The Living Word

In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 1 John 4:9 God’s love is truly amazing; it is beyond human comprehension and outright immeasurable- it has the power to change hearts and mold any willing soul…

“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” Psalms 50:15. Even those believed to be the strongest Christians encounter circumstances that simply bogle the mind; surrendering the mind, body, and soul over to a feeling of total helplessness…times when your all alone and you fall…

“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)” 2 Corinthians 10:4 “Spiritual warfare is the putting aside of passive attitudes towards faith which keep us from commitment and cause us to pursue only those things that will benefit us. Instead of seeking our…

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9. In the beginning God created both male and female. Genesis 1:27 states “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” These two were…

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” Philippians 1:6.  Life can throw some serious punches. . .don’t you to agree? Young and at the very tender age of fourteen, I gave God my heart-and by age nineteen…

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 When checking in via multimedia with my family, I often fondly sign off with…

“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” Luke 15:24 It is never too late to make a fresh start with God. The familiar analogy of the Prodigal Son reminds us of God’s amazing grace to bring reconciliation to the lost.…

“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 2 Corinthians 12:7. “God has a way that is mighty sweet.” A phrase my mother used on…

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. One word or phrase can change a person’s perspective. The year was Nineteen ninety-five and I was a young mother on peritoneal dialysis. My brother in Christ, Rev.…

“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5. Have you ever been told to do something that you could not understand- a reluctant feeling to stay clear and go the opposite direction is usually…