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“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 Have you ever heard the phrase: ‘anything worth having is worth fighting for’? The statement suggests that something of value won’t be easy to obtain. The dream job won’t just be given to you. The salesperson at Apple won’t just hand you the … Continue reading Yes You Can
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 So, you’ve likely heard the “new year, new me” mantra. By now, you‘ve likely determined what your goals or resolutions are for the year. And that’s great that you … Continue reading New Beginnings
“Ask and it shall be given you, seek, and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you.” -Matthew 7:7 KJV I know it’s the end of year: a time where people start determining their new year’s resolutions or set goals they hope to accomplish. People reflect on the highs and lows of … Continue reading Prepared for the Prayers
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of Christ Jesus concerning you.” -1 Thessalonians 5:18 It’s easy to be thankful, grateful, and happy when everything is going good, someone does something nice for you, and you’re momentarily worry-free. However, can we maintain that same positive persona and attitude when something goes wrong … Continue reading Thank You for It All
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.” Matthew 5:14 KJV I presented to a group of youth on the topic of prayer at some point this month, and I segued into an explanation of the physical and spiritual man and reiterated to them how … Continue reading Will You Let Your Light Shine?
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 (KJV) Surrounded in darkness and complete silence save for the steady whirring of a floor fan, my eyes are squeezed shut as my hands grip the edge of the soft, thin sheet. All … Continue reading The Worst of Me
I announced that my second fiction novel, Break Every Chain, was published earlier this month. I must be completely honest, this was a journey—a test of patience, motivation, and perseverance. It took longer to get this published than to write it! But throughout this experience, I’ve seen God work things out in my favor. Of … Continue reading Break Every Chain: The Journey to Publication
“Trust in the lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 “I don’t understand.” Have you ever said or thought this? And I don’t mean just when you were in school and the teacher was trying to … Continue reading The Unexpected
“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalms 27:14 KJV Standing in front of a few kids with masks covering their mouths and noses, I scan the small crowd of raised hands. I even hear a few yell “Me!” or “I want … Continue reading When We Wait…
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. “ Psalm 30:5 Sitting in a black adjustable chair with a dark cape snapped around my neck, I quietly and attentively listen to the conversation taking place around me. Scented shampoo … Continue reading Those Days
