Category Archives: Devotionals

From the desk of That Pastor who lifts. mondaymotivation -As an individual dedicated to Biblical Counseling and Life Coaching, it gives me great joy to assist people in creating a more gratifying lifestyle. What does that mean? It is a Lifestyle that is so rewarding that the thought of an escape hardly crosses your mind.ContinueContinue reading “Steps to a whole You”

Hello everyone!! This week we dive into Matthew and explore what Gods word says about the levels of soil in our hearts. Our ground is a place that incubates all the nutrients that enter into our lives. Check out this video!! Comment, like and share this with your friends and give us feedback!! How hasContinueContinue reading “Wayward Soil”

Starting over can be intimidating. But I’m always up to the challenge of New Beginnings. I am excited to see how these grow and change in new soil. I planted soil some time ago and didn’t groom some of the crops correctly. It’s really the trial and error that I’m learning not just about GardeningContinueContinue reading “The Planters “Sowers Edition””

1 Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. Considering all the things you’ve been through, trials, ups andContinueContinue reading “On giving yourself some credit. But Give God the Glory. July Blog”

The year 2020 has revealed so much of our hearts as a nation and a world. I know for me there have been some painful things that I have had to personally face, walk through and endure. So many plans in 2020 where made for many of us. Plans like family gatherings, traveling, relocating, andContinueContinue reading “Retentive”

Starting my fitness journey you would not believe I was actually into fitness most of my life.  As a teen I ran track, played basketball and soccer.  I even joined the military and would run up to 7 miles at any given day. At the time I was not saved and came to know ChristContinueContinue reading “Even as Our Soul”

I get this question from many people who are new to the Christian faith. How do I know what to study and where to start? Most times we never get on the journey of illumination because it seems to be unattainable.  As a fitness enthusiast I know first-hand how intimidating some journeys can be.  IContinueContinue reading ““How do I Know?””

Every season God requires a different Type of obedience to Him.  There are some moments that we can count on the constent demands pulling on us, and then there are others that God simply requires rest in the everyday routines that only require basic functionality. What is your response to resting? Do you have thoughtsContinueContinue reading “Yes to the no’s”

It has been so heartbreaking watching our community get throw all of the Hurricane loss.  The look in the eyes of some of the displaced made it obvious that they lost more then items.  This hurricane took lives, homes, items and dignity. Never in my time here did I think that I would see soContinueContinue reading “Ornaments of Grace”

Life has a tendency to rain on our parade. Perspective is everything.  Perspective is defined as a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.  What situations in your life do you have a certain perspective about?  There was a time in my life when things did not work out in myContinueContinue reading “Perspective”

I Love storms but not the damage caused because they redefine all that they come in contact with.  It’s the time with Family that I adore.  Our state is in the midst of an incoming storm and It is heading right for us. Many of our friends decided to leave and many stayed.  It takesContinueContinue reading “The Storms”

Its about Balance.  We live in a world that promotes physical beauty over spiritual maturity.  Our generation is run by social media and physical attributes are glamorized and prioritized over our soul prosperity.  Though it would be a wonderful thing to have what society labels a perfect figure,  I don’t believe we need to prioritizeContinueContinue reading “Wonderfully Made”

Life requires waiting no matter what we have to do. Weather it’s waiting on food, lines, transportation, love paycheck. We have to wait. It’s so difficult to wait on the Father for something promised. Our generation has the hardest time waiting for whatever was promised. The Bible says in Isaiah 40:31 “But they that waitContinueContinue reading “Wait”

After a storm or distraction there is always a period of rebuilding.  In most cases it can cost a pretty penny to replace something that was destroyed.  In any situation were a home was needing repair it was easy to repair the small things that needed fixing.  When it comes to the renovation aspect oneContinueContinue reading “Restoration 🔨”

In the book of John chapter 2 verse 1-11 begins the season that Jesus started to perform miracles. In this chapter Jesus and His disciples was called to a wedding.  The attendees wanted wine but they had none.  Of course Jesus Mother knew that Her son was capable and she puts a demand on ChristContinueContinue reading “The Waterpot 💧”

In 1998 I was introduced to Christ and began a journey that would set my heart ablaze for God. I became obsessed with the idea of learning this new subject that would soon land me in the arms of my favorite man on the planet. I remember when we first met and how much IContinueContinue reading “All Things”

In many countries An Ambassador is an official envoy, especially a high-ranking diplomat who represents a state and is usually accredited to another sovereign state or to an international organization as the resident representative of their own government or sovereign or appointed for a special and often temporary diplomatic assignment according to wikipedia.  It canContinueContinue reading “Ambassador ♥️”

Its called self care for a reason.  This week take time to inspire yourselves and go through the steps that will help you to achieve overall wellness.   Self care encourages rest and an adventure to the beach.   Family, Career, Ministry, Life and everything else can be entirely busy.  Interactions with people daily can be draining. ContinueContinue reading “Don’t Forget”

Our life was purchased on the cross over 2000 years ago when Jesus gave His life. When you give and appraisal on something you evaluate the worth, significance or status of, or give an expert judgment of the value of the merit of.  When we are purchasing a home one of the most important stepsContinueContinue reading “Appraised”

How much of our lives do we have committed to prayer, fasting, family or health? Are we willing to be diligent in the areas of our lives that bring us balance? Diligence means steady, earnest, and energetic effort, consistency. Proverbs 10:4 says A slack hand causes poverty but the hand of the diligent makes rich.ContinueContinue reading “Diligence”

Even in the darkest moments our Father in heaven stands ready to uplift us and deliver us from all that sets us back. Every snare, pitfall, shortcoming, frustration, and situation we face has Gods attention.  Our tears truly matter to God and He came that we may have Life and have it more abundantly.  ThereContinueContinue reading “Salvation”

This is a tough topic to discuss but necessary.  On Sunday our Pastor was talking about the importance of Biblical community at our new member class.  It took me back down memory lane to when I first got saved.  I have been a believer since 1999 and came to Christ without any History or knowledgeContinueContinue reading “Biblical Community”

Confidence is a beautiful thing when we find it!! In our everyday lives we are often given opportunities to love on and serve one another.  Loving and serving can be quite tough when we are in an inured or Herculean season of life.  During these times our confidence may not be as strong but ourContinueContinue reading “Speak Freely”

Praying for you all to have a wonderful weekend!! Continue to let God have his way!! We look forward to blogging again next week!! Enjoy Serving!!

In our lives we have been through so much. I am sure that our paths have taken rough turns. Through these turns I want to ask how many of us have actually trusted God in the process. Have we had the “Now Faith” present for what we hope? What it means to trust Him inContinueContinue reading “The Process”

To be… It would be amazing to win a multi-million dollar lottery. I can only imagine all the Louis Vuitton luggage and all of my favorite clothes and outfits. All of the money in the world coupled with traveling, cars and such can be prodigious and astounding for us as children of God. But itContinueContinue reading “Gratitude”

I love the ministry of helps, Just being able to provide assistance to a fellow believer is rewarding.  Not only helping a person physically, but helping spiritually as well. Helping is all about perspective. If we can shift our perspective we can see the beauty in helping. Our mindset also determines if we can helpContinueContinue reading “Esteem”

The Bible speaks about the end times saying there will be a huge outpouring of false miracles, signs and wonders that would manifest and we would be  deceived.  Mark 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. In mostContinueContinue reading “Our Source”

There are so many areas of our lives that need a push. I can remember getting up early in the morning and pondering on all other the wonderful things I had to accomplished for the day. The dishes, the laundry, the dirty diapers, the homework for me and the daycare art homework for the twoContinueContinue reading “Fervent”

One winter I remember being outside with our children who insisted on playing in the snow.  My son began to shake and looked for his jacket which was in the house.  After playing he was still cold and wanted to warm up so we bathed him and gave him some warm milk.  This did notContinueContinue reading “My Comforter”

Good Morning Sunshine!! Never take for granted the grace that God has granted us as His children.  It is the un-merited favor that is granted from a higher deity to a mortal undeserving.  The bible says in Titus  2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,  Teaching us that,ContinueContinue reading “The Grace of God”

Good Morning Sunshine!! Remember not to allow anyone or anything to distract you from reaching your fullest potential. If you quit now you will never know how the story will end. Distractions should be used to your advantage… They should make you finish with greater determination. Don’t worry about rejection but surround yourself with peopleContinueContinue reading “Working Through Distractions”

Good Morning Sunshine!!  This is the day in which you rise up not just from your bed but from the very pit that you are in.  Shake off the cobwebs of your life and live today.  There is soo much that God has in store for your life and ministry.  Proverbs 23:7 As a manContinueContinue reading “What are you Thinking?”

Good Morning Sunshine!!  There is no better cure then the cure of the presence of God.  When God’s hand is upon our life there is no better peace that may fall on us.  In His presence there is fullness of Joy.  With all of life’s distractions, issues and chaos we should seek Him daily.  StayingContinueContinue reading “The Importance of His Presence”

There is nothing worse or more dangerous then Going into battle without your armor.  There are some things that we require when encountering a ruthless enemy.  Protective head gear, flack jacket, alice pack, rifle, canteen and chow.  These items are required because they keep us alive and fed.  Without these items we run the riskContinueContinue reading “The Whole Armor of God”

Good Morning Sunshine!! What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?  For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast putContinueContinue reading “His Wonderful Touch”

Good morning Sunshine!  Even though God tells us to forgive one-another, we ought to also learn to forgive ourselves.  Forgiving ourselves is hard at time because we often equate  what is being said to what we did.  There are other situations that are similar to ours but we may not see this.  The truth isContinueContinue reading “Forgiving Ourselves”