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Words of the Week – Get It Together Because He’s Holding It Together!
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Words of the Week – Get It Together Because He’s Holding It Together!

Barbara Bryant, Contributing WriterMarch 6, 2019

Dear Friend in Christ, Not only is Jesus responsible for creating all things, He is the reason all things continue to exist. He is the constant sustaining power in our lives.  He’s not only holding the universe together, but He’s also holding you. Scripture takes it to another level.  God is the gravitational center of purpose that pulls all the fragments of life into a cohesive whole.  He is the ongoing sustainer and center of all that is. The last phrase of Colossians 1:17 says, “In Him all things hold together.” When Paul uses the phrase, “All things by Him hold together,” he

‘Now with Natalie’ Reveals How Faith Positively Impact Lives
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‘Now with Natalie’ Reveals How Faith Positively Impact Lives

February 27, 2019

Life at the top can be tough for some, but those with strong faith can survive the challenges. Just ask Natalie Manuel Lee. In her new docuseries, “Now with Natalie,” Lee discusses faith and other topics with high-profile figures in entertainment, sports and fashion, and the consensus is that having a relationship with God makes a big impact in one’s daily living. The program premieres on March 3, on the Hillsong Channel. Viewers can learn and grow by listening to the conversations with celebrities such as singer Kelly Rowland, Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Tyson Chandler and fitness coach/motivational speaker Angela

Words of the Week – Who’s with You?
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Words of the Week – Who’s with You?

Rev. Marvin MacKenzie, Contributing WriterFebruary 27, 2019

Scripture: Luke 5:18-26 An eagle egg was separated from its mother and found by a hen, who nurtured and cared for it until the moment it hatched. From the moment he was born, the little eagle realized that he was different from everyone else that he was around. The other chickens also noticed that he was different and so they made fun of the little eagle. The little eagle grew up hating how he looked and more importantly, he hated who he was. He lived each day praying and hoping that he could be more like a chicken. One day

Words of the Week – You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
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Words of the Week – You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling

Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, Contributing WriterFebruary 13, 2019

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5 As our Church School has led us in the celebration of our heritage during this second month of the year, last year they highlighted the contributions that our ancestors made in the field of music; the universal language. Music has been called the universal language because it transcends race, ethnicities and cultures. The contributions of our ancestors to the field of music from the spirituals, to gospel, to jazz, to the blues, to rhythm and blues are too numerous to name. Today I’d like to just highlight a few. The influence of the music of our ancestors

Words of the Week – Wisdom
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Words of the Week – Wisdom

Joshua Apparicio, Contributing Youth WriterFebruary 6, 2019

To the youth readers, I say, “Hello, young leaders! I pray that your year is off to an exceptional start!” I would like to continue to encourage you all as you start your new 2019 endeavors with a scripture that I’ve had to firmly stand on so many times before, especially when I had to make insightful and calculated decisions. As it states in James 1:5, “If any of us lack wisdom, we should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to us.” I often thought you had to be a grandmother

Amazing Love!
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Amazing Love!

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterJanuary 30, 2019

Amazing Love Let me begin with this, That your love saves, Let me share the truth, That your love fills, Let me tell the world, That your love is, Let me make this clear to all, That your love knows, No bounds, No heights, No depths, No distance, No limits, No time, Your love is amazing, Let me say with a grateful heart, Thank you Jesus, For loving me.

Words of the Week – God Supplies My Needs
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Words of the Week – God Supplies My Needs

Joshua Apparicio, Contributing Youth WriterJanuary 30, 2019

To the youth readers, sharing with you from my heart for the past few months about life’s unforgiving challenges have certainly meant the world to me. God has been supplying all of my needs, and I truly believe that, as I haven’t gone without. We all understand that it’s difficult when you’re going through the fire, or facing unpleasant situations. You feel alone or as if there is no one supporting you. At these particular times, you are inundated. But, at these times, think back to this influential scripture, Philippians 4:19 – “My God shall supply all your needs according to

Words of the Week – Ordinary and Unschooled But I Have Been with Jesus
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Words of the Week – Ordinary and Unschooled But I Have Been with Jesus

Pastor Michael W. Eagle, Sr., Contributing WriterJanuary 23, 2019

Scripture – Acts 3: 13 The disciples, Peter and John, were considered ordinary men, untrained and unschooled in the perspective of the Jewish authorities of the day.  Unschooled, negatively, in that those who were educated looked down on them, turned their noses up at them and even bullied them. There’s somebody who knows what it feels like when somebody is looking down on you. Knows what it feels like to not belong, don’t exist, are not credible, and don’t matter because you do not measure up to their standards. It did no matter what you did, what you said or

Words of the Week – God’s Promises are Yes and Amen!
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Words of the Week – God’s Promises are Yes and Amen!

Joshua Apparicio, Contributing WriterJanuary 16, 2019

Welcome to 2019, your best year yet! To all of the hard working young youth leaders, I would like to start off by encouraging you all to work diligently on your new year and what you’ve promised yourselves this year. I do remember when we were going through life’s unforgiving challenges, we read in Isaiah 40:31, “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” I especially liked this scripture because my understanding is that God can

Words of the Week – Love One Another
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Words of the Week – Love One Another

Joshua Apparicio, Contributing Youth WriterJanuary 2, 2019

Young readers, God wants us to know how special we are to him. “For God so loved the world, he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Every morning, I wake up so grateful knowing that God blessed me with another day filled with love. My days are often challenging because of my hectic schedule, filled to the brim with schoolwork, but I always stay focused and on task. To be loved is a blessing! There are days when I feel like I haven’t rested enough, and I

Christmas Message – Eager Expectation
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Christmas Message – Eager Expectation

Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, Contributing WriterDecember 19, 2018

Scripture: Romans 8:18-21, NIV This is the season of Advent. We celebrate hope. The Bible emphasizes faith, hope, and love as our three essentials. Each is necessary for a vibrant faith, they are different from each other, but are related. They are like three sisters. Hope says, “I know things will work out, I just don’t know how or when!” Her sister, Faith, says, “Things have already worked out” (even before they do in actual experience). Love says, “Even if they don’t work out, even if I don’t understand what’s going on, nothing can separate me from the affection God

Santa Isn’t Real, But You Still Get Presents
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Santa Isn’t Real, But You Still Get Presents

Barbara Bryant, Contributing WriterDecember 19, 2018

Before you call me Santa’s grumpy elf, I am writing to adults who no longer believe in Santa.  Or at least, they shouldn’t. As adults, we know that Santa isn’t real, but for our small children and grandchildren, we keep Santa as part of the family tradition because it’s fun playing along with the game. Thanks to the magic of TV Christmas specials, and holiday advertising–children all around the world believe in the man who knows if they’ve been naughty or nice. Whether the child has been naughty or nice, we, as parents, still deliver that special present they requested from Santa on their long Christmas lists. On