2 Kings 5:3- Then she said to her mistress, “If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.” NKJV Faith seems to be elusive in our world today. As preachers and teachers of the Bible try to explain what faith looks like, sometimes it can sound more complicated thanContinue reading “A Stirring of Faith!”
Category Archives: Heroes of Faith
Obadiah’s Story
1 Kings 18:3-And Ahab had called Obadiah, who was in charge of his house. (Now Obadiah feared the Lord greatly. NKJV If you read my previous post about Mordecai, you already know I am blogging about unsung heroes of the faith. Obadiah is one of my favorites. Obadiah was a man who loved the Lord. He was in charge of AhabContinue reading “Obadiah’s Story”
Unsung Hero-Mordecai’s Story
Esther 6: 3-4- “What reward did we ever give Mordecai for this?” the king asked. His courtiers replied, “Nothing!” “Who is on duty in the outer court?” the king inquired. As it happened, Haman had just arrived in the palace’s outer court to ask the king to hang Mordecai from the gallows he was building.Continue reading “Unsung Hero-Mordecai’s Story”
Lift Every Voice and Sing!
Psalm 27:6- And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me;therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. NKJV February has come to an end, and with it, so are my posts on Black History. Although, I believe that the historicalContinue reading “Lift Every Voice and Sing!”
Plucked From the Fire!
Jeremiah 20:9- Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, and I could not. NKJV Jeremiah is one of my favorite prophets in the Old Testament. He seems so real,Continue reading “Plucked From the Fire!”
For His Glory!
1 Corinthians 10:31- Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. NKJV During Black History month, we all tend to think of the icons of history, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, George W. Carver, Dr. King, and Rosa Parks. And I am no different, as I haveContinue reading “For His Glory!”
When you Walk Through the Fire!
Isaiah 43:2 – When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. NKJV I’m sure that you have realized by now that I am honoring individuals who make me proud. SuchContinue reading “When you Walk Through the Fire!”
Go This Way!
Isaiah 30:21- Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it.” Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left. NKJV Are there some narratives in the Bible that no matter how many times you read it you love it? While there may be many, oneContinue reading “Go This Way!”
If You Lack Wisdom!
James 1:5- If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. NKJV I was listening to a sermon one day when I learned some interesting things about George Washington Carver. That day, I decided that I wanted to share himContinue reading “If You Lack Wisdom!”
Let Your Light Shine Before Men!
Matthew 6:16 – Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. NKJV Jesus spoke these words in the sermon on the mount: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NKJV As believers,Continue reading “Let Your Light Shine Before Men!”
Wonderful Jesus! 