Posts from January 2023

Posts from January 2023

Sing Praises To His Name

Human beings like to praise when they feel happy or joyous. Most of the time it is when things are going our way. That is when you hear songs like: “I can see everything turning around for my good”. Most human praise is conditional. We are accustomed to giving or receiving praise when something has been done to deserve it. Many of us do the same thing with God. If we feel He has served us well or come through…

Giving Is Living

A while ago, I came across a quote attributed to the then Mayor of Newark and now Senator from New Jersey, Corey Booker.  It says “Don’t speak to me about your religion; first show it to me in how you treat other people.  Don’t tell me how much you love your God; show me in how much you love all God’s children. Don’t preach to me your passion for your faith; teach me through your compassion for your neighbors. In…

Our Year Of Springing Forth

The scriptures remind us that God will cause both righteousness and praise to spring forth before all nations (Isaiah 61:11).  It is a promise the Lord has made and our prayer even as we move into a new year is that the Lord will fulfill His promises in us.  This new year must be our year of springing forth.  The springing forth of righteousness and praise will begin right here where are located and it will then spread to all…