My niece gifted me with a black tea kettle because I used mine at the last church campout. I offered my tea kettle so we could have hot water for tea without realizing what it would look like when I returned home. I am telling you about my tea kettle because tonight I feel like my brain is boiling over and the steam is shooting out my ears. Tonight finds me feeling extremely frustrated. I have bee...  Read More

According to Webster Dictionary, setting the record straight means to provide the facts about something that people have a false understanding or idea about. I am going to briefly share with you ‘fasting that pleases God.’ This blog is just the tip of the enormous subject on fasting. At the same time, my desire is to stir your mind and heart toward something that pleases God. I often think that we...  Read More

This is the second blog that I wish to set the record straight with fasting. In “Setting the Record Straight Part 1”, I shared how we at Victorious Life Christian Center have dedicated our first fruit, giving God the first of the twelve months, through a season of fasting. Today, I would like to briefly share with you ‘What Fasting Is Not.’ The prophet Isaiah was rebuking the children of Israel fo...  Read More

“Let me set the record straight.” I have heard this phrase since I was a child. Of course, I was listening to grown folks’ conversations, which was taboo and could get you in serious trouble! And, in our family, that was our household standard! It wasn’t until I became an adult that I realized the impact of setting the record straight. The Webster Dictionary defines setting the record straight as ...  Read More

As we contemplate our 2021, our minds think on many things. Whatever we didnot achieve in 2020 perhaps we will in 2021. Paul had the right concept relating tomaterial possessions. No place in scripture do you find Paul moaning and groaningover what he did not have. His treasure chest was not of this earth, but in Heaven.“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34 KJV)I...  Read More

As Christ-Followers we are in a continual race. There is no time to stop and sit on the sidelines and think what we have run so far was good enough! Nor can we compare our run with other Christian because it’s an individual relationship with the Lord. Our race will not end until we see Jesus face-to-face and He will tell us, “Well-done, good and faithful servant.” Paul was totally focused on the g...  Read More