Having a relationship with God is just that: a relationship. And one thing that holds true in relationships is they require sacrifice. Dictionary.com describes sacrifice as, "to surrender or give up, or permit injury or disadvantage to, for the sake of something else." The ultimate example of sacrifice is when Jesus Christ died so that … Continue reading It Takes Sacrifice
Worshiping my Lord and Savior through music is how I primarily connect with God. Isaiah 6:3 (NKJV) says, “And they were calling to one another: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” The scripture declares that the angels worship unceasingly. Worshiping God, whether that’s through song, prayer, … Continue reading Here I Am To Worship
To be honest with my fellow readers, I didn’t want to post about this. As a black woman, I grew up with a clear indication of the history that came before me. And it’s not something that was taught to me in school because as many others can vouch, black history isn’t taught in a … Continue reading It’s Not Just About You
I used to think that I couldn’t speak with the same level of authority as those that have been involved in ministry and are more knowledgeable and wiser than I am when it comes to God’s word. I wasn’t proactive in coming up with innovative ideas or concepts, and I definitely wasn’t the first to … Continue reading Step Out Of The Box
We’ve been conditioned our entire lives to please others. We go to school to get a degree so that we can stand out among employers. If we don’t have as good credentials as the next person, our chances of getting our desired job is stifled. And even once we get in a job position, we … Continue reading Because Of His Love
I don’t like being inactive when I’m facing a troubling situation. In fact, I’ve always associated inactivity in undesirable circumstances with giving up. But the truth of the matter is that I want to be able to handle my problems on my own. Being in a world where you have to constantly climb up the … Continue reading A Willingness To Accept
I want all the money and all the fame. I world says I need it, so give me everything. Give me the riches and the glory. I want everyone to know my story. I don’t want to cultivate the people around me because they have what I don’t. I’d rather sulk and envy and cry … Continue reading The Greatest Gift Of All
Love. It’s a four letter word filled with so much meaning. It’s all we hope and dream of having with a special someone. And as Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s what we find ourselves thinking about more often than not. Though, the media has this warped view of love. They portray it as roses, chocolates, flowers … Continue reading He Loves You
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Because of you I have eternal life. Because of you I am free from the bondage of my insecurities and doubts. You are the reason that I believe in love. You are the perfect example of what true love is. You sacrificed your life so that I could live mine. The creator … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Jesus!
It's true what they say. There's no place like home. Dorothy was right. But it's not just a brick house that we long for during the holidays. It's someone to come home to, whether that's family, friends or a person you've grown close to and desire to spend more time with.Home can be a trip to … Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays
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