Richard J. Foster said, "And so I urge you: carry on an ongoing conversation with God about the daily stuff of life, a little like Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. For now, do not worry about 'proper' praying, just talk to God."Psalms 145:18 NLTThe Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, … Continue reading Pray: God Hears and Answers
Author: Claudette Glaude-Scott
Bullied? Engage in Powerful, Passionate Prayer!
In the beginning of the year, churches tend to engage in prayer. For some, it is a yearly activity; there is no purpose, and, in the end, there is no benefit. Then there are other churches who pray with purpose because they are looking for change. The objective is to see change in the hearts … Continue reading Bullied? Engage in Powerful, Passionate Prayer!
Choose God and Discover His Purpose!
Can you imagine what it would be like to wake up in the palace and find out that you belong in the slave quarters? You are eating and drinking with the king while your family members are making bricks in the field. That was Moses' predicament. When he was a baby, Pharaoh's daughter rescued him … Continue reading Choose God and Discover His Purpose!
Choose Wisely: God Requires Accountability
A.W. Tozer said, "Men are free to decide their own moral choices, but they are also under the necessity to account to God for those choices. That makes them both free and also bound – for they are bound to come to judgment and give an account of the deeds done in the body.” Joshua … Continue reading Choose Wisely: God Requires Accountability
Choose to Trust God
Life is about choices and choices are part of our daily lives. We choose our hot beverage in the morning: coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. On our day-off, we choose to get up early or stay in bed. Even little ones make their choices known; when they begin to identify those in their community, they … Continue reading Choose to Trust God
The Strength of Abraham’s Faith
Rick Warren said, "Living by faith isn't living with certainty. It's trusting God in spite of unanswered questions and unresolved doubts." Abraham lived by his faith in God. Genesis 12:1 NLTThe Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show … Continue reading The Strength of Abraham’s Faith
Our Faithful, Unchanging God
We, at times, repeat things we hear without paying attention to what we are saying. It's an accepted fact in the community of faith that God is faithful. When things go our way, we proclaim the faithfulness of God. Is God faithful when we are confronted with unpleasant circumstances? Well, David has the answer. He … Continue reading Our Faithful, Unchanging God
God Brings Hope in Our Future!
Today is the first Friday in 2025! It's still so new, and we wonder what to expect in the year ahead. If you ask the neighbor across the street, the new year will bring doom and gloom. If you ask your coworker, the new year is full of promise. Who do you believe?Well, that in … Continue reading God Brings Hope in Our Future!
Walking in God’s Blessings
Do you want to walk on God's blessings? Most if not all of us would love nothing better. God desires to bless us. But God is also looking at us. 3 John 1:2 AMPBeloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] … Continue reading Walking in God’s Blessings
Blessed in 2025!
2025 is here! What do we do? We can choose to give into fear or we can choose to trust God. What ever we choose, we will live our choices. ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;Do not be afraid, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, be assured I will help … Continue reading Blessed in 2025!