July, 2015

• 1 July

  Three Tips For Dealing With Discouragement

  

  Discouragement is defined as “a feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; a state of distress and loss of sense of enthusiasm, drive, or courage.” Has that ever described you? Discouragement has always been real, but I think recently, we’ve seen it in new levels. With the economic crisis, ...

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• 1 July

  The Dreaded Dirty Thirty

  

  Our teen years are a time of discoveries, and when we get to celebrate our “Sweet Sixteen.” The twenties are a time of fun and frolic; we get to celebrate turning “Twenty-one” and bask in the privileges that being legal has to offer. Then, we turn thirty… The excitement grows ...

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June, 2015

• 30 June

  A Plea to America (Poem)

  

  Many patriots and soldiers spilt their blood in the sod, They did this believing in “One Nation Under God.” Our forefathers established this nation on their Judeo-Christian belief, They formed a government to protect these values from a thief. So I ask you what has happened to America this day? ...

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• 30 June

  Are Curses Real or Just Superstition?

  

  When the Lord began to lead me into the ministry of deliverance from demons, it was as if a whole new world was opened up to me. I began to recognize the pervasive influence of the spiritual world and how it impacts peoples’ daily lives. And I began to understand–at ...

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• 30 June

  Friends With God – A Two-Way Street

  

  I find the interaction between God and David in 1 Chronicles 17 a touching, awe inspiring proclamation of great love and admiration.  God described David as “a man after my own heart”. (Acts 13:22)  There is something extra special and hard to describe between two who have an unspoken understanding ...

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• 30 June

  When Trusting God Does Not Come Easily

  

  Through this article I am hoping to shed some light on a topic that is not discussed frequently in Christian circles. When I accepted Jesus as my Savior over 16 years ago, I had major issues with trust. I had been abused, rejected and betrayed by the very people who ...

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• 30 June

  Jesus is Our High Priest

  

  Jesus is our high priest, bringing our petitions before the throne, giving more weight to our prayers that God may move in response to His Son Who gave up all things for our sake.  What does the Bible say about our relationship with Jesus in conjunction with His holy vocation ...

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• 30 June

  An Important Lesson from Disney’s “Inside Out”

  

  **SPOILER ALERT** This article contains some minor spoilers. Be forewarned! Of all the movies I’ve recently seen, Inside Out ranks among my favorites. In fact, it just might be the best animated film I’ve seen since Finding Nemo. Rarely do I choose to see a movie more than once, but ...

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• 30 June

  The Way Forward: Clear Vision for the Road Ahead

  

  Have you ever been driving along the highway on what appeared to be a beautiful summer day when you were suddenly overtaken by a violent rainstorm? Seemingly out of nowhere, dark clouds appeared, fierce winds blew, and torrential rain poured. Despite the conditions, you were determined to keep going until ...

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• 29 June

  Highlights of Last Night’s BET Awards

  

  BET is a television network known for celebrating African Americans and their many accomplishments. The acronym stands for “Black Entertainment Television.” Last night BET hosted its 15th anniversary Awards Show. Here are a few noteworthy highlights from the evening: Illuminati Showing Out Throughout some of the performances last night, the ...

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