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Be Still…Can You Not Do It My Way?
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 KJV How often have you heard parents or teachers of young children say, “Can’t you be still, or Can’t you be quiet?” I can hear God…
Renewed Commitment
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:4 (NIV) I purchased a piece of luggage a few years ago with a pledge of quality tag attached. It read, we have been making luggage since 1910. It’s no wonder we stand…
Choose Worship – the Podcast
Yes, You Read It Correctly! I am on the air with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith– I Choose My Best Life Podcast – You know me as a Worshipper, Dance Minister, Prayer Warrior, Blogger, Pastor, and Author, now Podcast Personality! Dr. Saundra, a physician, and author, graciously invited me to discuss 2 of…
Commitment: A Lost Art?
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 The following conversation should amuse you even if you have heard it before. While…
Do You Still Believe in Answered Prayer?
“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15 (NKJV)…
He is My Delight
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 One of my father’s notorious sayings to his children was, “Because I said so.” He was not known for explaining why he asked us to do or not to do a task….
It’s Time to Trust the Living God
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 If you ask most people what their favorite Bible verse is, they would state the verses quoted above. These verses have…
Love from the Inside Out
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 (NKJV) Most of us, especially women, enjoy a good love story. Romance or love stories have a way of pulling on the heartstrings and reminding us that we…
Worship, God’s Precious Jewel
“…For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth.” John 4:24 (NLT) In his book, “Whatever Happened to Worship?” Dr. A. W. Tozer declared that “worship is the missing crown jewel in evangelical Christianity.” He also stated that much of what we call worship…
Praise Out Loud
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! (Psalm 150:6) Awakening to the melodious sounds of birds, the whispering of the wind, the fluttering of butterflies, and the thrashing ocean gives proof that our Creator is still enthroned. Without hesitance, nature obeys the command to “Praise the…
