God Knows

By Violetra Ward | November 3, 2021

“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” Romans 8:27. Have you ever been at a place in your life when you have no idea which way to turn, should I go left or right? In…

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A Pure Heart

By Violetra Ward | November 2, 2021

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8. Pure is defined as the quality of something that is not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks about a man that has a pure heart, a sincere and faithful heart towards…

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The Battle of the Mind

By Violetra Ward | November 1, 2021

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7. We are consistently bombarded with fears, anxieties and things that appear impossible; the archenemy of our souls is constantly trying to evade our mental space and convince us that we are…

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Never Alone

By Violetra Ward | October 31, 2021

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrew 13:5. Alone is defined as being without the presence of another, absence of physical, spiritual, or mental contact of another person. Millions of people throughout the world…

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Keeping us Humble

By Violetra Ward | October 30, 2021

“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…

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Showers of Blessings

By Violetra Ward | October 29, 2021

“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.…

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Facing Opposition

By Violetra Ward | October 26, 2021

“But it came to pass, that when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and the Arabians, and the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites, heard that the walls of Jerusalem were made up, and that the breaches began to be stopped, then they were very wroth, And conspired all of them together to come and to fight against Jerusalem, and…

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A Tree Well Nourished

By Violetra Ward | October 22, 2021

“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” Psalm 1:3. Did you know that a deep rooted tree can survive prolonged dry periods as a resort of its capacity to…

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A Compassionate Ear

By Violetra Ward | October 21, 2021

“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:” 1 Peter 3:8 The book of Job 14:1 states that “Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.”  He spoke to the brevity of man’s life and the origin…

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Count Your Blessings

By Violetra Ward | October 20, 2021

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” Psalm 103:2. In the stillness of the night a lonely tear rolls down the side of your cheek, things seem dismal and unclear, and suddenly, way deep down in your soul, the memory of how God lovingly delivered, kept, and carried you through…

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