Life has a way of distracting our hearts in every direction. Work deadlines loom, family responsibilities call, bills need to be paid, goals to be met; before we know it, our eyes are fixed on all the activity around us and not on the One who holds it all together. But as soon as weContinueContinue reading “Look Up”
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Freedom Looks Different When You’re Free in Christ
As we celebrate Juneteenth, the day the last enslaved people in the United States finally received word of their freedom, I can’t help but reflect on the layered reality of what freedom truly means. As a Black woman in this world, I know all too well that freedom isn’t always experienced equally. The truth is,ContinueContinue reading “Freedom Looks Different When You’re Free in Christ”
Resurrection Sunday: What Is God Trying to Resurrect in You?
Photo by David Dibert on Pexels.com Today, we celebrate more than a moment in history. We celebrate the miracle that changed everything. Resurrection Sunday isn’t just about what happened over 2,000 years ago; it’s about what God is still doing right now in our hearts, our lives, and our purpose. Jesus didn’t just rise fromContinueContinue reading “Resurrection Sunday: What Is God Trying to Resurrect in You?”
He Sees You- Even Here
I don’t know where today finds you, but can I remind you of something deeply personal and profoundly true? God sees you. Not just the version of you that shows up for work with a smile or the one who posts the polished moments on social media. He sees you—the one behind the scenes. TheContinueContinue reading “He Sees You- Even Here”
Are You a Living Sacrifice?
Sacrifice is not a word we like to hear. It sounds costly, uncomfortable, and even painful. But for those of us who follow Christ, it is at the heart of what it means to live a surrendered life.Romans 12:1 tells us, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer yourContinueContinue reading “Are You a Living Sacrifice? “
Peace that Stays (from Today’s YouVersion Devotional)
Good Afternoon Dear Hearts, I hope this post finds you blessed. I read this devotional on the YouVersion Bible App and was blessed by it. So, I thought I’d share it with you. May it be an encouragement to you as much as it was to me. Take care, Nia Everyone wants peace. In theContinueContinue reading “Peace that Stays (from Today’s YouVersion Devotional)”
Aligning Our Hearts with God’s Plan: Making Him Our Priority in Every Area of Life
Photo by James Wheeler on Pexels.com Have you ever felt the tension between your own plans and God’s? I certainly have. It’s not always easy to surrender our desires and dreams, but aligning our hearts with God’s plan is the key to living a life of peace, purpose, and deep fulfillment. We live in aContinueContinue reading “Aligning Our Hearts with God’s Plan: Making Him Our Priority in Every Area of Life”
Mary Had a Baby
Mary had a baby, While she herself was still a baby too. An angel gave instructions,But she knew little of what she had to do. Yet, she surrendered to the will of God, Although, she knew her sweet baby had to die. So, all that came after Him could have everlasting life. Mary had aContinueContinue reading “Mary Had a Baby”
What’s In a Name?
What’s in a name hundreds of centuries-old? That’s still able to move mountains when upon it’s called. What’s in a name? Whether Gentile or Jew? That is full of power and mighty to save both me and you. What’s in a name that makes demons tremble and flee? And yet gentle enough when spoken toContinueContinue reading “What’s In a Name?”
Reflect
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com This week is Holy Week. It is the week that Jesus was on His way to a horrific death on a cross, accused, whipped, died on the cross, buried, and rose from the dead. I have been trying to simply meditate on what that must have felt like. How didContinueContinue reading “Reflect”
