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  • The Blood of Jesus and Cosmetics. Before Life and After.

    My life before Redemption. There’s a saying that what we focus on, we elevate. And before we know it, what’s nurtured grows to choke out any seeds of God’s light and truth, hindering or derailing our walk. Throughout my life, if you had asked who I am in the Lord,…

  • Rehoboam Inherited Judgment, Not Failure — Until He Chose It

    Rehoboam Inherited Judgment, Not Failure — Until He Chose It

    It was a mere 5 years into his reign, and Rehoboam’s kingdom was on the verge of destruction. The dynasty his grandfather, King David, had established was hanging in the balance. Shishak, king of Egypt, had launched an attack against the Southern Kingdom and captured the newly fortified cities of Judah,…

  • When a Nation Forgets God: Lessons from Manasseh’s Leadership and Repentance.

    When a Nation Forgets God: Lessons from Manasseh’s Leadership and Repentance.

    “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”— Romans 3:23 Falling Short of God’s Glory We all fall short of God’s perfect standard of righteousness. My life is the epitome of what falling short looks like, with the aftermath of being abducted to the long road…

  • Faith Over Fear: How Joshua and Caleb Entered the Promise Others Rejected.

    Faith Over Fear: How Joshua and Caleb Entered the Promise Others Rejected.

    “For by grace ye are saved, through faith: and this not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not by works, that no one may boast”. Ephesians 2:8 God’s Promise to Abraham Fulfilled God had kept His promise. The Israelites were on the border of the Promised Land. A…

  • Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Thief. Part 12.

    Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Thief. Part 12.

    “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 Life’s a classroom, they say. For me, I have had a pattern of learning everything the hard way. Whether or not my troubled upbringing had anything to…

  • Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Church Hurt. Part 11.

    Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Church Hurt. Part 11.

    This subject was a big one for me; I know some can relate, as many hurt individuals turn from God, and even hate Him, for the goings on either at church, or from someone who falsely claimed to follow Jesus, while not adhering to any of His teachings. And while…

  • Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Homosexuality. Part 10.

    Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Homosexuality. Part 10.

    “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.” John 3:17 Although each subject in this series has been uncomfortable to discuss, by baring all my skeletons, perhaps my shared life experiences will bring encouragement to someone, that…

  • Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Rebellion and Stubbornness. Part 9.

    Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Rebellion and Stubbornness. Part 9.

    I was once told by a stranger that she had seen the spirit of witchcraft when viewing my online pictures. Needless to say, I was taken aback and wondered what she meant, as I had never delved into such things, nor had I been to a psychic, medium, or palm…

  • Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Mental Fantasies. Part 8.

    Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Mental Fantasies. Part 8.

    In going more in-depth with my testimony, I had previously done segments on thoughts and actions – the power of words and how they affected and shaped my life. But I wanted to peel back yet another layer of my life on this subject, as while it is along the…

  • Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Anger and Resentment. Part 7.

    Where Would I Be Without Jesus? Anger and Resentment. Part 7.

    Questions We Ask Ourselves Have you ever wondered to yourself, why do I still feel this way? Such and such happened a 100 years ago; shouldn’t I be over it by now? People change, so why is it that I see every life situation, individual, or relationship through the lens…