It Came to Pass

When children are young, they love to use the word promise. You see, they are always on the lookout for things that their little heart desires. When they find the desired item, they want it now. If that is not possible, they want a promise that they will get it at another time. They never … Continue reading It Came to Pass

He Is My Shield!

Many times, life can be difficult. You think that there is nothing worse than what you are facing. You begin to compare your plight with the plight of others and their situation seems more tolerable than yours. Then you read about David when he wrote Psalm 3. So, what was happening in his life? Let’s … Continue reading He Is My Shield!

Living Successfully

How many times have you decided to do things differently? You examine the issue at hand you acknowledge that change is necessary, and you genuinely want to do what is right. But you run into a problem and very thing you to avoid doing, that is what you did. You wonder why you can’t do … Continue reading Living Successfully

Beware: Destiny Killers!

There are times in life when we are limited by the views and opinions of others. They believe that we do not have the skill and ability to succeed in a chosen path and they are not shy about expressing their opinions on the matter. What do you do when those closest to you cannot … Continue reading Beware: Destiny Killers!

Defeat the Enemy

If someone asked you, “How were you in battle? You would look at them and wonder if that individual was OK. However, we are in battle and so we should strive to be victorious. Deuteronomy 20:4 NLT For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies, and he will … Continue reading Defeat the Enemy

Be Still

Waiting is one of the most difficult assignments anybody can have. Even when we know the outcome would delight us, we still have difficulty waiting. But as people of faith, we need to wait on God. David understood the importance of waiting on God. Psalm 27: 14 NKJV Wait on the Lord;Be of good courage,And He shall … Continue reading Be Still

Help When Going Through

Walt Disney said, “All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” But even in the face of adversity, our help comes from God. Luke 22:31-32 NLT “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.  But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that … Continue reading Help When Going Through

Judge Deborah!

There are still many today who have issues with women serving in all aspects of ministry. They believe that serving in certain areas of ministry is acceptable; for example, women can clean the church,  prepare meals for visitors, and take care of the children during service. Beyond that, they should be seen and not heard. … Continue reading Judge Deborah!

Kindness Remembered

In the book of Esther, we meet a man whose act of kindness  was remembered at the right time. It happened during the reign of King Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia. Mordecai, the uncle of Queen Esther, uncovered a plot to assassinate the king. Mordecai told Esther and she told the king, and … Continue reading Kindness Remembered

Then God Showed Up

Have you ever had a situation that seemed impossible? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been in situations like those before. Everything appears to be going well and out of nowhere, things are out of control because everything is not working the way it should. What do you do? Well in the book of … Continue reading Then God Showed Up