Do you believe that God has a plan? A plan for this world? A plan for our lives? A plan for your life? If you do then you have trust that He and His plan is perfect? And whether you understand it or not, it doesn't change a thing. His plan will be fulfilled. God has a plan for each of our lives. Part of our mission is to find out what that thing is and stand in it. To live it out to the best of our ability. When you find out what God has created you to do. It will give your

From the beginning, the Israelites and God have always had a relationship. Beginning with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, when others didn't the acknowledged God, the Israelites did. They listened for His voice. They obeyed His words and because of this they became special to God. They were his people and He was their God. There were many times when the Israelites were disobedient but they always remembered to recognize and call out to God. And despite their stubbornness, God never

God works with each of us individually and in different ways. He speaks clearly to some of us, others He gives dreams and some He leads with motivating thoughts and encouragement. He will speak to you exactly in the manner that you need. He knows what will get your attention. He knows exactly what will motivate you. And what will inspire action from you. But in the end it is still up to us, if we will listen, if we will do the work needed or if we will be obedient to the tas

The world is full of problems. Kids, adults and even seniors like our grand parents have problems. Rich people and poor people alike. It is the one thing we all have in common. No one's life is free of difficulties. Sometimes these problems arise from the decisions we make. Sometimes the decisions and actions of others can cause us concern and worry. This seems to be a part of life that none of us can escape. When we are going through trials and tribulations, its easy to foc

Lately, I've been thinking about death a lot. In the last couple of years, I've lost a lot of people that were really close to me. People who have been with me my whole life and friends that have been like family since my youth. The reality that death could be closer to me than I thought is unsettling. I keep thinking that all this shouldn't be happening yet. I know that I am getting older but I 'm not that old. I feel like I am just getting my life together. Finally getting

I think many people have a misconception of who God is. They have their own thoughts of what God should be and what God should do. There are also a lot of contradicting ideas in the world and so many gods to choose from. But none of that has any bearing on who He really is. The nature of God cannot be understood by guessing or surmising. It can only be appreciated from within a personal relationship with Him. I often hear non-believers say things like, if there is a God then

Happy Mother' Day! Today is a day not just to celebrate your mother but every woman who has taken a motherly role in your life. Some moms parent children that they did not give birth too. Some moms take you into their lives to teach you. Others cover you in prayer. Many others come into your life to supply needs that you never knew you had. Whoever the woman is and whatever role she plays in your life, celebrate her today. Make sure she knows that she is loved and appreciated

The word cast has several meanings but for today's blog I am focusing on the verb. To throw something forcibly away from ones self. Like a fisherman that casts a net out into the water. He doesn't just drop the net over the side of his boat. He casts it out, wide, open and forcefully, so that it doesn't get tangled. Far from himself so that he can increase the area he is covering and increase the bounty that he is searching for. Just like the fisherman who casts his net out i

The word 'until' means up to a point in time, up to the event mentioned or up to you achieve your goal. To do something until means that you will not give up. That you will not stop before you get to the expected result. That you will not let anything interfere with you completing your task. That nothing short of your goal will due. Think about this, when you misplace your cell phone, how long do you search for it? Until you find it. When you are looking for a job, when do yo

There is a war going on. It is all around each and every one of us. It affects our daily lives. It is a war of good vs evil, right vs wrong, God vs the enemy but many of us can't see it. There are forces around us that influence our thoughts and feelings which in turn affect our actions. Has your mood ever changed upon entering a room? or being around a specific person? Have you ever been somewhere and just felt something wasn't right? Have you ever changed your mind about so

I'd like to start today by saying, that I see everything in this world as black or white, good or evil, right or wrong, it's either in the Bible or it is not. It is how I simplify my life. It decreases confusion and keeps me out of the many 'grey' areas of life. And when I feel unsure, I take it to God and wait. When it comes to things of the spirit there are three types of people. There are those of us who don't walk in the spirit at all. They live under their own understand

The word resurrection is synonymous with revival, reappearance, rebirth, restoration, resuscitation, revitalization. It is a word that makes you think about new life and renewal. It is defined as the act of resurrecting or being resurrected. The biblical definition is a little simpler, it is to rise from the dead. This is word that should be refreshing and encouraging to all Christians. It should bring feelings of joy, peace, hope and satisfaction. This is a word that is con

I listen to a lot of worship music. If I could have it my way, it would be the the only music I'd listen too. But I am not always in control of the music that is playing around me. I love how it connects me back to personal experiences. Experiences that I've had during my walk with the Lord. It's also comforting to know that someone else has had the same experiences and knows exactly how I feel. It's amazing how I could've listened to a song, a hundred times before but on th

Scripture is defined as the scared writings of Christianity contained in the Bible. Scripture teaches us about God, about Jesus and about who we really are. It contains life lessons and examples of faith, trust and tells us what to believe in. It is a guide that shows us how to live. And tells us the testimonies of believers who have taken this walk long before us. Simply put scripture is the living and active word of God. When we take scripture and we combine it with prayer,

What does it mean to be glorified? The word glorified means to appear more elevated or special, to be made glorious. To be worthy of recognition, admiration or fame. When it comes to God, there is nothing and no one that compares to Him. He is the Creator, the reason for it all and He deserves to be glorified above everything else. As a believer and follower of God's word, my hope is to live a life that communicates my connection to Him. In everything I do, I want to represen

The word 'heart' is defined as the central part of something, to like something very much, love. Most of us know the heart as a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It is the engine of the circulatory system and its function is vital for maintaining life. Doctors say that life starts in the womb with the first recognition of a heart beat. And they note the cessation of life when there is no longer a heart beat. So, simply put we cannot have life without

The word 'bold' is used to describe someone that takes risks. Someone that is strong, confident and courageous. It can also be used to explain the appearance of a person that has these qualities. A bold person is someone who doesn't care to fit in with the crowd. Someone who is brave enough to stand confidently in their own beliefs even if it means that they will be standing alone. The world needs more people like this. Too often we see that people would rather blend in than

I know that there are may people who believe that they are above reproach. Maybe they've reached a certain status or received a title that makes them believe that no one below them can correct them or tell them what to do. Or maybe they've achieved goals and degrees that make them believe that they know better than most because of the knowledge they've received. Or maybe it's none of the above, some people just believe that they are correct and have everything figured out. I

I had an awesome thought the other day. Did you know that you were chosen by God? I believe we all know this but to really embrace the fact that He chose you. If you are a believer in Christ, God chose you stand out amongst the unbelievers. Before you were even born you were already a part of His plan. That is so deep. Every believer is a part of God's plan. The fact that He loves us that much is amazing. We all need to be glad just to be included in that number. God is so go

Happy Birthday to me! Today I am not celebrating the day that my mother gave birth to me. I am celebrating the day that I was born again. The day that God saved me and gave me a new spirit. It has been five years. It seems like so much longer than that because so much has happened in my life. The person that I was before 2/7/2016, seems like a part of my ancient history. This day, February 7, will forever be special to me. My physical appearance may've remained the same but t