”17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Freedom is a pretty big deal. In America, where the illusion of freedom is deeply rooted in corruption, greed has been festering since the founding Fathers put ink on paper, and created the most selfish nation on […]
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Jeremiah 29:5 Gardening, By Faith
”5 Build houses and dwell in them; plant gardens and eat their fruit.” Jeremiah 29:5 Do you grow anything? What I mean is, with all the resources God has provided you, and the dwelling space He has trusted you with, do you use those blessings to grow your own food, or do you rely on […]
Proverbs 10:9 Character, By Faith
”9 He who walks with integrity walks securely,But he who perverts his ways will become known.” Proverbs 10:9 I am truly blessed far beyond my deserving. Earlier this week, both my bosses, Pasquale and Joey made statements that brought tears to my eyes. Pasquale vouched for me with his business partners, and in spite of a […]
Psalm 112:3 Wealth, By Faith
”3 Wealth and riches will be in his house,And his righteousness endures forever.” Psalm 112:3 What is wealth? Google defines wealth as “an abundance of valuable possessions or money.” God defines wealth as an abundance alright, but not necessarely in the form of money… Today, I was led to honor the spirit of gratitude and reflect into the […]
Galatians 6:2 Letting Go, By Faith
”6 Hear that uproar from the city, hear that noise from the temple!It is the sound of the Lord repaying his enemies all they deserve.” Isaiah 66:6 Revenge is of the Lord. I’ve been under attack by the enemy in more ways than I care to count. Even those closest to me have betrayed me, and gone on the […]
Galatians 6:2 Counseling, By Faith
”2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 In the journey of life, we often encounter burdens that weigh heavy on our hearts and minds. Whether it’s struggles with mental health, relationship challenges, grief, or any other form of hardship, we are not meant to carry these burdens alone. As […]
John 13:34-35 Caring, By Faith
”34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 Relationships can be challenging. What I mean is, successful relationships require some type of […]
Romans 12:1 Dieting, By Faith
”I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 Dieting is an interesting concept. It’s no secret Americans are fighting an obesity crisis that’s been brewing for decades, and it’s only going to get worse […]
1 Timothy 5:8 Providing, By Faith
”8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. ” 1 Timothy 5:8 Being a father and a husband is not easy. Being a child, or a wife, well that can be even harder. Imagine a famly in which the […]
Matthew 5:4 Mourning, By Faith
”4 Blessed are those who mourn,For they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 In the profound words of Jesus found in Matthew 5:4, we hear the comforting yet challenging proclamation: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Mourning is a universal human experience, and Jesus acknowledges the reality of our pain while promising comfort. However, in […]