Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV): “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your … Read more
“Why stay here until we die?” (2 Kings 7:3, NIV) Life is a journey with crossroads that require making choices. Choices that shape trajectory. Some choices propel you forward, igniting progress and growth. Others can lead to stagnation, keeping you trapped in the status quo. Staying where you results in missed opportunities and not … Read more
Endurance is withstanding challenges, hardship or adversity. Enduring is difficult with walls crumbling around you. You feel overwhelmed and attacked resulting in being vulnerable and anxious. Do not allow the negative emotions to control you. Change your perspective. View the situation as providing spiritual maturity and testing inner peace. Be assured that the testing of … Read more
Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. -Hebrews 11:1 What does this mean? Faith is fact to what cannot be visibly seen. Faith replaces sight. It is inherent trust, enduring confidence and conviction in the power, wisdom and goodness of God. This means that have unshakeable … Read more
Life challenges are a part of life. There are no escaping challenges. Challenges are the results of stressors that cause stress. Equip yourself to withstand the stress. You can bear up under difficult circumstances without compromising by identifying methods that will enable you to cope. This means that you must tap into your inner strength to … Read more
With hope there is an interval. Interval between the promise and the fulfillment of the promise. Live is full of intervals. There were intervals in securing employment, purchasing first car, acquiring first home, obtaining your education. There is a lapse of time before realization of the outcome. The lapse of time is where you dig … Read more
Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish. -John 6:11 Jesus feed five thousand with five loaves of bread and two fish. The food multiplied. Disciples Tested Jesus tested the disciples by asking how the … Read more
In the Bible, 40 symbolized a period of testing, trial and probation. God flooded the world for 40 days and nights. Moses endured two periods of 40. He lived 40 years in Egypt. He lived 40 years in the desert. Moses sent the spies to scout the Promised Land for 40 days. The Israelites wandered … Read more
God spoke to Joseph. He gave Joseph in a dream the assignment for his life. He would one day rule over his family. His family would bow down to him. What did Joseph do? He ran to tell his brothers. Telling his brothers resulted in the further validation of their envy, jealousy and dislike of … Read more
Nehemiah received a vision from God to rebuild the walls in Jerusalem. This assignment resulted in much opposition. The people and Nehemiah faced much resistance but they stayed the course. In order to stay their course, they leaned into their faith and believed into their source, God. The people held a weapon in one hand … Read more
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