Posts with the category “lent”

How do we know if we’re truly seeking God’s kingdom first? There are questions we can ask ourselves. “Where do I primarily spend my energies? Is all my time and money spent on goods and activities tha...  Read More

Just as our bodies signal thirst when we lack water, our souls also express a deep craving. When we lack spiritual nourishment in this world there are so many distractions and pleasures. The first thi...  Read More

It is there, in the middle of exile, that God says: “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” G...  Read More

As Matthew 18:10 reminds us, “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” My confessions could lead to coll...  Read More

When we present our request to God, we are acknowledging his sovereignty that. God is still on the throne and he is the Almighty God. This invites his presence in all of our situations....  Read More

But when doubt is confronted and forgiveness is practiced, something shifts. We begin to pray with a different kind of faith. We begin to believe before we see....  Read More

Prayer is not just a request list we bring to God—it is a sacred moment where our hearts become aligned with His will. In Matthew 6:9–13, Jesus gives His disciples a model for prayer that teaches us h...  Read More

Persistence in prayer is a core aspect of our faith. By praying consistently, we strengthen our connection with Him. We’ve learned that prayer is not just about speaking; it is also about listening fo...  Read More

I love when the mothers at church sing during devotion on 3rd Sunday. One of my favorite songs they sing is “Jesus is on the main line, tell him what you want. Call him up and tell him what you want....  Read More

Humbling ourselves is not weakness, it is strength under submission. It is saying, “Lord, not my will, but Yours be done.” And in due time, God promises exaltation. He lifts those who choose obedience...  Read More

During this Lenten season, Christ’s example confronts the parts of us that still resist surrender. God is shaping our hearts to reflect His Son—not just in what we say, but in how we live....  Read More

The reward of humanity is not found in what we gain, but in what we give. When we operate in love, compassion, integrity, and kindness, we are building chambers within our souls....  Read More

How simple it would be if God handed us a checklist: “Bring this. Release that. Burn this offering and you’re free.”...  Read More

This leads me to reflect on how, in moments of pride, we too can revert to toddler-like behavior. Pride leads us to believe we can navigate life alone, making simple tasks more challenging because we ...  Read More

When God asked Cain about Abel, he answered: “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Being just, God told him his punishment for the murder of his brother. Cain said that the punishment was “too great to bear” an...  Read More

Being covered by God’s Name means you don’t walk alone. You carry His promise. You carry His protection. You carry His peace. No matter what you face, you are marked by Him....  Read More

Living worthy of His name means allowing His peace to rule our hearts, especially in moments when frustration, pride, or hurt would otherwise take over. It means choosing forgiveness when it feels eas...  Read More

He walks with us, nudges us, corrects us, comforts us, and grows us. We are free from fear. We are protected. Because we are His children, we do not have to figure everything out alone, we have a Fath...  Read More

This passage reveals a tension many of us carry during Lent. We belong to God, yet there are places in our lives that remain unhealed, unaligned, or surrendered only halfway. God is not fixing His com...  Read More

Redeemed and Claimed || Isaiah 43: 1-5 || Dr. LaRita Primrose As we continue the Lenten inspirations, I want to share a little something in my heart about being "Redeemed and Claimed." You know, in Is...  Read More

In the text the author is reminding the reader that there are benefits to being called by the name of God. Because the nation Israel is called by God's name, God's favor falls on them and when God's f...  Read More

In the text we find God's answer to these questions, God reminds the nation of Israel that they are not forgotten but favored. Even though they have messed up God tells them to forget their past mista...  Read More

In my walk with Christ, the “drama” hasn’t looked like altars and burnt offerings. It has looked like behavior correction. It has looked like being humbled when my pride was loud. It has looked like r...  Read More

God has set aside so many in the Bible to be a special people for him. Some others that have been set apart to do his will are John the Baptist, the twelve disciples, Paul, Timothy, Barnabas, James an...  Read More

Chosen As God’s People || 1 Peter 2: 9-10 || Deacon Pacia Love “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who ca...  Read More

As we were reminded on Good Friday, HIS SACRIFCE prepared a way for us to also show one another grace and mercy. HIS SACRIFICE taught us how to live as both human and divine. HIS SACRIFICE has shown u...  Read More

“Why me, God?” is a common question when life just doesn’t make sense or bad things happen. When I think back over my life, there were many times (naivety on my part and despite the voice of my mother...  Read More

As we approach the celebration of Easter, let us devote ourselves to enriching our relationships with God and with each other. In the spirit of Jesus gathering His disciples, may we assemble in faith,...  Read More

Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, ...  Read More

Many love the idea of transformation, but resist the process it requires. We want the beauty of the harvest without the pain of pruning. We desire to be more loving, more joyful, more at peace, but do...  Read More

While the Bible provides many scriptures to help us understand the “Will of God”, I truly believe the Apostle Paul’s instructions lay the foundation found in Romans 12:1-2 = Do not conform to the patt...  Read More

Don’t wait until you are too tired. Don’t wait until your mind, body, and spirit give you no choice. Don’t say “after this, I will”. During this Lenten season and as we move into Holy Week, will you a...  Read More

I believe as long as we worship God in Spirit and in truth, a particular day doesn’t matter to Him. The Jewish people had hundreds of laws they were not able to follow and we as Christians thank God t...  Read More

In the busyness of our lives, it's easy to view rest as a luxury, something we only get when everything else is done. But here, Jesus reminds us that rest is not a restriction—it is a gift. God, in Hi...  Read More

The word "Sabbath" comes from the Hebrew word *shabbat*, which means "to cease" or "to rest." God’s command here is not merely about taking a break from work—it's about intentionally setting aside tim...  Read More

The right kind of worship is characterized by sincerity, obedience, and reverence and is tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The right type of worship includes elements such ...  Read More

In our collective worship as a church, we are called to create spaces where rest is not only encouraged but celebrated. When we come together as the body of Christ, we rest in the presence of the Lord...  Read More

The scripture for the devotional was Colossians 1:10 “… so that you may walk WORTHY of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God”. I...  Read More

Lent is a time to reconnect with our Creator, to seek understanding, and to ask: How am I living in alignment with God’s purpose for me? Am I reflecting His love, His justice, and His mercy in the wor...  Read More

God made each of us. He has a purpose for each of our lives. I believe that part of that purpose is to have a personal relationship with Him thru Jesus Christ. To know Jesus Christ is to know God. For...  Read More