#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
Grateful for a fellowship so grounded in Christ, history, and justice.Thanks be to God. “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.”–Galatians 5:1 Dear friends in Christ, we gather today as an act of remembrance,repentance, and reparation as we celebrate Juneteenth …
“Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8 NRSVUE “Love covers a multitude of sins.” Our sins may be covered, but love does not excuse them. The Word guides us to maintain love constantly. For me this means ensuring love is primary in all of our …
“Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Blessed areare the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”Matthew 5:4-5 NKJV It’s going to be alright. Whomever, whatever, you mourn, you shall be comforted. Sorrow does not last forever. In fact, after every sunset, the sun rises again.God has never failed to deliver on …
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.”Psalms 30:11-12 NKJV Evolution takes time. I was afraid that …
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 5:3 NKJV Are you weary?I am.Do you ignore signs to rest?Me too.Is it good for us?NO. It is sin. 2 things: Stop doing what you were never meant to do and, Remember that you are a holy temple, sanctified to Divine service.Act …
“Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.”Psalms 42:11 NKJV I know, life can be lifing, and sometimes even with faith, some days hope is in short supply. Here’s what we …
“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”II Corinthians 12:9 NKJV With profound thanks to God, in my 6th decade, I am here. I am …
“Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow.”Isaiah 1:17 NKJV The prophet Isaiah provided clear guidance. These words are a clear prophetic call for social righteousness, urging believers to actively protect society's most vulnerable…which is all of us, of we’re being honest.Do what you can. Learn to …
“I am my beloved’s, And my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies.”Song of Solomon 6:3 NKJV I fought with my father, who officiated our wedding, about this being among our readings. I adored the sentiments, while his concern was for the assertion among theologians that its sensual overtones might be…distracting. I …
“Now make me completely happy! Live in harmony by showing love for each other. Be united in what you think, as if you were only one person. Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.”Philippians 2:2-3 CEVLive in harmony.Be united.Don’t be jealous.Be humble.Sounds simple.Hard to live.Do it anyway.Please …
Chelle A Wilson 
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