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We ask what's in a name, its meaning or importance? Something to think about. Giving careful thought in naming our children or grands. Many times a combination of mother and/or father's name, a Jr. or the II, III and so forth, grandparents' name, other relatives' and movie stars' name or a name we just put some syllables together. If someone's name is Rose, we may think of them as sweet. What's the meaning of your name? Or what does the character of your name say about you and me? Welcome to Monday Inspirational Blog titled, Knowing My [God's] Name (Psalm 91:14). Blog focuses on the meaning and the assurances of Knowing God's name. A must read!
I was physically absent from church services for a period of eight months due to caregiver of a loved one. During that time I had so many different sermons to preach when the time avail. The most recent one currently titled, "A SHAKE-DOWN TO SHAKE-UP FOR ETERNAL LIFE, Scripture Hebrews 12:26-28 When you and I think of "A SHAKE-DOWN somethings need to go that's a part of our normal daily lives. Maybe the way we interact with others. Are we self-centered, selfish, quick to anger, fail to listen, always late, not organize, refuse to study, lazy, lack confidence in our gifts or talents, drink alcohol like water, want someone else's husband or wife; or is there something else in need of a SHAKE-DOWN? Blog focus on what is a SHAKE-DOWN, for a SHAKE-UP, being spiritually equip, instructions for faith building, and the ultimate SHAKE UP FOR ETERNAL LIFE. A must read
As parents and caretakers our children and grands received good gifts, rewards, promises, discipline, consequences and praises to help mold positive character; to correct and hold them accountable for what they say-said and did-done. Many grew up in the church learning godliness. We reiterated what they learned at church and taught moral values at home. We followed the "Footsteps" of our moms, grandmothers, other relatives, neighbors and friends reiterated church attendance which included youth activities, Youth Days and more to increase excitement and the love for Christ and His church, despite our imperfections. Blog title, A CALL TO REPENTANCE focuses on a personal invitation, healing of the land, getting God's attention, accountability and My Reflection Activity. A must read.
Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:11 "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man or woman, I put away childish things." In remembrance of our childhood life journey to fully grown was filled with mothers, fathers, grandparents, uncles, aunties, neighbors, teachers, old ladies from the church and/or others' input that shaped your life and mine. Then fully grown was not subjective to age like 18 or 19 if still lived in parent's house. So for most, the childhood life journey was filled with scolding, whippings, "Go to your room" and more. Then depending on the caregivers' parenting style exceptions to the general or normal way of how "Black folks" raised children. "Whether we got it (the message) or not as well as how those experiences from happy to sad have influenced our lives…matters. Yet declaring we have risen to Wisdom planters" welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog title, "IT AIN'T OVER, UNTIL ITS OVER."
A replay of my experience-testimony of HEAVY WEIGHT - "I GIVE YOU REST" How many of you felt "Stuck like Chuck?" Tried and done all that you and I could. Seemingly no change in the situation. Yet realized, now acknowledging Jehovah's secret watch care over you and me. Also this blog shares the importance in "Rest in the LORD, the meaning of "My yoke is easy", and more. A must read!.
Many times it's not good to tell everything that we know to protect the innocent, prevent info from being misused, the timing is not right for disclosure or who needs to know? Therefore welcome to this Monday Blog, titled JEHOVAH'S SECRET WATCH CARE OVER YOU AND ME. This blog focuses on the BOOK of ESTHER, to include she was an orphan, her life and favor under the Persian rule, Cousin Mordecai, the covenant agreement, JEHOVAH'S SECRET WATCH CARE, JEHOVAH'S blessings, promises and more for you and me.
This Monday Morning Inspirational Message helps us to understand CHRIST'S MIND-HIS CHARACTER-HIS HEART. One supporting scripture Proverbs 4:23 commands us to guard our hearts since out of it are the issues of life. CHRIST has not left us as orphans in times of trouble. As a matter of fact, He is with us at all times. We describe CHRIST'S MIND fills us with His zeal, our passion for "Good works," His compassion-His pity to care and help us in times of need; His courage in our weakness an assurance of confidence "We can do this without a doubt." Then more on CHRIST'S MIND and the Word, proofs of CHRIST'S MIND availability. Then all believers must avail ourselves to CHRIST'S MIND for maintaining our steadfast and unmovable life in the LORD. Amen! A must read & continue blessings!
BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING is a "Right now Word" for what is happening at home and all around the world. We are reminded to "Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God" Philippians 4:6-7. This message focuses on the key words of "Joy and Mind," Philippians' overall theme "A mind stayed on Christ produces joy above and beyond our circumstances, how to have a mind of Christ and more. A must read!
Welcome to Your Destiny, Your Best Monday Morning Inspirational Blast titled "A Prayer for Runaways & Those Abandoned. We have already presented excerpts of this blast. Now the entire message to include reasons, plights, devastation, hurts, pains and experiences of children to teens, foster children, parents, caregivers and all like parents; a prayer to include praise to pray on one accord with power, then forgiveness, love and heart scriptures. A need to mend broken hearts and restoration of relationships with the help from the LORD according to His time due to the deepness of hurts and pain.
This Monday Morning Inspirational Blast reminds us to pray THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM. Blast highlights shares how to pray, be careful/not anxious for nothing, the importance of trusting the LORD with all our heart and lean not to our own understanding, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving and more Philippians 4:6-7. Then what about asking, seeking, knocking and it shall be opened to you/to us, THE SOLUTION--(GOD'S PROMISES), NOT THE PROBLEM. But there are different kinds of prayers.
