#EvolutionofaHolyBadAss
Morning Devotional “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”Proverbs 19:17 NIV Just this morning after reading this scripture, I heard that “kindness is a choice.” Your deliberate acts of service are offerings to God. Everything we do, along with the ways we …
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.””Galatians 5:13-14 NIV According to the Word, before any American Declaration of Independence, …
“Pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God, that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble and through it many become defiled.”Hebrews 12:14-15 NRSVUE Grace and peace. We say it, but do we …
“bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you.”Luke 6:28 NRSVUE Look, everybody is not going to love you. That’s okay. What is not required of you is expending energy on it. And, as my Granny taught me, you don’t have to respond to everything. As a good BSB (Black southern belle) when …
“I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me lie down in safety.”Psalms 4:8 NRSVUE I was away briefly this weekend; it’s a blessing to be missed. If this picture isn’t an example of laying down in peace and safety, I’m not certain that I’ve ever seen a …
“For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we may walk in them.”Ephesians 2:10 NRSVUE God created us to do good works.How’s that showing up in your life? I’m challenging myself and you to. Good faith effort to do at least one …
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 …
Chelle A Wilson 
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