How a Classic Book and the Scriptures Shaped My Walk with the Lord When I first started my walk with the Lord three decades ago, I remember searching for something that would help me really understand who God is—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—not just in theory, but in a way that would touch my life every single day. One of…
Why Spiritual Understanding Still Matters Today About six years ago, I felt an impression deep within my spirit: “My people do not know my word, nor do they know my ways.” At the time, I remembered words like these showing up in different places in the Bible, and I sensed that this message wasn’t just for people back then—it’s for…
How surrendering to God can transform your spiritual life “Just as I am, without one plea, the Lamb of God was shed for me, and thou bidd’st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.”1 Have you ever felt like someone else’s faith carried you through? Many of us have leaned on the spiritual strength of…
A Message of Hope for Everyone Have you ever wondered how much you are truly loved? Sometimes, we hear the word “love” tossed around, and it can feel unclear—almost like it’s just a nice idea that doesn’t always show up in real life. But there’s a verse in the Bible that makes love real and solid for everyone: Romans 5:8.…
Understanding the Biblical Metaphor Amidst Today’s Headlines As I glance over the daily news, it becomes increasingly evident that a spiritual malaise hangs over much of society—a kind of “veil over the eyes,” as described in scripture, obscuring deeper truths and genuine understanding. This metaphor, found throughout the Bible, serves as a profound lens through which to interpret not only…
Why Being True to Yourself Really Matters “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman Have you ever felt pressured to do what everyone says “the world needs”? Maybe you think you have to be a doctor,…
Understanding Freedom Through Truth—John 8:32 Have you ever heard the phrase, “The truth will set you free”? It comes straight from the Bible—John 8:32—and while it gets quoted a lot, its real meaning is both powerful and practical for everyday life. Let’s put it in plain language. When Jesus spoke these words, he was talking to people who started to…
Personal Observations from a Black Woman Minister I’d like to begin by saying this is not a post filled with fancy words or complicated theories. Instead, I’m sharing what’s on my heart as a Black woman who is also a minister—someone who has spent much of her life thinking about what it means to love God and to love people.…
Understanding 1 John 4:20 and Acts 17:26-31 in Everyday Life Sometimes, the Bible can sound complicated, but its main messages are actually pretty simple. Two passages—1 John 4:20 and Acts 17:26-31—remind us what it really means to love God, and how that shows up in the way we treat other people. Loving People Is Loving God 1 John 4:20 says…
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