A Special Invitation: Psalm 127 – Awake and Arise (Part 2) Is Now Live!

We’re thrilled to invite you to dive deeper into the heart of parenting with Psalm 127: Awake and Arise (Part 2), the second installment of our transformative Bible reading plan. Parenting is not just a role; it is a divine assignment. In Psalm 127, we are reminded that our children are not only precious gifts but […]

Are You Harnessing the Power of Meditation?

During my transformation from civilian to soldier in the United States Army, a process known as soldierization, I anchored myself through daily recitations of the soldier’s creed and warrior ethos. These practices, along with singing cadences, were more than just rituals—they built mental fortitude and transformed my mindset. At just 65 inches tall and under […]

A Reflection on Joseph’s Encounter with the Angel of the Lord

By Monalisa Mitchell In the book of Matthew, Jesus’s story begins with his genealogy—14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 from David to the exile to Babylon, and 14 from the exile to the Messiah—culminating in the birth of the one whom God referenced to Adam & Eve in the garden (Genesis 3:15) and the […]

A Reflection on Mary and Elizabeth’s Prophetic Relationship

And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: And she […]

A Reflection on Jesus’ Birth and Prophetess Anna

Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming in that […]

Jesus’ Family Tree: Rahab’s Story (Part 2)

Our Advent adventure continues!! It’s Day 4…you can catch up on previous posts here Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab.. Matthew 1:4-5 (NIV) Rahab is the second woman listed in Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy. Rahab was […]

Jesus’ Family Tree: Tamar’s Story

Tamar was the first woman mentioned in Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy. Ur, Tamar’s first husband, was extremely wicked. For this reason, the most merciful and patient God killed him. Ur’s wickedness suggests Tamar must have been in an abusive marital relationship. After Ur’s death, tradition required Tamar to marry her late husband’s younger brother, […]

Peace of Mind (Back-to-school Reading Plan)

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts […]