Do people see Jesus in me? This is a question I often think about. Perhaps this is a desire you hold and pray. Lord, let others see Jesus in me! Lately, this hope and prayer stays at the forefront of my mind. So I completed my own soul-searching, looking in the Scriptures, and asking the Holy Spirit to open my spiritual eyes to how others truly see Jesus in me. Because when Jesus lives in us and we allow the triune God to transform us from the inside out, Continue Reading
The Life and Power in Jesus’ Blood {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Every year I endure the same trauma at my doctor’s office—the drawing of blood. Why, traumatic? The answer lies in the words of a lab tech during one visit. “Your veins are itty bitty, Mrs. Friday.” Gee…yay for me. And to add more apprehension, the veins on my arms refuse to come out of hiding. Like a game of hide-and-seek, lab techs armed with needles make several attempts to seek an appropriate candidate—but to no avail. Although I’m already bruised and lightheaded. Then, the lab Continue Reading
Prophecies Give Meaning to Christmas {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." These words, found in the ninth chapter of the Old Testament book by the prophet Isaiah are perhaps one of the most recognized prophesies concerning the Messiah. Since the first century, this prophecy has inspired believers who have acknowledged the coming of Israel's deliverer in the child born on a Continue Reading
4 Ways to Unveil the King of Glory {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Who is this King of glory? Christmas is only a few weeks away. While I find it unbelievable, more troubling is the unbelief I see behind the holiday—Holy-day. But, the birth of Jesus unveiled the Savior to the world. The One promised to rescue us from sin, other gods, the enemy, and even ourselves. And as always, the heavenly Father kept His promise. God’s Son came to bring the light of heaven to earth. Jesus Christ, the Messiah, was born to die. Denied earthly glory and fame, Jesus Continue Reading
What is Ruthless in Your Life? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
The headache that comes back again and again. A chronic illness that knocks you off your feet without regard for where you’re headed or how much pain you’re already in. The thought in your head that you are not good enough, no matter how hard you’ve tried. A lie, on repeat, that you can’t ever measure up or be worthy of love. Guilt that won’t subside. The boss that never respects your time or how much has already been put on your plate on a tight deadline. A person who continues to abuse, Continue Reading
A Christian’s Easter Celebration – My weekend Column for the AJC
Author's post publication note: I had to correct one mistake that was published on the paper. I had been researching details on the veil, and most of my information was detailing King Solomon's temple. When I wrote the column, I ended up calling the temple on Jesus' day "King Solomon's Temple", but that temple was destroyed around 586 BC, when Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. The Temple of Jesus's day was known as Herod's temple. Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life at the time of Continue Reading
