IDENTITY

Feb 23, 2022 | Identity

Christ-Centered Identity And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”2 Corinthians 6:18 1 John 3:1  “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” Romans 8:15 NLT...

Waiting in Faith

Dec 13, 2021 | Guest Blogs

By Jodi Kinasewitz Patience. Patience is a virtue, they say. Having the ability to wait without frustration or the capacity to tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering is an intangible skill. A skill that up until almost 5 years ago, I did not readily possess. ...

3 Way to Focus on Worship & Forget the Holiday Rush

Nov 26, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Influence

By Patrice Burrell As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle that comes right along with all of the festivities.  There are halls and doors to deck, trees to trim, gifts from the heart to give, and...

Clean the Wound

Nov 19, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Intimacy

By Ruth Potinu (Book Excerpt from Permission to Mourn) “I became an unwilling front row student to the importance of properly cleaning a wound last year. I was rushing around one day (as moms of two young kids tend to rush around), and as I came out of the...

Why Writing Matters: An Invitation

Oct 29, 2021 | Influence

By Jenny Erlingsson When you look at it on the surface, focusing on a writing project during this time seems like the last thing you want to do. Or should do. But I think now is always a good time to write, especially if you feel called to do so. Here is...

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Oct 22, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Identity

By Kadijah Wiggins “What’s love got to do, got to do with it?” We can all remember the lyrics from the secular song created in 1984 by the world-famous artist Tina Turner. I barely make the cut to consider myself an 80’s baby, but I still...

The Three Little Pigs: Withstanding the Winds of the Enemy

Oct 15, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Influence

By LaBreeska Crowe A few years ago, on a recent visit to our local library, I checked out a few movies for the boys to watch while I completed a few tasks around the house.  One movie included a collection of popular children’s stories. One story they were...

Prepared to Give an Answer

Oct 8, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Intimacy

By Linda Krushke “I’m worried about my son. He lost his job,” my friend shared. “How will he pay the rent?” In answer, these words flowed from my heart: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,...

Salute to Abba Father

Oct 1, 2021 | Guest Blogs, Identity, Sweet Spots

By Patience Enyinda  Originally written 6/19/21 I salute you my Abba Father on this Father’s Day, for loving this daughter and caring about every little detail of my life. For you delight in seeing your children smile – it is Your Pleasure. I love a clean and...

Let Her Be

Sep 29, 2021 | Intimacy, Poetry & Prose

“So she went to inquire of the Lord.” Feeling some kind of way about this verse this morning. It has to do with Rebekah in the Old Testament, when she felt the struggle in her womb. I don’t know what options she had for advice and opinions but I am...