C H O F Ministry

Tag: Weekend

  • “It’s Time to Get Off The Sideline”

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    Well, it’s Friday once again let us all thank God for this day.
    Beloved, are you sitting around moping and seeking damage control because of a mistake you made, or constantly reminding yourself of a failed opportunity and you’re now convinced that God won’t have anything to do with you right now?

    Well, it’s time to cast off that heavy load of counterfeit feelings. Beloved, you and I serve a God that’s filled with compassion and grace!!! It’s time to get off the sideline and back into the game because God wants to use your service. While He’s using you, He’ll also allow you to accomplish your dream(s).

    So, stop moping and start feeling good about yourself!!! 😀  God is looking down the sideline and calling your name, He’s saying: “The time is now!!! Show them you’re not washed up!!! Get in there and show them what you’re working with!!!

    Beloved, you don’t have to live guilty and condemned anymore. So, this weekend let everyone know that the price has been paid for your sins and you’re now on the Lord’s side and you’re moving forward with confidence no matter what anyone says or thinks.

    Beloved, the mistake or failed opportunity “IS NOT” your destiny.

    Have a blessed weekend and a joyful
    Super Bowl Sunday Everyone.

  • “Faster Than You Think”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved!!! 😀 Happy Friday to you all. 😀

    Beloved, do you realize that as a believer in Jesus, you have a tremendous advantage in life? 😀 The Creator of the universe isn’t only fighting your battles, but He’s lining up the right people, the right breaks, and the right opportunities to move you forward. You may be facing a situation right now that looks like it’s never going to turn around, but I believe that you’re going to see some remarkable changes quicker than you think. You’re going to come out of debt faster than you think. You’re going to achieve your goals much faster than you think. That connection is going to be reestablished faster than you think!!!

    Beloved remember, God “is not” slow in keeping His promise. I believe we’ve entered into a time where we’re going to see the hand of God move like never before. He’s going to open up doors that no man can shut. He’s going to turn terrible state of affairs around and take you places that you never imagined.
    So, as you enter into this weekend and as you go through the weekend, I want you all to be aware that it’s time to get ready for more of God’s favor because that breakthrough is going to happen faster than you think!!!

    Have a blessed Weekend Everybody!!! 😀

  • “You Can Stand on God’s Firm Foundation”

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    Praise the Lord and HAPPY FRIDAY Everyone!!! What a great day to bring joy to the Lord.

     
    You know Beloved, faith, repentance, prayer, and righteous living are the building blocks that grant us the privilege to stand firmly on the foundation of God’s joy. When we establish these essential elements God is happy, and when God is happy, we have the privilege to stand firmly on the foundation of His joy. These are the vital building blocks that bring God joy.
     
    So this weekend, stay motivated by trying to find ways that will bring God joy. And remember the God of this universe enjoys watching you stand on His firm foundation of joy.
     
    Have blessed weekend Everyone.

  • “You’re a Covenant Child”

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    Praise the Lord Everyone!!! Happy Friday to you. 😀

    Beloved, are you a covenant child? If your answer is yes, I want you to know that God has made an arraignment for you to receive His wonderful promises. That’s what you and I have when we stand on the solid foundation with Almighty God. If you could truly grasp the significance of that, you’d never be the same again.

    You have a relationship of favor that gives you free admission to someone else’s power. You see, when you become God’s family member you can walk right on in (through prayer) without being stopped and let God know where you’re weak. Once you leave your prayer position it’s time to get excited, because you know with all that you are, that everything’s going to be handled, you have no doubt that whatever or whoever is making you weak “GOD GOT THIS!!! You’ll have no doubt that any weapon formed against you won’t prosper. That’s because you’re a family member of the Highest God and He has ALL POWER.

    Beloved, God has entered a blood covenant with you. If you’ll give everything you have to God, HE WILL exchange everything He has with you.

    He’ll take your sin to give you His righteousness. He’ll take your sickness to give you His health. He’ll take your poverty in order to meet all your needs according to His riches in glory. God provides.

    So, this weekend Beloved, remember, The Great Jehovah, God of heaven and earth, is your Father God. If you’re under the blood of Jesus, you’ve been made a covenant child of the most powerful being in the universe.

    “The morals of a good man and woman will run to enter the building of Jehovah Jireh.” – Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr.

    Have a Blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

  • “COME AND SEE”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved!!! 😀 It’s Fantastic Friday again, and another weekend is upon us.
     
    “COME AND SEE!!!”
     
    You know CHOF Ministry’s conception was preconceived backed in 2000. The ministry name as it stands today was not the original name, as a matter of fact the name changed several times over the years up until its spiritual conception and physical delivery. I do feel that when a pastor out of Texas introduced the idea to me to incorporate an internet ministry he didn’t see this ministry lasting 10 years and counting and actually many others didn’t either. Psalm 66:5 (NLT) says: “Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people!”
     
    We’re not a mega ministry and we’ve humbly accepted the position that God has established for us. I’m sure you’ve notice, there are so many spiritual ministries on the internet today and CHOF Ministry is happy to be right in there doing what God has selected for us to do -1 Peter 2:9-10 (MSG) says: “But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted…” and Genesis 2:9 (NLT) says: “The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he placed the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.”
     
    Beloved, it’s God who establishes, and it’s God who increases or decreases not a social media LIKE, FOLLOW, OR FRIEND. If that was the case CHOF Ministry would have been incinerated years ago. But as I sat here in my office this morning praying and thanking our Savior a question arose into my mind what are the qualities that have allowed us to endure over the past 10 years? I finished praying then pondered the question more in-depth.
     
    After just a moment of thought, the holy spirit planted 3 words into the soil of my mind *Integrity, *Sincerity, *Faithfulness-loyalty. Beloved these 3 words are the foundation of my life today and I have planted the same seeds into the soil of Christian House of Faith, CHOF/CHOF Ministry.
     
    Over the years these 3 seeds have been cultivated in my life, First Lady Donece’s life and our ministry.
     
    *The seed of Integrity: “We’re candid, we don’t pull any punches, we don’t offer any “unwanted or second-hand Jesus gibberish for people who respond with ignorance.”
     
    * The seed of Sincerity: there are many who have found out that “We mean business in what we’re doing.”
     
    *The seed of Faithfulness-loyalty: We don’t allow man/woman to dictate or try to establish their man made requirements on or in our spiritual soil. We trust God day in and day out, and we let Him open the door, and we let the Holy Spirit accomplish what He wants in the hearts and minds of people who are now listening all over the world. We’re building on these 3 pillars everyday-they’re our present and our future in other words they’re our missional DNA that feeds CHOF Ministry and they will not change.
     
    We see the opportunity not only to hold out the truth of God’s word and apply it to real problems in people’s lives here in the United States, but increasing, around the world. Because, you know, here in the United States, we have many Christian resources but, in places where Christians are the first in their country. In places like Kyrgyzstan or Turkey, Indonesia, and Kosovo, many African states, people who come to know Jesus need to know how to follow Him. They need to know how to work out their faith in their relationships, in their workplace, in raising their children. And so, increasingly CHOF Ministry is focusing – as the Lord provides – to take these resources – our devotionals that we produce – and make them available to people in places where the church is in what we call its “first generation.” And I’ll admit also humbly, God has been really faithful, not only in providing the means to do this, but in opening doors. Today we’re humbled, but surprisingly, CHOF Ministry is in many Muslim-majority countries. This is where we see God on the move and we see Him opening doors. Our objective is to communicate in clear, simple terms with the man or woman who was on the street, the person who had no use for organized spiritual faith but had a need in their heart. And subsequently, our objective was to bring him/her into confrontation with God’s purpose and will for his/her life. And we discovered there was a need not only in Ohio – where we started, but all over the world, and since we have been established God has blessed our ministry as we continue to try to reach the hearts of men and women who have an empty spot that can be filled only by God’s Son Himself. Through the continued development of today’s modern technology, the opportunity for CHOF Ministry to reach many people, cities, states, and countries or endless. After serving on the other side of the battlefield for so long, it gives me great joy to say “SO LONG” to that side of the battlefield because it’s so exciting to be on assignment with God and I’m very grateful to be the team leader for CHOF Ministry.
     
    Beloved, this weekend thank God for where you’re at and then ask Him to plant the 3 seeds of Integrity, Sincerity and Faithfulness-loyalty into your soil. You see, every person is important to our Heavenly Father and He blesses the basic needs of every individuals all over the world whether you live in Ohio, Manila, Tokyo, Albania or in one of the Muslim-majority countries He blesses according to His purpose. If it’s God’s will, you too could be placed as a leader of your very own ministry or be a part of an awesome spiritual edifice that not only lead people but also reach them.
     
    Beloved, those who come to an understanding of God’s plan and purpose for their life will receive God’s spiritual transformation that comes with 24 hour 7 days a week maintenance agreement for the rest of your spiritual life.
     
    Have a blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

  • “Solid As A Rock”

    Bishop Houston Grow in Christ weekd logo picture 2222Praise the Lord Beloved – Happy Friday to Everyone!!!

    What a joy and honor to start the day with you once again.
     
    **I have changed the title of the “Weekend Word” to “Grow in Christ Jesus”
    My focus is to present a more spiritual and comprehensive concept that will produce a vivid spiritual thought going into the weekend.

    You know Beloved, sometimes, people get sidetracked by what they consider to be a difficulty or setback in their lives. It may be something about their personality or looks that they don’t like. Or, maybe they’ve been through an unfair situation such as a divorce, a bad business agreement or a bad discontinuity. We all have things that can feel like shortcomings; things that make it harder on us. It may even be a physical handicap, and you can’t get around like you used to. But just because you have a “shortcoming,” just because you’ve been through a tough time doesn’t mean you’re supposed to sit back and settle where you are. God still has something great for you to do!!! 😀 He wants to show Himself solid as a rock in and through you, and He’s given you His Holy Spirit to equip you in this life.
     

    Beloved, this weekend, let the Holy Spirit help you when you feel fragile, undesired or useless. Let Him empower you with truth that will set you free. Stay in faith and don’t get negative toward yourself or your future. Release your grip and let God take what you think is a liability and turn it into an asset!!! Let Him take what you think is a shortcoming and turn it around to be a benefit!!! Remember, you’re more than a conqueror today and every day because He is solid as a rock in you!!!
     
    Have a Blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

  • “You Are Significant In God’s Eyes”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved – Happy Friday to Everyone!!! 😀
    What a joy and honor to start the day with you.

    You know Beloved, people today rate a person’s importance by their, reputation, titles, position, possessions, where you go, what you drive, what kind of home you live in or the area you live. But God’s rate classification is very different from the world’s rate classification. If you’ve ever thought that God has too many other important things on His plate to be concerned with you and your life, I want you to know today that, “YOU’RE GOD’S NUMBER ONE PRIORITY!!!” And there’s nothing you can do to be more significant or less significant. God rates you simply because He made you, and your rate will never change. You are significant. Your life is significant. The things that concern you, concern God. He carefully watches over every aspect of your life. There’s nothing too big or too small for His attention.

    Beloved, this weekend, take your apprehensions and cares to the Father. He loves to hear you call on Him, and He’s waiting to show Himself strong on your behalf. Because you’re important to Him, He’s ready to bless and authorize you to live successfully all the days of your life.

    Have a Blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

  • “Are You Really Connected?”

    Bishop Houston Grow in Christ weekd logo picture 2222.pngPraise the Lord Beloved – Happy Friday to Everyone!!! 😀
    What a joy and honor to start the day with you.

    **I have changed the title of the “Weekend Word” to “Grow in Christ Jesus” **
    My focus is to present a more spiritual comprehensive concept that will produce a vivid spiritual thought going into the weekend.

    You know Beloved, everyone has their way to serve God. *BUT ARE YOU REALLY CONNECTED – HOW’S YOUR TRUE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD? * Is He just a temporary generator in your life or a place holder? Is He there until something else you feel requires more attention – you remove the connection with God and plug into what you sense is more valuable to focus on.

    Beloved, nothing and no one cares more about you than God!!! Staying connected to Him should be as important to you as paying your utilities bills. Just as you need electric to energize your home you need God (The Word – Jesus Christ) to keep your life energized proficiently and properly. Now, I know there are many of you that have stored up lots of intellectual information about the Bible, and that’s important, but that’s not the main issue. And I’m sure there are many of you saying: “Bishop Houston, I serve the Lord”. That’s also necessary. There are many of you that give generously to the spiritual edifice of your choice, and that too is another significant of Christian life. But, what matters is the depth of your “PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP” with the Lord. Beloved, let me tell you, KNOWLEDGE, SERVICE, AND TITHING, can never replace the intimacy with God.

    You know, the psalmist King understood this truth, and it strengthen him in times of trouble. You see when his son Absalom tried to take over the throne, David ran to the wilderness, where he wrote the words in Psalm 3, 6, – “(3) But You O Lord are a shield around me… (6) I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies (people) who surround (are against) me on every side”. Beloved, He knew that even during strong adversity he could count on God’s unfailing love and protection.

    Beloved, you’ll see repeatedly throughout David’s psalm his unwavering dependence on the Lord. IT WAS HIS PASSION!!! –  not his physical strength, charisma (magnetic personality or charm), or his ability to command an army (pastor a church/ministry large or small) that made him a great man. And let me add this also, even though he had MANY, MANY failures in life, but, we find in the Bible (1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22) describe him as “a man after God’s own heart”. Beloved, don’t let the people of world convince you that you’re worthless an outcast, or you’ll never be a productive citizen because you’ve been to jail, prison, was on drugs, was involved in prostitution or have committed a crime of some kind that you’re a bad/corrupt person and you cannot connect to God or have a personal relationship with God. That’s a lie from the bottomless pits of hell!!!

    Beloved, staying connect and having a real relationship with God requires more than being a goodie to shoe, volunteering your services, giving money to kingdom work. God wants to know you personally. Now, don’t get me wrong here, the tangible expressions of your devotions are important. BUT, they should be the result of a mature relationship secured by a proper connection with God.

    Beloved, this weekend secure you connection with God. Seek Him first, and believe me, the rest will follow. 😀

    Have a blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

  • “DO YOUR PART”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved!!! 😀 It is Friday, and I’m happy that we are counted in today’s number to continue to be obedient to God and spread the Words of Jesus Christ. If you are feeling blessed right now shout out if you can or say quietly if you’re in a place you can’t shout out HALLELUJAH!!! THANK YOU, SAVIOR, FOR THIS DAY!!!
    You know Beloved, I’ve met people who know that the Lord has called them to do something, but they are so focused on their perceived lack of ability that they keep telling Him, “I’m not at that point, or I can’t.” Beloved, I’m not sure if you realize it, but that is a form of rebellion. It’s almost like telling God that He isn’t powerful enough to equip you, and that His will being done on this earth depends upon your natural skills. Beloved, the Lord is the one who gives us the ability to live within His will. IT’S A DIVINE POWER!!! You see, if we believe Him and move forward “in obedience,” He’ll show us what we’re to do and energize us to get it done. Philippians 2:13 says that God Himself “is a work in you both to will and work for His good pleasure.” So Beloved, there is nothing to fear!!! 😀 You never have to take on His work in your own strength ‘AND” He won’t ask you to do anything that He will not enable you to carry out.

    So this weekend Beloved, as a follower of Christ remember, you have a personal responsibility, first, to say yes when God calls and second, to allow Him to achieve His purposes through your life. He won’t let you down, so do your part and don’t let Him down.

    Have Blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

  • Spiritual Focus”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved. Happy Friday and Happy Father’s Day Weekend. 😀
     
    Beloved determining to stay spiritually decent and in order is a choice not a command. But, when we honor the Lord by being spiritually upright, the Lord changes the way that believers decide on different occurrences that spring into their life.
     
    Beloved, your spiritual conclusion won’t always be favorable to many especially the carnal minded (worldly) people. So, as we approach this Father’s Day weekend, instead of following our carnal predispositions or compulsions, choose to seek God’s platform to look at every situation you may encounter. OH!!! And one other thing, rather than relying on other people’s advice or information choose to search scripture for confirmation on what you hear the Lord is saying to you. Eventually, you’ll get use to discerning the quiet voice of the Holy Spirit, and the voices of the world “will” weaken.
     
    Have a Blessed and Happy Father’s Day Weekend Everyone!!! 😀