Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 Key Verse: Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Mary McLeod Bethune understood that she was beautifully and wonderfully made
Continue reading2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Human beings speak with their mouths as their breath moves across their vocal cords, causing the cords to vibrate and produce sounds that are
Continue reading1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. When writing to Christians in the city of Thessalonica, the Apostle Paul instructs them, “Rejoice always, Pray without ceasing, give thanks to all circumstances;
Continue reading“Pray that you would be more aware of the law written on your heart and act accordingly” Read Romans 1:1-3:20. Reflect on Romans 2:17-29. We’ve all heard the saying “with great privilege comes great responsibility,” But privilege is often taken for granted. As a Roman citizen, a student of
Continue reading“How to Build Momentum in Your Christian Life” There’s a definite order in the Beatitudes, and each one flows from the others that went before. Two metaphors illustrate this process. The first illustrates the stages of growth of a plant. Root, Shoot, and Fruit You’ll find that the first
Continue readingBrokenness can be a beautiful gift to God, because a broken heart needs a healer. Jesus says, “I am the healer of all broken heartedness.” There is no manufacturer that has patented the cure for heartache. Society has tried. Man has failed. The beauty of broken heartedness is in the
Continue readingThe Watch Night service can be traced back to gatherings also known as “Freedom’s Eve.” On that night, Black slaves and free blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation actually had become law.
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