First Kings 6:7 (NLT) reads, “The stones used in the construction of the Temple were finished at the quarry, so there was no sound of hammer, ox, or any other iron tool at the building site.” When we come to this particular verse in the Scripture, we are in the midst of a description ofContinue reading “The Construction Site.”
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His Daughter (Part One).
A while ago, I came across a quote by Ruth Schwenk which stated, “God is in control. He has promised to guide and direct your steps.” It was a very on time reminder which I quickly screenshot and saved as my lock screen’s screensaver. Everyday, multiple times a day, I read that quote as wellContinue reading “His Daughter (Part One).”
Watch your Mouth.
According to my Google research, the average, working person speaks approximately 10, 000 to 16, 000 words per day with a speed of approximately 100 to 120 words per minute. It is reported that of those spoken words, less than 10 percent of those words are meaningful and impart value into the listening ear. ImagineContinue reading “Watch your Mouth.”
Parenting God’s Way.
Do you have a generalized parenting plan that you tend to alter as result of trial and error? Are you utilizing the same techniques that your parents and grandparents utilized? Are you relying on your cultural and/or religious practices as the foundation for your parenting style? Do you seek God for strategies for parenting eachContinue reading “Parenting God’s Way.”
Do YOUR Part.
First Corinthians 12: 12-27 (NLT) declares,“The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one body. So it is with the body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by one Spirit, andContinue reading “Do YOUR Part.”
Love is what it does.
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.”
God, break my heart.
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.”
A New Way.
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.
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.”
The Shifting.
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.”
Real Talk with Keve 