And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). I once saw a refrigerator magnet that said, “I know God promises to never give me more than I can handle, but sometimes, I just wish He didn’t trust me so much.” Can you relate? When trials come and life seems hard, we plead with God to deliver us from the problem when many times His plan is to deliver us in the problem. Praise does not depend on an understanding of the circumstance or trial. Praise depends on…
Mark Ross, a resident of Ohio, had just learned that his teenage sister had been killed in a car accident and knew he had to get home to be near his family. Because he didn’t have a car, he asked a friend to help, and just moments after hearing the tragic news, they got in the car at 3 a.m., and began racing to get Ross to his family. Not long after, he and his friend were pulled over by Trooper J. Davis for speeding.. The driver ended up getting taken into custody for a suspended license and outstanding warrant,…
A delay doesn’t mean God isn’t listening to you. Sometimes it is because He is preparing you.
This summer I went on an all girls trip with several of my friends to the Bahamas. I had a ball. I think I can speak for the rest of the group as well and say, “we all did”! It was a much needed vacation considering I can’t remember the last time I actually had a real vacation. It was awesome! Until it was ruined by one of the ladies on the trip. Not just any one of the ladies on the trip, it was my best friend. We have been through so much in the 15 years we have been friends.…
This Sunday, Hillsong New York pastor Carl Lentz took to Facebook to explain why the church has embraced Black Lives Matter and addressing racial injustice. Specifically, he explained why they don’t use the phrase “All Lives Matter.” Lentz wrote: “At THIS church, we are not saying ‘all lives matter’ right now because this is a logical assumption that most reasonable people agree with. All lives are not at risk right now. We ARE saying BLACK LIVES MATTER. Because, right now, black lives apparently are worth LESS on our streets. It’s “our fight” not “their fight.” The church has become one…
I was flabbergasted and a little shook up. About four years ago, as I progressed through the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, I was flabbergasted that couples existed who waited to kiss until their wedding day and shook up because, if God commanded this, then I had already blown my chance over a high school romance. Even still, something was not sitting right with me about this premise. So I went to my pastor. We sat in his office and talked for a solid hour about the purpose of this book and the thoughts it advocated on dating. I still…
Don’t worry about it! God knows how to get us through it, long before He brings us to it.
Only God Can change him. You can’t change anyone. The only thing you can do is pray for them and let God do the changing.
If you’ve ever been in a tough situation and wondered… “How Can God Forget About Me?” I have the answer for you. God can not and will not forget about you. Why?… Because He created you, which means He wrote the book of your life at the moment of creation. Every detail of your life, God knows about. So that creative idea you’re afraid to start working on, He knows about that. The desire in your heart that you’ve been carrying around for years, that you feel God hasn’t acknowledged, He is totally aware of that too. He knows. God is…
The things we take for granted, someone else is praying for.
The Bible is full of wisdom, but it is often misquoted and misunderstood. Readers and carriers of the message often hear particular verses and passages in ways they were not intended to be heard. While the Bible is often quoted, it is just as often misquoted. The problem comes when people turn God’s word into a collection of quotes and one-liners without paying attention to the context of the verse, or the history behind the text. Nothing’s wrong with connecting with a specific line of Scripture, but it’s important that you know what the verse really means, particularly if you…
Hunting for a job can be difficult, especially when the search drags on for weeks, months or even years. Here are five tips that will help you remain positive as you look for the position that will be just the right fit. A job search is a swirl of resume preparation, networking, research, and interviews. But when it stretches from weeks to months, it can be hard to stay fresh, sharp, and motivated. It’s normal to have periods of discouragement during your search. Read on for five strategies to bolster yourself as you search for your dream job. 1. Be Your…
Married life not only impacts you, it touches your children. By allowing issues to grow and by not solving them in your relationship, they could really hurt and in some cases damage a child’s view on relationships as an adult. Things like not showing affection, calling each other names, avoiding discussions, or giving your spouse the silent treatment all can negatively impact children. By not addressing these issues, children could grow up doing the same things in their relationships and in life like being distant, not communicating, or becoming abusive. If you are in a toxic marriage where there is…
Whether you’re engaged to be married or already married, the Bible has verses to prepare and guide you every day of your marriage.
Here are 5 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone Who is Depressed. Words can either lift someone up or tear someone down. Let your words heal, not wound!
Even If things don’t turn out the way you expect, don’t give up! A bend in the road is not the end of the road.
Here are 8 Reasons Why God Allows Trials And Tribulations… When you come out, you won’t be the same person who went in, and sometimes that’s what the storm is all about!
Sometimes moving on is the hardest thing to do, but when we look to God for guidance, suddenly it’s a whole lot easier.
Walking away sometimes is the hardest thing to do, but when we look to God for guidance, suddenly it’s a whole lot easier.
Last week it was almost impossible to scroll my Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram timeline without seeing at least one #SoGoneChallenge video. For those of you who don’t know… The #SoGoneChallenge originates from R&B singer, Monica’s 2003 Hit ‘So Gone’. The participant has to create their own lyrics and sing them to the music of the original song. Participating in the challenge were the likes of: celebrities, young, old, and Mrs. Monica Brown herself. Ok… I have a confession to make. I wasn’t interested enough to even stop and watch any of the videos. Until now! I had more than a…
