Posts with the category “lent”

“Do not worry about tomorrow,” is a reminder again for us to live in the moment and put our trust in God for every circumstance and situation. No difficulty is greater than our great God. Worrying abo...  Read More

As the jingle encourages us to be a good neighbor, let's remember this was first required by God. We should examine how we treat those nearby. Are we genuinely concerned about those affected by the wo...  Read More

The word rest is indeed polysemous, holding multiple meanings that resonate deeply within different contexts. In Luke 12:25-26, Jesus challenges us to reconsider the purpose of our worries, urging us ...  Read More

God is good, God is just. He is merciful, all loving, kind and trustworthy. God is all powerful. You can rest in him. God will be exalted among the nations and in the earth. Be still and know that I a...  Read More

Our prayer to have the courage to rest is a daily prayer and for some of us possibly multiple times a day! Rest is revolutionary and no revolution is successful without commitment, steadfastness and i...  Read More

Resting in God means recognizing that we don’t need to constantly strive. It’s a release of control, an invitation to stop and be still in God’s presence. It’s letting go of the belief that we must wo...  Read More

Similarly, we too need periods of rest. Life can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to burn out. However, Jesus offers us an essential reminder: rest is not a luxury, but a necessity. It’s not about escap...  Read More

This divine assurance and insurance are not limited to Moses alone; it is a promise for all of God's children. It is a reminder that God is like a good neighbor. When we seek God's presence, we find a...  Read More

The shepherd is responsible for caring for the flock, ensuring that the flock is safe, nourished and accounted for. A Good Shepherd is aware of the needs of each sheep in the 23rd psalms reminds us h...  Read More

Today’s culture tries to teach us that the hustle and grind mentality is the way to go and that we will rest when we’re dead. And to that I say, it’s a no for me! I’m gonna go ahead and disagree with ...  Read More

In our daily lives, we are called to mirror Christ's example and model His teachings to those around us. Like Joseph, we must be willing to step out in faith, even when it means standing against the t...  Read More

If the internet existed Friday, April 1st 33 C.E. (AD) on the Gregorian calendar the memes depicting the commentary of Pontius Pilate (the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judea) would be comin...  Read More

So…if we can first love God, then our neighbors, then living a godly life isn’t so far-fetched. In essence, the command to love is not merely a moral obligation but a transformative journey. It’s a jo...  Read More

Acting for God  ||  Mark 12:13-17  ||  Merdice CumberbatchThis text is about ‘The Question of Paying Taxes.’ The Pharisees and the Herodians conspired together to trap Jesus in his own words. And they...  Read More

Be Fruitful  ||  Mark 11: 20-24  || Rev. Deborah RozierIn the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig t...  Read More

Divine discontent is a good thing. Without it we would not be able to truly do our part for God’s Kingdom. Divine discontent takes us out of our comfort zone and prepares us for our purpose. Divine di...  Read More

I am moved by the way David concludes his prayer. It mirrors my prayers, starting with a flurry of emotions but ending with God providing a solution through my requests. Sometimes, I find myself askin...  Read More

Hey, I get it Life sometimes can be overwhelming! What we should do confess knowledge of God's will and be obedient to his word, have the sufficient grace to weather the most raging storms. God's Grac...  Read More

Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain (v36). This verse expresses the idea that the heart is wayward and needs help in pursuing what is good. The psalmist wants God to transform him s...  Read More

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”...  Read More

f I were to travel through scripture and find someone to give me an example of Jesus being their "homeboy," it would be David. In Psalm 27:11-12, David cries out,"11 Teach me your way, LORD; lead me i...  Read More

Take a moment to contemplate what leadership means to you in your everyday life, whether it be in the corporate world, as a stay-at-home mom, or as a retiree. Do you yearn for God's wisdom? Are you as...  Read More

Today’s brief scriptural reference, reminds us. The text reminds us that not only were we created by God, not only did God make us in God’s own image but also that each of us has been chosen, set apar...  Read More

The character traits of Humbleness and Humility exhibited by Jesus, admittedly are not easy to follow, but as Christians we are obligated to do so. As we celebrate this Lenten season and reflect on th...  Read More

In fact, God had a plan and a purpose for David and formed him in his mother's womb demonstrates that we as babies are known by God as the person He created. So, we are God's children from our mother'...  Read More

When we sin, he loves us; when we aren’t our best selves, he loves us. Sometimes, you may have no one to turn to, but God is always ready to hear you speak to him. We have chosen to dedicate our lives...  Read More

This Psalm is not intended to be an indictment to be good. It expresses great contentment and security in God. God knows me better than I know myself. He knows everything there is to know about me. It...  Read More

This week’s Prayer Focus is: Grateful for who we are and how God made us. In the first book of the Bible, Moses sounds an alarm similar to Dap’s in this historical text to the children of Israel. He s...  Read More

“Membership has its privileges”. This was one the famous slogans of American Express in the 90s and remains a meme today! I’ve used the phrase in various ways and I’m sure you have too. For American ...  Read More

I want us to learn to not get SO caught up in looking for/at the enemy that we miss God. Sometimes we get so busy talking about the enemy that we miss God’s abundance. Standing firm in the faith is wh...  Read More

The answer seems simple, the one who is doing right should be exalted, but Jesus flips the script and reminds the hearer/reader that the humble will be exalted. I had to ask myself why does Jesus say ...  Read More

The scripture also asks that we draw nearer to God and that we cleanse ourselves. That is to say that we should offer penance for our wrong doings. Lent allows of us the opportunity to bear witness to...  Read More

Act In Humility  ||  Philippians 2:1-3  ||  Carolyn J. SatcherHumility is a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. Humility is also freedom from pride or arrogance.There is no greater...  Read More

Of course, physical walking entails getting up and moving. Medical experts state that some of the benefits of physical walking are that it burns calories, it strengthens the heart, it controls blood s...  Read More

A Keep Pushing Thankfulness ||  Psalm 46  ||  Merdice CumberbatchHave you ever had a bad day on a day you expected to be a good day? I’m almost one hundred percent certain that the answer is yes becau...  Read More

Don’t answer out loud or tell your neighbor, but how many times have you been moving along, minding your business and the next thing you know you’re falling? And it’s always like those scenes in movie...  Read More

However, how often have we benefitted from an unmerited gift, act of kindness, compliment, spiritual and/or physical healing, or favor, but didn’t remember to say “Thank You”? – It’s always better lat...  Read More

As we move through this Lenten Season and as we continue to traverse this Christian Journey, let us do our best to not simply hear, but to listen. Let us be moved to action by our faith. Let us be liv...  Read More

To second guess is human. To listen is divine. Having a clear conscience means that there is an alignment between your head, the center of your consciousness, and your heart, the root of your emotion...  Read More

As we continue on this Lenten journey, let us first not forget to continue to walk in gratitude by stepping out in faith and sacrificing ourselves through acts of service, acts of giving, and acts of ...  Read More