“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17 Christmas, it is a time of giving and receiving gifts. We spend hours decorating and shopping. We look for that perfect gift for our... Continue Reading →
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17 Of the three persons in the God head, Holy Spirit is... Continue Reading →
“that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,”. Philippians 3:10 To be honest, I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection; the idea of sharing in his suffering and death that’s not as appealing.like most, I want... Continue Reading →
Scripture: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 How it applies to my life: It’s funny, maybe a little... Continue Reading →
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.”Zephaniah 3:17 Can you picture the Lord rejoicing over you with exuberant joy? Or quieting your heart with His... Continue Reading →
I sat in silence watching the streets of New Orleans pass by. I was on my way back to the airport via Uber. It was 4 a.m. in the morning, and I was still processing the two weeks prior. My eyes welled with tears as I asked the Lord to help me put into words... Continue Reading →
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. I Corinthians 15:50 You can't take it with you, all the material goods in the world, matter nothing at death. Our bodies perish, but all that we have accumulated remain. This scripture reminds me of the... Continue Reading →
Lately I have found myself drawn to acronyms. I will hear a word and start to ponder something it could stand for in my life. I see a frog - Fully Rely on God. I hear Fear - I think Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything and Rise. I was listening to a message... Continue Reading →
Renewed discusses the author's journey of spiritual transformation, stressing the continuous process of mind renewal in Christianity. Renewed recommends personal discipline, patience, obedience, and faithfulness, as well as openness to new divine revelations for this transformation. The ultimate goal being the alignment of an individual's thoughts and desires with God's teachings and their implementation in daily life.
Fully Formed in Love reflects on the trials of her relationship and past transgressions that have impacted her marriage. Her realizations focus on selfishness and inconsideration that led to affairs and even list her divorce filings hurting her partner. After soul-searching, she acknowledges her immaturity, lack of commitment, and the pain she caused. She is thankful for her husband's steadfastness, attributing it to divine love, and resolves to appreciate him more in the future.
Restoring Voice 