Sometimes when you’re going through, you just need to talk to someone. Sure, there are times when you can get through with a prayer and a good Bible verse, but then there are other times when you need to either pick up the phone or meet someone whom you trust to have a heart to heart chat. Have you ever been there before? I know that I have. I just recently had a moment like that. I didn’t really understand what God was doing in [...]
Hey, check this out! “Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all of their hearts.” This is from Psalm 119:1-2 (NLT). Now chew on those words for a moment. Did you know that when you search for Him with all of your heart and press to obey and follow what He desires, that you are becoming more and more of a woman of integrity AND this brings joy [...]
Hurry up and catch yourself before you become religious, because now is not the time to get caught up with a religious spirit. Now, some of you reading this might be saying, “Wait, but what is a religious spirit, actually?” Trust me. It’s not a spooky thing. Yet, in its simplest definition, it’s when you’re going to church week after week after, yet not changing. It’s when you begin to do the same thing over and over again with no deliverance or results. You become [...]
Where are you right now? Pause for a moment and really consider this question. If you’ve done what I’ve asked, what did you come up with? Now, I want you to pray about it. And after you’ve prayed about it, I want you to trust that God has your situation all under control, even if you don’t understand it right now. The truth is…we’re not always going to understand everything right away. Sometimes it takes time. Take for example a broken relationship. You may have [...]
By Inside Out with Courtnaye Do you sense that God may be leading you to surround yourself with more Christian friends? If so, I will tell you that it wouldn’t be a coincidence. Second Corinthians 6:14-15 says, “Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can goodness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? What harmony can there be between Christ and the Devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever?” Wow! Hard truth, right? [...]
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 [...]
Wouldn’t you rather someone tell you the truth, than lie to you? I know that I would. And that’s why I think one of my favorite Scriptures is John 8:32 which says, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” That is so true! I mean, who wants to live a lie or be told lies to believe? Remember, the devil is the father of lies, and the Bible commands us that we shall not lie. So instead of believing [...]
That’s right! The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). That simply means to keep praying. It means to keep the lines of communication open at all times with God. A good way to look at it is that it’s a lifestyle. You can pray while you’re getting ready in the morning, driving on your way to work, on a morning or afternoon jog, washing dishes, or sweeping the kitchen floor (my personal favorite). You can pray for others when you see [...]
Think about this title for a moment. Do you feel the need to draw closer to God today? Do you want to go to another level in Him? Would you like your personal relationship to reach new heights? Well, if your heart burns to draw closer to God more now than ever, then I encourage you to keep reading this post, and I pray that it changes your life like never before! Because I just believe that when we love God with all of our [...]
Have you ever heard someone say, “You need to respect me?” Or how about this one, “I deserve respect!” And lastly, “Respect is earned.” Have you ever said any of these words to someone? Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard them all and said a couple of them myself before. But I can honestly tell you, that when I heard the word “respect” for the first time as a teenage girl, I didn’t even know what it meant. Yet, it was demanded [...]
