Tag Archives: purpose

Remembering Jalexus

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”

Contentment in Christ

by Jalexus McClendon  “For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.” Psalm 107:9 Have you ever been thirsty on a hot day or after exerting yourself following some form of physical activity? In that moment you know nothing would be more refreshing than a glass of water toContinue reading “Contentment in Christ”

Blurry Vision

By Casey Cassady Can I be honest with you? Lately, my life has had its frustrations.  I have been feeling as though I would be happier if some things in my life were different. When I allow it to, that feeling activates a flood of thoughts regarding some regrets I have, and how I amContinue reading “Blurry Vision”

Prioritizing Goals and Godly Assignments

By Casey Cassady At the age of 33, I can be honest with myself by saying that I am not the most accomplished person. I feel as though things have often either come easy for me or have been challenging to the point of me choosing to give up. I have also had to intentionallyContinue reading “Prioritizing Goals and Godly Assignments”

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”

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”

Dear Me

By Jalexus McClendon Dear Me, First let me start by saying that I love you and it is because I love you that I must be honest with you. I watch you encourage others, constantly pouring into them but I don’t want you to neglect you. You often pride yourself on the love you haveContinue reading “Dear Me”

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”

Beautifully Broken

by Jalexus McClendon I found myself recently facing disappointment. I found myself not getting the desired outcome of a situation. What I thought was suppose to be something was now nothing and I found myself in a state of brokenness. I found myself questioning the pain of it all and taking full blame for it.Continue reading “Beautifully Broken”

God, Can You Hear Me?

By Casey Cassady The beginning of my relationship with God led me through a season of discovering how to communicate with Him. I can recall so many moments of praying and telling God, “Speak to me and teach me something new.” Although reading and becoming familiar with the Bible is a very crucial way toContinue reading “God, Can You Hear Me?”

Identity: A Poetical Perspective

By Casey Cassady I will no longer be looked at as an object, but rather as a woman of God with a lot to object.  The things of this world seek to manipulate our minds into believing that certain things are okay – and that’s just not okay. The Apostle Paul speaks on how, as believersContinue reading “Identity: A Poetical Perspective”

The Power of Prayer

Okay, I know what you’re thinking: this is going to be a long blog about me telling you to pray more… Well, not so! Instead of me telling you to pray more, I’m going to encourage you to maintain an open line of communication with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ- not just because HeContinue reading “The Power of Prayer”