“who are you, great mountain?” the lyrics from the song Never Lost (written by Rita E. Springer and Catherine Elizabeth Mullins) resonated in my spirit as my mind began to contemplate the identity of the mountain. the anointed choir melodically flowed through this portion of the poetic composition, possibly without noticing the inspiration that had…
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life constantly throws you curveballs. not long after you successfully overcome an obstacle, another will present itself. the question is, did you learn anything from what you went through? some people repeat the same cycle and never pick up on the lesson hidden in the trial. we may get stuck in a rut without even…
Read moreconferences
conferences and conventions of various themes are usually where those of like interest come and explore. there may be classical displays that an individual revels in their feelings of nostalgia. the venue may show new innovative ways to accomplish necessary tasks or assist in producing superior performance. in the world of church conferences, there is…
Read morethe book of Nahum
the prophet Nahum delivered a message that he called “The burden of Nineveh” (Nahum 1:1, KJV, Tyndale 1987). this “burden” was not your typical prophecy; Nahum would not be preaching repentance. this foretelling was a message of irreversible doom. some 100 to 120 years earlier, God had sent Jonah with a well-received Word and a…
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i love the Word of God! it’s so hard for me to pick my favorite scripture because, as a whole, the Bible is complete and excellent. certain scriptures stand out or reveal something to me as i study from time to time. a comparison came to me recently. this comparison is not necessarily doctrine,…
Read moremy favorite passage: part 3
the text that i read starting in Ephesians 3:14 says, “for this cause I bow my knees.” what cause is Paul referring to? what is this calling that he is so passionate about? what purpose in Kingdom ministry to which Paul was called would he fulfill to the extent of “tribulations”? this cause for which…
Read moremy favorite passage: part 2
i wanted to share a few things i have learned that have impacted me for eternity. some of these things, you would think, should be common sense for a Christian. most of these have a similar theme, and it boils down to people and relationships. people are the heartbeat of God. it’s why He created…
Read moregood jealousy?
jealousy is not a good thing when it comes to Kingdom goals. as the body of Christ, we are meant to work together in harmony, laying aside the “getting ahead” mindset, and accomplish our individual and collective purposes. 1 Corinthians 12:12 states, “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the…
Read morewhat’s next?
in light of the current events and situations that we are witnessing throughout the world, there’s always one question in the back of everyone’s mind; what’s next? you may have lost a friend or a loved one in the global pandemic. perhaps you are watching investments, as the economy has been unpredictable. maybe you’re reading…
Read moreanxiety vs Jesus
what does the Bible have to say about anxiety? there are so many people these days who suffer from crippling anxiety and even those who take medication to gain some relief. worry has robbed countless of sleep, caused stress-related health problems, and changed how some approach their day. i cannot imagine that God would have…
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