A few days ago, I was sitting in the backyard and I saw some birds at play. They were flying back and forth, chirping and having a good time. The issues in our world didn’t bother them or make them sad. They flew from place to place, pecking here and pecking there. Then one bird … Continue reading God Cares For You!
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Blessed by God
Take delight in the Lord and he will give you your heart’s desires. Psalms 37:4 NLT David says to take delight in the Lord. When you delight in something or someone it brings great joy to your heart. You are happy in the presence of that person. Psalm 1:2 says, “But they delight in the law … Continue reading Blessed by God
Make A Change
Wash yourselves and be clean! Get your sins out of my sight. Give up your evil ways. Isaiah 1:16 NLT The book of Isaiah begins with God’s displeasure concerning His people. He recalls all the things His people have done that are evil in His sight. He rejected their efforts and their offerings. Verse 15 … Continue reading Make A Change
God in the Crisis
In every life there are guidelines to follow. This principle is true from the palace to the homeless shelter. If you want to get a driver’s license, the first step is to get the study guide. The guide tells you the rules so that you can be safe on the road. It tells you what … Continue reading God in the Crisis
Unstoppable
My God sent his angel to shut the lions’ mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in his sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty.” Daniel 6:22 NLT The life of an exile must be tough. You are away from your home and family and all that … Continue reading Unstoppable
He Prayed! God Moved!
Then Asa cried out to the Lord his God, “O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone. It is in your name that we have come against this vast horde. O Lord, you are our God; do not let mere men prevail against you!” … Continue reading He Prayed! God Moved!
Wait on the Lord
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NKJV Most people hate to wait. They have difficulty because as a society, we have become conditioned to getting things quickly. … Continue reading Wait on the Lord
The Ultimate Sacrifice
The last Monday in May has been set aside to celebrate Memorial Day. This is a day to honor those in the military, who lost their lives in service for this country. These individuals made a decision to serve but not a decision to die in service. They unwillingly paid a price they didn't want … Continue reading The Ultimate Sacrifice
True Love
When February 14th approaches, we see things that speak of love everywhere. If you walk into the supermarket you are greeted with displays of pink cakes and chocolates. The flower shop is adorned with red roses. Even on the sidewalk, you can find someone selling something in the name of love. So what is love? … Continue reading True Love
Preparation For Success with Claudette & Don-Marie
Don Marie Banfield-Jones is the Vice President of the Consistory at Grace Reformed Church of Flatbush. She is an ordained Preaching Elder who is passionate about serving the Lord and serving others. Elder Banfield-Jones serves the members of her church but takes the time to serve the member of the community in the Soup Kitchen … Continue reading Preparation For Success with Claudette & Don-Marie