Hold Up The Light

John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. I come to you, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, to encourage all of you to hold up the light that is…

Always Remember

On September, 17, 2013, I arrived at my job, and began my shift at a Call Center, unaware that in less than an hour I would receive the news that my 14 year career with the company would be coming to an end in two weeks, due to a reduction in workforce, initiated by our…

Waiting For An Answer: Be patient

Psalm 9:1-10 Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous Judgment Psalm 28:7 Rejoicing in Answered Prayer Psalm 37:7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him James 5:7-11 Be Patient and Persevering Psalm 9:10 Adults and children alike want instant gratification, You and I don’t like waiting. 1. Patience is a virtue. 2. Patience…

God’s Direction, Not Our Own

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. The words trust in the Lord echo the command of Deuteronomy 6:5 to love God with all our being. The verb trust is complemented…

God Is The Source Of True Beauty

This post was written by my cousin, Clarissa. Charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting; the woman who fears the Lord is worthy of praise. (Proverbs 31:30) Today, appearance is seen as paramount in society. Being pretty and well-groomed is almost an obligation. To stay “in fashion” it is necessary to have resources and unfortunately, that…

You Are Who God Says You Are

God has looked beyond our faults, and seen our every need. He knows our every struggle. He knows our down sitting and our uprising. He knows our thoughts afar off. He knows the very intent of our heart. I am glad that my life and your life are open and naked before Him. In other…

Religion vs Relationship

This is a repost of a sermon by my cousin, Edward, prior to him going home to his Heavenly reward in early 2022. II Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. All things have become new” A…

God-Centered Living Brings Peace

Instead of seeing ourselves as the center of existence, we need to turn to God and make Him our central purpose in life. Without God as our center, we fall easy prey to petty worries, self-pity, fears, and anxiety. With God in the center, every area of our life will reach out from the “hub”…

The Christian Home

Colossians 3:18-25 (18) Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. (19) Husbands, love your wives and do not be bitter toward them (20) Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord. (21 Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. (22) Bondservants,…

Doing a Self-Inventory

This is the time of the year, when many of us reflect back over the past years success and failures. Many people do a self-inventory of their lives, and purpose to make changes in the coming year that will better improve their quality of living. Some people may decide to lose weight. Some may decide…