Credits: Pixel We all live in a housebe it rented, owned, bequeathed, or borrowed.I hope that we all love to take care of the house that we live ineither by yourself, help, or indulging in a paid-serviceThe point, I hope, is that you love to live and return to a clean space. Some folks require … Continue reading The House
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Double for your Trouble
I cracked my eggs this morning to make my Sunday scrambled eggs for breakfast. Whereas mid-week egg making is quick, plain, and no frills, Sunday egg making are special with all the whistles and bells. I got all the ingredients (tomato, onion, spinach, mushrooms, and avocado; no sausage today) ready and began cracking the eggs. … Continue reading Double for your Trouble
Servant Heart
God grant us the grace to be like you serving one another from a kind and pure heart. What does it mean? A servant-heart is a leader who is: Humble, not arrogantSelfless, gives of him/herself sacrificiallyCommitted, to a cause and to othersLoyalDutifully diligent Interested in the goodwill of othersCompassionate Empathetic Does having a servant heart … Continue reading Servant Heart
Saint Francis’s Prayer
Credits: Unsplash / Chris Liverani I had some personal decisions to make that will change the trajectory of my life. As such, it has been a two weeks of mental fatigue for many reasons. I haven’t posted as a result. Sorry. I truly missed not posting nor reading any of my favorite peoples’ posts. During … Continue reading Saint Francis’s Prayer
Of War and Peace
Credits: Pexels There is a war in our members warring against us all despite our desire to do good. It’s a struggle about who to please in the affairs of life generally and that of ours. Do I please myself, my family, friends, my pastor or other religious leaders? The war or struggle is also … Continue reading Of War and Peace
The Glory
Credits: Unsplash / Todd Quackenbush The Glory is God’s magnificence presence on His people. It is an empowerment and enablement. The glory comes and falls for a purpose and season. When the glory falls in churches and the temples, people can hardly move or talk. The glory can also fall on an individual during prayer, … Continue reading The Glory
Trust in Him
Credits: Unsplash / Bernard Hermant Trust in God for everything Trust in God’s mercyTrust in His salvationTrust in His goodnessTrust in His LoveTrust in God’s faithfulnessTrust in His provisionTrust God for your family. Trust Him regarding the work of your handsTrust Him in your abundanceTrust Him in your insufficiency Scriptures When you are tempted to … Continue reading Trust in Him
Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy
I did a Poll over two months ago asking readers and followers what they did with their Sundays. The Poll had a total of 30 views (21 in June & 9 in July). Of the views, 10 bloggers liked the post, while only 5 participated in the Poll. My sincerest gratitude to those who participated. … Continue reading Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy
Meditation is the most important aspect of Prayer
Credits: Dictionary.com Meditation means different things to different people. Some meditate for medical reasons, some for spiritual reasons, while most meditate just because. Though, per the influential Mayo Clinic, there is no scientific research conclusions to draw on the benefits of meditation, medically, meditation has been used to calm the nerves and reduce stress. It … Continue reading Meditation is the most important aspect of Prayer
The Recall
Credits: Unsplash / Brian Wertheim The Preamble 1. My people perish for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). Knowledge, not of books (academics), but of a thorough insight into all areas of anything, plaguing or concerning us. We need a holistic not peripheral view or lens. Grant us Your Spirit of knowledge and truth, dear God. … Continue reading The Recall
The Steve Graves Weekly: Finding Your Scottie Pippen
The Steve Graves Weekly: Finding Your Scottie Pippen — Read on us10.campaign-archive.com/ Who is your Pippen or Chuck? Two weeks ago, I had thought of a blog topic, using basketball as an allegory. The topic was “every MJ has a Pippen.” But with the Finals in full swing, I wrote the title, then shelved it … Continue reading The Steve Graves Weekly: Finding Your Scottie Pippen
Of Sinners and Saints
Credits: Unsplash / Left, Maximalfocus; Right, Belinda Fewings I had posted similar opposing-titled blogs; Of In-Laws and Outlaws, Of Poverty and Riches, Of Marriages and Divorces, Of God and Satan, Of Fathers and Daughters, and Of Mothers and Sons. All of which were self-inspired by observations and personal experiences. Today’s post’s title however was inspired … Continue reading Of Sinners and Saints
WISDOM (II)
Credits: Unsplash / Left, Brett Jordan; Right, Tim Wildsmith I love Wisdom. It is a gift from God. Those who are blessed with it utter (or pen) such incontestable words that leaves one’s mouth agape, takes one’s breathe away, and sets the hearts ablaze in wonder. It makes an adult out of youngsters and a … Continue reading WISDOM (II)
WISDOM (I)
Credits: Unsplash / Left, Tim Wildsmith. Right, Brett Jordan Each block/paragraph below is a verse. Absolutely no indigestion nor congestion. Simply enjoy, digest, ingest all you can, and egest the ones you can’t. At the end, I hope you badly desire Wisdom. From the Holy Bible: Proverbs 8:1-36 “Does not wisdom call out? Does not … Continue reading WISDOM (I)
6 Lessons I learned from just watching Basketball: Part I
Credits: Pexels Never give up Be open-minded Change Believe Always put your best foot forward, and Speak / affirm your success. Preface I know that God speaks to all His creatures (people). The question is whether or not we are receiving or perceiving what He’s saying? It is akin to a radio station; you hear … Continue reading 6 Lessons I learned from just watching Basketball: Part I
Is your Heart healthy? Or Are you on a Verge of a Heart Attack?
There are devices we can use at home to check our blood pressure, our temperature, and blood sugar for glucose level? But how does one check the heart? I do not suppose that there is a home device yet for the heart. We all need a heart check up. And I don’t mean medically. That … Continue reading Is your Heart healthy? Or Are you on a Verge of a Heart Attack?
Unrequited Love
Credits: Unsplash / S. Ruvalcaba How do you feel when you love someone who does not love you back? Thanks to Think Written for the writing prompt. Love ought to be reciprocal. Yes? Right? Remember Teddy Pendergrass’s 50/50 (or is’t 70/30 or 60/40) love song? Who wants to be the one holding on to the … Continue reading Unrequited Love
Jesus Ministry: God is a Spirit
What is a Spirit? There are thirty-one (31) different definitions of a spirit in Dictionary.com. Only 3 of these will suffice for this post. A spirit is “a supernatural, conscious, incorporeal being, especially one inhabiting a place, object, etc.,” or “having a particular character,” or “a divine, inspiring, or animating being or influence. Numbers 11:25; … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: God is a Spirit
Jesus Ministry: Call to Pray
Credits: Pexels If I shut up heaventhat there be no rain,orif I command the locuststo devour the land,orif I send pestilenceamong my people; if my people,which are calledby my name,shall humble themselves, and pray,and seek my face,and turn from their wicked ways; thenwill I hear from heaven,and will forgive their sin,and will heal their land. … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Call to Pray
Of God The Creator and Satan The Imitator
We’ve all heard and probably know or acknowledge the deity of the Almighty Creator of the universe. He goes by different names, in the Christian spheres, among which are: I AM. Elohim. Yahweh. Alpha.Omega. Omnipresent, Omniscient, Omnipotent. Ancient of Days. Jehovah El Roi, Nissi, Tsidkenu, etc. Other religious spheres call Him by other names. This … Continue reading Of God The Creator and Satan The Imitator
Jesus Ministry: Peace
Credits: Unsplash / Sunyu Peace is a state of stillness, tranquility, harmony, or serenity. A freedom of the mind from agitation, annoyance, distraction, anxiety, warring, or obsession. It is also a state or condition available to people and nations, but not all possesses it. In the absence of Peace, chaos, or agitation, anxiety, fear, and … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Peace
It’s Nothing
If everyone believes in youBut you don’t,It’s nothing If God says you are and canBut you don’t think so,Agree or feel itIt’s nothing No matter how many peopleTell you the qualities they love in youStill, it’s nothingIf you don’t believe you possess those qualities Until you know, that you knowThat you know, that you knowWho … Continue reading It’s Nothing
Jesus Ministry: Resurrection
Credits: Unsplash / Kelly Sikkema Resurrection, according to Dictionary.com, is the rising of Christ after His death and burial. We do not need a dictionary to tell us what Resurrection means. But that the dictionary includes the word is confirmation that Resurrection is real. Yes, crucify me for that. As a lover of Jesus The … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Resurrection
Happy Good Friday
May all good flow to you today, this month, and always.
Don’t condemn yourself, neither let any condemn you
Everyone makes mistakes, right? At one point in our lives, each one of us will do or say something regrettable and wish that we could retract or delete or just wished that it was a bad dream? There’s none that hasn’t made a mistake at least once in their lifetime, right? If you haven’t, raise … Continue reading Don’t condemn yourself, neither let any condemn you
Jesus Ministry: Faith under Fire
Credits: Pexels Fire can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Good when it does what we desire it to do. Such as having a camp fire, keeping warm, and cooking. But when it is the opposite, such as fire from a cigarette flick near an open gas cooker in a house, the … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Faith under Fire
Jesus Ministry: God Speaks
Do you believe that God speaks? Do you believe that God speaks to you, or is speaking, and wants to speak to you? God speaks all the time and more so at the end of a year/beginning of a new one. In reviewing a prior year and getting ready for the next, it is wise … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: God Speaks
Jesus Ministry: Dreams
Credits: Sharon McCutcheon / Unsplash Do you dream? I mean the real dream (the noun). Not the act of you thinking and imagining what could be. Those are good too as was Disney was built on the foundations of imagination and fantasy were. But today, I want to talk about the Dreams in which you … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Dreams
It’s Sharing Thursday: #140 – Times of Testing
In the moments of turmoil are where you will find the most sincere peace. Discovering faith in the chaos makes it all worthwhile and these times of …#140 – Times of Testing Sharing #Brian Keith’s blog and site, #ImightbeaProphet. Brian’s posts have always been a God moment for me. . . . We all need … Continue reading It’s Sharing Thursday: #140 – Times of Testing
Love and Loving Yourself
Credits: Annie Spratt / Unsplash Valentines Day I believe that Valentines Day is a global celebration. Its origin, though still unknown, has been alluded to the Romans. Read here for a brief history. Valentines Day, like several other holidays, have been grossly abused. Why wait till February 14th to show love? And why show love … Continue reading Love and Loving Yourself
Do you know who you are?
Credits: Left, Maria Teneva; Right, Yoonbae Cho / Unsplash I’m not asking about your credentials, or your name, who your parents are, or where you’re from. Real sons and daughters of God know who they are by what God says about them and no circumstance can make them believe otherwise. For example, God says: God’s … Continue reading Do you know who you are?
Repentance
Credits: Pexels Have you ever wondered why God “boasted” about King David as being “a man after His own heart” despite David’s flaws and the atrocities he committed? “I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will” (Act 13:22). I propose to you that … Continue reading Repentance
Jesus Ministry: Holy Spirit
Do you know Him? Let me introduce you to my friend, my comforter, my guard and guide, my gift from God. His name is Holy Spirit; also goes by Holy Ghost. If you don’t already know Him, I need you to - He’s truly a friend in need and indeed. I met Holy Spirit when … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Holy Spirit
Spiritual Gifts Part 2
Credits: Sydney Heron / Unsplash.com From Part 1: The Spiritual Gifts are: Word Of Wisdom Word Of Knowledge Faith. I earlier blogged on this gift. Click here to read it. Gifts of Healing Working Of Miracles Prophecy Discerning of spirits Divers kinds of tongues Interpretation of tongues. The above gifts are also often categorized as: … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts Part 2
Spiritual Gifts: Part 1
Credits: Sydney Heron / Unsplash.com Preamble God gave talents (Matthew 25:15-30) to His sons and daughters. Unfortunately, most of us never discover those talents let alone use them for the benefit of humanity. As such, majority of us have either buried our talents, are living way below God’s capacity for us, or are busy chasing … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts: Part 1
Jesus Ministry: Disturbing Prophetic Words
I don’t know about you, but I have been terribly disturbed by the multitude of “prophetic words“ given pre-the-Presidential election by several men and women of God categorically stating that God told (or showed) them that Donald Trump will serve a second term as President of the USA. But now this is not so. What … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Disturbing Prophetic Words
Jesus Ministry: Fasting and Understanding its Power
youtube.com/watch Understanding the Power of Fasting video . . .I have wanted to blog on Fasting and, again, the beginning of the New Year is a good time to post the topic. Not that fasting is only done at the beginning of a New Year. Far from it! Fasting can be done anytime and for … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Fasting and Understanding its Power
I want it all this New Year
Credits: Vita Vilcina, Andrei Ianovskii, Marcin Ciszewski, Sonia Sanmartin It’s a New YearIt’s a new me I want a new house should I build or buy; And a new car lease for 3 or buy for 5; And a new wardrobe cashed or charged; A new me from head to toe at whatever cost possible … Continue reading I want it all this New Year
Jesus Ministry: 7 Primary Ways that God Speaks
I hope that you are aware that today is the last Sunday of 2020! Despite the frustrations of Covid-19, the social unrests and injustices, the restrictions on physical movements, and whatever else plagued you/us in 2020, I hope that you are glad the year is almost over. I am. As 2020 comes to an end, … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: 7 Primary Ways that God Speaks
Hark The Herald Angels Sing … Merry Christmas!
Credits: Yulian Karadzhov youtube.com/watch Thank you for visiting on this very special day. Christmas Blessings to you, and especially to my awesome followers, like'rs, and commenters. May His Joy, Peace, and Goodwill be yours today and always ... It's still a great day to be alive and breathing! . . . Hark! The herald angels … Continue reading Hark The Herald Angels Sing … Merry Christmas!
Christmas: The Reason for The Season
Christmas is this Friday; less than a week from today. As we approach the day, we need to pause and ask ourselves - what really is the reason for Christmas? It’s not about the food or the presents we exchange with one another; though those are great. Neither is it about building the snowman, riding … Continue reading Christmas: The Reason for The Season
Holiday Gift Giving for the less fortunate
Credits: Bible.com / (C) ThinkTalk Can you believe that Christmas is a week from today? If you are in a position to help others, are looking for fertile soils to till, it’s not too late; please consider these organizations to support and put a smile on someone’s face this Christmas. I acknowledge that there are … Continue reading Holiday Gift Giving for the less fortunate
Electoral College certifies Biden
It is now official - Joe Biden has been certified as the winner of the U.S.A. Presidential election. Together with the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, they will both be sworn in on January 20th, 2021. Prior to January, however, according to CBS News, there are still two major dates to hurdle: December 23: All copies … Continue reading Electoral College certifies Biden
Jesus Ministry: Spiritual Fitness
SpiritualPlusFitnessCredits: Unsplash Spiritual fitness is to your soul and spirit what physical fitness is to your body. . . . All truths are parallel. It is therefore imperative that immense attention should be paid to the parallelism of the spiritual and physical. “Man lives in two worlds: He lives in the natural world … and, … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Spiritual Fitness
The D-Day has come and gone – 2
Credits: NBC [Last paragraph from the previous post:] “The Constitution of the United States of America states that “the results won’t be official until each state fully canvasses and certifies its presidential election results, which occurs on a different timeline in every state.” The Electoral College has to declare the Presidential winner after the electors … Continue reading The D-Day has come and gone – 2
Alexander The Coppersmith
Credits: Bible.com/ThinkTalk Paul made the above statement, in chapter 4 of his second letter to his spiritual son Timothy. Other references to Alexander the coppersmith can be found in 1 Timothy 1:20 and Acts 19:25-27). . . . Numerous times that I have read this chapter, I have wondered what Alexander the Coppersmith did. Could … Continue reading Alexander The Coppersmith
Strong Women: A Series – I-II – Strong Women in the Bible
Credits: Unsplash I have eight (8) favorite Strong Women in the Bible. I highlighted Abigail in my previous post. We’ll continue today with Deborah, Dorcas, and Esther. Deborah Deborah was both a prophetess and a judge in Israel. A prophetess is a woman who God has chosen to carry His Word to His people (you … Continue reading Strong Women: A Series – I-II – Strong Women in the Bible
Strong Women: A Series – I-I – Strong Women in the Bible
Credits: Unsplash “Strong” is both an adverb and an adjective. Often when used to refer to a lady or woman, the first thought of “strong” is that of a forceful feminine. But, please if I may don my gift-of-teaching hat on for a second to educate us a little bit today - the word … Continue reading Strong Women: A Series – I-I – Strong Women in the Bible
Jesus Ministry: Increase your Faith
Credits: Unsplash.com / Kreated Media What is Faith? “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” (Hebrews 11:3) … Continue reading Jesus Ministry: Increase your Faith
The Choices We Make
Credits: UnSplash / Joshua Coleman Choice is both an act and the power of choosing the best of two or several alternatives. Choice is also exercising care in your selection. . . . Daily, we make tons of choices. “It's estimated that the average adult makes about 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day ... And … Continue reading The Choices We Make
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