Believe, Expect and Receive

In Acts 12:1-19 (NIV), Peter is surrounded by sixteen guards awaiting trial and execution. What is Peter’s response to this situation?  His response is sleeping peacefully.  Demonstrating his trust in God’s power. Outside the prison, the believers are praying earnestly to God to help him. God answers sending an angel, rescuing Peter from prison. Peter … Read more

Finding Purpose Through Life’s Challenges

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 Living with Different Parameters I had the opportunity to interview Jordan Richardson. Jordan is a 22-year-old who is undergoing a journey as a double lung transplant.  Her … Read more

Thanksgiving: Believing God’s Promises

Tomorrow you will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday.  Take sometime this Thanksgiving to pause and count your blessings.  Reflect on how thanksgiving and faith are intimately intertwined. Gratitude flows from believing in God’s promises, while your belief is strengthened by remembering His faithfulness. Consider the story of Sarah, who laughed when God promised her a … Read more

Power of the Faithful Few

Mark 5:37 (NIV) states “He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.” In these few words, Jesus demonstrates a powerful lesson in discernment and faith. He chooses specific individuals to witness certain events, highlighting the importance of surrounding oneself with believers and supporters who share in the … Read more

Finding Direction: Navigating Life’s Path

Crossroads are part of life.  They cause you to be unsure of which path to take. In the moments of uncertainty, Psalm 23:3 (NIV) offers solace and guidance: “He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” But what exactly constitutes the “right path”? How do you discern it amidst the myriad of … Read more

Unbelief is a Barrier

Mark 6:6 (NIV), states “He was amazed at their lack of faith.  A profound reflection by Jesus.  These words speak profoundly to a truth of the human condition – the capacity for unbelief and contempt that hinders individuals from realizing the full extent of what can be achieved. Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth … Read more

Harnessing Personal Power

In Mark 5:25-29 (NIV), tells the story of a woman who suffered from a debilitating condition for twelve long years. She finds no relief and improvement in her condition despite seeking help from numerous physicians and experts. In her health crisis, she clings to a glimmer of hope. The belief that Jesus could heal her. … Read more

Rise Above: Environment Does Not Dictate Future With Renesia Martin

Change Your View | Renesia Martin | Dictating Your Future

  The future is a book of endless possibilities, with the promise of unwritten chapters waiting to be explored and shaped by our actions today. Business leader, speaker, and author Renesia Martin joins us today to show us that our environment does not dictate the future. She shares what she went through and how she … Read more