Category: Rise Above Posts

“…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

Lord, help me to always seek Your heart and never forget where I came from, but to stay prepared for where you are taking me! There’s no one I want to please besides You, oh Lord. Thank you for loving me when I felt like no one ever could or even should. I love You more

It is about to get real. If you think there is a devil that is stronger than you, then you are wrong and better get your identity crisis right. Who does God call you?  You are more than a Conqueror through Him who loves you! Romans 8:37 You are Chosen! 1 Peter 2:9 You are

Wow, has God had me on the Potter’s wheel! I have been seeking God to understand why it seems that most of my prayers haven’t been answered yet, at least personally. I am a tither, I give offerings, I give alms, and first fruits so where am I missing it? I prayed Lord, “Is there

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 What happens when you get a thought in your head