Jesus Christ declared in John 16:13(NLT), “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.” The Holy Spirit is God’s Spirit. He is aRead More →
Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, lived in absolute bliss. God placed them in paradise and no good thing was withheld from them. The Book of Genesis, chapter 1 tells us that Adam disobeyed God’s Word. He bowed to the devil and rejected God’s sovereignty. This was aRead More →
Hannah’s example is recorded in the Old Testament Book of 1Samuel. In the first chapter, we learn a great deal about her struggle and how she handled devastating disappointment. She was married to a man that had two wives, and this was not an optimum situation for any woman livingRead More →
In the comfort of a safe and discreet space, some believers expressed that they feel they’re simply going through the motions of the faith. Some said that they are not experiencing the blessings of spiritual growth as they did years ago. One person even said, “I’m at a standstill, andRead More →
I spoke with a very dear sister in Christ who told me that her life seems to be a series of one setback after another. She’s perplexed about all the disappointments she’s experienced and wonders where she’s going wrong. As a faithful Christian woman, she believes she’s living a GodlyRead More →
I’ve heard people that are not followers of Christ say that they don’t study the bible and that they won’t learn more about him because it seems too complicated. They say there are too many of ‘dos and don’ts’ and they can’t be bothered to memorize all that; it’s tooRead More →
In Matthew 6:21(NLT), our Master taught an astounding truth that is pivotal to our desire to make it into God’s Kingdom. This verse states, “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” This truth is so important because it points to one of God’s requirementsRead More →
Why do bad things happen to good people? This is the question of the ages, and the answer is as old, if not older, than the question. We have an enemy, and God’s people are his targets. That’s just the simple truth. In Hosea 4:6, our Heavenly Father tells usRead More →
God tells us in Isaiah 55:9(NKJV), “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” Our Heavenly Father doesn’t want His children to be ignorant regarding His nature, wisdom, power, and love. In Isaiah 55:9, HeRead More →
It is often said that life is all about relationships. If we think about this deeply, most of us would agree with this sentiment. As it pertains to life on earth, people mean the most to God. As His children, it is no secret that people should mean a lotRead More →
Romans 8:28(NKJV) is a verse of scripture that is even well-known among those that haven’t made Jesus Christ the Lord and Savior of their lives. This truth is a source of comfort and encouragement for all who follow Christ. In it, God declares, “And we know that all things workRead More →
In case you haven’t noticed, it is quite a bit more challenging these days to maintain a healthy and thriving relationship. This is particularly true when it comes to relationships that we hope will turn into marriage one day. People might come up with a dozen different reasons for whyRead More →
Before his sacrifice, in John 17, Jesus Christ prayed what is considered by many to be truly the Lord’s prayer. This is not the prayer he taught the disciples in Matthew 6 in his Sermon on the Mount. In that prayer, our Blessed Redeemer gave the disciples that were withRead More →
A daughter of a dear friend was utterly heartbroken and nothing her mother did to try and console her was working. The daughter had received a word of prophecy from a very well-known young prophet. He told her that she would meet her spouse in six months. Well, six monthsRead More →
More frequently than perhaps any other time that we know, people are not who they make themselves out to be. Back in the day, not only was meeting new people and potential partners fairly simple, everyday people didn’t seem to be nearly as complicated as they are now. Usual routinesRead More →
From the very beginning, our Heavenly Father established the reality that life is dynamic and ever-changing. He designed it this way to accommodate our growth in the Lord Jesus Christ. God’s desire is that we go higher and higher spiritually, learning to walk completely by faith and not by sight.Read More →
The earth is good grooming ground for God’s children. He created it for our habitation, and in it He placed everything human beings would ever need to grow in faith. Our Heavenly Father is perfect beyond perfection. He’s magnificent beyond magnificence and intelligent beyond intelligence. He knows everything, and HeRead More →
Having just graduated from college, I was young, overly confident, and ready to make my mark in the world. I wanted to move away from my small hometown as quick as possible, but Sister Pat seemed intent on raining on my parade. As time went on, things did not turnRead More →
Genesis 17:1-2(NLT) tells us that when Abram was 99 years old, God came to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life. I will make a covenant with you, by which I will guarantee to give you countless descendants.” One of the importantRead More →
God created human beings in His image, and we are to walk in His love and live according to His nature. Every moment of each day presents an opportunity to become more like Him, and to respond to His goodness, love, and mercy with gratitude. This is His Will, thatRead More →
In Matthew 7:21(NLT), our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ makes a profoundly staggering statement. He said that “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter.” By this, it’s prettyRead More →
There’s a lot going on in our world, and most of it is far from the Will of God. It is apparent to many of us that the world can be incredibly cruel and dangerous, and we all must be exceedingly careful in everything we do. Many people are feelingRead More →
A comfort zone is generally known as a good thing, but it can also be very debilitating. When we become too accustomed to our routines that we are unmovable, we are set in our ways and this isn’t good. We may not always roll out the welcome mat for change,Read More →
Hearing from the Holy Spirit is key to walking in Christ and having a wonderful relationship with God. In Psalm 51:11(NLT), the psalmist, David, prayed to God and said, “Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me”. David understood the intimacy and powerRead More →
After a poor performance review, Janis left her supervisor’s office unfazed by the comments her boss had just made. She was way past caring and half-way expected to receive such low marks. Her 10year marriage had ended, just about all her bills were past due, and deep down she neverRead More →
The Gospels give us the record of John the Baptist, and God has made sure that we know how important John was to the ministry of Jesus Christ on earth. Luke 1 gives us the record of the angel, Gabriel, appearing to Mary to inform her of her destiny asRead More →
Sometimes we forget that we are here on this earth to put on more of Christ and to decrease in the flesh with each passing day. We can lose sight of the truth that putting on more of his love is the greatest thing that any of us can everRead More →
In just about any group of friends, there’s always one person that can be counted on to be the voice of reason. There’s also typically another friend that is a bit carefree and notorious for not using the best judgement. This is the friend that leaps first and asks questionsRead More →
Deborah Deanna Charles was the Vice President of a large bank, and she had worked very hard to break the glass ceiling. To say that she had been judged, isolated, and belittled as she climbed her way up is an understatement. The youngest sister of four other siblings, all vyingRead More →
Whether we’re dealing with a terminal diagnosis, a chronic condition, or a debilitating fear, addiction, or dependency, God is willing and able to deliver us. This is a phenomenal truth, and there’s little else that the devil seeks to attack more than our faith in God’s delivering and healing power.Read More →