are diverse types of storms we all have or will experience. It could be a physical health storm, financial storm, relationship storm, marital storm, or an actual weather-related storm. When it comes to weather-related storms, there seems to be an increase in activity, as well as other types of personal storms you may be experiencing. Even Jesus’ disciples had to deal with storms in their lives. No one is exempt. Matthew 7:24-27 (KJV), Jesus is in the boat with his disciples, sleeping when a storm arises, and the disciples, yes, His disciples become fearful and anxious and wake Him up for Read More

WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT: DON’T GIVE UP!

Keep Moving forward, Keep Praising, Keep Praying, Keep Believing, Keep Trusting God, and continue to Thank God, for He is Good, and His Mercy Endures Forever (Psalm 136:1-26 KJV). Why? Because the pressure, the battle, the chaos, and the situation you are enduring is an indicator that the Promise of God is upon you! You cannot quit because someone else is depending on you being in place fulfilling your God Given Purpose, so they will be able to move forward. I am so glad that Jesus did not quit on us!!! Where would we be if Jesus had just decided Read More

FAILURE IS NOT YOUR FINISHED

FAILURE IS NOT YOUR FINISHED What is Failure? What does that mean to you and What it does not mean to You? How do You manage it? WE ARE CREATED WITH GOD’S DNA – IF HE OVERCAME, THEN WE HAVE AND CAN OVERCOME! What is Failure? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Failure is lack of success, failing in a business, omission of occurrence or performance, failing to perform a duty or expected action, inability to perform a normal function, falling short, deficiency or rejection. Forget about those failures in the past! That is what God has done (Hebrews 8:12 KJV), and Read More

MAYDAY!!!

MAYDAY!!!  What does Mayday mean?  Mayday is the word used around the world to make a distress call via radio communications. Mayday signals a life-threatening emergency, usually on a ship or a plane, although it may be used in a variety of other situations. Procedure calls for the mayday distress signal to be said three times in a row. In addition, Mayday means to PRAY or to cry out for help! We are in a life-threatening emergency in America, Spiritually. We do not have to be in a Life-Threatening Emergency because Jesus has already shown us and given us Himself Read More

HOW TO HAVE A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

HAVING A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD! 5 POINTS IN HAVING A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Make a decision that you will Seek God. Read and study the Word of God. Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him, and He will gladly tell you, for He is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him: He will not resent it (James 4:8A KJV & James 1:5 TLB). Prepare yourself to spend time with God alone. Meditate on His Read More

WAIT!!!! WHAT DID YOU SAY? THINK ABOUT IT!

  Do you want the words you just spoke to come to pass! Did you say, I feel like I am dying? Or I do not have any money. How about, my kids are so bad! Or I cannot do this. If you do not really mean it, then stop, and correct yourself immediately. Replace those negative words with what The Word of God said about the situation and thank God and give Him praise. When we follow Christ, we have better uses for language. Do not talk negative or silly. That kind of talk does not fit our style. Read More

Heart Condition: Guard Your Heart

The month of February is the month of love. Love is a matter of the heart. What is the condition of your HEART? What are you doing to guard/protect and keep your heart condition pure, healthy, and whole? Your heart is your life source SPIRITUALLY and PHYSICALLY. When your heart is physically out of kilter, your entire body is impacted. In some instances, you become weak. When you apply the proper nutrients, eat the right foods, and do the right things to fuel your body, your heart thrives. If you fail to properly care for your heart, you will suffer physically because Read More