Hoping and Waiting – God is Still Writing Your Story
“If we hope for what we do not have, we wait for it patiently.” (Romans 8:25) The terms “hope” and “wait” are often brought up together either directly or implied. Hope, by definition, suggests that one is waiting for something that has not yet happened. It is a...
God’s Grace Helps Us to Say “No”
What do you need to say “no” to today? Whatever it is, you can be assured that you have the ability to say “no” by the grace of an almighty God.
Seasons Change, God’s Grace Remains
When you don’t understand or see a way forward, there is hope. God will continue to provide and equip you to accomplish the purposes He has for you. While life will throw curveballs and go in unfamiliar situations, I invite you to not lose hope. Celebrate and remember God’s faithfulness in your life as your source of hope for the future. The same God that helped you overcome the challenges of your past will empower, sustain and give you hope for the present and the future.
Living a Grace-Filled Life
I must admit I am my harshest critic at times. When things are going well, I often find a way to look for improvements that can still be made. My unrealistic pursuit of perfection leaves me drained and not fully able to celebrate my small victories or progress. God's grace is available to cover my sins, mistakes, and shortcomings. That is good news for you and I!
How Prayer Ignited Our Hope During The Covid Pandemic
How Prayer Ignited Our Hope During The Covid Pandemic At 9-centimeters dilated and laboring, police escorted my support out. Covid-19 was changing hospital protocols by the minute. Heartbroken and tired I was learning the hard way that life in lockdown would look...
The Gift of Grace
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) After my mom died, we cleaned out her apartment. I put her essential paperwork in a safe place in case I needed it. But, when I needed...
Jesus, My Only Hope – God is Still Writing Your Story
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness ...~ excerpt from hymn written by Christian hymn written by Edward Mote Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt hopeless? I was reflecting on the words of this hymn that I would hear...
Love: The Solution to Snap Judgement
Instead of clinging to our negative judgments of others, let’s allow the love of Jesus to guide our relationship with them. Let’s look for common grounds and ways to engage them.
Crisis of Faith?
Do you ever feel bombarded on every side and so many voices competing for your attention? Your faith tested? You’re not alone. Our souls are sensitive to forces outside of our control. The news sparks fear, the pandemic questions our health, and the political...
God is Still Writing Your Story
By the age of 19, I was a single mom of two girls on welfare, working a full-time job, all while trying to pursue my bachelor's degree. At the same time, I was battling with a broken heart and the impacts of obesity. I was at my heaviest weight ever and had just...
Letting Go So You Can Live
As I was lying there covered in dirt and the wind knocked out of me, I heard a voice whisper, “Are you finally done?” I never thought the day would come that I would allow anger, hatred, and bitterness to drive me to involve myself in a physical altercation. Yes,...
#God is Still Writing Your Story
2020 truly became an eye-opening year for many. We embarked on a global pandemic, watched as racial injustices were on the forefront of our television screens and social media feeds, and let us not forget the political tensions interwoven between it all. 2020 was a...
