I love my plants. If you know me then you know that is true. There are plants everywhere in my house. One day, we had a visitor, and eventually, he went to the bathroom. When he returned, he looked at my husband and said: “There are plants in the bathroom too.” Yes, what can I … Continue reading Finding Hope and Purpose through Faith: A Lesson from My Plants
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Desire the Anointing.
We all want to do remarkable things. Why? We grew up watching superheroes save the day. I have no idea who the current superheroes are but that does not mean that little ones don’t have superheroes. In the family of faith, we want to be superheroes too. We want to be better and bigger than … Continue reading Desire the Anointing.
Walk Like Christ
Children od God are referred to as Christians. It was not a name they chose but a name they earned. Acts 11:26 NLT says, “When he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. Both of them stayed there with the church for a full year, teaching large crowds of people. (It was at Antioch … Continue reading Walk Like Christ
My Hope is in the Lord
Life! We love it! Then, the pressures crush us and we wonder, can I make it through? Peter Marshall said, “When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” So there is purpose in the pressure of life. In Psalm 39 David … Continue reading My Hope is in the Lord
Benefits of God’s Kindness
There is a lot of distrust when someone shows kindness when we are unable to identify the reason. The attitude is that people have a hidden agenda. This is especially true when you live in cities like New York. We can be a hard bunch at times. But as unbelievable as it seems, there are … Continue reading Benefits of God’s Kindness
Embrace Your Season
There are moments when we enjoy what is happening in our lives. The grass is green; the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. We have a spring in our step and a song on our lips; everyday we are singing, “O Happy Day.” We begin to wonder if life can get any better! … Continue reading Embrace Your Season
The Power of Pentecost
Yesterday, churches all over the world celebrated Pentecost Sunday. But there are many people who have no idea what that means. It’s not the kind of event where you can save the date on your Google Calendar and select repeat yearly. This holy day, changes from year to year because Pentecost Sunday happens fifty days … Continue reading The Power of Pentecost
Purpose for Your Pain
One of the certainties of life is that some day you will find yourself in some sort of trouble. Now, I’m not talking about legal difficulties and court appearances but trouble like the challenges we face in life. These challenges can be your health, your finances or even your family. In those times, we need … Continue reading Purpose for Your Pain
Stay Focused
When you undertake a journey, most of the time, it’s a special time in your life. You selected a destination and determined what you would need to embark on this journey. You saved and made sacrifices so you and your family can enjoy this special time together. We are on this journey; there is anticipation … Continue reading Stay Focused
Set Apart
“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations. ” Jeremiah 1:5 NLT We live in a world today that seeks to devalue people. There is no respect for anyone and sometimes if we are not … Continue reading Set Apart
Victory Walk 