Seasons

When you accept the fact that sometimes seasons are dry and times are hard and that God is in control of both, you will discover a sense of divine refuge, because the hope then is in God and not in yourself. Charles R. Swindoll. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 NLT “To everything there is a season, A time … Continue reading Seasons

In Seasons of Change: God is There!

Can you recall a season in your life when everything seemed to be going well? Life feels wonderful in those moments. Yet sometimes we are so accustomed to focusing on the negative that we overlook the blessings of the season we are in. In life, our seasons are not always clearly defined; we can hold … Continue reading In Seasons of Change: God is There!

Finding Purpose Through Hardship

A common misconception is that hardship is evidence of sinful behavior and punishment from God. Yet the hardships the Apostle Paul faced while serving God should prompt us to re-examine that belief. Were his hardships the result of wrongdoing? The Apostle Paul became a follower of Jesus Christ while on a mission to bring believers … Continue reading Finding Purpose Through Hardship

Facing Life’s Challenges with Confidence!

Life unfolds through moments of joy and seasons of pain, yet no experience is beyond God’s reach or without purpose in His hands. As one wise person observed, “Problems are a part of life; facing them is an art of life.” The deeper question, then, is not whether challenges will come, but how we will … Continue reading Facing Life’s Challenges with Confidence!

Persevering in Prayer

Praying without ceasing means at least three things. First it means that there is a spirit of dependence that should permeate all we do… So even when we are not speaking consciously to God, there is a deep, abiding dependence on Him that is woven in to the heart of faith. Second… [it] means praying … Continue reading Persevering in Prayer

Fight for It!

Have you ever wanted something so bad that it consumed your thoughts day and night? Your dream is all you can think or talk about. Then, one day, the finish line comes into view! You can hardly believe it is truly happening. You are walking in joy unspeakable and full of glory, thankful that you … Continue reading Fight for It!

Half-Hearted Service

"Self-seeking, half-hearted service never glorifies God. And one of the reasons actually why it doesn’t glorify God is because such a person’s motive is always wrapped up in himself." Derek Prince. Matthew 6:24 NLT “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one … Continue reading Half-Hearted Service

Faith, Connection, And Integrity Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OvYZosvd5m5N4VIHsdrHy?si=bU8BGJx_RSunWkRJp_0-VA Pip: A light bulb sitting in a box at the store isn't shining — and according to Victory Walk, neither are we when we drift from our source. Mara: This episode covers posts by Claudette Glaude-Scott across three territories: what it means to stay spiritually connected, how faith has to show up in daily … Continue reading Faith, Connection, And Integrity Podcast

Standing Firm Against The Enemy Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UQhPBmAhOHRiu2SaxPftq?si=mvcjUGtmRbO1CIdH36N_qQ&utm_source=copy-link Pip: The devil, apparently, has a full-time job — and Claudette Glaude-Scott has been reading his job description very carefully. Mara: That's actually a fair summary. Today we're covering spiritual warfare — who the enemy is, how he operates, and what it looks like to actually fight back. Let's start with exposing the enemy … Continue reading Standing Firm Against The Enemy Podcast

Surrounded by the Enemy

At times, we find ourselves waiting for a word—the results of a medical test, a decision after a job interview, news of a child’s birth, or confirmation that a loved one arrived safely. Whatever the reason, we long to hear it. What happens when no word comes? This was the king of Samaria’s situation: no … Continue reading Surrounded by the Enemy