In keeping with your magnificent, unfailing love, please pardon the sins of this people, just as you have forgiven them ever since they left Egypt.” Numbers 14:19 NLT Culture is an important component of who you are. There are some cultures where people intercede for people who do wrong. I’m not talking about in the … Continue reading Forgiven, but Accountable
Author: Claudette Glaude-Scott
Seek God First
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 NIV Treasure Hunters! That is a topic you see everywhere. There are books written about those who believe that there is buried treasure at the bottom of the ocean. In some stories, the treasure is … Continue reading Seek God First
Our Spiritual Heritage
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV Men love action movies and my husband is no different. Sometimes, he watches the old James Bond movies. You know the familiar line: … Continue reading Our Spiritual Heritage
Glorious Life!
Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. Proverbs 21:21 NLT When a parent has to reprimand a child because he or she got in trouble with another child, parents like to say, “Don’t be a follower.” In our society, a follower is viewed in a negative light. You hear all … Continue reading Glorious Life!
Her Mother’s Faith
A woman came from the land of Canaan. She cried out to Jesus and said, “Take pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter has a demon and is much troubled.” Matthew 15:22 NLT It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: your child needs help and you are unable to get the help that she needs. … Continue reading Her Mother’s Faith
The God of the If Moment
For she thought to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.” Mark 5:28 NLT There are so many issues that people face in life. When things go wrong, people like to say, if. . .For every problem there is an if. When you got the news that the bridge collapsed … Continue reading The God of the If Moment
God’s Purpose in Your Trial
And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. Philippians 1:12 NLT What do you do when the thing you despised becomes the mission in your life? Sometimes, the position you take might be influenced by your family … Continue reading God’s Purpose in Your Trial
Standing Tall
But the Holy Spirit gave Stephen remarkable wisdom to answer them. His words were prompted by the Holy Spirit, and they could not refute what he said. So the Men Set Free conspired in secret to find those who would bring false accusations against Stephen and lie about him by saying, “We heard this man speak … Continue reading Standing Tall
Living Through Trials
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV Trials! I have never met anyone who is happy when that word describes what is happening in their life. It’s a word that … Continue reading Living Through Trials
God Rewards Righteousness
Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner. Proverbs 13:6 AMP Many times people have difficulty coming to a consensus on what is right or wrong. Sometimes, their background determines their view on the subject. But there are some things in life that are … Continue reading God Rewards Righteousness