By: Adrienne Reece I aim to live my life in a way that says “she was the right choice.” From rather small decisions such as choosing me as a friend or confidant, to bigger decisions like choosing me as a wife and future mother of your children. I’ve always had a love for learning andContinue reading “Remembering Jalexus”
Category Archives: Discipleship
Lord Help Me, I am OFFENDED!
Offenses. Okay, now this a topic that is all too relevant in today’s society. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying we live in an overly sensitive era, however, we do live in a time where the words you use, the way you express yourself, or the way you live your life is readilyContinue reading “Lord Help Me, I am OFFENDED!”
Have Faith
By Rachael Renee Our topic today is faith. We will talk about what it is and how to strengthen it. He said to them, “Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here toContinue reading “Have Faith”
Extending Kindness
by Jalexus McClendon Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience Colossians 3:12 I want to take the time to talk about one of the most underrated characteristics of Christ; kindness. As the verse in Colossians mentions above, as children of God we are to putContinue reading “Extending Kindness”
God’s Chosen Ones
By Brittany Vasquez “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” These are the words of Jesus reading from the gospel ofContinue reading “God’s Chosen Ones”
Wild Thoughts?
“Girl, the devil is trying to create, shape, and manipulate your thought process. DON’T LET HIM!”
Patient Parenting
by Jalexus McClendon I have come to recognize that I am the type of person that loves order and structure! This in and of itself is not a terrible thing until things begin to get chaotic. As a mother of two, I am no stranger to the sometimes very chaotic moments that come with livingContinue reading “Patient Parenting”
In the Waiting Room of Life
Have you ever had to sit in a waiting room/ area? Whether it was for a doctor’s appointment, or just a holding area as you waited to be called on to get your car fixed or your hair done. Now think about your life: do you feel like you’re in somewhat of a holding areaContinue reading “In the Waiting Room of Life”
Favor to a Nation
By Brittany Vasquez For how could I bear to see the disaster that would come on my people? How could I bear to see the destruction of my relatives?” Esther 8:6 These were the words of the young Jewish Queen Esther. These words were spoken from boldness, courage and a made up mind, while walkingContinue reading “Favor to a Nation”
Overcoming Temptation
By Casey Cassady Temptation. What crosses your mind when reading or hearing this word? The first thing I think about is the devil and how he manipulates people into doing things that they should not be doing. A good example of this would be the story of Adam and Eve. The next thing I thinkContinue reading “Overcoming Temptation”
What’s That in Your Hand?
Even after God reassures Moses that He will be with him, Moses continues with his complaints about how incapable he is to do it. In response to Moses’ self-deprecating comments, God asks him, “what’s that in your hand? (Exodus 4:2). And Moses responds with “a rod”.
Newness of Sight
by Brittany Vasquez Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” -Luke 18:42 NIV- Oh, the beauty of having your sight renewed! What joy comes from being able to see clearly! There is no specification as to whether the man in this story was blind from birth or lost his sightContinue reading “Newness of Sight”
Purity
By Carmen Williams Purity. I think this word is so misunderstood in today’s church. As defined, the word “pure” means free of contamination, or something that is not mixed with any other substance or material (Oxford dictionary). There is only one human who was 100% pure in thought, word, deed, and intent- and that wasContinue reading “Purity”
Abundance of the Heart
By Brittany Vasquez A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. -Luke 6:45- I was inspired by thisContinue reading “Abundance of the Heart”
Using the Authority of God
By Casey Cassady Though hostile nations surrounded me,I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.– Psalms 118:10 NLT There is great significance to having the Holy Spirit dwell within us as believers of Christ. One of the amazing things about this is that we are given the authority of God. Personally, learning more aboutContinue reading “Using the Authority of God”
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