Posts with the category “lent”

Despite what it may look like based on the behaviors of those around us, we are not called into positions or titles; we are called into our PURPOSE. We are Called to Carry....  Read More

The scriptures states that the people put a robe on Jesus which was supposed to represent kingship because Jesus had said he was King of the Jews. This was used as a means for mocking Jesus because th...  Read More

During this Lenten journey and each day: What are you DOING in remembrance of Jesus? How are you BEING in remembrance of Jesus?...  Read More

How do we value our gratitude to Jesus or do we? How are we challenged by the expression of gratitude shown by Mary? What value are we willing to give up to show our gratitude to Jesus for the sacrifi...  Read More

Esther gives us a recipe for confronting our fears in the face of danger. She informs us that we should first seek support, next petition prayers and finally fast and focus on what God is calling you ...  Read More

At times, we find ourselves with our backs against the wall. All we can do is just pray. God will open doors for us! He knows our hearts desires. He knows our pains and struggles; we must believe and ...  Read More

The triumphal entry was a significant event, not only to the people of Jesus’ day, but to Christians throughout history. We celebrate Palm Sunday to remember that momentous occasion. Mt. Welcome has m...  Read More

Let’s do the liberation work for our hearts, our minds and our spirits. Let us each become truth tellers. Let us each become trustworthy. Let’s get free....  Read More

But remember, God is trustworthy even when you don’t see your prayers answered or problems solved right away. Life is unpredictable and difficult at times, and that difficulty may persist for longer t...  Read More

During the recovery process from the pain and disappointment, (which was the same state the disciples were in following the crucifixion and prior to their first encounter with Jesus following his resu...  Read More

This text is applicable to us on our Lenten journey because resurrection from the cross is an impossible possibility. Jesus had to trust God enough to believe that the cross wasn't subtraction but ad...  Read More

The question is do you have an all-weather kind of trust? Do you trust God regardless of the circumstances of life? On this Lenten journey let's grow our trust muscle and learn to trust God more and m...  Read More

Power of TrustingExodus 4:1-5Tamika BrownThis week’s prayer focus is Trust. Trusting what God is doing and where God is leading us.This scripture is interesting because although we find Moses, this is...  Read More

If we would just trust the Lord and lean not to our own understanding but walk by faith and live in obedience our happy place will find us. ...  Read More

God is the author and finisher of our faith. God is the one who wakes us up in the morning, gives us shelter, clothing, and jobs to provide for ourselves. Therefore, God is over everything....  Read More

In order to create a good Foundation: Know God Study the Bible Obey God’s words ...  Read More

This love is a reflection of our obedience to God's word. The apostle informs us that God's commands aren't a burden because we know the end result of obeying those commands. Our faith creates a spac...  Read More

Jesus says in this phrase, if you love me, you will keep my commandments. He did not say, if you love me read the Bible more, or if you love me listen to more biblical sermons. We know that Bible read...  Read More

Obedience Perfects Us1 John 2:3-6Evangelist Denise Abraham A woman told me a relative of hers had died. I asked if he was a Christian. She said, "Oh, yes, he made a profession of faith and was baptize...  Read More

Listening FOR and TO God’s voice is a daily practice. Some days, we don’t do so well. Other days, we ace it. But remember, practice doesn’t make perfect – practice makes progress and that’s what God w...  Read More

When we listen, we learn from what we hear. A baby learns the language by listening to what others are saying around them. We carry those lessons as we grow by listening, we learn from our experiences...  Read More

I know that to be better at listening I need to practice. So, since my mom is near, I will start working to do better at listening to her. To follow what she instructs me to do, and not question what ...  Read More

An Ear For God’s WordJohn 8:47Sis. Angelle SullivanHave you ever been in a room and it felt as if everyone understood what was going on except for you? Well, I would sadly admit I often attend footbal...  Read More

We have the benefit of the Bible, to study and learn from others’ past mistakes. The sins committed by the Israelites then, are some of the same sins we are guilty of today. God is giving us an opport...  Read More

Ask, Believe, ReceiveMark 11:20-24Tamika BrownYou may have heard the phrase “you have not, because you ask not”, and really someone reading this may have actually heard it from me! I’m quick to say, “...  Read More

The Power of BelievingGalatians 3:2-9Angelle SullivanEveryone needs someone in their corner who will keep them grounded. Oftentimes, when we move up the professional ladder we can forget how or why we...  Read More

How many times does God have to show us him in order for us to not doubt? We have all had times where we did not have faith that our situation would improve, that we could be healed from sickness or d...  Read More

Listen, I know life can be hard and yes, we will stumble and sometimes even fall. Just remember to stand back up take another step! Never give up hope, and always believe - only then, will a miracle ...  Read More

Dear Lord thank you so much for hearing our cry to be freed from bondage. Thank you so much for sending leaders to lead the way and for those who gave their lives so that we might be free. As the sayi...  Read More

How often do we reflect on past experiences and see God's footprint in them carrying us. If we truly took account of our experience with God, it would help us to believe what God is saying to us. Exp...  Read More

Faith covers us in God’s love, when we feel lonely. Faith covers us in God’s strength, when temptation calls. Faith covers us in God’s power, when we dwell in darkness. Faith as our covering, ensures ...  Read More

Oftentimes God doesn't complete what he wants to do in our life until we're spiritually prepared. This leads me to briefly point to our relationship with God. LIFE CHANGING FAITH IS REALLY HOW WE TRUL...  Read More

On this Lenten journey it should be our desire and our plan to walk with God. The more we walk with God the more we grow our faith, as we grow our faith, we grow our relationship with God and we are a...  Read More

When we give God our best, we are trusting that God is able to supply all our needs. We are believing that God is worthy of the best that we have to offer. Our best comes with the belief that God is ...  Read More

We grow our faith by watering our relationship with God. We water our relationship with God through our prayer life. When we pray, we are talking to God and learning God's voice. When you get to a pl...  Read More

What that means for you and me is that we have to put some POWER behind our words. Although we don’t possess the power to command things into being in the same manner as God does in the text, we do ha...  Read More

We are called to reflect on the 40 days in the desert, Jesus having been Baptized by John the Baptist was led by the spirit to fast and pray. It is a continuum from Moses and the Hebrew children and t...  Read More

On Jacob’s journey he also rested. One of the biggest mistakes we make is when trouble surrounds us is that we fail to rest. In the chapter before our text it reminds us that Jacob rested his mind and...  Read More

This Lenten season is not only about abstaining, it is also about reflection. It is about asking ourselves whether or not we have enough faith for the journey and if the answer is no – which is okay i...  Read More

As we move through this Lenten journey we must witness about how good God is and how it is good to drink from God's cup. To drink from God's cup replenishes our soul. To drink from God's cup makes us...  Read More