Faith and Change

We live in a world where there are so many first-ever things being manifested before us, and it’s a time for us to stand and trust God and His word. Because if we know he’s bought us through other situations, he’ll do it again. The first-ever things we face are in technological areas that are reshaping how we live, cultural shifts that challenge our values, political unrest, and the moral dynamics of family and church. We want changes that will give us hope and...

The Transition

Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. NIV Recently, during my devotional time, I read Philippians chapter three and began to meditate on verses seven and eight. These verses helped me realize that we need to let go of...

Happy Kwanza

Thursday, December 26th –  Wednesday, January 1, 2025 OriginKwanzaa is an American holiday that was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga as a response to the commercialism of Christmas.  InspirationKwanzaa is inspired by many African cultural practices, including the celebration of “first...

The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5

It was on the night of October 31, 2024, that I truly realized the significance of this scripture in my life. You see, as I was watching television with my 8-year-old daughter, the power was abruptly shut off, and the room became dark. She leaned over to me, with fear trembling in her voice, as she asked me, “Mommy, what happened to the lights?” As I stood up to canvas the window, I noticed darkness throughout the entire neighborhood.  It was then that I accessed...

If the clouds could speak what would they say?

Written by Tracey Womack-Branch If the clouds could speak and had a voice what would they say? Perhaps remind you to begin the morning by thanking God for a brand new day.  Something special about the unique way they settle in the early hours. Fresh start, fresh air, fresh things to try, and willing to dare.  The clouds are so beautiful to sit and simply stare, wondering how far they are, up, up in the precious air.  Probably miles and miles imagining to reach,...

The Reach for Help

            My husband and I enjoyed getting away with our three sons to an isolated beach spot.  My husband drove our Ford van, called the blue monster onto the packed sand. Once parked, my sons ran to the ocean, and my husband fished in the Gulf. After I prepared their lunch, I heard Brian, the youngest shout, “Mom, come join us!”  I sprinted toward those waves and before I knew it, the water was over my head. Brian yelled, “Reach for my hand, Mom, let me help...