Author Archives: RealTalk

What is love? Love is an action verb. We cannot merely verbalize love without showing love. Now, our minds and past experiences may have distorted the true definition of love, but the scriptures provide clarity. “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand itsContinue reading “Love is what it does.”

As I searched YouTube to find a sermon, podcast, or worship playlist to occupy my mind during my work commute, I came across a song titled, “Make Me Whole” by Audience of One, Angel Osei, Simi Olapade, and Abi Oladesu. I began to listen to the song’s lyrics which began with, “You can have myContinue reading “God, break my heart.”

I am sure that you have heard the phrase, “You can’t put new wine into old wineskins”. This phrase is actually a scripture which is repeated several times within the Bible. For the advantage of this posting, I am referencing the version listed in Luke 5: 37-39 (NLT) which reads, “And no one puts newContinue reading “A New Way.”

Godly sorrow can be defined as a deep, heartfelt grief for sinning against God. It leads to true repentance and salvation and is motivated by a desire to heal one’s relationship with God. It is a core part of making a radical change in one’s life. Worldly sorrow includes the shame of getting caught andContinue reading “Godly Sorrow.”

Recently, I began to feel a shifting within my life both spiritually and physically. The spiritual aspect of this shifting involved an urge to completely surrender everything and everyone to Christ, walking in a greater level of faith, amongst other things. The physical aspect of this shifting involved coming out of my old “routines”/patterns andContinue reading “The Shifting.”

Hey friends! I pray that you all have read my recent postings covering the book of Matthew. If you haven’t just yet, I encourage you to read the chapter in your Bible and compile your own reflective points prior to reading my summary/reflective points. Leave a comment if you receive any revelations from your readings.Continue reading “Be Strong!”

This chapter details Jesus’ resurrection. The Marys went to check on the tomb and had an encounter with an angel of the Lord. The angel instructed the women to view the inside of the tomb and go tell the disciples that Jesus had risen just as He said He would. He instructed them to tellContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Twenty Eight.”