I was 15 years old when I walked into a local Planned Parenthood to get a pregnancy test. A close friend accompanied me as I waited. Upon receiving the results, I called my boyfriend to pick me up. I got home and, as expected, my mother was distraught, expressing a few unpleasant words. My father was present in my life but did not live in the home ...

8. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers[a] all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. I Peter 5:8- Have you ever had a moment in life, when i...

"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry." Matthew 2-4:1 NLT Lent or "Lencten" is defined as spring or "lengthening of days. This winter in New York has not been met with a lot of snow if any this winter. However, in a few weeks we will s...

Long ago, I accepted that I am not for everyone and that everyone is not for me. I have learned that it is a blessing and for my own protection that I am not for everyone and vice versa. If you think about it, it is a lot of work just maintaining the covenant relationships we are given to manage. That being said, who has time to entertain the unnec...

Many of you know that my father was taken off of lifesaving medications and measures almost two weeks ago. We were told that he would only survive minutes. This picture of me kissing his forehead was taken a few days ago during my recent visit back to Indiana, and he is still defying the odds. This week's blog is dedicated to the man I affectionate...

As a child, there was a song I remember hearing. The lyrics, "faith, faith, faith, just a little bit of faith...you don't need a whole lot, just use what you've got", takes me back to my childhood, Pentecostal church in Indiana. The bible talks about having faith the size of a mustard seed, but what does it really mean to have faith or be a person ...

A couple of years ago, my husband and I endured a painful ministry setback. Although the circumstances were not completely within our control, we felt a great deal of humiliation and embarrassment. We agonized over what we would do next, wondering if we should stay or move. The plans we thought God had for us had been denied, or so it seemed. Throu...

The term self-care has become the newest buzzword for needing to retreat and focus on one's personal, spiritual, emotional, or physical needs in order to function at a more optimum level. While self-care has been around for centuries, as it is defined today, self-care seems to be applied when one feels exhausted or overwhelmed by their circumstance...

Are you overwhelmed by just the thought of what could stand in your way if you followed your calling or took a risk, not knowing whether you would succeed? In Mark 16, the discovery of the empty tomb offers insights that apply to our everyday living. As Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome were on their way to see Jesus, they began ...

Whether you are starting a new job, launching a new business, exploring a new relationship, or trying a new activity, understanding your mindset is essential in helping you navigate uncharted territory. While your current skills, knowledge, networks, and experience may have brought you to where you are now, in order to go to another level, you will...

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. In his book, The Emotionally Healthy Leader, Pete Scazzero argued that many people mask their emotions by staying busy and being overly productive when in fact they are horrified of what they will find inside themselves if they...

Trust Ministries Prayerline Summary Leader: Anais Belgrave Topic: Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption."Text: 130:7 KJV When we break down this particular verse, phrase by phrase, it gives us insight on the kind of hope we should have. The first clause "let Israel hope in the Lord" is t...

Trust Ministries Prayerline Summary Leader: Minister Dollie M. Curry (https://www.facebook.com/dollie.m.curry?fref=mentions)Topic: WisdomText: Mathew 21:22 "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." Wisdom is a primary aspect in our relationship with God. As Christians, we must be mindful that we do not respond to matters of...

Trust Ministries Prayerline Summary Leader: Ivana Payne Topic: The Good Shepherd Text: Psalm 23:1 In our relationships with others, it is easy to rely on people for needs that they are not intended or created to meet. If there is an interruption or disconnection in our relationship with others, there is a tendency to replace that person or at least...

Trust Ministries Prayerline Summary Leader: Minister Tammie WilliamsTopic: In the Place of TransitionText: John 14:1-4; Psalm 91:1-7 During times of transition, do not faint, do not give up, and do not give in to jealousy or comparison. This week, remember these words of encouragement: 1. Accept the transition.Instead of being a hindrance, come to ...

Trust Ministries Prayerline Summary Leader: Anais J. BelgraveText: Matthew 19: 16-30Topic: Eternal Life Comes at a Cost What are you willing to give up in order to spend eternity with God? If God sacrificed, so ought we. Jesus explained to the disciples that it is hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of heaven. However, it's not about how mu...

Trust Ministries Prayerline Summary Facilitator: Joyce TerryTopic: Insecure PeopleText: Exodus 2:1-10 The definition of a fool is someone who acts unwisely. Insecure people frequently make misguided reckless decisions. Insecure people want you to do good, but not better than them.The king was threatened by the potential of the Hebrews, they hadn't ...

Trust Ministries Prayerline Summary Leader: Anais J. BelgraveTopic: Kindness Toward OthersText: Titus 3:3 God saw sin, brokenness, and despair in the world and chose to save us. We didn't deserve His kindness, yet He made the ultimate sacrifice. When was the last time you were kind to someone? Here are some things to remember about kindness: Kindne...

" This is what the Lord of Heaven's Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. " Zechariah 7:9 NLT

All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord's Supper ), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold thei...

Psalm 1:1–2, Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1 presents two (and only two) ways to live: the way of the world or the way of the Word. Those who "walk in the wa...

John Piper and Darrin Patrick recently discussed the Bible's teaching on biblical manhood and womanhood. In this 15-minute video they get to the heart of our cultural epidemic and chart the way forward for how the church can help: