Contrast, in art, can be used to create a dramatic effect. Artists use it to draw the eye to the place that the artist desires. There can be contrast in color, texture, or any other element the artist deems important. The objective is to create a work of art that is breathtaking. Contrast can also … Continue reading Given Grace through Humility
Author: Claudette Glaude-Scott
My life’s journey is a victory walk. Even victory walks have some pitfalls along the way. When your journey is a victory walk, you may get knocked down, but you won’t be knocked out. I’m making the choice to walk in victory.
Give it Freely!
Showing Mercy In Matthew 18:21-35 we heard about a man who received mercy but was reluctant to show mercy. Mercy is that benevolence, mildness, or tenderness of heart which disposes a person to overlook injuries, or to treat an offender better than he deserves. Compassion - Lamentations 3:22-23 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies … Continue reading Give it Freely!
You Will Lose it!
The role of a parent can be tough. There are so many hats that you must wear, and you try to wear each one to the best of your ability. When you must discipline little ones, it’s not easy especially when they look at you with those innocent eyes, and your heart melts. Instead of … Continue reading You Will Lose it!
Stay: Don’t Leave
Abide in Christ We are called to abide in Christ. Abide means to continue permanently or in the same state; to be firm and immovable. There are benefits when we abide in Christ. Fruitfulness – John 15:4 NLT Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it … Continue reading Stay: Don’t Leave
Don’t Go in the Wrong Direction
There are times when we struggle to do what is right, like Clifford in Clifford’s Good Deeds by Norman Bridwell. Clifford tried so hard to be helpful, but just about everything he attempted turned out wrong. In the end, he helped rescue two small children when their home was on fire and helped put out … Continue reading Don’t Go in the Wrong Direction
Benefits of God’s Word
Previously, we looked at living by God’s word. God’s word plays a significant role in the life of a believer. It’s like a GPS; it gives us directions. I don’t know about you, but there are times I ignore what the GPS tells me to do. You can read about that in Follow the GPS. … Continue reading Benefits of God’s Word
Word for Today: Thursday July 20, 2023
Psalm 33:1-9 GNT A Song of Praise 33 All you that are righteous, shout for joy for what the Lord has done; praise him, all you that obey him.2 Give thanks to the Lord with harps, sing to him with stringed instruments.3 Sing a new song to him, play the harp with skill, and shout for joy! 4 The words of the Lord are true, and all his works are … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday July 20, 2023
Living by God’s Word
What happens when we encounter folks who have a lifestyle of telling stories? They have developed a habit of adding to even the simplest event. You cannot take the word of that person; if they say run; you would stand to see what is happening. It’s difficult to trust someone like that because their words … Continue reading Living by God’s Word
Word for Today: Tuesday July 18, 2023
Luke 18:1-8 NLT Parable of the Persistent Widow 18 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in … Continue reading Word for Today: Tuesday July 18, 2023
Pray God’s Will
When my children were little, they we just like other children, they were always asking for something. The requests were determined by their age; younger children asked for simpler things. Although, I must say, that is no longer true. Even before children can say a word, they have personal entertainment in the form of tablets. … Continue reading Pray God’s Will
Victory Walk 