Category: Rise Above Posts

Remember the bracelet that came out with the logo W.W.J.D – What would Jesus do?  Imagine yourself in the line at Walmart and you are running late to get your kids from school. Do you get impatient? Thinking I wish this cashier would hurry up, he is taking his good ole time! Do you talk

“So God created man in His own image…” Genesis 1:27 From the beginning of time we have been created in God’s own image. He breathed into Adam’s nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being (Gen. 2:7). As you can see we were created for greatness. As some would say life

Many times in life we forget that no matter what comes our way, the God we serve is much bigger than the troubles we face. He promised to never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). Why do we choose a fact over the truth? The fact is that we may not feel like He

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office.” -Romans 12:4 Just imagine if we cheered each other on as much as we talk about one another. Let’s get real this month about being more like Jesus. Yes, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37). Yes, we

“…forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14 Recently, I heard a minister say, “Stop worrying about hindsight so God can give you insight.” I want you to ponder

Awaken out of your slumber the time is now to arise. Shake off the things that so easily beset you. I am for you, I am Your strong and mighty tower. Is there anything to hard for me? (Romans 13:11, Hebrews 12:1, Psalm18:2, & Jeremiah 32:27) Ever second guess yourself?  I know I have plenty

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.” -1 Corinthians 2:9 Have you ever just stopped to listen to the sound of the ocean? The sound of kids playing? The sound of

What has the Lord been speaking to you lately?  Tonight as I am out on the balcony while here on my beach vacation,  the Lord said to me, “Tina, you need to reflect.” I said, “Lord, what do you want me to reflect on?” He replied, “the past.”  Just so you know me a little better,

“And then the Lord answered me and said, “Write the vision, make it plain on tablets so the one who reads it will run…” -Habakkuk 2:2 There are many times in our lives that things haven’t always turned out exactly how we planned, but through these times we must step back to reflect on how

“Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 Do you know that what you say is your faith speaking? Take a moment to reread that question.  What have you been speaking?  In order to win any battle you are facing, you have to exercise your