When the pandemic began, I called it the sanctified pause. A period where you have to be still (yet filled with all kinds of emotions); you may not understand what is happening in your life but you just know that God is in control. Sanctified pause is also a season of divine revelation. I have learned that preceding …
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The Destiny-Shifting Power of Faith and Why You Should Activate It Now
Faith is a grace conduit. Faith is a channel that gives us access to the grace we enjoy today. Faith is a necessity. It's spiritual food for our existence. We need faith to run this race especially with time ticking so fast that we must activate and implement purpose now. "We have gained access by …
Don’t Allow Seeds of Discord to Pitch a Tent in Your Ministry
Seeds of discord, if allowed to grow can be destructive. If you allow them to take root and not nip things in the bud immediately, problems will arise. In John 3:23-30, Jesus baptized people in the Judean countryside. John was also baptizing people at Aenon near Salim. Some people came to John and …
Seven Things You Should Know About Destiny Helpers
A destiny helper is someone divinely connected to your destiny. He or she helps you to achieve what God has predestined you to be. Some examples of destiny helper relationships include David and Jonathan, Moses and Aaron. Many folks miss opportunities for elevation because they have a …
“Lord, Increase Our Faith” (We Cannot Win Without You)
"And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” Luke 17:5 Without faith, it is impossible to please God. When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Faith without works is dead. All talk and no action keeps many in the same spot. …
Lessons From Parable of the Two Sons
In the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:28-32, the father told the first son to go and work in the vineyard. He refused at first but later changed his mind and went. The father told the second son to go and work in the vineyard, he said “I will sir” but the chap didn’t go. Lessons for the …
How to Lead and Minister with Kindness (Like Aquila and Priscilla)
"THEY TOOK HIM ASIDE.." (Acts 18:26) Apollos was eloquent, a powerful speaker, knew the way of the Lord, taught the people about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit and accuracy but he only knew about John's baptism. Then Aquila and Priscilla took him aside and told him more about the …
Dear Co-Laborers, Work Together Joyfully (For The Same Purpose)
The Samarian Assignment This post is for men and women of God on assignment for the kingdom of God. It is for co-laborers in the Lord's vineyard. Do you remember the Samarian assignment in Acts 8? This is about the different assignments of Philip, Peter and John in the same region. 1. …
Let Your Words Be Effective
At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. - Acts 14:1 Whenever you have the opportunity to preach, teach, speak or share your story, it is imperative that your words are effective. That is, …