By Ashlea Massie How many times have you prayed for something in particular, not expecting the impossible answer to be the exact answer to your prayer? Hopeful Anticipation This is exactly how the disciples reacted to Peter’s escape from prison. We see in the passage that James was imprisoned and beheaded for the approval of […]
The Lesson and Life for October 25, 2015
By Rhansyl Harris Offense is one of the biggest enemies of the church. No matter how much you work to do the will of God, there is always someone who gets offended by what you do. Many leaders and organizers are ready to remove themselves from ministry and volunteer roles in the church because they […]
The Lesson and Life for October 18, 2015
By Rhansyl Harris Ministry tends to pull us into uncomfortable places. In fact, if we are too comfortable we might want to check or reassess our mission. I think about Mother Theresa, who gave up everything that she had to minister to the marginalized and unwanted people of Calcutta. Ministering to the Unwanted How do […]
The Lesson and Life for October 11, 2015
By Dr. Rhansyl Harris When I graduated from high school, I went to the prestigious Tuskegee University in Alabama. I was only there for a year, but it was the best time of my life because I learned so much about the goodness, greatness, grandeur, and grace of God. It was there that I made […]
The Lesson and Life for October 4, 2015
By Rhansyl Harris Several years ago I went to a particular gas station because my tank was on E. When I pulled up, I saw the gas sign along with several rows of gas pumps. I had the muchies, so I went inside to grab a Slurpee and some Funions (I love those!). Moreover, to […]