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When and How Do You Worship When:  Paul said the first day of the week. What about people who have jobs and cannot get to church on that day? I have always believed that God means for His people to be with His saints in some way or the other. How:  As God has prospered you (1 Corinthians 16:2). Wouldn’t that be a certain percent? Tithing is still a principle for today. The Word of God is not contradictory nor has His principles changed. The devil has influenced many people an

The Road to Restoration: Celebrating the Changes Suzanne and Betty This girlie and I met around 2016 at a church in the town where we both resided. We bonded immediately and for the next five years our friendship flourished. Trips to the mountains in North Carolina, to her hometown (Tarboro), and the famous African American town of Princeville next door to Tarboro. Lillington was another place we traveled together to visit my cousin in a Nursing Home. She also was a part of o

The Joy That Comes With a Transformed Life! The powerful and dynamic role of the Holy Spirit should be evidenced in the life of all born again believers. Although some do not understand, He still is in their life because He lives in them. In Touch from Charles Stanley-  Paul was firmly convinced that having the Person of the Holy Spirit living in him that God’s power was available to him and it’s available for us too. Jesus tells His disciples about the coming of the Holy Spi

This is to bring clarity to Acts 4:12. Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. The Holy Spirit is the One who baptizes (brings) us into Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13). God raised Jesus from the dead:  that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus a

God the Father, God the Son, God the Spirit - THREE in ONE Creation- Then God said,  “Let Us" make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth” (Genesis 1:26). The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God  was hovering over the face of the waters (Gen

Little Understanding, Little Effectiveness! A Lack of Understanding Hinders Spiritual Growth Before I post the scripture that is misinterpreted in Acts 4:12, it is necessary to do and introductory when it comes to having a lack of understanding when it comes to the Holy Spirit. Like the Father and the Son, He has always been and He will always be! Shortly after my new birth, the King James Version was all I was familiar with and many years later other versions became part of

Who is the Holy Spirit/Ghost? Early this morning, there was a change of plans as to what message to post today. The Lord wants His people to understand the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is misunderstood by many believers. The reason I know this is because of certain things that are said about Him, which is indicative of these people’ lack of knowledge and understanding. From what I saw this past week, I feel the Lord would have me to do a few more messages explaining His deity

After posting the message pertaining to the Holy Spirit’s role in salvation, messages popped up from two sources. I don’t know the reason; I want to make it plain and clear as to what could have been misunderstood by anyone. I never said anyone could saved other by than Jesus. I wrote about Holy Spirit’s role in salvation- The Holy Spirit is the One who baptizes (brings) us into Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slave

A Service Well Done- Mission Accomplished! This is for my friend Jackie Dixon, whose son Anthony Dixon lost his  life in Iraq due a bomb that detonated; he was killed instantly August 1,  2004. Jackie is not only my friend and fellow laborer in the Lord, but we also travel together quite often (the Road Runners). Actually, this was our third trip to Central New Jersey in eight days (Columbus and Monroe). I rode with Jackie and her granddaughter Autumn to the cemetery to visit

Delightfully having fun together! The Seniors Were at It Again! Making Cookies I usually participate in most things that take place at the Senior Center- different games, exercise, shopping trips, along with what I like to do most; that is talking to each person individually or the those who are grouped at one of the several tables. On Thursday prior to the Easter holiday, we made cookies from dough that the leaders provided for us. There were rolling pins, cookie cutters in

Titles and Who They Belong TO! Warning! Caution! Be Careful About Sharing God’s Glory. In concluding the Role of the Holy Spirit, something had come up a while ago, and after having conversations with a few people, I believe this was orchestrated by the Lord to share about TITLES and to whom they belong. It is  important for the readers to understand the seriousness of attaching God’s titles on names of people, groups. No one has the right to attach a title to their names tha

Although there are many titles of the Triune God, I am putting emphasis on  Alpha and Omega  - “I am the Alpha and the Omega…the Almighty” ( Revelation 1:8 ). Christ shares this name and title. Hallowing God’s Name  - In the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9). Honoring God’s name lines up with His kingdom and His will. That’s why I was led to say the Model Prayer; it is a prayer directive that Jesus gave to and for all His disciples. An

The Powerful Experience of New Birth Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.  Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’    The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit”(Joh

A question was asked about the Holy Spirit’s role in the Old Testament, and that it was told to them that it was God’s Spirit  who was active during the times of Elijah, King David, or Samson when the Bible says the Spirit of God came on them, and that it was not the Holy Spirit. A statement was made:  The Word Trinity is not in the Bible; it means one God in three persons. The word Bible in not in the Bible either, but it is the BOOK that gave us to live by. Many words are n

On April first, a message was posted about Grieving and Quenching the Holy Spirit of God! Quenching the Spirit is like trying a knot in a water hose, which stops the flow of water. Think:  What if your blood flow was cut off? For the life of the flesh is in the blood- And I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul (Leviticus 17:11). Since we celebrated Jesus’ Resurrection yesterday, I find it a

What a Blessed Resurrection Indeed! Jesus’s resurrection brought new life to me; joyfully celebrating what He did for me on Monday, March 15, 1982 (forty four years of walking with my Lord and Savior). I am not the same; He made a wonderful change and am a brand NEW creation. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). What a double blessing! Although I still fall into sin becau

I was introduced to James by a close friend, Mrs. Nettie Coad. From that time, we hit it off really well. James has been quite instrumental and influential in my life. At the time we met, he resided in Greensboro, but James was promoted to another position and from Greensboro to Atlanta which became his home for a while until he was promoted again; from Atlanta to Houston where he still resides. James is a true go-getter who knows how to climb the ladder of success; “His help

The Word of God is PURE and Flawless! Some people try to prove when Jesus said there were twelve hours in a day as proof from Friday to Sunday was three days. Scripture -     Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.    But if one walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him” (John 11:9-10). Some have said during Jesus’ time on the earth there were only

A Horrible Death that Would Bring “New Life” Every church that I have been affiliated with has celebrated “Good Friday”  Reason being they say Jesus died on Friday and rose early the first day of the week (Sunday). People of the Most High God, how can that be? Somebody needs to take a math class and learn addition. I had a conversation with someone earlier this week and the discussion about Good Friday came up. I attended church on that Friday for many years; even after I kne

Quenching the Spirit is like tying a knot in a water hose, which stops the flow of water. Many conversations have come up lately about the church and why it is powerless. Grieving the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30) – Quenching the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:5:19). These are a few reasons that come to my mind; 1)  one may be because of the church being out of balance 2)  people get turned off 3)  lack of proper teaching.   It is wrong for people to abuse the use of gifts, bu