Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. Proverbs 10:12 NLT Love and hate, two words that get thrown together a lot. When young children are at play, they love each other while they are playing with different toys. When they each want the same toy, they hate each other. It’s the same … Continue reading Love Covers Offences
Category: Struggle
The Lord My Shield
O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. Psalm 3:1-3 NLT This was a really sad time in David's life. He faced … Continue reading The Lord My Shield
God Can
“Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” Psalm 4:1 NLT David was a man with a lot of trouble. When you read the book of Psalms, you will also notice that David spent a lot of … Continue reading God Can
Not Until You Ask!
May you hear the humble and earnest requests from me and your people Israel when we pray toward this place. Yes, hear us from heaven where you live, and when you hear, forgive. 2 Chronicles 6:21 NLT This was part of Solomon's prayer when they were dedicating the temple. Solomon recognized that the temple was … Continue reading Not Until You Ask!
Be Wise
Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow. Matthew 5:42 NLT How many times have you seen someone and say, "Oh my! Not again! Every time this individual sees me it’s an opportunity to get something from me. I'm not an ATM; I'm not the grocery store." And … Continue reading Be Wise
Don’t Worry
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 NLT I am sitting here thinking about all the things that have crossed my path in my life. Sometimes, life was easy and sometimes life was tough. But throughout all the ups and downs in life, one thing was … Continue reading Don’t Worry
Put Your Hope In God!
Life is full of changes. People change; the seasons change; situations change. Now life as we know it has changed. What do you do when your normal changes and you must adjust to a new normal? You can sit and focus on the past or you can embrace your new normal as you trust in … Continue reading Put Your Hope In God!
Mission Interrupted with Claudette and Lucien
Apostle Lucien Rojas is the Senior Pastor at International Christian Center in Brooklyn New York. Apostle Rojas is a Life Coach, Trainer and Speaker, for the John Maxwell Team. He is also a published author who travels and ministers around the world.. There are times in life when all seems well; all is well with … Continue reading Mission Interrupted with Claudette and Lucien
Your Mission Is Possible!
As unbelievable as it seems, last year is a memory. The year has come and gone and we are in a new year. People make resolutions and lots of plans to see positive results in their lives. Some plans go under the heading, “Mission: Impossible!” Others could be attainable with discipline and hard work. When … Continue reading Your Mission Is Possible!
The Price of Mary’s Favor
Many times someone would ask, “How are you doing?” and the response would be, “I’m blessed and highly favored.” I’ve heard it so many times and I’m quite sure I’ve used it myself. However, as I look at the life of Mary, I have to wonder if I really understand what highly favored means in … Continue reading The Price of Mary’s Favor
