Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9 - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[a] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with ...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21 – 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.When Joseph, son of Jacob, was a teenager, his father gave ...  Read More

Scripture:  (John 1:39  NKJ) He said to them,  “Come and see.”They came and saw where He was staying and remained with Him that day.Clearly, “come and see”  is an invitation Jesus gave the disciple when they inquired where He was staying. So it was; they followed Jesus to “where He was staying and was there with Him for that day” (1:39b). I’m sure they were surprised at His response and, furthermo...  Read More

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,extol him who rides on the clouds;rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,is God in his holy dwelling. Psalm 68:4-5I delight greatly in the Lord;my soul rejoices in my Go...  Read More

Scripture: (Is 43:3) I am the LORD your God. I am the Holy One of Israel. I am the one who saves you. I will give up Egypt to set you free. I will give up Cush and Seba for you.What is God to the believer? Who is God to the Believer? God, our personal savior, paid a huge price for us because we mean so much to Him (Is 43:4). When the type of relationship the believer has with Christ truly sinks in...  Read More

Scripture:  Nehemiah 4:10 - Then Judah said, “The strength of the laborers is failing, and there is so much rubbish that we are not able to build the wall.”I’ve noticed the symptoms of my discouragementThere are four things I’ve considered as a detrimentThe daily task before me has labored my soulFatigue starts to sit in, as challenges unfoldSo, I become weary throughout these battles and struggle...  Read More

Scripture:  Titus 2:11-13 – For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ. 14 Who gave himself for us, that He might redeem us from all in...  Read More

Scripture:  ( Matthew 28:20 CSB)  …Teaching them to observe everything I commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. AmenI recall my childhood days when my father incorporated scripture in every aspect of my life.  When correcting our actions (behavior), my father quoted scripture while instructing me in life lessons. It all paid off, big time. I learned lessons that ...  Read More

Scripture ( Mark 1:22 NKJ) “And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught as one having authority… (Matt. 28:18b NKJ) … “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.Jesus is Savior, friend, teacher, and mentor who walked with His disciples for three years, instructing them in all Kingdom agendas. During that time, the disciples saw Him face every situation imaginable.  (1.)...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 28:19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.Oftentimes under videos or stories on social media someone may write, “she understood the assignment”. That simple phrase is easily comprehended. It simply means that the person given the task did exactly what was supposed to be done; hence understandin...  Read More

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6 Which of these names of Jesus means the most to you this season? ...  Read More

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14 - Now, brothers and sisters, I want you to know that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the entire imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my bondage is because I am in Christ. Most of the flock have gained confidence in the LORD from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly.Q. "H...  Read More

Scripture:  Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.The opposite of hopelessness is hopefulness. Many of God’s servants have felt hopeless or discouraged/depressed. Elijah said “O Lord take away my life” (I Kings 19:4).  Jeremiah said “Behold, ...  Read More

Scripture:  II Corinthians 5:8 - We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.The holiday season brings on so many emotions. This joyous time of the year can also be a season of heartache, pain and grief due to the passing of a loved one. Coronavirus has taken the grieving process to a whole new level. We aren’t able to gather, hug, physical...  Read More

Scripture:  Micah 6:8  - He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?A righteous walk is painful, hopeful, and rewardingHowever, it is written that my story ends with gloryConditions aren’t surprising because the Lord is in controlHis plans for me were set before the foundation of the worldSo, why am...  Read More

Scriptures:  Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.Genesis 6:8-22 - But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. 9 This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah begot three sons: Sh...  Read More

Scripture:  Acts 13:47 - For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, that you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”Christians are in the world to influence. We are walking love letters of CHRIST. How can we just surround ourselves and/or befriend just other Christians? I learned before (and I am still growing) we must allow others (who are not in th...  Read More

Scriptures:  (Ephesians 6:8 - NKJ) …knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord whether he is a slave or free. (Rev. 22:7) Behold. I am coming quickly! “Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”  (Rev. 22:12, 13) And behold. I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to everyone according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omeg...  Read More