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I’m hot and tired but I won’t quit.

🎶 I just can’t give up now, I’ve come too far from where I started from. Nobody told me that the road would be easy but I don’t believe He’s brought this far to leave me. 🎶 Sometimes when my mind tries to play tricks on me I have to sing songs like Mary Mary’s “Can’t Give Up Now” to restore my positive outlook. The devil been riding my coat tail and though he has been served his eviction…

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Gotta keep on pushin

But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. 2 Chronicles 15:7 On a day like today I find myself thinking of the words from Genesis 50:20. It reads, As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. And then I go to the book of Galatians and read 6:9 to give me a piece of…

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Trapped in that place.

Scripture of the Day: Psalm 107:13-14 Economic disparities. Social injustices. Marginal inequalities. Poverty. Generational curses. Mental illness. Heartache. Systems created to hinder or oppress. Negativity. Poor self image. These are just a few examples of what can make a person feel trapped. In definition, to be trapped means to prevent someone from escaping from a place. Is there something…

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Willia’s Storehouse for God’s children

Scripture of the Day: Proverbs 11:23-26 On Sunday past I was blessed to be able to assist in Children’s Church. God allowed me the opportunity to teach, learn, and grow with beautiful young people. There were many familiar faces, but one bright star stood out, her name was Abigail. Although Abigail was the youngest member in Children’s Church she had the wisdom and heart that definitely…

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Young man of few words.

I was newly married, only 20 years old, and lacked the full sense of what it truly meant to be a responsible adult when I first became a mother. Who would have ever known sixteen years ago this month we would be raising a young king named Micah?! Did I ever tell you what your name meant? It means who is like God? There are several Micah’s in the Bible, specifically the Old Testament and they…

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Finding beauty in God on Juneteenth.

Ephesians 4:11-1611 He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.14 Then we will no longer be…

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What is your word?

1 Samuel 8Israel Asks for a KingWhen Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders.[a] 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at…

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Melodies from Heaven.

We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed-always carrying about in the body of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet inward man is being renewed day by day.…

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Your 1% is one of a kind!

As I walked into the Sunday school room, I could tell by the smiles and cheer on all the beautiful faces that it was going to be a good class. And boy were my instincts right on the money! Being in Children’s church gives me pure joy because it shows how God is working in each young person from Joshua’s age all the way up to Micah’s age. But I tell you, the richness of Sunday school is the…

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When is the last time you FED your neighbor?

“But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.“Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.”Luke 6:35-36 Typically after Thanksgiving as the days pass, folks gets tired of eating leftover Turkey, stuffing, yams, collards, and ham. Some folks…

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It’s her story to tell but it was the ride home for me that was confirmation!

For several weeks now we met in preparation for Youth Sunday. It seemed like initially we worked together and at times she may have felt it was a solo project and she was all alone. Little did she know, she was never alone! Feelings of being overwhelmed, frustrated, pressed and sometimes stressed. There were moments of regret and disappointment, possibly defeat. God knew there would some bumps in…

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The sweet whispers of a song bird!

It’s been 8 days since our car accident and it was starting to look like I would never see a dry pillow ever again. I had been torn, sad, depressed, emotional, exhausted, and just pure anxious since the day of the crash. It’s like I felt like I lost my mom all over again. I did in a sense- the car that she entrusted me with had been totaled and I have been blaming myself non-stop. It’s sad how…

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Featured Inspiration: YOU are set apart because of your HEART by Lavonda B.

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Featured Inspiration: FAITH that has not been tested cannot be TRUSTED!! By Lavonda B.

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Cooking with you in mind momma.

🎶 Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy heavenly birthday dear momma, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! 🎶 I wonder what kind of party y’all having up there momma? What are ya’ll eating and what’s playing on the radio? Do they have birthday cakes and ice cream in Heaven? I’m sure daddy threw down in the kitchen, oh how I miss ya’ll cooking. Speaking of cooking, guess what I did today momma? I…

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Embedded in my soul.

You ever had to deal with something (good or bad) and found yourself listening to a recording, music, reading a book, or reciting a quote to keep going? It’s crazy how positive words can lead to a path of enlightenment, happiness, peace, and so much more. But on the opposite spectrum, negative words can cause depression, confusion, violence, hopelessness, fear, etc. So this morning I want us to…

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Mondays Motivation: God is turning things around!

I was talking with Mrs. Rita and Kelly last night and Mrs. Rita shared her devotional from a few days ago with me. In her devotional, it talked about an “indescribable joy!” This morning I smiling ear to ear because I went to sleep and woke up with this indescribable joy. I read a few words of encouragement sent by some dear friends and the songs that I used to sing growing up came to mind. You…