Growing up in the North East, the new school year always began after Labor Day. As I reflect back on those days, it was a joyful time. There was a freshness in the spirit. The summer was coming to a close. You could feel the shift of the winds and a coolness in the air. Even the fragrance…
God has a supernatural anointing and mantle that He desires to empower you with. It is an anointing that will give you an advantage and set you apart from the rest! It is the favor of God on your life. What has God called you to do? This mantle is not just for ministers. This is an anointing for…
We all have times in life, where things can feel like they are coming unglued. In these seasons, your faith can be tested. Doubt and fear can rear its ugly head. But, you can be assured that God is in your mess. Even if the mess is partially or fully due to your neglect or error. His mercy…
I have been on a beautiful journey of discovery this past week as the Lord was leading me into a “self” checkup. We take our cars in for oil changes and checkups, and many of us go to the doctors for our physical health checkups. But how many of us spend the time to do a spiritual, inner…
I can not believe it is August already. I hope you have had a great 2023 so far and I am praying that it gets even better over the next five months. I feel like God is stirring up my spirit to make the end better than the beginning. What can you do to make the next five months…
“In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart]. Psalm 5:3 (Amplified Version) This is such a powerful scripture. In the morning, God hears our voice! Praise God! He hears us! I know it is hard…
If you have ever felt like God has taken a vacation, or has abandoned you, fear not! God will never leave you nor forsake you! “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 When your feelings don’t…
How often do you speak about things that annoy you? Things that are not going well? All the things you don’t have? Do you find yourself complaining about things that don’t really even matter? It comes naturally and is so easy to speak about unpleasant situations and focus on the negative. Unfortunately I have been on that hamster wheel…
Feeling Agitated? Do you ever feel like your patience is on thin ice? Does it seem like just about anything makes you want to scream? More than likely it’s time for you to take a time out. Are you taking the proper “rest” time each week? When you don’t allow your mind, body and spirit to rest you can…
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for…