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

Category: Inspired, encouragement

  • Black History

    Black history is a history to be honored by society. It is true that when we forget or don’t know our history we are doomed to repeat it. We have struggled to keep the puzzle of our history intact. Many other culture have a different view of their history. Also, it wasn’t trampled on and…

  • Jesus is our Hope and Anchor

    “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the presence behind the veil, (Hebrews 6:19). We find our hope in Christ and He holds us up by the anchor of the Almighty presence of God. One thing is true when we hope for anything and trust…

  • God Opens Doors

    When doors close in our lives we may wonder when God will open the door He promised. There is a desire for God to work in our lives how we see fit. The problem with that is we limit God or put Him in a box. God is limitless. It can seem like the door…

  • This is How We Fight Our Battles

    We may ask God why we have endured so much pain. We must understand that pain is a part of the process. The things that happen to us sometimes are not God’s doing. It is our adversary the enemy that dwells in this world. Many would say that if God is so powerful, why does…

  • A Foundation in Christ through a Change by God

    Change is defined as the act or instance of making or becoming different (Merriam-Webster, 2023). When we accept Christ into our lives there should be a change. It may not be instant but there should be evidence of a shift in our spiritual walk. We all know that change is complex. There are times when…

  • Embrace God This Year

    Embrace is defined as; to take in or include as part, item, or element of a more inclusive whole (Merriam-Webster, 2022). We need to partner with God and include him in all that we do. God should be our anchor. This does not mean we won’t face challenges this year. When we face them we…

  • Jesus Is the Reason for the Season

    Christmas time is more than all the presents, gifts, and money spent. These things are okay, but the reason for the season is Jesus. Let us remember He paid it all so we would not have to. It’s about His coming in, but also knowing He is a risen Savior. His birth bought an eternal…

  • Finish Your Race

    “being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). In this thing called life, our journey does not end until we leave this world. God has a plan and work that He will complete in us if…

  • There is Greater on the Other Side

    Sometimes we wonder what God is doing in our lives. I wrote a message earlier this year entitled “He is pruning you for better”. We may not understand what God is doing, but it will work out for our good. Remember God’s timing is not our timing (Habakkuk 2:3). This year has been a roller…

  • God Does not need a Perfect Christian

    Being a light to others is not about perfection (Matthew 5:16). It is about the heart, motives, and attitude. God is the only one who knows when our spirit needs a check (Jeremiah 17:9-10). He also knows when our motives are impure. Don’t be deceived by people with a form of godliness who are not…