The title alone should give you a tiny hint of where I’m going with this post. However, if you haven’t guessed it yet, I’m talking about the fiery tests and trials that we go through in our Christian walk. Some of you reading this may be experiencing something very tough in your life right now, and I want you to know that you are not alone. God is with you. Ok? Hold on and BELIEVE that! (*We’ll talk more about this in a moment). But [...]
Some people know what a prayer closet is quite naturally, but then there are still many others who are not familiar with it at all. Simply put, it’s a secret place where you can be alone with God to share your deepest hurts, pain, feelings, secrets (if you have any), and the like. It’s a place where you can lay your heart and soul totally bare before the Lord. It’s so personal. It’s so intimate. And it’s something you may want to think about incorporating [...]
I feel compelled to write this today, because I know that there are many people globally, who are patiently waiting on the promises of God to be fulfilled in their lives. Might I add that I’m one of them too? Yep. So I’m very aware that waiting can sometimes be a hard thing. You can get a little fatigued, hard-pressed, frustrated, anxious, upset, and the list can literally go on, right? If we’re honest with one another, it’s not an easy thing to do. Sometimes [...]
I don’t know about you, but I love massages. Actually, I had one not too long ago. I usually get a Swedish massage, because Deep Tissue tends to be too tough for me. Most times, I schedule one because I just want to relax or escape from my normal world with the smooth instrumental wave music. Sometimes I fall asleep, and other times I’m up just enjoying the whole pampered experience. How about you? Do you like massages? Or do you feel like right now, [...]
Yes, that’s right! You have a destiny! And God wants you to reach it. There’s something that you’re called to do on this earth, that has already been preordained for you to do. You are unique, different, and called to be set-apart for the Lord’s mighty service. You have work to do to help build God’s kingdom…and I do too. Amen! But don’t you know that when we are confident of this very thing, that we have a great enemy (Satan) that is like a [...]
I would say that this is a pretty important question. I was thinking about writing something else this morning, but then the Lord quickened me. As I was about to begin writing, I heard a still small voice whisper to me, “There is a way which seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” I thought, “Whoa! That’s pretty powerful.” I want to tell you that this is an actual Scripture, and it’s found in Proverbs 14:12. It jolted [...]
Do you like social media? Well personally, I would say that I’ve actually grown to really like it. I will admit though at one time, I told my husband that I was not going to fool around with it, because it seemed like it could be addictive. Yet lo and behold, after giving it a whirl myself, I really began to like connecting with my new followers on Twitter and LinkedIn. And I thoroughly enjoy chatting with my family, friends, and fans on Facebook. It’s [...]
"Iniquity Unchecked is a Dangerous Thing" - Don't Ignore Your Convictions...
Wow! You’re probably wondering, why so graphic Courtnaye? My answer to that question would be, “Because God hates it.” Plus, you know I’m pretty real! But seriously, it’s actually an abomination unto Him. Proverbs 16:5 says, “Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.” So you see, God is pretty serious about this, and as His daughter I am too, and so should you. Furthermore, if this is left unchecked, it could be very [...]
Would you agree that we’re living in a wild world? I mean, so much is happening in the world around us today. As each new day dawns, we’re hearing and seeing so much more negativity, violence, and sexual immorality on TV, social media, in our communities, and beyond…that it’s totally mind-boggling! And unfortunately, many are beginning to lose sight of where we are in time, and where we really need to be as we walk out our Christian walk with God. The Bible states that [...]