I was on a mission this morning, eagerly preparing for a ministry event, when suddenly, a nail in my tire disrupted my plans. It was not something I caused or could have prevented. At that moment, my Monday went from passion to deflation. There is so much happening in our world and circumstances that deflate our spirits, especially when things seem to go against our mission or passion. It can be disheartening when external factors hinder our progress. Prices are…
Embracing the Light of Renewal: The Transformative Power of Easter As dawn breaks and the world shifts from darkness to light, it’s a powerful reminder of the innate desire for renewal and refreshment within us all. This longing is not merely an emotional response but a spiritual recognition of the need for Christ’s transformative power in our lives. The message of Ephesians chapter 1 resonates deeply, speaking of hearts flooded with light, a light that dispels darkness and instills hope…
The Wellspring Within – Cultivating a Heart That Reflects the Divine At the core of our existence lies the heart, a wellspring of life from which our actions, character, and essence emanate. This central hub of our being requires our vigilant protection, for it is the birthplace of all that we do and all that we are. The heart’s condition is the compass that guides our journey, steering us toward either the light of truth or the shadows of deceit.…
EASTER—2024 RENEWED OPENING STORY: IRENA SENDLER In the early 1900s, a young woman named Irena Sendler lived in Warsaw, Poland. During World War II, when the Nazis occupied Poland and implemented the Jewish ghetto system, Irena worked as a social worker and used her position to help Jewish families. Risking her own life, Irena joined an underground organization called Zegota and began smuggling Jewish children out of the ghettos. She would go into the ghettos, often disguised as a nurse…
Guarded – The Disciplines of a Guarded Heart Dr. Craig Smee THE STORY OF JUDAS Mark 14:10-11 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over. Mark 14:17-20 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will…
End times days of Noah END TIMES A. Reference: Matthew 24:37-39 – “As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man…” “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the…
THE PEACE OF PURPOSE PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 TPT Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let your joy overflow! And let gentleness be seen in every relationship, for our Lord is ever near. Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude.Tell him every detail of your life, and then God’s wonderful peace that transcends human understanding will guard your heart and mind…
