Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 118:23)

 

Shabbat Shalom (Isaiah 9:6)

 

It's a Trick! (Santa or Satan)

Isaiah 14:12-14

Minister Tanya Brown

Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 48:1)

 

Touched by the Master (Matthew 8:1-4)

 

Prayer for Today (Silent Sufferers)

It's My Winning Season!

Romans 8:37-39

Minister Tanya Brown

Shabbat Shalom (Hebrews 4:16)

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Fresh Persimmon Over Oatmeal

Benefits (WebMd)

Persimmons contain vitamins A and C and many antioxidants.  They also contain the trace mineral manganese which helps the blood to clot.  An average sized persimmon has about 118 calories.  Although persimmons have many benefits, portion control is very important since they are high in sugar.  
 

Black/Family/Minority Owned Canned Goods

 

The Goode canned goods can be found in Food Lion, Kroger and Target.  I purchased my Goode canned goods from Kroger.  I'm excited that I discovered this black owned brand!!!  Check out the video from the CEO.

  

Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 136:1)

 

Chicken Chili

 

Will it Make You or Break You???

 

Let It GO !!!

 Let It GO !!!

(Forgive Us, Lord)

Minister Tanya Brown

Shabbat Shalom (Isaiah 41:10)

 

It is Written : What to Do When the Enemy Talks to You (Matthew 4:1-11)

Minister Tanya Brown

Shabbat Shalom (Romans 14:19)

 

Pray for Discernment

Pray that the Most High will reveal to you what to do and how to do it.

If you have the WORD down in your heart, you have been prepared for such a time as this!!! If the WORD is not down in your heart - put it there‼️ Connect with a Bible believing (church, congregation, ministry) where the unadulterated WORD is taught. Be NOT deceived‼️

 

Shabbat Shalom (1 Corinthians 10:21)

 

BEWARE of the Enemy!

    

    Don’t give the enemy access into your home and then expect him to NOT destroy your home.  When you invited him in, you knew exactly who he was.  You read his resume.  And, he is only doing that which his resume said he would do - kill, steal and destroy!

• It’s one thing when the enemy plunders his way in. But, it’s another thing when we willingly allow the enemy in.
• It’s one thing when the enemy impersonates somebody else and we are unaware of his true identity.  But, it’s altogether different when we don’t have to wonder about his identity and we know exactly who he is.
• It’s one thing when the enemy gains access by stealing someone else’s identity.  But, it’s altogether different when we generously give the enemy identity.  In other words, we identify him as family, as friend, as someone we trusted and shared intimate moments with.
• Many are permitting the enemy free reign in their lives.  There are certain things that should remain off limits and hidden from the enemy.  (Our Lord spoke in parables so that the message was concealed from some.)
• Many are allowing the enemy access into areas that should be exclusive to those who are truly a part of the family - to those who have proven themselves. The Apocryphal book of Sirach 6:7 says, If thou wouldst get a friend, try him before thou takest him, and do not credit him easily.

    Permitting the enemy free reign, my fiend, must stop!  We have to stop allowing every stray cat entrance into our lives.  Everybody that we meet is not supposed to have a front row ticket into our personal space.  Please understand me - the enemy is going to come.  (...the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force -Matthew 11:12)  But, we must RESIST.

    The calendar year is quickly coming to an end.  It is time to clean out, weed out and discard.  Don’t wait until spring!  Do it now.

    Pray for discernment and the Most High God will reveal what to do and how to do it.

Shalom

Put It in HIS Hands! (Matthew 17)

 

God CAN!

 

Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 143:8)

 

How to Minimize Distractions: Guard Thy Heart!

 

Homemade Cereal Bar

 

Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 32:8)

 

Yom Kippur 2024

 

Shabbat Shalom (Hebrews 13:5)

 

Beware of Peace Breakers

 

AVOID Strife!

 

"God is not the author of confusion, but of peace!"” 

1 Corinthians 14:33

Sanctify-Consecrate-Hallow!

 

Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 24:1-2)

 

Shana Tova "Good Year"

 

Shabbat Shalom (Proverbs 4:27)

 

Do You Really KNOW What You Believe?

 

 

Have you ever been harassed, intimidated or verbally attacked by someone of a different denomination/faith/religion? If so, this post is for you.

We live in a day and time whereby people freely give their unsolicited opinions and views - with little to no regard for others.  Oftentimes, these unfiltered opinions and views are harshly presented in a manner that confuses the targeted individual(s) or results in the targeted individual(s) questioning his/her/their own beliefs. Can you recall a time when you were confused or uncertain - after talking to someone with different beliefs? 

At some point in time, you will most likely be confronted by someone who is:

Anti-Church,

Anti-Church

Anti-Christian,

Anti-Christian

Anti-God,

Anti-God

Anti-(Organized Religion),

Anti-(Organized Religion)

Anti-(Your Denomination). 

Anti-(Your Denomination)

Here are some useful tips to apply when you encounter someone who believes differently.  Understand that we live in a free country that allows everyone (regardless of color, nationality, origin or race) to practice (his/her/their) religion of choice.  Therefore, you WILL encounter differences.  Someone once said, “Different doesn't mean wrong. It just means different”. 

1. KNOW their persuasion.  What is their point of view?  When you understand their persuasion, you will better understand why they believe what they believe.  All denominations and religions have basic beliefs that set them apart from another denomination/religion/sect.
2. KNOW what you believe and why you believe it!!!  When you know what you believe, you can defend what you believe.  In 2 Timothy 2:15 we are reminded to, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman who needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

When someone of a different persuasion presents an argument to you - remember that is their right.  They have the right to believe it and to defend it.  BUT, they don't have the right to force you to accept what they believe. At the same time, know that you have the right to believe differently and to defend whatever it is that you believe.   We live in a country where all people are free to believe whatever they want to believe per our constitution.  We don’t have to accept anyone else’s beliefs and they don’t have to accept ours!  The United States of America is a culturally diverse nation where we (the citizens) are free to practice whatever religion we want to practice.  Allow others to practice their beliefs/religion WITHOUT theirs infringing upon yours!

But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!

(Joshua 24:15)

Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 118:1)

 

Smoothie King's HACK for Coco Colada Bowl

 

Mental Health Monday - Free your spirit from guilt!

 

Soup for Saturday

 

Shabbat Shalom (Psalm 27:1)

 

Easy, Light Meals - Bon Appetit!

 

Shabbat Shalom (Exodus 33:20)

 

A Look at the Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

 

Shabbat Shalom (2 Corinthians 3:5)

 

Mental Health Monday

 You Can’t See the Forest for the Trees

We’ve often heard this proverbial phrase quoted when someone overlooks the bigger picture by focusing on a smaller detail. And, when that happens, they fail to see that which is very obvious. When the obvious is finally seen, it brings about a shocking revelation. This often happens when someone has dismissed or ignored an apparent message or an obvious cue. It happens AFTER the fact.  The one who has the revelation often asks the following questions:

• How could I not see that?
• Why did I ignore that?
• How could I have been so blindsided?
• Why didn’t I see that sooner?

This happens frequently in relationships.  Oftentimes, people choose to dismiss the messages and overlook the obvious. Why- you might ask? When people are in relationships (courtships, engagements, families, friendships, etc.), they are often in a vulnerable state. When people are in a vulnerable state, their view is often cloudy. In other words, people don’t clearly see what they would normally see. Vulnerable people let DOWN guards that would otherwise be UP. Vulnerable people leave OPEN entrances that would normally be CLOSED. Vulnerable people allow ACCESS that would normally be DENIED.

And, most of us have been in this place at one point in time or another. It is a very painful state of mind to be in.  It is characterized by despair, isolation and self-pity. If you are in this state or when you are in this state, there are several measures that can be implemented that may be helpful in getting out of despair and back into normalcy.

1. Realize that getting out of despair will likely take time.  It is NOT a quick fix!  You did not get there overnight.
2. A-N-A-L-Y-Z-E the situation.
3. Use your words carefully.  Be quick to listen and slow to speak! (James 1:19)
4. Now that you can finally see the forest for the trees, you decide what to do with the new found revelation.  How will you respond now that you know?

And, HE Walks With Me

 

Shabbat Shalom (Isaiah 59:19)

 

Easy Summer Meals #2

 

Mental Health Monday: Who do You THINK You Are?

 

For through the grace given me, I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of yourself than you ought to think—but to use sound judgment, as God has assigned to each person a measure of faith.

Romans 12:3

Do you know who you are? Where do you stand? What is your position? From a spiritual standpoint, most believers can easily answer these three questions.  Some who believe in the christian faith might answer by saying - "In Christ, we are the righteousness of GOD" according to 2 Cor 5:21.  Others might answer by saying that "We are a chosen generation" according to 1 Peter 2:9.  H-O-W-E-V-E-R a christian believer chooses to answer would most likely positively position the believer in relationship to the Most High God through Christ Jesus.  And, that is good news - to know that we are positively positioned in relationship to HIM!

Answering those same questions from a natural standpoint can be a bit more difficult.  Why? Because so many times, we think that we are this when we are really that. Simply put, we often have an incorrect perception of ourselves as it relates to others. Have you ever thought that you were important to someone only to find out that person really didn’t think much of you? Have you ever believed that you were #1 in someone’s life only to realize that you really weren’t?  Coming to grips with such a realization can be very disheartening - even to the point of crushing the spirit.

Romans 12:3 warns us NOT to think too highly of ourselves.  Oftentimes in relationships, one person has high regards for another person who barely knows they exist.  And, sometimes a person places the wrong person on a pedestal that should be reserved for the right person.  Both cases can result in disappointment and frustration.

Let us reevaluate our relationships and rid ourselves of inflated perceptions that often result in broken spirits and soul hurt.  (Check out my post on Soul Hurt.)

In closing, consider the following as you identify who you are, where you stand and what your position is as it relates to the people in your life that you highly regard.

• Understand who you are. Most importantly, understand who you are not.

• Don’t be disillusioned by ignoring the obvious!

And remember, it is okay to seek professional help in order to put things in perspective.

Shalom

Shabbat Shalom (Exodus 33:17)

 

Easy Summer Meals

 

Sermon (A U-Turn in Nain)

(Luke 7:11-15)

 

Mental Health Monday : Effective Communication

 

Effective Communication involves hearing, understanding and responding.  

Some hear and understand not.

Others hear not and understand not.

BUT, there are others who hear clearly and understand well - but CHOOSE to ignore.

Know the difference!

Knowing the difference determines your response.  Before making a premature conclusion, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I being heard?

2. Am I being understood?

3. Am I being ignored?

In all thy getting, get understanding. 

(Proverbs 4:7)