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 it,...
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...
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. Romans 13:8 When I was in college, I rode the bus to campus every day. It seemed my schedule coincided with a group of...
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 unrest...
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...
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, you...
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...
He was given one sentence in scripture but that one line says it all. “’As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross.’” Matthew 27:32 ESV Simon’s final walk with Jesus was no...
The Difference Intervention Makes. If the Lord hadn’t intervened, this story would have been one line: Mother and child found dead behind government quarters, February 13, 1955. If Providence had not intervened, the story would be teen found in the alley – last seen...
Rest! The soul who finds her rest in the Lord know the true value of rest. The restless soul yearns for it. In His presence peace begets peace. It’s more than a refreshing breeze on your brow, it’s a deep breath of contentment, assurance, and in the holy hush,...
