“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an...
Wilson Newman, J.C. Pratt, S.M. Holland, and Heston Welborn were African American entrepreneurs who founded the Ardmore Lubrication Oil Company in 1917, in Oklahoma. During the Jim Crow era, they created a largely forgotten, pioneering, fully Black-owned oil operation that included drilling and building a refinery in Tatums, Oklahoma. The Company was capitalized at $50,000 and purchased a 100-acre oil...
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of...
Do not panic when you find yourself in crisis. Quiet your soul and let My Spirit lead you through. This will not be the first time you have had to take action to get through. Be calm and have faith. Never forget that I am with you to bring you through to victory, says the...
Faith Isn’t Foolish, It’s Genius (Excerpts and inspiration from Intentional devotional writing by Pastor Darren DeLoach) “Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1 NLT “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then...
Be Over It (Excerpts and inspiration from Be Still devotional writing by Sarah Shanahan) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6, NLT “Overthinking traps us in fear and anxiety. It...
“The third truth about unique dreams—is that they will help you achieve a unique impact in the world. Your unique dreams won’t be just about you and your goals and your success. Rather, they will contribute to human flourishing in a broader way.” ― Dharius Daniels, Stay blessed and a blessing
Stay focused on things that really matter, and refuse to be drawn away from where you are now and what you need to do going forward. These are days of preparation for the next phase of life in the Spirit and the fulfillment of divine purpose. Do not lose track of who you are and...
Refreshment for My Soul (Inspiration and excerpts from Be Still devotional writing by Faith Woodall) “As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I go and stand before Him?” Psalms 42:1-2 NLT “O God, you are my God; I earnestly...
