When we love someone, naturally, we want to please them. Not because we expect to get anything in return but because we want to make them happy and proud of us. The same goes for God. We should want to please Him because we love Him; we want to make Him happy and be proud of us. But what pleases Read More

Do you struggle with being obedient to do God’s will? I know I struggle with this all the time. Why do you ask? Because as a child, I was very strong-willed and hyper, to say the least. I always wanted to do what I wanted. Not what anyone told me to do. This got me in a lot of trouble Read More

Are you uncomfortable with silence and feel the need to fill it with noise? Discover how embracing silence can deepen your faith in God. This blog explores the meaning of silence in biblical terms, the importance of quiet time with God, and practical tips for effective Bible study. Learn how to connect words and phrases, remember what you learn, and experience the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Join our Deep Dive group to dive into scripture, understand verse mapping, and grow in your relationship with God through reflective silence. 🙏📖 #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #VerseMapping Read More

Have you ever faced an overwhelming obstacle but chose to press on anyway? The phrase “Go anyway!” has been echoing in my heart lately, prompting me to meditate on Mark 16:1-8. This passage shares the incredible story of three courageous and devoted women whose actions speak volumes about faith, love, and determination. Join me as we explore the significance of Read More

Fear not {there is nothing to fear}, for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My {victorious} right hand of rightness and justice.” Behold, all Read More

Before you read this blog on “Words,” I would like to say a prayer: “Father, I ask You to open up Your knowledge of these words to those reading so that the understanding of Your Knowledge will allow them to clearly see how to apply Your instructions to their life with Your wisdom and Your discernment. As you open this Read More

Imagine you are going about your day-to-day when you hear your phone ring, look at your caller ID, and see that “God is calling.” Would you answer the call and say, “Hello God, here I am,” or would you ignore it and send it straight to voicemail, assuming that if it’s urgent, He will leave a message, and you can Read More

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting to have the best of the best? A huge house, a fancy car, elaborate vacations, a closet full of all the name brands, or gobs of money in the bank? Have you ever thought: Is it OK to Want Money & What Money Can Buy? Well, let’s see what we can find in Read More

What do you do when you feel the world is falling down around you? Do you run to your friends and family for advice or complain about what you are going through? Do you suffer in silence? Or do you run to God? Read More

I’ve always loved a good story, especially the ones that hold a secret within. I often tease, “Secrets are my favorite.” Anytime I write, the Lord always leads me to a very vulnerable place. I can’t be afraid of those vulnerable places, because maybe, just maybe, the vulnerability within my story, will change someone’s life. They say your greatest test Read More

Deliverance is ours for the asking. Our God wants to set us free from anything that puts us in bondage, and enslaves us. Don’t let the enemy hold you back for what is rightfully yours. Jesus paid the ultimate price, receive your deliverance and be set free. Read More

When I think of the cross, I’m reminded of what Jesus went to the cross for.. ALL OF US! John 3:16 “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. I’m reminded when Jesus hung on the Cross, and the darkness overtook the land. Matthew Read More

Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny, and the good work we would “do” to fulfill it. So, what is your destiny in Christ? Read more to find out. Read More

God has so many names because He is so many things to so many people. He is there with us through everything we go through. Let’s find out what a few of His names mean.   Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:4-6, Then I will appoint responsible shepherds who will care for them, and they will never Read More

Have you ever read a Scripture and thought, wow! Well, that happened to me not too long ago. When that happened, I decided to read the whole chapter of Psalms 147. This is what I would like to share with you today. As I read this chapter, I made it personal. Verse 1 begins with, Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! How Read More

Celebrating our family’s 8-year anniversary this month at Common Ground Church. What a journey it has been. Some of my little thoughts on staying planted: It’s easy to want to pack up and leave sometimes. Don’t quit. Stay faithful. When you are so full you’re bored, serve. When you’re empty from serving, rest and refill. Mentor someone. Don’t be late! Read More

God is a promise keeper! “The Lord is faithful to ALL His promises and loving toward ALL He has made” Psalm 145:13. This does not mean we will not face challenges just because we are believers.. BUT God will turn all things meant for evil to our good and His Glory! Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God Read More

We continue our discussion on what it means to be “the salt of the earth” that Jesus said His disciples are.  In our last blog, we talked about why Jesus compared us to salt, what salt is, and how as followers of Jesus, we can be the salt of the earth.  Today we continue with 7 uses for salt and Read More

Just who is the unstoppable woman? What makes her unstoppable? As I share with you four characteristics of the unstoppable woman, I want to encourage you to read each scripture. Consider looking the scriptures up in your Bible. Highlight the ones that speak to your heart. Write them on an index card and choose one a day to meditate on. Read More

As I was listening to the Pastors message “On Purpose,” a passage he read really caught my attention! Matt 6:22 “for where your “treasure” is there your heart will be also.” This passage got me thinking, “treasure” what is our treasure? It is something we place great worth or consider as valuable. What could be of great worth or what Read More

Hello, let’s talk about unstoppable faith. The Bible tells us that we serve an unstoppable God, doesn’t it? Girls, do you ever wish you had a stronger faith or a closer relationship with God? That you were unstoppable? I do — all the time, I can remember being a young mother going to Church, seeing older Christian women who seemed Read More

It is good to have plans so we can make the most of our days, but we really only have today. Right now. Psalm 118:24 says, “THIS is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Hebrews 3:15 says, “TODAY if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” II Corinthians 6:2 says, Read More

I was going through a devotional on the YouVersion Bible app regarding Joy. These are a few of my takeaways from that devotional. Bible plan is Walking in Joy: The Fruit of the Spirit 7-day bible-Reading Plan. Joy Isn’t Optional I thought to myself, what do you mean Joy isn’t optional? Psalm 119:1-3 NLT Joyful are people of integrity, who Read More

I like to think of myself as a light-hearted person who likes to tease and playfully banter with my friends. But, one area I do not play in is my stance against satan. He is evil, a liar, and he wants to steal your joy. Don’t you let him!!! I have been amazed at all the stories in the Bible Read More

The Bible is clear that we have been given everything we need to live a victorious life if we have made Jesus the Lord and Savior of our lives. We are blessed with EVERY spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3). We are MORE than conquerors through Christ who loves us (Romans 8:37). God has given us EVERYTHING pertaining to Read More

We are called to be fishers of men. There are so many hurting, unsaved people in the world that need Jesus. We are called to be fishers of men not only to avoid others spending eternity in hell but also so that they have peace and a life worth living. We have been called to introduce them to Jesus not Read More

In all my years of listening and receiving in church, I never thought I would have a testimony worth sharing. I never had an earth-shattering moment of getting saved and turning from my wicked ways, I’ve always loved Jesus, and I’ve always served Him with my whole heart. It was this last year (2020), as I was working through some Read More

Do you ever look around at others who are making a difference and question whether you can do the same? Sometimes it just takes one act of obedience, surrender, courage, passion, or generosity to dramatically affect the lives of others. When Moses obeyed God (though reluctantly) and confronted Pharaoh, the people of Israel were delivered from bondage (Exodus 12:31-50). Esther’s Read More

The gifts God urges us to give are not limited to fitting under a Christmas tree one day of the year; they are not seasonal. The gifts He urges us to give are as endless as His creativity and compassion. Read More

Have you ever noticed; when God starts working something on the inside of you, the enemy immediately comes to try to steal it away.  That is what the enemy does.  He comes to kill, steal, and destroy.  (John 10:10)   God has been stirring in my heart the truth about joy.  One moment, I would be thinking about the joy of Read More

I went for a walk this afternoon and there were several ladies walking around praying.  I looked around, trying to find an area where I could be alone.  I spotted a path with only one other person on it.   As I walked, I began to tell the Lord of my love for Him and to invite Him to do as He wills in Read More

With everything going on in our world, we need a sense of security more than ever and the only true security comes in our relationship with Jesus. One of my favorite verses is Isaiah 33:6, “He shall be the security and stability of your times.” Like the old hymn says, “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground Read More

  It’s time, we all need to be fighting for change. First, we have to change ourselves. To do that we need to know which areas of our lives need more God. We all have some area in our lives where we need to let Jesus in. Just stop here for a moment….take a deep cleansing breath, hold it, slowly Read More

There have been two times in my life where I was asked; “if money was not an object what would you do?” I was thinking about that not too long ago, what would I do if money wasn’t an object, and as I was sitting there daydreaming of all the things I could and would do, God spoke to my Read More

Psalm 27:4 AMP “ One thing have I ask of the Lord, that will I seek and inquire for, and insistently require; that I may DWELL in the house of the Lord, in His presence all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty, the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness of the Lord and to Read More

The world is focused on the pandemic and there is no doubt it is a powerful virus, but some people have elevated it to a place in their lives and thinking where it should not be. As believers in God and as those who have put our hope and trust in Jesus, we can make it through this time stronger. Read More

During these uncertain times, we are living with a global pandemic and having to practice social distancing.  I have had more than enough time to really seek God in prayer. As I was praying one evening, the thought came to me,  IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE.   In the blink of an eye, literally, everything changed. Suddenly we couldn’t attend Read More

In these uncertain times, it is easy to fall into a state of fear, or anxiety but the word says in Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and Read More

For many years I felt inferior to everyone I met. I can’t explain it. I don’t exactly know when it happened, but I think it may have been a culmination of getting married, having my first child, and moving from England to the US within a span of about 18 months. Up until that point, I was confident, successful, and Read More

Have you ever thought “Is God dependable in times of adversity” or wondered “Do I have the type of relationship with God and such a confidence in Him that I believe He is with me in my adversity even though I do not see any evidence of his presence and his power”? I would have answered, “Yes, I do”, and Read More

I’ve known I was empty for quite some time. I went from a place of grief to a steady and constant push to be what I thought others needed me to be. “Don’t give up!” I told myself. Words of a mentor echoed over and over in my head, “He is taking you from glory to glory.” Ok, God, let’s Read More

As 2019 comes to an end, it’s a good time for reflection. What was the year like for you? Was it filled with joy, celebrations, victories, and accomplishments? If so, you are probably optimistic about 2020. But you may be one who is saying, “Good riddance. I can’t wait until this year is over!” You may not be facing the Read More

Have you ever avoided a difficult conversation because you don’t like conflict? Maybe you’ve noticed a family member or a friend going the “wrong way,” but you couldn’t bring yourself to risk your relationship with them by speaking the truth. I know I have. Confrontation makes me uncomfortable. I’ve overlooked and ignored things, instead choosing to remain silent because I Read More

Has anyone ever been waiting on God for something? Anything at all? I know I have been waiting on GOD for several things, some for a very long time, and some for just a short time.    God says to come to him with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, to let our requests be made known to Him (Phil 4:6). Read More

I had worked all day getting packed and ready for our trip. I left instructions with our daughter about what plants to water and when to take the trash out and pick up the mail. I packed sandwiches for an airport picnic before we boarded the plane for our flight. Everything was going according to plan! My husband and I Read More

Have you ever wondered: God, do you like me? Well, I have. On September 5, 1985, I married my husband, Wilson Mace. One day as we were driving around Austin, Texas, I looked at my husband and said, “I like you”! He looked at me and said, “Oh, OK, well, I love you.” I said, “I love you too, but Read More