When U Pray

You ever realize the first instruction you are given in an emergency is to remain calm?The reason you have to remain calm is so that you can follow directions and survive the event. This is especially true when there is more people involved than you; you have to remain calm so that they have someone […]

This is actually a reprint of the blog I wrote in 2015. I was reading an article and it was saying that Pearls are making a comeback. I immediately thought of this piece and I went back and reread it. It blessed me and I hope it will mess you too. “Also, God’s kingdom is […]

This New Year I decided to reflect on my last year and not concentrate on a resolution. I felt that in reflecting on the past I would have the spiritual experience necessary to face my future. Reflection defined as serious thought or consideration.“he doesn’t get much time for reflection.. Well I wanted to be deliberate […]

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭KJV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/1/rom.8.28.KJV As I was mixing cookie dough this morning for our famous “Family Cookie Day” I was reminded of how God works. I was adding sugar and butter and […]

This week I have featured the young people in my life. Today I offer you a word from Minister Zamir Turner .. grandson of my heart ❤️ To be honest and transparent, sometimes I have an attitude towards God. Not because of the decisions he chooses to make, but rather that he doesn’t consult with […]

This week I am featuring words of encouragement from the young people in my life . Here is what 15 year old Nyla wants you to know. What is encouragement ?When you are praying to God he is listening to everything, and he is giving you hope and peace. When you are upset your family […]

This week I am featuring the young people in my life. My God daughter blessed us with this. “When I wake up in the morning love , and the sunlight hurts my eyes. And something without warning love, bears heavy on my mind…. Then I look at you… and the worlds all right with me. […]

“Don’t worry—I am with you. Don’t be afraid—I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will support you with my right hand that brings victory.”‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41:10‬ ‭ERV‬‬https://bible.com/bible/406/isa.41.10.ERV This is a scripture that reminds us how faithful God is to his people. Yes, that includes you.  If you have chosen God, […]

I asked my 8 year old granddaughter Zoey to write a word of encouragement for my people. This is her response. I did not edit ✍️ it because it’s from her heart. Praying to God will be good for people.He answers your prayers in his own way but he will not answer them right away […]

How often do you see people asking for prayer? Pretty regular huh? Sometimes it’s asked casually and sometimes it’s asked with sincerity and a deep belief that when people come together in prayer, things change.I don’t normally ask others to pray for me because I’m never sure if they will, especially if they don’t normally […]

Fri-yay right .. for those of us that work a traditional Monday to Friday shift, Friday is welcomed with open arms and oftentimes with a fanatical type of joy. People write songs about Friday and wax poetic about its joy.Friday is the gateway to the weekend .. those two days in a row with less […]

Ok I know in the world this moniker for Thursday has one meaning but I’m thinking along the lines of Thirsty for the Word.. You know those days when you have been toiling along, keeping busy and trying to stay focused. This is one of those days that tends to be filled with meetings, chores, […]

Hump day… it’s a real thing. We could call it refuel day because Wednesday is like the halfway point in most work weeks and is normally greeted with some joy. (I’m talking about myself) I have this hump day remix song I love to play for my team at work, it adds a little pizzaz […]

Tuesday is one of those days that most people are ambivalent about. I don’t hear people making songs about Tuesday or disliking it, it’s just Tuesday. Tuesday is considered the second day using the calendar system of the world we are in today. But God in his infinite wisdom wasn’t ambivalent about the second day, […]