Conquering Me

As we end this series of Receive or Reject? We are discussing the heart of our Father. I am concerned that a vast majority of us do not know God’s heart. Well, how could we? So much of what is taught in the church is bout receiving blessings from God. Praying consistently for material things but not spiritual understanding or growing in His character. The heart of our Father is Christ Himself. Thi...

As we continue our conversation of the prodigal son, I want us to look at ourselves as having a little bit of his ways. You may not identify with being a full "prodigal son" but you have may have some characteristics. LOL. Our growth in Christ is about constantly looking at ourselves and be willing to change. When you see someone has returned to the faith, don't be so quick to judge. You may not c...

We are continuing our discussion about the Prodigal son but we want to focus on the older brother. The older brother was faithful and dependable. He followed his father's commands. He didn't complain, he worked for years but yet when his little brother came back, bitterness came with it. The older brother was focused on being the obedient child, he missed the importance of who he was. He was alway...

If you have been in church for more than a day, I'm pretty sure you have heard a teaching or preaching about "the prodigal son". This parable can be found in Luke 15:11-32, I encourage all of us to reread this as often as possible to gain greater understanding. Most of the teachings I have heard encouraged the "wayward" child to come back to God while encouraging that soul " your father is standin...

Welcome back!! I'm excited to be back with you discussing and learning from the word of God. This season we will focus on the words of Christ, what did Jesus say? It is imperative that we know and live by the words of Christ. Matthew 5:4 Says " Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" This statement is apart of Jesus's teaching and when I read this the first thought is why would t...

As I draw this season to an end!! WOW I can’t believe season one is here and done. Please pray for me as I prepare for season 2 and as I follow God. I'm standing in faith that we are coming back stronger in season 2. My goal is to grow and give God glory. I want people to find Christ and others to grow in Christ. I have been on a personal journey NOT to be a church girl but a follower of Christ. I...

You are not alone in this walk, you have a sister in Christ that is actively praying for the blessing of God to rain down over His children. I am actively praying for souls to be saved, I am praying for your freedom through Christ Jesus. Stay encouraged to walk another day, Stay encourage to overcome and tackle any fear. Stay encourage to stay at the feet of God, stay encourage to read your word a...

Pride comes in many forms it's not just boisterous, loud or obnoxious but sometimes its be silent and appear as gentle. Have you ever thought not wanting to be rejected is pride. Having lack of patience..pride. Pride keeps us form living in the fullness of God. Pride will not allow us to come into new knowledge...only if it presented a certain way. What's keeping you from growing is the quiet but...

I know I am talking about judging again.... but there is a reason. I feel that we as believers pride ourselves on being the world's moral compass which in turn allows us to be the "judge" of the world. Somewhere along the line the body of Christ has become comfort with speaking in judgment in not in love and grace. That needs to stop!! Can we righteously judge? what does that even mean? Well, let'...

I said Yes to Him!!!!! I said Yes to His Love. Yes to His Grace! Yes to Forgiveness and Power! I said Yes!! But what did I say yes too? When we ask Jesus to be the Lord of our lives, we receive so much from Him. We know that we could never truly repay Christ for all that He has done but He did give us instructions when following Him. Matthew 16:24-26 24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone wo...

We have all heard this scripture stated and proclaimed within our faith. I have heard it my entire life but the emphasis was on "I" instead of Christ Can we do all things through Christ? Yes!! As long as it is ordained and glorifies Christ. If I am proclaiming that I can do all things through Christ, I might want to check with Him first...... you know just to make sure this decision is apart of Hi...

Sooooooo I'm a little bothered! Here is the truth, we as humans like to share our opinions in some way or another, which is fine but what happens when our opinion is presented as facts regarding interpreting the word of God? This is what bothers me. It bothers me when we use our opinion or bias as God's facts. This can cause confusion, help feed others ignorance or worse, lead people away from God...

In this episode let's talk about who is in our corner. Our team, family, friends who ever God has called to walk with you is extremely important. When Christ was preparing the disciples of what was to come he explained that they will be persecuted and every one will not believe BUT they must stay strong to mission of spreading the gospel. Christ himself needed to the prophets and John the baptist...

Today let's prayer but not pray about anything but specifically give thanks. Thanks to God for all that He has done and all that He will do. 1 Thessalonians 5;16-18 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Give thanks in all things, give thanks in the good and challenging moments. Give thanks. I'm not a...

This episode I just want to speak from my heart about our ability to choose Hope. 24/7 News cycles to social media can leave you hopeless and breed unnecessary insecurities that does not come from God. We have to find reminders of who God is. Find a way to reminder yourself and others about His love even in less than favorable outcomes. Our hope is not based in what we want but based in who Christ...

Resting in our Father's arms in beautiful and yet scary. I know that I am protected but I know that I have to let go of control. When we rest in God which is trusting in Him, we are letting go of our plans, thoughts, ideas and even desires to take on His. When we relinquish all of who we are and take on God's character it is transformative and it's rewarding. Romans 12;2 Do not conform to the patt...

OHHHH, this episode is different. This episode we will actively go down paths where we have been told lies about ourselves and our faith. These are not lies we have dismissed but rather lies that have shaped us. Lies that look like truth, comfort, or tradition that has actually kept us from living in the promises of God. What are these lies? Strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 3 For though we walk i...

The promises of God shape us and give us hope. It gives us guidance and the ability to decipher what is truth. But do we know the promises? The Bible is full of God's promises, what He has spoken and we know what God speaks has to come to past. “God is not a man, that He should lie,Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it g...

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 With everything that is going on in the world it is easy for us to forget the goodness of God. It’s easy for us to become overall but life and the worlds problems. As we pray for this world , pray for every leader in power to turn their heart towards God, I want us to keep a heart of praise. As we become...

There is so much to learn of God. I truly believe that we will never "arrive" in Christ meaning that we know it all. We don't and we won't which is a good thing. We can not handle the pressures that come with knowing every detail about life and this world. I personally love that because it gives me a sense of peace. It allows me to focus on what I am required to know and do. But even in my persona...

Can Worry Be My Fuel? Unfortunately worrying is a part of our lives, more than what we would like. Christ tells us in Matthew 6:19-34 not to worry, if your father in heaven will take care of the birds in the air, how much will he care for you? While I believe that Christians know this, I also believe it's hard to release worry. What if we change our perspective and use worry for our benefit. Not a...

Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. It is a privilege and an honor to be a light...

How can praise be our weapon? For some of us we have heard the story of the Children of Israel and the wall of Jericho. Josh 6:115-16 15 On the seventh day, they got up at daybreak and marched around the city seven times in the same manner, except that on that day they circled the city seven times. c 16 The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army,...

Life as a believer is a rewarding life, we have direct access to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. When we accepted Christ as our personal Savior we had gain access to a free and victorious life. Our victory doesn't come by our works but it come through our faith. Believing in what He died for and believing in what He reigns over. Our faith in Christ makes us victorious. God can give you natura...

Do you know that when you accepted Christ, you became FREE!! FROM ALL THINGS!!! You don't have to earn it, turn around 3 times.. slap your neighbor 15 times. LOL!!! Christ makes you free. All you have to do accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. I get it you are a believer but you don't feel free. Trust me I know that feeling, I lived there too long but I had to go beyond what I felt or saw...