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Have you ever gone through a season where you simply felt empty on the inside? Or, perhaps you've experienced a time in your life where you absolutely supposed that something about you was missing or lacking? As women, every now and again we may experience these feelings at one point or another during our spiritual walk. So, the question is unequivocally this: What do you do when you find yourself in this place? Or, if it's not you, how do you encourage others who will inevitably experience these feelings? Read more inside...
OK, let's get into some sermon philosophy. The question for today, "Can you write a sermon down?" You may think so, but I am not talking about whether to use a manuscript in preaching. No, this question gets at a fundamental idea that I hope can help your preaching. That idea is that preachers do not write down a sermon. They write down ideas and thoughts to help them in the sermon moment. Some preachers write down everything they will say, but that is still not a sermon until you are in the preached moment when the sermon is delivered. Read more inside...
"Proverbs 23:7 declares, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he...." The Hebrew word for thinketh is pronounced "shaw-ar" and it means: to split or open. This scripture captures the essence of God's purpose for humanity that reveals that we are the sum total of the thoughts we think. In other words, a clear indication of what and who we become is revealed in the way we think." Find out more inside...
Scripture says weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). And, unless you've done some deep heart wrenching weeping, you can never fully appreciate the joy that comes in the morning. The release in expecting new beginnings, new hope, fresh horizons, and newness of spirit is absolutely awesome! The glory is God's because it is him that restores, renews, refreshes, regenerates, and rejuvenates our spirits in its weakened state. It is He that answers our cry, and it is He that takes upon Himself to give us of Himself- His love, His peace, and His joy. Read more inside...
I don't know about you, but I feel increase in the air! It's so thick I can taste it. I believe God has increase prepared for you too! Now, when I speak of increase, I'm not only talking about financial increase, although that's apart of it, but you can experience increase in every area of your life. Increase in your spiritual life, increase in your health, increase in favor, increase influence, increase in wisdom, increase in your understanding, and the list goes on, and on. But do you know in order for you and I to receive the increase that's headed our way we have to prepare for it. One of the key things we need to do is "clear the clutter".
Even though it may seem that you may be traveling aimlessly in this world, God does have a plan for you. Romans 8:28 is a message of hope. It declares that the future may appear to be obscure at times, but we must remain true to God's purpose. If we remain true, we will eventually reach our intended destination, our expected end. In other words, we might not be able to control what happens to us, but we must endeavor to have enough faith to know that all things are working together for our good and never break continuity with God's purpose for our lives. We have been given the ability to predict our outcome and not allow difficult circumstances to cause us to deviate from our purpose. Read more inside...
Every now and again, we will encounter a hard place or a rough experience. Depending on the circumstance, sometimes it can be the most painful experience of our lives. It's at these times that we can easily find ourselves asking the question, "Why me? Why do I have to go through this? And if so, why does it hurt so bad?" And, if we are not careful, this is a place where we will begin to look at our circumstances and our environment and search feverishly for a way of escape. Have you ever been there? Or, perhaps you are there right now. Well, if so, you are due for some good, sound encouragement. Read more inside...
Yes...I'm Still Single: A Guide for Christian Singles is a practical yet powerful book for Christian singles. Written with those who have never been married, divorced or widowed, you will find pearls of wisdom regarding various topics, such as how to be successful while single; how to set boundaries; Christian dating; and many other HOT topics just for singles.
Have you ever wondered what was Peter and the other disciples doing that would attract the enemy's attention so much so that he would desire permission to sift them (Luke 22:31-33)? Well, I have. For one, they were called by Jesus, chosen by Jesus, and covered by Jesus to change the world! That, in and of itself, would seem to be enough seeing that the enemy certainly wanted to stop that from happening. Read more inside...
Most people who know me know I'm an eternal optimist and Woman of Faith. I believe if God made me a promise it most certainly will come to past. However, the more I'm on this journey to fulfilling God's purpose for my life, I'm finding out there are simply things I just shouldn't expect. So, what should you do when you feel this way? Find out more inside...