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There is no way to develop a relationship and be devoted to someone you really don't know. Hebrews 3:12–13 which says  "Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God ." This scripture comes as a warning telling us to "Be careful” or see to it," which means to pay attention. Why d...

We are now living in a global society which means we are connected and have access to information, people, customs, practices, and doctrines from all over the world. Much like the Hebrew church there are some who are considering walking away from Christ in favor of turning to other beliefs and practices while still others want to mix other doctrines with Christianity doctrines or practices like us...

We are now living in a global society which means we are connected and have access to information, people, customs, practices, and doctrines from all over the world. Much like the Hebrew church there are some who are considering walking away from Christ in favor of turning to other beliefs and practices while still others want to mix other doctrines with Christianity doctrines or practices like us...

This is a culminating lesson from episodes 40-43. Vanessa discusses how the preparation and process we go through help to propel us into our call and assignment from God. We must be prepared and ready to assume the position God has ordained for us regardless of life's circumstances. God waits patiently until pride has been worked out of our spirits to guide us to what is next in the kingdom of...

This is a culminating lesson from episodes 40-43. Vanessa discusses how the preparation and process we go through help to propel us into our call and assignment from God. We must be prepared and ready to assume the position God has ordained for us regardless of life's circumstances. God waits patiently until pride has been worked out of our spirits to guide us to what is next in the kingdom of...

In Psalms 19, King David writes a beautiful hymn about the glory of God. He uses nature and the law of God. The heavens declare the glory of God. This imagery is to help us understand and appreciate how nature glorifies God. The Laws of God testify about the character of God. His character has a positive effect. In this episode we discuss what happens when we are a witness to God's glory and w...

In Psalms 19, King David writes a beautiful hymn about the glory of God. He uses nature and the law of God. The heavens declare the glory of God. This imagery is to help us understand and appreciate how nature glorifies God. The Laws of God testify about the character of God. His character has a positive effect. In this episode we discuss what happens when we are a witness to God's glory and w...

Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Besides having a modest or low view of one’s own importance many people have Low or no self-esteem. Low self-esteem is different from humility because it is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. They often feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate. This episode is to minister to those people, people who struggle with Low Self...

The opposite of pride is humility which means to be “bowed down or afflicted.” The dictionary tells us it means to have a modest or low view of one's own importance. Besides having a modest or low view of one’s own importance many people have Low or no self-esteem. Low self-esteem is different from humility because it is when someone lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do. Th...

There are processes for almost everything. This is true as well when God has a prepared position for us, we must go through a process. The process involves, problems, situations and circumstances we face. God processes us by stripping away pride. Our process depends on the position we will hold. This episode discusses the process of King Uzziah as well as Paul. All of our processes are different b...

There are many different processes in the world that prepare us for what is ahead. The same is true spiritually. God has a process to prepare us for the position He has prepared for each of us. The process involves taking us through situations and circumstances in order to strip us of pride. This episode discusses Paul's process as well as King Uzziah's process. What process is God taking...

James and John solicited positions from Jesus that they were not called to fill. When they requested the positions, Jesus told them that God had prepared the positions for specific people. In this episode Vanessa teaches us about the importance of prepared positions and why we should not seek out positions based on how lucrative they may be but positions prepared for us by God.

James and John solicited positions from Jesus that they were not called to fill. When they requested the positions, Jesus told them that God had prepared the positions for specific people. In this episode Vanessa teaches us about the importance of prepared positions and why we should not seek out positions based on how lucrative they may be but positions prepared for us by God.

Is having possessions, wealth and other riches seen as wicked or bad in the sight of God? When a man asked Jesus to make his brother share the inheritance with him, Jesus' response may surprise you. Jesus basically lets him know he was not sent here for that purpose. When it comes to matters of covetous and greed, Jesus warns us to beware and be on our guard. This episode discusses what it mea...

Is having possessions, wealth and other riches seen as wicked or bad in the sight of God? When a man asked Jesus to make his brother share the inheritance with him, Jesus' response may surprise you. Jesus basically lets him know he was not sent here for that purpose. When it comes to matters of covetous and greed, Jesus warns us to beware and be on our guard. This episode discusses what it mea...

The parable of the Shrewd Manager teaches us the principles that Jesus wants us to use regarding our possessions. In this episode Vanessa Brown uses the three main characters of the parable to explain how wealth and possessions are obtained. She then discusses the role of the manager of the possessions which belong to God. The debtors are those who are in bondage and can only be set free with the...

Why accumulate wealth and possessions. What is the purpose of possessions? This episode we look at the parable of the shrewd manager to learn what our responsibility is regarding possessions. Vanessa examines each of the characters in the parable and how their actions apply to us today. This parable leaves us wondering why Jesus would commend the shrewd manager but is he actually commending his be...

This episode uses John 13:36-38 to discuss the significance of Peter's the three denials of Christ. Peter told Jesus he would lay down his life for him but his confession was not aligned with his action. Peter was in three different locations when he denied Jesus. He encountered the slave girl, by the fire and in the company of Malchus' cousin. Many of us confess Christ but our life is not...

This episode uses John 13:36-38 to discuss how we may now be similar to Peter in his denial of Christ. Although Peter had the best intentions, his zealous confession was tested. There were 3 specific times when Peter denied his affiliation and relationship to Jesus Christ. We will look at the incident at the gate, the fire and the individual to discuss why Peter denied Christ and how we may also b...

This is part II of the conversation started in Episode 35. Vanessa continues her conversation with Prophet Gregory Saxton about accepting Christ but not living according to way the Bible says we should. Vanessa and Greg discuss why some people struggle with living a holy life. They practical ways to draw closer to Christ and live up to His standards.

This is part II of a conversation with Prophet Gregory Saxton. Vanessa and Greg discuss practical ways to help anyone who may feel they are not living up to God's expectations. This episode uses Bible passages as reference for their conversation.

In this episode, Vanessa Brown invites one of her sons in the faith, Prophet Gregory Saxton to sit down to discuss how to help those who have accepted Christ but are not living holy life style. Vanessa and Greg define holiness and discuss why many people are not living a holy life and then discuss ways to help those who desire to do so. Living a holy life means desiring to be closer to Jesus Chris...

Vanessa invites one of her sons in the faith, Prophet Gregory Saxton to have a discussion about accepting Christ as Savior but not living according to what the Bible says we should do. Vanessa and Greg discuss why some people struggle with living a holy life. They then discuss practical ways to draw closer to Christ and live up to his standards.

This episode uses Galatians 4:1–2 as the bases for a discussion on how we access what has been bequeathed to us as children of God. We have an abundance that God wants to grant to us but it is based on our level of maturity. Galatians helps us to understand that as children of God we are only held back based on our capacity. We are limited in our access to the wisdom and knowledge of God until suc...

In this episode, host, Vanessa Brown uses Bible scriptures to examine how the Prophet Samuel and King Saul were chosen for their mantles. She closely examines how each servant was molded for their mantle and the metamorphosis they went through to prepare them for their responsibility. The two mantles were interdependent and this study shows how both operated according to the needs of God.