Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the suffering of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when His glory is revealed. (1 Peter 4: 12,13 NIV) Surprised? I assure you, I was surprised. I could not believe the situation I found myself. Of course, by the time a person is 24 years old, one would think we have experienced it all.(insert laugh :)) Until, you set foot deeper into God’s will for your life. There are lessons […]
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Happy Thoughts: Be Happy and Overcome
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. (John 15: 18,19 NIV) Happy Thoughts Thoughts running rampant through my mind are happy thoughts. It’s Motivating Monday! I am happy today. This day is a new beginning each week. I love new beginnings. There is a sense of hope. You may wonder how these verses were selected when I am in the midst of […]
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Pollution Awareness/Mandates for Orphans and Widows
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and the keep oneself from being polluted by the world. (James 1: 27 NIV) Orphans and Widows I am thankful to attend a local church who has a goal to reach out to the fatherless. They have adopted a local school and its surrounding area. This church also has many families that have adopted children. My home church, Brother Charles with his wife, take widowed ladies out for a special Christmas dinner with fellowship and lots of laughter- so […]
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Substance: An Inner Reflection on Matter
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own, they belong to the Father who sent me. (John 14: 23,24 NIV) Straight from God Jesus is like saying…Hey! These are not my words, they are straight from God. I am saying, Hey! These are not my words, they are straight from Jesus! Please know, there is no way God would have […]
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Good Soldier of Christ Jesus: A Salute to Veterans
Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved with civilian affairs-he wants to please his commanding officer. (2 Timothy 2: 3,4 NIV) Veterans Day Today is Veterans Day. A heart of gratitude for all Veterans, Thank You. Where would America be today without our Veterans and all military forces? Our freedom is not free. Sacrifices were made by not only the soldier, the families included. Even though we are not a military family, I always stop for a soldier…thank you for serving our country. A good soldier of Christ […]
Vicki is a bold proclaimer of truth that will set people free from deception. Her topics include, "Breaking a Spirit of Fear," "Rebuilding a child's broken spirit," and "Christian maturity, experiencing more of God."