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Serving God with Our Skills and Talents
My father loves vegetable gardening. He learned how to grow vegetables on his family’s farm in Jamaica as a small child. Despite moving away from the farm, he still enjoys being outdoors, planting seeds, and watching things grow. Nowadays, my parents…
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Thank you, Lord, that I was Created Purposefully
God created us purposefully. Sometimes it’s hard to hold on to this truth. Yet, despite the events surrounding our birth, the setbacks we’ve endured, or the mistakes that we’ve made, we were created thoughtfully, lovingly, and intentionally. In Psalm 139:14, we…
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Hearing Envy: Learning to Discern God’s Voice
My cat has a great sense of hearing. Often times, he’ll hear things that I can’t. One day, he was sitting on my kitchen counter. I shooed him off the counter, but I noticed that he seemed fascinated by the kitchen…
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Father, Help Me to Have a Heart to Hear You
I love recipes with simple ingredients. I’m often busy at work, and I love being able to make quick and easy meals that don’t require too much fuss. In my walk of faith, I’ve found that hearing from God also requires…
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I Heard from God. Now What? What to Do After Receiving a Word from God
Have you received a word of God? Receiving a word from God can be exciting and motivating as it could be just what we need to feel encouraged and pursue God’s plans for our lives. However, what we do after receiving…
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Fasting to Hear God’s Voice
Fasting to hear God’s voice is one of the most powerful ways that we can connect with God. If you’re having trouble hearing God or just want to draw closer to God, fasting is a great option for seeking God. What…
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God, Use Me to be a Blessing
One of my favorite books of the Bible is the book of Ruth. I love reading about two strong women of faith who were able to salvage their family legacy with God’s help. I also love reading about the way Ruth,…
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Bible Verses about the Different Ways God Speaks
God speaks in many different ways. Below is a list of Bible verses that discuss the different ways God speaks. I’ve also included a scripture reference that provides an example of each method through a story in the Bible for future…
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Hearing God’s Voice: A Guide for Beginners
Hearing God’s voice is something every believer should pursue wholeheartedly. According to the book of John, Jesus clearly stated that His followers know His voice (John 10:27). Yet, it can be a confusing and intimidating task for new Christians to discern…
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God, Please Redeem My Life’s Story
Have you ever felt that you did something that couldn’t be forgiven? Or felt that you’ve made so many mistakes that you’re not worthy of another chance? This past week, I thought about these questions as I studied the life of…
