In many ways, the church is a reflection of the environment around it. There are large communities of white Christians who honestly believe racism is an historical issue, not a current one. They don’t believe in systemic racism, and they explain away the stories of police brutality flippantly. Meanwhile, communities of color are living in fear and tremendous grief. We sit next to them in church, but we don’t serve them in their suffering.
Read MoreEach and every single one of us was placed on this earth with a plan and a purpose orchestrated by God. He has placed passions and desires within each one of us that unveil the calling that He has destined for.
Read MoreThis article isn’t about a point of view on the subject. It is about the lessons I learned during the week I grieved the loss of DACA that completely shifted my perspective.
Read MoreWhatever your desire may be, align it with the Lord and patiently, impatiently, patiently, wait upon him! It is okay to want, to hurt, to feel sad and long for things, but we can find some comfort in the fact that the Lord will never leave you and ultimately wants you to be joyful.
Read MoreThrough forgiveness, we have become a beautiful picture of God’s redemptive actions. I am in no way right to judge another person because I am not God, and when I ask for forgiveness, I become blameless again.
Read MoreOf course Jesus can and will take that way. But, HOW?! I can honestly tell you that you cannot tell a person suffering through mental illnesses that simple statement, because they need help, they need guidance, and they need to be see the love of God.
Read MoreNo one tells you that marriage, if left in the hands of God, covered in constant prayer, and valued above all else, is the most joyful and precious and pure form of the greatest gift that God offers – Relationship.
Read MoreThe heart of a woman, reveals to the world a part of the heart of God.
Read MoreWhatever you may be going through, give it to God. There are no cracks too big He can’t fill.
Read MoreWe must speak with intentionality and love. This is really a call for change, so that every conversation we have matters, because it does.
Read MoreStarting off your morning with prayer sets you up with the right perspective for the day. It reminds you that your life, well, isn’t about you, but Him.
Read MoreWhat you take on as a responsibility is going to take the place and time of something else. Make sure you are busy with the things that matter.
Read MoreMy point is this, women CAN lead. Jesus believed in them and their abilities and God created them with the capacity to do so. Yet so many women- so many Christian woman- are afraid to lead. They are afraid to call themselves leaders and to step into roles of leadership.
Read MoreAs Christian women, we have the ability to do something powerful when we stand united in sisterhood. Hence, the devil attacks sisterhood amongst Christian women. His attacks come in the form of jealousy, hatred, envy, criticism, judgment, and many others. The devil attacks the very things which he knows have power, one of which being sisterhood.
Read MoreTrust in Him, fully knowing that He is faithful and good. Continue in your good work knowing that God works everything out for good. And always, always, always, remember His faithfulness to you.
Read MoreWe are an individualistic society. We worship safety and comfort. How much more Christ-like would it be
to step outside our comfort zones in our own communities and say YES to shopping at the mall,
YES to lunch, YES to Bible study. Just as Christ did when He saved us on the cross.
Read MoreLet God speak to you regarding this topic. His Word is full of good wisdom. And also, if you haven’t remained abstinent, this article isn’t to shame you or make you feel guilt. You are so fully loved by your Heavenly Father, and he isn’t mad at you. God redeems.
Read MoreWith it being new, challenges arose and we learned more about each other and how we work as a team on the mission field.
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