Being in a state of lukewarmness doesn't just mean straddling the fence. Having one foot in the world and one foot in the things of God but being lukewarm can also mean not being on fire for Christ like you once were. Not doing what's necessary to get your fire back. This is a call for our attention, repentance and restoration. Let's get our fire back!!! Restoration is STILL possible.

A deep and honest lesson that we need to learn in order to stay vigilant for the times to come with the coming of Christ. Things we should ask ourselves:

How prepared am I for the times to come?

Am I actively cultivating a relationship with God?

In what ways am I keeping my lamp burning?

Join this conversation as we get into one of the must heart checking parables in the book of Matthew. The parable of the 10 virgins.

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Hey you guys!! I recorded this episode two weeks ago, but didn't release it because the audio was bad. I was having trouble with my microphone AND I was under the weather, and you can definitely tell. As I listened to the audio earlier today it was so many things that the Holy Spirit led me to say, and the message and encouragement overall was so good and needed. So, I'm choosing to release it now despite the difficulties I faced with recording it. I hope you still choose to take a listen and that it helps you. I'm still taking prayer request so email me: [email protected]

Sit with me as I share with you my journey on being single for 4 years while waiting on my marriage promise to come to pass. Am I getting weary? Am I enjoying being single? Am I prepared to be a wife? Do I know who my husband is? Do I want more kids? We're going to talk about all the things. To all my single sisters and brothers in Christ, you are NOT alone. We're waiting together.

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What do you do in times where you are being falsely accused? Join us as we discuss the importance of putting ALL our trust in God and allowing Him to be our GREATEST defender. Know that silence is POWERFUL. Silence is KEY. Silence means you have INSIGHT and WISDOM.

Matthew 26:59-63; 27:11-14

Exodus 14:14

Proverbs 15:5,9; 17:27

If you are struggling in your faith you are not alone. As the end of 2024 was coming to an end I was experiencing a lot of spiritual warfare. The enemy was really trying to get me to doubt God and what He told me to do. What He called me to do. The enemy will use anyone to distract you and discourage you, but stand on what God said. Even in times when you don’t have people to encourage you that’s more reason to start learning how to encourage yourself in the Lord. Be your own encourager. But as we walk into a new year I know that God is going to do amazing new things in the lives of His people.

In this episode we will be discussing what it means to be spiritually blind, the characteristics, and how to overcome it. Spiritual blindness is real and it can keep us in darkness. So let's take action today and choose to walk in God's marvelous light of truth.

John 9:35-41

If you feel as though God has forgotten you in some way, please listen to this episode. I pray that it reassures you and encouraged you. God hears you. God sees you. God loves you and He remembers you. He still has you in mind and your promise still stands. God has plans for you and He never forgets His children.

Isaiah 49:14-16

Never be discouraged or ashamed to share your testimony. It could be the very thing that sets you free and saves someone else. I've struggled with many things over the years, BUT God cleansed me, saved me and still used me. This is MY story.

1 Peter 3:15

"But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect."