Over again, the truth about the blood of Jesus is poured out abundantly in the word of God. But have you ever considered the truth that all behavior that is unbecoming of a believer can belittle the blood of Jesus?
Read MoreAre you aware that there are more than 150 references to the fear of God in the Bible? Although the bulk of these occur in the Old Testament, there are an ample number in the New Testament to persuade us that fearing God is an attitude of heart that we should cultivate today. Being in awe of God or having reverential respect for God is the ultimate power for the prevention for sin.
Read MoreQuestion? Does your behavior belittle the blood of Jesus? The inquiry is intentional. Specifically, as it relates to your walk, worship, and work for the Lord. Before you begin this exercise of personal examination, lets first refresh our minds and hearts of the eternal efficacy of the Blood of Jesus.
Read MoreFor this week’s blog entry, I was encouraged to elucidate on conflict resolution in relationships. All of us are familiar with the fixture of relationships in our human experience. We all have different relationships with spouses, parents, children, employers and fellow employees. Some of them move in smoothness providing an abundance of joy. Others provide an abundance of jail time and a yoke of unpleasantness.
Read MoreIn my early days as a follower of Jesus Christ I was blessed to participate in a neighborhood outreach in Woodbury, New Jersey. I had never participated in a group outreach before so I was nervous but excited to see what the Lord would do in the lives we were purposing to win for Christ. Soul winning weekend was a great opportunity to witness the work of the Holy Spirit of everyone that heard the Gospel, but it was also a blessing to see how he would work in my heart as well. Specifically obeying the call to win souls for Christ.
Read MoreIn this week’s blog we will explore the concepts of being under and standing in God’s authority. First let’s consider a working definition for authority to wrap our heads and hearts around the conceptualization of walking under and in the authority of the Lord.
Read MoreI begin this week’s blog with several questions.
Do you remember in your life where you personally understood and acknowledged authority? Have you ever given any consideration to where authority comes from? Are you steadfast in, as well as standing under, the Lord’s Authority? As a young child growing up, authority got my undivided attention in the form of my grandmother aka Big Momma. I believe that she was an original member of the R.O.D. authority. (Reminder Of Discipline)
Read MoreOn Thursday January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared a decree of deliverance for 3.5 million Blacks as the nation found itself embroiled in an evil and eviscerating civil war. The Emancipation Proclamation declared "that all persons held as slaves" within the rebellious states "are, and henceforward shall be free."(U.S National Archives)
Read MoreBy now I hoped that you had an exceptional day of worship during yesterday’s Resurrection Sunday. As I continue to reserve some time for rich reflection about how our Lord’s Death, Burial and Resurrection (D.B.R) aka the GOSPEL rewarded all of us who obeyed the Gospel with eternal life and absolute exemption from the second death, I continue to find myself being caught and carried away by clouds of joy! In addition to a glorious grip of gratitude. The following passages should faithfully fuel our joy as well as generate a gratitude that Glorifies and blesses God.
Read MoreFor the faithful followers of Jesus Christ, Passion week marks the most extraordinary and transcending eventful days in human history which enjoys eternal consequences. Because what you believe and do with the Lord Jesus Christ will absolutely dictate your experience in eternity.
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