Category: Renewal in God

You know, one of the things I’ve chosen over the years is not to attend church on Easter Sunday. And I know that might sound a little unusual. But for me, it’s because Easter can sometimes feel like an obligation; something people do simply because it’s Easter. And I’ve never wanted my relationship with God…

Romans 9:1 “I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit.” So, I was thinking… Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how my spiritual maturity has shifted and grown through the years — how each decade has brought its own lessons, challenges, and growth. I can see that…

Proverbs 3:21–35 Suffering—it’s something none of us can escape. As my mom used to say, “just keep on living, and you’ll see.” I read a story once about a young boy who broke his back at just one year old. He spent 13 of his 17 years in and out of hospitals. When asked in…

Proverbs 3:21–35 I once knew a young woman who had so much going for her—she was smart, gifted, and beautiful. But the way she carried herself often rubbed people the wrong way. Her words could come across sharp, even offensive. One day, she asked me for honest feedback. I gently shared what I’d noticed. At…

Knowledge to Ponder:  Samuel 30:1-20 This past week, I had the chance to visit my niece’s church. I was excited to go—not just to support her, but because I genuinely enjoy hearing a good Word. Now y’all know how I feel about preaching: I love a good testimony and practical life lessons, but I really love…

Knowledge to Ponder: Galatians 5:1,13-25 This week, as we gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July—the day marked by cookouts, fireworks, and reflections on liberty—I want to invite you to pause with me for just a moment and consider a deeper kind of freedom. One that can’t be declared in a document or celebrated…

Bible Ref: Matthew 9: 18-38 Have you noticed how God just doesn’t seem to come up in conversation as much anymore? Especially with our younger generation, His name doesn’t roll off the tongue the way it did when many of us were growing up. I remember a time—back when I was a child—when God’s name…