To prepare my heart for Christmas this year, I decided to host a virtual Bible Study based on a devotional, which I highly recommend; "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus" by Asheritah Ciuciu. I spent three sessions, each lasting two hours, with a group of wonderful ladies as we studied the names of Jesus and focused ... read more
Responding to the Unwavering Faithfulness of God
GUEST POST The post below was written by Krista Halbig, a child of the Most-High God, Pastor's wife, and Mom to three. She wears the many hats that come with her role as a Pastor's wife with grace, strength, and compassion. When my two older girls were very young, Krista diligently taught them how to study the ... read more
Why Obedience is Crucial for Christians
GUEST POST In Luke 6:46, Jesus asked the question, "Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?" He addressed this question to people who openly professed Him as Lord but did not yield to His Lordship. Obedience is the hallmark of submission. Therefore, as followers of Jesus, we must commit ourselves ... read more
God’s Love Empowers Us to Love Others
God's Love Empowers Us to Love "And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him." I John 4:16 NKJV Walking in love did not come naturally to me at all. Don’t get me wrong, I was good at loving those who loved me back. I simply ... read more
Abiding in Christ: The Key to Bearing Fruit
Abiding in Christ: Bearing the Fruit of the Spirit But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the ... read more
What Is The Fruit Of The Spirit?
GUEST POST The post below was written by FunkeAfolabi-Brown, a dear friend of mine. She is a sold-out follower of Jesus; a wife, mother, and professional who lives by the Word. Just like "iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17), I have grown spiritually and emotionally through my friendship with her. My prayer is that God ... read more