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From my heart to yours and my family to your family, I wish you all a Merry Christmas! While we enjoy our time with our families, friends, an abundance of food, gifts, fun, games and all the riches of Christmas, we must understand that these riches are a result of The One who became poor … Continue reading I Became Poor…
We went through fire and water, but You brought us to a place of abundance. - Psalm 66:12 Maybe when you look back, or even look where you presently are, you can fully relate to the first part of this verse. Maybe it feels like you've been through the fire and the water. Maybe it feels … Continue reading From The Fire…To Freedom
Hey everyone! We are approaching that wonderful time of the year again where we remember the manifestation of our redemption, Jesus. 'And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.' … Continue reading Christmas Outreach 2015 – Serving the Homeless with CRISIS
(Thank you Pastor Gina Elmes of Family Church, for this word) Discouragement is the loss of confidence or enthusiasm, feeling let down and disappointed even crushed. When we allow these feelings to settle in our heart we can begin to question God’s love and plan for us. Can we really trust Him? Am I alone … Continue reading Feeling Discouraged?
I was on the tube coming back from my postgrad lectures, when the scripture below lashed me. In that moment, I could only sigh and promise Abba that I would have a chat with Him about the beauty of His word and how He almost made me miss my stop 😂 I digress, read the … Continue reading My Worship Pursues TRUTH
Last night, I prayed, worshiped, prayed some more, worshiped some more and got frustrated at not 'feeling' God. I needed Him to remind me that He was right there with me. That He heard every word and sigh. That He met with me in worship as He promised to. In my frustration, I said, 'Abba, … Continue reading I just don’t ‘feel’ God…
DAY 11 Read: Genesis 50, Romans 8:28 and Matthew 6:9-15 God brought good out of all the trials that Joseph faced. He brought good out of the rejection and betrayal. He brought good out of Joseph’s imprisonment when he was falsely accused by Potiphar’s Wife…and He brought good out of the seven year famine. This … Continue reading Day 11 – #JosephChallenge FINALE
DAY 10 Read: Genesis 49 and Ephesians 6:11-18 Remain steady I encourage you to read Genesis chapters 47 to 48 in your own time for greater context to Joseph’s story. Today’s focus is on Genesis 49. The words spoken by Jacob over his 12 sons were prophetic. His sons represented and were the ancestors of … Continue reading Day 10 – #JosephChallenge
DAY 9 Read: Genesis 45, Genesis 46:1-7 and Genesis 46:26-34 The Wait Dreams can take a while to become a reality. The process may be ugly, but the product is so beautiful. Remember that Joseph had this dream a while back and it didn't manifest or become a reality immediately. Josephs’ dreams at age 17, … Continue reading Day 9 – #JosephChallenge
DAY 8 Read: Genesis 43 and Genesis 44 You Are Necessary The fact that Jacob’s sons went to Egypt for a second time, shows how desperate they were for provisions. Jacob proved himself as man of integrity by telling his sons to take extra money for the previous purchase. He didn't try to get away … Continue reading Day 8 – #JosephChallenge