I am currently taking a Biblical Narrative class at the seminary I attend, and we are analyzing scripture as a whole to see the story God has been writing for us, and through us, since the He created the earth. Yes, you are a part of a lovely story that the Creator of the universe (and beyond) has chosen you for! To God, we are all intentionally and wonderfully made! Even better, He calls us His daughters, sons, friends and family. Through seeing this story in its entirety as laid out in …
Start the Week Strong-Faith Filled and Faithful
"And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."-Hebrews 11:6 Many of us as believers have faith that God exists. In different areas we are full of faith, mostly around what we see and have known to been proven true over and over again. However for every believer there are some gray areas that we struggle in when it comes to trusting God. We struggle with keeping the faith. I …
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Start The Week Strong-Dominion
This week, I challenge you to reconsider your place in this earth. We are getting ready to enter a new month and I want you to prepare your mind. Say it with me, "new month, new mind." Proverbs 23: 7 lets us know: "for as he thinks in his heart, so is he..." We all too often take for granted the amount of power God has entrusted to us. We think too small of ourselves and our capabilities. I'm reminding you today that there is a great BIG mighty God inside of you who wants to …
Start The Week Strong-Birthright
Last week was Mother's Day and even if you are not a mother, you are someone's child. I'd like to encourage you to consider your rights and privileges as a child today. That is to say a child of God. Unlike Esau who took his birthright for granted, we ought to fully embrace ours. In biblical times the firstborn was entitled to the family inheritance of goods, land, kingdom, and stowed away currency. The firstborn was also delegated to a position of spiritual authority and leadership on …
Things to Know When Pushing Thru and a few group updates
Have you ever had a time in your life where you had a trial and you just knew you had to push thru, but the how of pushing left you bewildered and searching for answers? If your answer to this question is yes, please know that you are not alone. Like you, many of us have experienced trials, circumstances, situations, and issues that warrant action, but seem to inspire confusion. Yet there are things that we must remember when pushing thru. #1 When reminded of what the Bible says, …
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What Can I do to Learn what God wants me to do?
Do you have a longing to know God's will? As God's children, I believe it is safe to say we all have a longing to know what He has planned for our lives. I know that I get anxious to know what God has in store for me. I am a planner. I love to know everything. But I am human, not God. I do not know everything and this uncertainty gives me anxiety. When I begin to get anxious I do 3 things. Pray Seek God Wait If we know God's will, then we can live for Him. Let's dive into these …
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