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“Authorize the Power in Your Life”

Praise the Lord Beloved. I hope you had a blessed weekend.

God has made known to each of us His love and it’s that love that inspires Paul to write the letter of Colossians. Epaphras, a man who worked with Paul, traveled to Colossae to share the message of Christ’s love and to build a church founded in that love. But, somehow both Epaphras and Paul found themselves confined to prison in Rome. Epaphras shared his story. Upon hearing of the love, the Colossian people had for God, Paul was obligated to write to them. Beloved, it’s this letter that we read in scripture today. Just as Paul was inspired by the testimony Epaphras shared, we should be encouraged by the message Paul shares with the Colossian people. This message of love authorizes us to seek the spiritual wisdom Paul prayed over the Colossians and to lead lives worthy of the Lord.

Have a blessed week Everyone

April 1, 2019
“His Definitive Virtuous Love”

Praise The Lord Beloved, Happy Friday to Everyone!!!

Beloved, when I think of the book of Job I think about the breathtaking power of God. When you look at Job, you see a man who experienced more suffering than most people experience in their lifetime. What I see is our tormentor “persecutor” Satan, who imposed all types of pain and wretchedness on one human being, having to ask permission before ever lifting a finger against him.

I’ve heard many people question how a good God could allow bad things to happen to good people. But I think the Lord is trying to teach us the reality of his definitive power. I say this because it’s a part of my personal testimony. Since my spiritual transformation, the persecutions didn’t diminish. NO!!! My persecutors have increased, and my old adversaries have added new columns to their list. But I’ve learned that God’s ways are above ours. He’s so powerful that even the one who’s trying to prevent or ruin His purposes must ask for His permission before he can do any damage. Beloved, Satan isn’t God’s equal, he’s a created being. He doesn’t have free rein to cause evil, destruction, disorder or pandemonium unchecked.

Now, some ask how can a good God allow bad things to happen? And I say how can someone like me, who has done nothing special to deserve good, be the recipient of such incredible love that God would send His own son to die for me on the cross?

So, this weekend Beloved, always keep in mind that your oppressor or persecutor, is created, and has to get permission to create the drama, sickness, division or confusion that we encounter. We serve a generous, loving and good God who permits thing to occur that will:
#1 shows us His divine path for our life and
#2 demonstrate His definitive virtuous love for us.

Have a Blessed Weekend Everyone!!!

March 29, 2019
“Rebirth – Spiritual Rejuvenation!!!”

Praise the Lord Beloved!!! 😀 Happy Monday to you all. I hope everyone had an awesome weekend.
As we all know we’re in a special time of year. According to history, a special child would be born, I’m speaking of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. So, I want to speak to you briefly about rebirth.

Beloved, do you know what Jesus had in mind when He said “Born Again” to Nicodemus? He was talking covenant talk. He was telling Nicodemus what it meant to have an agreement with God.

Allow me to paint you a virtual mental picture I believe that was in Jesus’ mind. Imagine a baby, a little baby born of an unwed mother. No one knows who its daddy is, and no one wants to know. He’s a child no one wants. He doesn’t belong to anyone.

Now, I want you to picture the best kind of family you can think of. I’m speaking of a family that loves God. The man has a good career. They’re blessed monetarily. They’re contributors, supporters and lovers of people, and they fall in love with this baby. Before long, they adopt it.

Now look at what just happened!!! 😀 That baby was just rebirth. Life for the baby is now “Rejuvenated!!!” 😀 He got a new set of parents. Through adoption, he has now become an heir. Why? Not because of anything the baby has done. Those parents didn’t say, “I want you to look at that baby. I’m so overwhelmed with all that that child has done for us. He has certainly earned our love and admiration.”

NO, it’s a baby. It couldn’t have done anything to earn its new life. This man and this woman agreed together out of the love in their hearts (mind and emotion) to give grace (unmerited favor) to the child. Now he has access to everything they have. When they offer him a bottle, he doesn’t knock the bottle away and say, “I’m so humble and undeserving. Just give me water.” Of course not. That baby acts like part of the family, and not just part of the family but the best part of the family. Because in Jesus’ day a covenant or adopted child had the same birthright as the firstborn son. That’s what Jesus was talking about when He said, “You must be born again (rebirth).” He was talking about grace. He was talking about a new relationship of favor. He was talking about a spiritual rejuvenation. A new family. A new authority. A new power.

Beloved, if you feel undeserving to receive the rich blessings God has for you today, think about that. Meditate on it, so instead of worrying about and struggling with the needs in your life, you can just walk confidently into the throne room of your Father and receive help to get those needs met.

Learn what it really means to be a blood-bought child of Almighty God with a big brother like Jesus. Learn what it means to be, Rebirth and become Spiritually Rejuvenated!!!

Have a blessed Monday and a splendid week Everyone.

December 17, 2018
“You Can Change the Score Card of Life”

Philippians 3:13-14 (NLT) – (13) No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, (14) I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

Many people aren’t living a championship life, not because there’s something wrong with them, but because they’ve been hooked on the wrong thoughts, opinions or ideas. They start believing the lies, “I’m not talented. I don’t look good enough. I’m not smart enough. I don’t have a good personality. I’ve made too many mistakes.” Our wrong thinking can keep us from our destiny.

Beloved, if you’re going to live a championship life, you’ve got to know how to change the game of life around to remove the deficit that’s on your life’s score card.

When that thought comes that says, “You’re just normal, you’re just an everyday person.” Change the game of life around, put your winning game face on – get into a winner’s mentality and say, “I’m a winner, I’m the MVP on my playing field of life.” When you hear, “You’re old and washed up. Time has passed you by. Change the game of life around to remove the deficit that’s on your life’s score card and say, “My impending days will be perkier and happier than my past.” Beloved, if you’ll remove your defeated attitude and remove those that are not trying to help you win, your life will go to a championship level, and you’ll experience the blessings God has stored up for champions.

CHOF Ministry Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me and making me in Your image. Today, I choose to change my life’s score card. I choose to remove any undesirable thoughts about myself, I choose to remove the people, places, and things that are disruptive to my championship mentality. I choose to declare what You say about me, so I can walk and live the championship life that You have prepared for me.

In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen and Amen.

December 4, 2018
“THANKFUL”

Praise the Lord Everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying this Thanksgiving Holiday.

You know Beloved, Thanksgiving Day is a day that is designated for everyone to give thanks. Now that this special day has come and gone, let us remember being thankful is an everyday occurrence as long as we have breath in our body. Let us all remember that we’re all called to a particular service by God. There’s nothing here on earth God hasn’t identified with. Though we all walk, work and entertain, we all do it according to the capacity that God has provided each of us. This is a daily occurrence, so we must be thankful daily. To every man, woman, boy and girl, God has spelled out something for each of us to be thankful for “daily”. Though twins are born the same day they’re not born at the same time, so each come in with a desired plan God has for them and them only. Their thanksgiving may be directed differently from each other.

So, this weekend Beloved, let each of us be thankful for who we are where we are, who we provide our duty of service to, and let us enjoy being thankful to the Master Planner who has committed His unadulterated unrestricted love toward those of us who are filtered into a marginalized, minimized, optimized, materialized, or personalized, way of life – To God Be the Glory!!!

Have a blessed weekend Everyone.

November 23, 2018
“God Fixes And Then Flourishes”

Genesis 50:20 (NCV)
“You meant to hurt me, but God turned your evil into good to save the lives of many people, which is being done.”

Beloved, God will fix your broken areas and then flourish you.

In this life you’ll encounter people that don’t have your best interest in their heart. You must be vigilant as well as stay prayed up, because the enemy (the thief, demon, evil one, destroyer) is maliciously clever.

These demons are disguised in many different costumes or regalia (family, co-worker, neighbor or ecclesiastical official or church participant). They’re prowling or waiting to disrupt or destroy your salvation and the blessings God has delivered to you.

Here are just a few of their characteristics:

Demon #1
This demon loves to hide. It will smile with you, talk with you while in your presence, but doesn’t have your best interest at heart. When you’re not in its attendance this demon will verbally chop you up, cut you down and put the old proverbial knife in your back.

BEWARE of these types of demons. They will secretly destroy you.

Demon #2
This demon is “VERY” crafty. It will create a scheme(s) that’s designed to keep your character disheveled. This demon will use your past calamities as a focal theme for its schematics. It will desire your loyalty as if it’s your friend, but returned loyalty isn’t in its DNA.

BEWARE of these types of demons. They’re structured to use what you have to offer them, then like a bee sting they’ll desensitize your salvation along with your integrity.

Demon #3
This demon doesn’t hide or construct plans. It’s very audacious, charismatic and prideful!!! Because of its self-centered glow, its aura illuminates where ever it goes. It has the “up in your face – it’s all about me, and what I say goes” approach. This demon thinks it’s very shrewd, but it’s not. That’s because it’s very impetuous. This demon will get right in your face, throw shade, and has no respect for anyone.

Beware of these types of demons. Though it’s the easiest demon to see it’s the most lethal. Once it captivates you with its malevolent aura it becomes your god. You’ll become mesmerized by anything it says or does.

Beloved, Beware!!!

John 10:10 (AMP)
“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].”

1 John 3:8 (AMP)
“The one who practices sin [separating himself from God, and offending Him by acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion] is of the devil [and takes his inner character and moral values from him, not God]; for the devil has sinned and violated God’s law from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.”

Once again Genesis 50:20 (NCV) says:
“You meant to hurt me, but God turned your evil into good to save the lives of many people, which is being done.”

Beloved, as the enemy lurks, keep the faith!!! Remember He promised us that He’ll never leave us or forsake us. The presence of God is a shadow with His chosen and delivered people. The Shadow of the Almighty will not desert us when we’re called to go down into Egypt (the world). You’re now under divine direction. God saw something great in you. This is the reason you were chosen or have been granted salvation. So, regardless of the activity of your enemy(s), the Lord will prepare you and prosper you.

“To God Be The Glory”

September 4, 2018
“God Has The Keys”

Praise the Lord Beloved.

Happy Monday to you all.

Beloved, have you ever been locked out of your car or house? I have!!! 😀Let me tell you, it can be very frustrating and inconvenient. Not having your keys can keep you pretty much pinned down and can become a very unproductive experience. It steals your time and will destroy your peace and happiness if you let it.

This is the identical way, we need spiritual keys to gain entrance into what God has for us such as: perpetual life, peace, freedom and blessing here on earth. You know, several years ago a young lady asked me a question on a social media site, she asked, “how do YOU know YOU are called?” It was a very good question!!! I didn’t answer her question verbally, I responded by allowing the spirit of the Lord to use my day to day Christian ethics to declare my response. Not long after that she unfriended me. You see, some question doesn’t have authorization to a verbal response.

Beloved, we don’t have to stand on the outside and be unsatisfied or upset. That’s because Jesus holds the keys, and He has opened the way for us to walk through the door of a perpetual life, also a life that includes harmony, liberty and all the blessings here on earth. A perpetual life begins the minute you make Him your Lord and Savior. Beloved, you don’t have to live in defeat, averageness, undesirable conditions, immorality or shackled to any kind of bondage any longer. You have admission to the copious life Jesus came to give!!!

So today, if you feel trapped, caught up, locked out or defeated, remember, Jesus is the one who holds the keys. All you have to do is call on His name, and He’ll answer. He promises to hear you and will carry you through “WHATEVER” is holding you down or holding you back.

Beloved, God wants to be the champion of your story, so call on Him today and receive the victory He has prepared just for you!!!

Have a Blessed Monday Everyone.

August 13, 2018
“Breaking Bread”

BREAKING BREAD🍞
Beloved, people claim to be living on their own terms, they’re actually serving whatever their human nature craves. The penalty for that false sense of liberty is death.

June 23, 2018
“It’s Time!!!

April 26, 2018
“Understand Who You Are”

Beloved, do you really know who you are? Jesus Christ is our Liberator.
Now, I ask, do you really know who you are (through Christ Jesus)?

February 21, 2018