Joel

Joel is known as the Prophet of Revival. The title of this book is the name of its writer, as is probably true of all the prophetical books of the Old Testament. The name Joel means “Yahweh is God.” He was the son of Pethuel (“Persuaded of God”), who does not appear to have been…

Absent Minded

And the winner is…. “Me” for being absent minded!   My pen was behind my ear the entire time I searched my desk to find it.  Equally embarrassing is when I go blank when asked  “what’s your phone number?” Or the times when I scan photo’s that I personally took with my phone and  I beg…

True Story

BE inspired by the true story about a rough Brooklyn neighborhood that gets transformed. A man transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the church that he would soon lead. He walked around the church grounds for 30 minutes while it was filling with people. Only 3 people said hello to him, most…

Good Advice

Often times the best advice comes from a person of humility. “Turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding.” Proverbs 2:2 We learn by the example of those with a quiet, humble, yet strong and positive spirit. Without concern of pleasing others, a desperate woman’s humble act of tenacious faith, is recorded…

Thirsty for more

Humility and Mercy are 2 virtues that are inextricably linked. God has been merciful towards all of His adopted kids regardless of race, or religious observance. We all would greatly benefit with more helpings of His mercy and unparalleled example of humility. Fully God and fully man, with both arms stretched out wide, Jesus revealed…

Be Ye Humble

“The 24 elders fall down and worship the One who lives forever and ever.” Rev 4:10 ❤️ As the 24 humbly bowed down to worship, so too, we humbly obey to fast and pray. John Wesley fasted until 4 pm every Wed and Fri, to seek God’s wisdom and understanding. HUMILITY is the highest character…

The Journal of a Pilgrim

The promises of God that we have experienced and witnessed are best captured in writing. In the midst of ongoing trials, the journal entries of God’s faithfulness is the treasure that keeps our hope aflame! Like Ruth Graham Bell, today many record their thoughts in journals and on blogs. As scribes for generations to come,…

Two Witnesses

The word “witnesses” is found 51 times in the NIV Bible.  A witness is one who gives evidence or testimony of things or of people. To be a chosen witness means that we  profess Jesus as the Messiah and that we proclaim Him as our Lord. “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord” Isaiah 43:10…