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Free Yourself

I was watching #FBI and OA felt obligated to his friend Clay for saving his life years before. It didn’t matter that Clay was putting his life and job in jeopardy, OA risked it all. In the end, this same friend held a gun to him. Maggie told him, “Your loyalty is your blind spot.” Meaning, your sight is obstructed from seeing properly. Some of you may not have a gun pointed at you, but you are…

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5 Couples | 5 Stories

Do you realize there’s not an OR in between the vows, but an AND? Here’s why. The word OR signifies having an alternative whereas AND means either or both. Therefore, when you stand to take vows with the spouse of your choosing, and you say and, you’re signifying agreement to the before and after. Therefore, you must understand what your vows mean. There is no standard set of wedding vows. A man…

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It’s a Code Red Situation

I don’t know if you know, but there’s an alarm being sound and it’s a Code Red Situation!! Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6 PM CST/7 PM EST If you’ve joined us in previous years or if this will be your first time, DO NOT MISS THIS! It’s a God–ordained set date with destiny, designed with you in mind!!! In the words of my sister, Lady Sharee Hall, “Put on your red dress, slip on your high heels 👠…

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It’s #GivingTuesday

Yes, I also know it’s the holidays. How-b-ever … my Grams always said, “You don’t know what people will do unless you ask.” Now, I’m not pinning a scripture or brow-beating you. Instead, on this Tuesday, I’ll say this. If you feel led to give to Temple Church, here are some ways to do so. You can sow into our ministry. https://thetemplechurch.net/ways-to-give/ OR/AND You can become a sponsor…

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Forsaking All Others

That’s what we vow, but could you still be submissive to your husband after he betrayed your trust? Forsaking All Others … NOW AVAILABLE! Raven never had any reason to doubt her husband, Russell. He had always been a man of his word. But lately, things have changed. He insists he’s not cheating, but then he calls her name—Peah. Peah is his weakness and the one he turns to. She is the one he…

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ISSA FREE BOOK

BRAE2024 (Black Readers Appreciation Event) has officially kicked off and Lakisha, the Author has 3 books free until Saturday. Here’s the link to get them as well as hundreds of other books! Support us, mane!! Download the books, yes.Read the books, please.Share them with others, PRETTY PLEASE! Authors aren’t compensated for free books, and I’m okay with that because I hope to gain and retain…

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What if the change is necessary?

On Sunday, I had the privilege to share with Greater Grace MB Church (Memphis) on their Annual Women’s Month. The title of the sermon, A Necessary Change. In Genesis 17, God changed Sarai’s name to Sarah because Sarai’s life was being changed. The old name didn’t fit her new place. Yes, it was only 1 letter, but it had significant meaning. What if the change happening, in you or to you, is not…

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This Matters to God

A few weeks ago, as I prepared to teach a leadership class, God gave me the vision and words to create a 50-page guide … This Matters to God: Leading Like God Intended. What is this and why does it matter to God? This = the position YOU chose to accept.This = the responsibilities YOU chose to take on.This = the vow you made And it matters to God because God chose you, you are taking care of…

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I prayed, “God, forgive me…”

Lately, I’ve felt tired. Not in the fatigue kind of way, but in the “is this worth it anymore,” kind of way. Then it hit me, early this morning. I’m tired because I’ve stopped enjoying the blessings of my gifts. Here’s why. I began looking at the tangible instead of trusting the plans and purpose God has for me. Let me be truthful and I’m only speaking for myself, but it can become…

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Head up, soldier!

On Chicago PD, an officer was shot in the line of duty. Her coworkers still had to work the case because there was a cop killer on the run. Voight told his officer, focus and then feel. This thang blessed me. Why? Because there’s going to be times we’ll have to fight through things when we’re in the worst place, in pain, grieving, suffering, and going through. Yet, we’ll have to focus first and…

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Giving Fast

Temple Church is in our last week of fasting. From September 23 to September 30, 2024, we are fasting to break the fear of giving and the bondage of debt. It is our prayer that through our giving, we break the curse of debt over our lives and our lineage. Therefore, we are asking you to join with us by selecting an amount you’ll set aside per day to give or a flat amount. You can choose to take…

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It was part of God’s plan!

They defamed your name.They broke your heart.They hurt you.They took advantage of you.They ghosted you.You lost some stuff.They took some stuff.They didn’t support you.They didn’t show up for you.Business failed.They fired you.The school didn’t work out.Relationship ended.Car repossessed.They filed the eviction.They cut off your assistance.They mistreated you.They wouldn’t pay you your worth.They…

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Inspirational Nugget

Stop allowing the fear of failure to keep you from doing what you’ve been called to do! Even if you fail, keep trying because that failure will soon be the opening to your testimony of “how God did it.”

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Even if it's not today

Let me share this again …I don’t know who lied to you, broke you, damaged you, took advantage of you, hurt you, abused you, left you, or abandoned you … but doggone it, it’s time you healed.Yes, the divorce hurt. Yes, their death stung. Yes, you didn’t think they’d be the ones to do this to you. Yes, I know it hurts, but you’ve got to come to terms with it and get up. As hard as it will be, you…

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10 Years + 1 Day

10 years + 1 day ago, my life changed.It wasn’t cute either. Instead, it was the crying, arms wrapped around your body, trying to catch your breath, I’m tired and I can’t do this on my own anymore kind of yes. See, I was outside of God’s will. Yes, I was going to church and was very good at religion. I’d gotten that thang down and was great at pretending, but I was tore up and suffering with no…

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What if God is taking you where HE needs you?

Sure, you thought you were headed in a different direction. You thought the last stop would last longer. You thought you wouldn’t have to start over again. You thought things were going well. You thought this was it. YOU thought … yeah, but where was God? At what point will you trust God?When will you trust His direction?When will you trust His plans?When will you actually listen to what He’s…

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Refocus that energy!

One of my sisters sent me a text, reminding me of this devotional I shared over five years ago. Reading it, I realized it needed to be shared again. Of course, with some updates, but the same message. Stop trying to pay people back for what they’ve done to you! Stop being angry when you see people prospering who’ve done you wrong, hurt you, stole from you, lied on you or still owe you. Stop…