Resilient Inspired Spiritual Excellence R.I.S.E.

Category: Inspired, encouragement

  • Walk in Love

    Love is about action not just words. It takes effort and a heart of patience to love others. God loves with unconditional love. In our human state it is hard for us to love unconditionally. Though this is true Jesus commanded us to love. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one…

  • Don’t Walk in Judgment

    There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you (James 2:13). “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven (Luke 6:37). For…

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Matters

    1 in 3 black women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. According to the Institute of Women’s Policy Researchers Status of Black Women, 31.5 of black women will experience domestic violence annually. According to reporting by the National Center for Victims of Crime, 53.8 percent of black women have experienced psychological abuse (February, 2020).…

  • Wearing the Past like a Garment.

    Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, 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). “Remember not the former things, nor consider…

  • Is Going to Church still Relevant Today?

    The pandemic shut down church and many other things. Zoom became the main place to connect with people. Many churches had to figure out a way to connect and maintain engagement with their members. There were a lot of churches that failed at retaining all of their members throughout the pandemic. Many church members adapted…

  • Renew Your Strength

    “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31). All of us know what it means to be weary or tired of life and going through so many challenges. When…

  • You Can Trust God to Keep His Promises

    The Lord is not slack concerning His promise as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Thus, I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never…

  • Are You Listening to False Doctrine?

    Many people have ideals and opinions about a lot of things. There are many doctrines and food for thought out there these days. Everybody is a relationship expert, and many may be single and never even been married. Everyone thinks they know how to raise children whether they have them or not. Everybody seems to…

  • Fighting to Set Yourself Free

    Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17). Therefore if the Son sets you free, You shall be free indeed” (John 8:36). Yes, it is Jesus who has made us free from the bondage of sin and our past struggles. Many know this,…

  • Do it, Afraid!

    “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your…