Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He lived according to the basic principles of goodness aligned with his faith. Here is a statement from his letter from the Birmingham jail that should encourage each of us to always seek to stamp out injustice whenever and wherever it rears its ugly head. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” The statement by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates deeply with biblical principles of justice, interconnectedness, and love Read More
Category: Faith
Embracing Peace: Holiday Self-Care
It’s important that we take time to embrace peace and practice self-care during the busy holiday season. We have so much to take care of, and usually, not a lot of time. Here are five stress-relief strategies to utilize, especially during the hectic holiday season, along with supportive scriptures and affirmations: 1. Practice Mindful Breathing and Meditation on the Word Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 Affirmation: I am calm, centered, and in control of my inner peace. My faith brings me tranquility and strength. Technique: Set aside 10-15 minutes daily for deep breathing Read More
Mindset Mondays: Courage
Courage is the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Do you have courage? I was watching a movie earlier this week, and the female character was in a domestic violence relationship. When she was growing up, her parents would constantly fight. Her dad would beat up her mom, and she was subjected to this violence daily. Her dad actually beat up one of her boyfriends. Do you know what I loved about this female character? She had the courage to end the relationship to protect herself and her daughter. She did not want Read More
Mindset Mondays: Lazy in Faith
Some, myself included, are lazy in faith. We know we are already healed, but we fail to utilize our faith. Healing is part of our covenant with God. We were healed by His stripes. Notice the ‘were‘; it’s already done (1 Peter 2:23-25). From the Old Testament and throughout the New Testament God continually reveals to us His plan for us to be whole. I know people who are in need of healing, and I pray for them daily. Some of them know they are already healed, and others need a reminder of what Jesus did for us on the Read More
