The playground can be a place of stress in the life of a child. For some, it's a place of fun. However, not all children welcome time on the playground. When it's time to run around, life on the playground is great. But when it's time to choose teams, things change. Getting on a team … Continue reading When God Choses You!
Author: Claudette Glaude-Scott
The Perils of Success!
Succes! Sometimes it can be a double-edged sword. In the beginning, you are careful to do everything the right way. The first time, you are in awe of what you have accomplished, and you are grateful to God for His grace and mercy in your life. When the process starts to repeat itself, then things … Continue reading The Perils of Success!
Built Your Altar
"At your Spiritual Altar you will be changed from weakness to strength, fear to faith, sickness to health, trials to victories, as you engage the LORD's Armies in your battles. You will grow into a greater intimacy with God as your Secret Dwelling Place, and like David your heart become God's secret dwelling place." Pat … Continue reading Built Your Altar
The Road to Peace
What do you do after you defeat your enemy? For many, that would begin a celebratory season. It's a time to push out your chest and lift your voice as you bask in the glory of your victory. But what if your victory was not entirely by your own strength? Would that change your behavior? … Continue reading The Road to Peace
The Problem of Prayerlessness
Alvin Reid said, "Prayer is intimacy with God that leads to the fulfillment of His purposes.” However, “Prayerlessness is our declaration of independence from God.” Daniel Henderson. Deuteronomy 32:17-18 NLT They offered sacrifices to demons, which are not God, to gods they had not known before, to new gods only recently arrived, to gods their … Continue reading The Problem of Prayerlessness
When Trouble Knocks!
There are some people who believe that those with an abundance of resources have no problems. They look at them and believe that just one speck of their resources would set them up for life, and all will be well. What we fail to understand is that trouble does not differentiate. Trouble visits everyone from … Continue reading When Trouble Knocks!
Are You Distracted?
Distraction is never a good thing. We know how dangerous distracted driving can be. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that distracted driving caused 3,275 fatalities and nearly 325,000 injuries in the U.S. in 2023. It's not always easy to identify that you are distracted. We are consumed with the responsibilities of life, and … Continue reading Are You Distracted?
Renewal of the Mind
“As the foundation of faith is being undermined and the walls of truth broken down, God is calling all His children to refocus on the essentials.” - Taj Pacleb Romans 12:2 NLT Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you … Continue reading Renewal of the Mind
Redirect Your Focus!
There are times in life when people ask you what you want. These are not random individuals who have no connection to you. These questions come from a relationship between the person asking the question and the person who gives the answer. At times, we don’t know exactly what we want and so the response … Continue reading Redirect Your Focus!
Christ: Our Good Shepherd!
It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us. He understands us perfectly. W. Phillip Keller John 10:11 AMP I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His [own] life for the sheep. 1 Peter 2:9 NLT But you are not like that, … Continue reading Christ: Our Good Shepherd!