In loving memory of my dear cousin and friend, Catina, who went home to be with the Lord, April 20, 2020. Thanks Catina for showing me what it truly means to have defiant hope and an “Even If” testimony. On Resurrection Sunday, I listened to a very powerful message preached by Pastor Bryan Jarrett atContinueContinue reading ““Even If””
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The River
There was once a river that stood on its own,That was born in a manger whose feet the Earth roamed. Who grew up in stature, in wisdom, and truth,Who taught with authority from the days of His youth. Who astonished great scholars and teachers alike,Who made many men wonder and even dislike. At whose nameContinueContinue reading “The River”
The Thorns
The other day, I was discussing eagles with a friend. We discussed how the mother eagle lines the nest with thorns, rocks, and other sharp materials. After she lays the foundation of the nest with these kinds of uncomfortable objects, she lines it with softer materials such as feathers and anything she can find. InContinueContinue reading “The Thorns”
The Freedom of the Father
2 Corinthians 3:17 New International Version (NIV) 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. I have always been a very forward, quirky, and spontaneous person. I believe in being honest and sharing my heart. I believe that we should be able to be our true,ContinueContinue reading “The Freedom of the Father”
Prayer for the Financially Hurting
Listen!
Listen when it’s busy, Listen when it’s still. Listen when you’re healthy, Listen when you’re ill. Listen when it’s dark and dim, Listen when light shines through. Listen even in your sadness because I want to speak to you. Listen my children because your life depends on it, I had to shut things down justContinueContinue reading “Listen!”
Release My Seed!
There are certain times of the year when I don’t sleep well. Several months throughout the year, I am awoken out of my sleep with an urgency to pray for both people I know and those I don’t know. I am also woken out of dreams and taken to my knees to go directly intoContinueContinue reading “Release My Seed!”
Fear vs. Faith
Fear is crippling,Fear gives rise to doubt,Fear will cause you to retreat when the Lord has called you out. Fear is an illusion,Fear is a tactic of our unseen enemy,Fear hid Adam and Eve after eating from the tree. Fear has no real power,Yet fear can overtake you,Fear breeds second guessing while knowing what isContinueContinue reading “Fear vs. Faith”
Are We Listening? Are We Ready?
The past few days have been a whirlwind. We have been bombarded with news about the deadly Coronavirus. Schools have closed and made preparations to take instruction online. There is a shortage of toilet paper, disinfecting wipes, and bottled water. People are wearing masks and gloves. It reminds me of some of the scary moviesContinueContinue reading “Are We Listening? Are We Ready?”
Elevate
In a world full of imposters,In a world full of fake.In a world that hates to love,And loves to hate. In a world that is thirsty,In a world overtly ridden with sin.In a world that approves an eye for an eye,And feels it’s ok to betray our next of kin. In a world that shunsContinueContinue reading “Elevate”
