Remember God is the only one in control, regardless of what it looks like.
Did you know that you can be your worst enemy? Your thoughts, words, attitude, and actions all have the power to block your blessings. We’re all on a spiritual journey to peace and happiness and in order for us to get there we must first learn to do what’s best for us spiritually. Here are 5 Ways You May Be Blocking Your Own Blessings … 1. Negativity- Negative thoughts can become negative words, and we all know words have power. Negative thinking can keep us captive. We can unknowingly choke our own blessings with negative thoughts. We tend to think…
Hannah Stouffer was adopted at birth. She has wanted most of her life to meet the woman who gave birth to her. One day a lightbulb went off that she could utilize Twitter and Facebook to help in her quest, and according to KCCI, it worked! In three days, the 19-year-old Des Moines, Iowa, resident claims she received an overwhelming responses from social media sites concerning the whereabouts of her birth Mom. Stouffer told KCCI, “I felt like I was going to throw up, like I wanted to scream,” said the pretty teen. “It was within three days, 50,000 people.…
Walking through the journey of life, which should entirely mean pursuit of purpose, is not as easy as we would wish it to be. It requires hard work, commitment and most importantly resilience. With the heavy presence of storms that characterize the sail through life, one can easily get distracted, discouraged and throw in the towel. Here’s 5 ways to Stay Motivated in your Pursuit of Purpose: 1. Remember the big picture Sometimes life’s episodes takes us through dark tunnels, fearful and draining experiences, which can leave us feeling confused and lost. When faced with such challenges one can easily…
Here’s a Prayer Request submitted by one of our readers: I need prayers for my sister and answers from God. My sister and I have always had a sibling rivalry ever since I could remember. She’s 2 years older than me but doesn’t act like it. Everyone always automatically assumes I’m the oldest and it makes her so mad! I think she resents me because I have accomplished some of the things she hasn’t. For instance, I’m married , have 2 kids, a college graduate, and a career. I love my sister and want to see her accomplish some of…
“You‘re blessed when You’re content with just who you are-no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought” It’s short and to some it may be simple, however the prayer “Dear Heavenly Father, please make me content” has been the most sincere, desperate, and powerful prayer that I have ever prayed. For weeks it was a prayer that I prayed daily; and at the time it was a cry for growth, clarity, and peace. Over the past year and a half it is a prayer that I have seen change my…
I bumped into this quote by Iyanla Vanzant and had to get on here to say something, simply because as simple as her words are, they are beautiful, cathartic and a reminder of just how much we don’t need to toil as much as we do to understand the reason for our existence in the world we live in today… “Everybody has a purpose because everything God does is purposeful, and God is in everybody. And when we start paying attention, those purposes will all come together and it will blossom into something phenomenal for the planet. And it’s happening,…
As you get older you can’t help but notice your body isn’t at all what it used to be. Your vision and hearing aren’t what they used to be, and it seems your cuts and bruises take longer to heal. But before you write off those and other symptoms as a normal part of getting older, be forewarned that they actually might be indicators of diabetes. Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes begins increasing as you age, especially if you are overweight (even if by only 10 pounds). Factors such as a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure,…
A couple who held hands at breakfast every morning even after 70 years of marriage have died 15 hours apart. Helen Felumlee, of Nashport, died at 92 on April 12. Her husband, 91-year-old Kenneth Felumlee, died the next morning. The couple’s eight children say the two had been inseparable since meeting as teenagers. They remained deeply in love until the very end, even eating breakfast together while holding hands, said their daughter, Linda Cody. “We knew when one went, the other was going to go,” she said. According to Cody, about 12 hours after Helen died, Kenneth looked at his…
‘Heaven Is for Real’ is the latest Christian film to exceed expectations. From Sony’s TriStar label, the movie opened Wednesday and earned an impressive $28.5 million in its first five days. Produced by Bishop T. D. Jakes, director Randall Wallace and Hollywood veteran Joe Roth, Heaven Is for Real stars Greg Kinnear and earned an A CinemaScore. The drama did its biggest business in the country’s Bible Belt, but appealed to mainstream audiences as well. The movie is based on the real-life story of Nebraska pastor Todd Burpo, whose young son said he found himself in heaven during emergency surgery.…
Keke Palmer is making big moves these days. The 20-year-old beauty is taking her talents over to BET for her own talk show, tentatively titled “The Keke Palmer Project!” The new gig will make Keke the youngest talk show host in TV history. It will target millenials and cover topics like “fashion, pop culture, social issues, sex, and will feature celebrity interviews, “on the street” bits and undercover segments.” The idea for the show was birthed from Keke’s interaction with fans on social media. “I like to read quotes that touch on how I am feeling,” the actress revealed in…
Ever noticed that we don’t grow without change? The very concept of growth denotes change – a change in shape, size, function or status. In our relationship with God, He desires that we grow and mature in our faith. That requires change. One of the ways that God grows us, and one of the areas of our life that changes often, is relationship with other people. Sometimes, we get to be friends with someone for awhile and then the relationship starts to cool off, and eventually dies off. Other times, we grow to be very close friends, but then one…
Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. But while overcoming depression isn’t quick or easy, it’s far from impossible. You can’t beat it through sheer willpower, but you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. The key is to start small and build from there. Feeling better takes time, but you can get there if you make positive choices for yourself each day. These are the signs that a bout of depression is looming: ♥ Increased negative thoughts. ♥ Increased thoughts of self-doubt and…
Wondering How to Turn Your Dreams Into Reality? Hold on to Your Dreams and Don’t Let Go! Time is fleeting and tomorrow is promised to no one. We don’t have time to waste. We must realize the value of life and that it is a gift from God and that we have been placed on this earth to impact others and to bring glory to God. Although that is the case, we must also not devalue our gifts and talents and allow the daily struggles, failures or difficulties to hinder us from pursuing our dreams and moving forward with our…
If you want to save your marriage, you will have to work for it. Some days you will probably want to give up, but don’t…
When it seems impossible, remember that regardless of your current circumstances and reality, God always has the final say.
Are you cranky and miserable when you don’t get your daily can of soda, or do you suffer from headaches if it’s been too long between carbonated, caffeinated beverages? If so, you might have a soda addiction, and for the sake of your health you need to kick the habit–and fast! Soda may appeal to the taste buds, but there is a long list of reasons why you should never drink a drop of this sugary beverage ever again. Soda has been linked to tooth decay, cancer, DNA damage, kidney stones, reproductive issues, osteoporosis, decreased cognitive skills, and all the…
Every other Saturday Rick Wood delivers hundreds of hot dogs and bottles of water to homeless people in need. But the people who rely on Wood’s generosity may soon be left empty-handed. Wood, who is a pastor at the Lord’s House of Prayer in Oneonta, Alabama, has been feeding the homeless for the past six years, without any problems. But, last month, the city told Wood that he had to stop his mission because he does not have the required $500 permit needed in order to continue helping the homeless. The permit generally applies to retailers, however Wood was told…
Heaven Is for Real is the true story of a four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who experienced heaven during emergency surgery. He talks about looking down to see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. Gospel Artist, Dr. Marvin Sapp reflects on how he grieved the loss of his wife.
Oxygen has green-lit a solo show for Deitrick Haddon called ‘Fix My Choir’ Produced by Pink Sneakers with John Ehrhard, Kimberly Ehrhard and Lauren Stevens along with Relevé Entertainment’s Holly Carter and Jonathan Singer, and Deitrick Haddon all serving as Executive Producers. In this bold and uplifting music-driven series, struggling choirs will get a chance of much needed mentoring with the help of gospel superstar Deitrick Haddon (“Preachers of L.A.”) and Grammy-Award winning recording artist Michelle Williams of “Destiny’s Child”. Each week, the duo will surprise a community, school or gospel choir and help them find perfect harmony both within…
