Things Above

God really brings his word to life. He’s the best because he allows the living word to show up in our everyday life.  Can you see it? The day I planted green onions, carrots, bell peppers and other veggies, the verse of the day was 1 Corinthians 3:7. “So neither the one who plants nor…

I had been feeling pressure in my left eye for about two weeks. I tried different things to alleviate the pressure, there was no change, but it also wasn’t getting worse.  One day I decided to sit on the couch and rest my eyes. I ended up falling asleep, but while I was sleeping my…

Naomi or Mara? My delight or bitterness? What shall we call you? “Don’t call me Naomi,” she told them. “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has made my life very bitter.” Ruth 1:20 Up to this point Naomi has lost her husband and two sons and has returned to Bethlehem after a famine that drove…

A psalm of immense gratitude and reflection – of the suffering that gives life.  The life of a man is in his blood;Yet the Righteous One was taken as a threat and misjudged.The people cried, “Away with this man!”They lifted their voices: “Crucify him!”It was not the nails that held Him  He had the power…

One morning as my feet were touching the floor to get out of bed, the Spirit reminded me that the word is a lamp unto my feet. I starred at my feet, thankful for the reminder. Then the following Sunday, my pastor brought forth a sermon about intentional miracles and how to position yourself for a…

Recently I told my sister that there are so many new songs that are titled “Little Things” or “Little Nothings” or have some combination of those words. I believe that’s a sign to appreciate the small things in life.  Lately, it has been the little things for me! I want to share three “little things”…

In the words of minister John Bevere, “it’s really more than a message, it’s a life message.” Indeed it is! If you want to learn what the fear of the Lord is, examples of it and hear testimonies that will give you the chills, press play.  If you don’t feel like you need to learn…

The story of the Israelites is recalled and referenced often. It’s a story of promise, sin, victory, rebellion and law.  I personally have read it several times, listened to several sermons about it and have many written notes from studying it, but I was today years old when I realized the larger point of view.…

Today in church Reverend Carr said something profound, “Let your audio match your video”.  Think about that for a moment.  Let’s say you are watching a movie and the lips of the speaker don’t match the words coming out of their mouth or the visuals buffer causing the screen to be stuck, but the audio…

You want to know what brings me joy nowadays? Coming across a verse of Scripture that I’ve never read before.  It’s like candy to a baby, coffee for a millennial and a breezy sunny day for an outdoor lover.  For me, that is a sign of spiritual maturity because I love the feeling it gives…