ANOINTED FOR A PURPOSE

Photo by Rodnae productions Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head and declared, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you, king, over the Lord’s people Israel. You are to destroy the house of Ahab your master, and I will … Continue reading ANOINTED FOR A PURPOSE

Our Identity in God [ Bible Study]

Identity can be defined as a sense of self or a person’s unique characteristics that defines them. We can also say that identity is who a person is. There are many things that can influence our identity, for instance, our family, race /ethnicity, jobs, or interests. The problem with these is that they are often … Continue reading Our Identity in God [ Bible Study]

Like A Glove

Photo by Clay Banks Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him. Judges 6:34 One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Gideon in Judges 6-8. It starts out with Israel being oppressed by the Midianites. They had done … Continue reading Like A Glove

From Affliction to Fruitfulness

Photo by Ömer DÖNER Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh ( causing to forget), for he said, " God has made me forget all my trouble and hardship and all [ the sorrow of the loss of ] my father’s household.” He named the second [son] Ephraim, ( fruitfulness)“ for he said, “ God has caused … Continue reading From Affliction to Fruitfulness

SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCE [Free PDF Copy]

Discipleship I have put together a discipleship resource to help you go deeper in your faith and relationship with God. Spiritual growth is preceded by first building on the foundational basics of faith. We begin on spiritual milk, then proceed to deeper truths. The essence of discipleship is to feed new believers spiritual milk so … Continue reading SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCE [Free PDF Copy]

His Divine Timing

Photo by Bruno Figueiredo He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. Acts 7:25 Talking about Moses, knowing that God had called him to deliver the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt. (Exodus 2:11-15)He attempts to go at it with his own strength and understanding. … Continue reading His Divine Timing

Holiness [Bible Study]

Holiness can be defined as being set apart or consecrated unto God. To be holy can also mean to be without impurity or corruption or sin. We say that God is holy which means set apart; without corruption, sin, or impurity. God is set apart, there is none like Him, but in His set-apartness, He … Continue reading Holiness [Bible Study]

9 Tips on Finding the Relationship You Desire

Photo by Dominic Sansotta Studies show that one of the best places to find a spouse is in church. I believe so because it gives people a healthy safe setting to get to know each another. (I met my guy in church, so I’m already a little biased). It is not the only place though… … Continue reading 9 Tips on Finding the Relationship You Desire

The Help of God

Photo by Billy Pasco And his fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped, till he was strong. 2 Chronicles 26:15b Speaking about King Uzziah. He began his reign in Judah when he was just sixteen years old. He had such great mentors that he was able to reign greatly even at his age. What … Continue reading The Help of God

RECEIVING THE PROMISE

Photo by Annie Spratt And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Hebrews 6:15 NIV I remember seeing this verse in Hebrews and changing my perspective on how I read the story of Abraham in Genesis. I saw it with new eyes. Where I couldn't see God speaking concerning the promise, I saw … Continue reading RECEIVING THE PROMISE

A NEW HEART AND SPIRIT

Photo by Ave Calvar Martinez I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 This is God‘s promise to the Israelites as God took them into captivity. He intended to deal with … Continue reading A NEW HEART AND SPIRIT

Philippians 2:12-13 Study

[Working Out Our Salvation] Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 … Continue reading Philippians 2:12-13 Study

Forgetting What is Behind

Photo by Gayatri Malhotra         Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do; forgetting what is behind and straining forward toward what is ahead. Philippians 3:13 As we begin a new year we can consider Paul’s exhortation as an encouragement to begin the … Continue reading Forgetting What is Behind

20 Simple Habits To Commit To In 2023

Photo by Sixteen Miles Out. Happy New Year!! It's been a while since I posted anything on the blog. I took some time off to reset and prepare for the New Year. But I’m back inspired and ready to begin the year with fresh ideas. It’s January, the time of the year when many of … Continue reading 20 Simple Habits To Commit To In 2023

God of Provision

Photo by Yana Moroz So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.” Genesis 22:14 When God tested Abraham and asked him to sacrifice his only son Isaac, Abraham knew one thing, God was faithful … Continue reading God of Provision

God of Resurrection

Photo by Zac Durant And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God and shut the door behind him and went out. 2 Kings 4:20-22 … Continue reading God of Resurrection

7 RELATIONSHIP PRINCIPLES IN GENESIS

Photo by Photos by Lanty God institutes marriage Now the LORD God said, “ It is not good (sufficient, satisfactory) that the man should be alone: I will make him a helper meet( suitable, adapted, complementary) for him. Genesis 2:18 AMPC This is the first time we see the idea of marriage. God puts a … Continue reading 7 RELATIONSHIP PRINCIPLES IN GENESIS

 God of Breakthrough

                 Photo by Echo Wang David attacked the Philistines and defeated them. Then he said, “I watched the LORD break through my enemies like a mighty flood.” So he named the place “The Lord Broke Through.” 2 Samuel 5:20 CEV This was David’s declaration right after he became the king of Israel and went out … Continue reading  God of Breakthrough

When God is Intentionally Late

Photo by Pema Lama. When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream... Genesis 41:1 After two full years, something significant happens. Pharaoh had a dream. This story has to do with Joseph than it has to do with Pharaoh. Genesis 40:23 says, “Yet the Chief cupbearer did not remember him. And after two … Continue reading When God is Intentionally Late

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Study

[RENEWING OUR MINDS] For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 One of the greatest battles we will ever fight as … Continue reading 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Study

The Bread of His presence

Photo by Franzi Meyer And you shall set the bread of the presence on the table before me regularly. Exodus 25:30 God gives instruction concerning the bread, which He refers to as the bread of the presence. It was to be put before Him at all times in the Holy place. The bread here is … Continue reading The Bread of His presence

Becoming a Living Sacrifice

Photo by Chirag Nayak At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to stand before the LORD to minister to him and to bless in His name to this day. Deuteronomy 10:8 We see here the distinct job given to the Levites. … Continue reading Becoming a Living Sacrifice

10 Ways to Foster Effective Communication in a Relationship

Photo by Mike Meyers Communication can be a complicated affair in any relationship. We can love each other and still find ourselves going around the same mountain on end. We can hit the same stumbling blocks over and over. This can be very frustrating. We can also assume that just because we can talk, we … Continue reading 10 Ways to Foster Effective Communication in a Relationship

His Dwelling Place

Photo by Jp Valery And from that day the ark remained in Kiriath-jearim for a very long time, for it was twenty years [until the reign of King David]; and all the house of Israel lamented ( wailed) and grieved after the LORD. 1 Samuel 7:2 AMP The ark of the Lord was His presence. … Continue reading His Dwelling Place

        THE MERCY OF GOD [STUDY]       

Mercy can be defined as the act of showing kindness to someone, or compassion given to someone who has erred. Mercy can also mean alleviating suffering and refraining from causing one harm when it's within one's power to do so. God is mercy. When we say God is mercy we don’t mean it’s what He … Continue reading         THE MERCY OF GOD [STUDY]       

Power to Conceive

Photo by MART PRODUCTION: By faith, Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age since she considered him faithful who had promised. Hebrews 11:11 Speaking about Sarah birthing a child in old age. Before Sarah could conceive she needed something, she needed supernatural enablement because it was impossible for her … Continue reading Power to Conceive

8 Conversation Starters for a First Date

Photo by Ekrulila Meeting someone on a first date can be daunting. It can be a fun experience or it can be traumatic. You never know what you are getting. The essence of a first date is to test whether there is a possibility of something more. Sometimes, you can tell right off the bat … Continue reading 8 Conversation Starters for a First Date

Spiritual Pride

Photo by Leio McLaren The LORD was very angry with Solomon, for his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. He had warned Solomon specifically about worshipping other gods, but Solomon did not listen to the LORD’s command. 1 Kings 11:9-10 Solomon was a man … Continue reading Spiritual Pride

The Blessing [Bible Study]

We can say that the blessing is God’s favor touching every aspect of a man’s life. When God looks favorably on a man, he becomes blessed. What activates the blessing? Serving God. You shall serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your bread and water, and I will take sickness away from you. … Continue reading The Blessing [Bible Study]

God of Promise

Photo by Liv Bruce The LORD graciously remembered and visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for her as He had promised. So Sarah conceived and gave birth to a son for Abraham in his old age, at the appointed time which God had spoken to him. Genesis 21:1-2 AMP After waiting … Continue reading God of Promise

Understanding The Times

Photo by Akshar Dave In the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the scriptures, according to the word of the LORD given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. Daniel 9:2 Daniel is in Babylon, he has been here for a long time, but a time … Continue reading Understanding The Times

Romans 8:5-8 Study

Flesh vs. Spirit The flesh can be said to be the part of man that is not renewed in God. It is the human soul (mind, will, and emotions) that is corrupted by sin. Whenever we see the flesh mentioned in scripture, it always alludes to sin and the sinful nature in man. When we … Continue reading Romans 8:5-8 Study

The Tent of Meeting

Photo by Andrew Gloor Now Moses used to take his own tent and pitch it outside the camp, far away from the camp, and he called it the tent of meeting [for God with his own people]. And everyone who sought the LORD would go out to the [temporary] tent of meeting which was outside … Continue reading The Tent of Meeting

Sonship [Bible Study]

There are different instances in scripture where we see us being referred to as children of God or sons of God. There is a difference between a child and a son. Whenever we see children, there is a connotation of "not being spiritually mature". But when we see 'sons' it's often referring to a mature … Continue reading Sonship [Bible Study]

In the Potter’s Hand

Photo by Quino Al Then the word of the LORD came to me. He said, "Can I not do with you, Israel, as this potter does?” declares the LORD. “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, Israel." Jeremiah 18:5-6 God sends Jeremiah to the potter’s house and tells … Continue reading In the Potter’s Hand

7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Marry an Unbeliever

        Photo by Shea Rouda Disclaimer! I wrote this post for the single woman who isn't married but is considering marriage in the future. If you are a believer and you are married to an unbeliever ( you have to work out your situation with God). This isn't a one shoe fits all kind of … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Marry an Unbeliever

From the Pit to the Palace

Photo by Clay Banks. Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they quickly brought him out of the pit. And when he had shaved himself and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh. Genesis 41: 14 Joseph had been in the prison for a while but because he had interpreted a dream for Pharaoh’s cupbearer, … Continue reading From the Pit to the Palace

Good success [Bible Study]

The dictionary defines success as the achievement of desired results. ( Cambridge dictionary) Success and prosperity are used interchangeably in the Bible. Prosperity can be said to be the condition of being successful or thriving especially: economically. ( Miriam Webster) How do we become successful? Through Meditating on the word This book of the Law … Continue reading Good success [Bible Study]

Unbelief [Bible Study]

The word unbelief can be represented by two Greek words, apethecia meaning ‘disobedience’ and apistia meaning ‘distrust’. (Bible study tools) According to these two words when a person has unbelief it is equivalent to disobedience and distrust in God. What does unbelief do? It denies us access to God’s rest And to whom did he … Continue reading Unbelief [Bible Study]

Wrestling with God

Photo by Hermes Rivera In the womb, he grasped his brother’s heel, and as an adult, he wrestled with God. Hosea 12:3 Speaking concerning Jacob, the man God called Israel because he had not only striven with man but had striven with God and had overcome. I love what Hosea 12:4 says he wrestled with … Continue reading Wrestling with God

The Knowledge of God [Bible Study]

What is knowledge? Knowledge can be said to be understanding or skill gained by experience. Acquaintance with or understanding of a matter. (Miriam Webster). Therefore, we can say the knowledge of God is gaining an understanding of God through experience. Why is it important for us to know God? To access everything we need for … Continue reading The Knowledge of God [Bible Study]

Different Personalities [ How they show up in Relationships].

Photo by Chris Murray. Relationships can be frustrating when we come in expecting the other person to be just like us. But when we know we are different, we can build relationships on the foundation of mutual understanding, tolerance, compromise, and empathy for the differences we see in each other. There are four personalities and … Continue reading Different Personalities [ How they show up in Relationships].

Prophetic Intercession

Photo by Diana Simumpande And Elijah went up to the top of Mount Carmel. And he bowed himself down on the earth and put his face between his knees. And he said to his servant, “Go up now and look toward the sea.” And went up and looked and said, “There is nothing.” And he … Continue reading Prophetic Intercession

Selfish Ambition [Bible Study]

What is selfish ambition? First, let us define ambition. Ambition can be defined as a strong desire to succeed. Selfish ambition, therefore, is a strong desire to succeed even at the expense of others. We are said to have selfish ambition when our desire to succeed elevates self-interests above the interests of others. The bible … Continue reading Selfish Ambition [Bible Study]

Empty Vessels

Photo by Amritanshu Sikdar Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside.” 2 Kings 4:4 In 2 Kings 4, a widow comes to Elisha frantic because her husband had died and left her in debt. The prophet … Continue reading Empty Vessels

Becoming Royalty

Photo by nathan mcgregor On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall. Esther 5:1 Esther is a Jewish girl who becomes queen. She was an orphan, she wasn’t born into royalty. She didn’t grow up learning how to … Continue reading Becoming Royalty

Favor [Bible study]

Favor can be defined as approval, support, and preference [both] with God and man. Favor can never be separated from God, it begins with God, then overflows to man. If we have favor with man and not with God, it will not last. Favor is sometimes referred to as the grace of God; sometimes these … Continue reading Favor [Bible study]

Burning the Plow

Photo by Dave Hoefler So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant. 1 kings 19:21 When God calls … Continue reading Burning the Plow

Restoring a Broken Relationship

Photo by Kelly Sikkema Relationships often consist of two broken people. Any relationship no matter how great will have a level of brokenness, some more than others. Most people give up on relationships when they begin to see the brokenness. Not every relationship needs to be thrown away. However, there has to be specific things … Continue reading Restoring a Broken Relationship

A Changed Heart

Photo by Pixabay As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day. 1 Samuel 10:9 Saul had come to Samuel looking for his father’s donkeys, but God had other plans. By the time Saul leaves Samuel’s presence, he was anointed king over Israel. Following this event, … Continue reading A Changed Heart