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In this exciting series, we will help you prepare to effectively preach Jesus by reviewing some of His names, His life, history and various other aspects of who He is. It is so important that we as ministers of the gospel have a thorough understanding of Jesus and the atoning work He has done on behalf of the world. Therefore, for convenience, we will create bulleted points to help you as we journey to learn more about our Savior, His name, life and work. Read more inside...
Marriage is no fairy tale. Author Jewell R. Powell knows from experience. But she also discovered that there is hope for getting through the hard times, and that, with God, a happy and fulfilling marriage is possible. Read more inside...
You've probably heard the prayer, maybe even prayed it a couple of times yourself: "Oh, God, if I could only win the lottery and pay off everyone I owe." Or it may have sounded like this: "Dear Lord, just help me get out of debt and I promise I'll cut up the credit cards." So what do you do when you're drowning in debt? How do you begin to set yourself free?
Over the past years in the Body of Christ there have been words radiating throughout the atmosphere regarding change: paradigm shift, reposition, birthing position, new door, new day, new wine, fresh oil, changing of guards, etc.
Many believers who have had their ears close to the heart of God have been preparing themselves in great anticipation for the new flow. Old ways of reaching this now generation have been revised. People with like passions and purposes are connecting and working together. Those who have lived and served God in secluded and exclusive structures are finally coming out of their locked doors to see who else is alive in the Body of Christ.
Many believers who have had their ears close to the heart of God have been preparing themselves in great anticipation for the new flow. Old ways of reaching this now generation have been revised. People with like passions and purposes are connecting and working together. Those who have lived and served God in secluded and exclusive structures are finally coming out of their locked doors to see who else is alive in the Body of Christ.
Pastor Natalie Francisco serves as Co-Pastor along with her husband, Bishop L.W. Francisco III, and the Minister of Music at Calvary Community Church in Hampton, VA. Although Pastor Natalie was ordained in February of 1999, she has served extensively in full-time ministry for over 25 years in areas of leadership in both the Music and Arts and Christian Education departments of her local church. The culmination of her years of experience in motherhood, ministry and mentoring women in particular, allowed her to author her first book entitled Wisdom for Women of Worth & Worship: Lessons for a Life of Virtue, Value & Victory published by St. Paul Press (scheduled for national release March 1, 2009).
Have you ever experienced a gnawing feeling on the inside that maybe you were missing something out of life? You know, that feeling that life was full of opportunities, but somehow you have not tapped into all the possibilities that exist for where you are trying to go? Well, someone once said that people become the sum total of what they've confessed over the years. So the question is, "what have you said about yourself? What has your words and thoughts allowed you to become?" Read more inside...
How to Discern and Defeat the Lies of Jezebel, Athaliah and Delilah
Three evil powers have joined forces to deceive you, rob you and imprison you in religious structures. It's time to fight back.
For years a controlling Jezebel spirit has seduced the unsuspecting, even in the Church. Now the destructive forces of her daughter, Athaliah and Delilah are becoming evident as well. The joining together of this "threefold cord" is the enemy's secret weapon - and it is gaining alarming momentum against believers.
Three evil powers have joined forces to deceive you, rob you and imprison you in religious structures. It's time to fight back.
For years a controlling Jezebel spirit has seduced the unsuspecting, even in the Church. Now the destructive forces of her daughter, Athaliah and Delilah are becoming evident as well. The joining together of this "threefold cord" is the enemy's secret weapon - and it is gaining alarming momentum against believers.
Why is it easier to give of every thing but our money? Tithing is a very important part of worship. Giving is showing thankfulness to God for what we have been blessed with. The Bible tells us that ten percent of our income should be set aside for tithes. We should give the first fruits of the Spirit, actually give to God first and not what is left over. What do you think? Read more inside...
Where's the exit? This seems to be the universal sentiment as now, more than ever, people are looking for a way out. Everyday we encounter persons or stories of those who are trapped in the valley of despair and imprisoned in the cell of critical circumstances. People are anxiously searching for ways to be loosed from all of life's problems and challenges. They are earnestly seeking to redefine, re-envision, and reinvigorate their lives. Simply put, people just want to be free!
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Many of you in your own right have thriving ministries, engaging jobs, progressive churches, businesses, and families; all of which requires you to flow in a specific essence and anointing necessary for these endeavors to be successful. However, often times, the people on the outside don't recognize the sacrifice you to make in order to do all you do, especially when it comes to serving the people of God. They don't see the long hours of study, preparation, and work that is necessary to do what you do and be who you are in Christ Jesus. All they know is that you are anointed and they are attracted to who God is and what He does in and through you. Find out inside, what God has to say about this!