A Mother’s Heart
“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord” (Luke 1:45 NKJV). In 1978, March was designated as Women’s History Month in the United States. During March, women are acknowledged for their accomplishments and their contributions to society….
Are You Willing to Say No?
“But Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its sheath. Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me?” (John 18:11 NLT) While reading Jesus’ story before His arrest and crucifixion, I paused when I read, “…Shall I not drink the cup which…
Don’t Despise Your Wilderness Days!
“But as for you, turn and take your journey into the wilderness…” Deuteronomy 1:40 (NKJV) When I was an older teenager, two of my friends and a female adult decided to venture into the woods to pick blueberries. We talked and hunted for berries during our trek into the woods…
What Is Your Legacy?
“For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep…” Acts 13:36 The month of February has been designated as Black History Month, the month to commemorate blacks who have made a significant and remarkable impact on our society. We are celebrating them for…
A Perpetual Invitation
“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.” John 7:37 Most invitations state a specific date and time to participate in an event. Events held in a public space such as a…
Are You An Inspiration?
“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” (10:24 NLT) Most of us have heard a commencement speech that inspired us. While we were soaking in the words, we felt like we could conquer the world; all of our aspirations would be…
Our Sovereign God
“Whatever the Lord pleases He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deep places.” Psalm 135:6 NKJV When there is turbulence in the earth and thedays are uncertain, there is something we can depend on to remain the same, the power and supremacy of our…
Get Your Laughter On!
“Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing…” (Psalm 126:2 KJV) Even though this year is a year of seriousness and maturation, God doesn’t want us to lose our childlikeness. Children exhibit characteristics that are beneficial to us throughout our adult lives. One of them is…
Can You Rejoice?
“We may suffer, yet in every season we are always found rejoicing.” 2 Corinthians 6:10 (TPT) This is the season when we sing joyful sounds announcing the coming of our Newborn King. However, this year, some refuse to sing songs of gaiety due to the turmoil in our world, or…
There is Hope After the Darkness
“And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles shall hope.” Romans 15:12 (NRSB) One of my favorite sayings is, “God does His best work in darkness.” It seems to ring true in my life. When things…
Thankful In Spite Of
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 To describe the year 2020 as dark days wouldn’t be an overstatement. Challenging and unprecedented times have become our new normal. Many are sick, experiencing grief, or suffering from a lack of…
It’s Restoration Time
“See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10 (KJV) God continues to speak about the times in which we live— the kairos, seasons,…