Hello friends: I want to encourage everyone who is going through a test in his/her life, to trust God. He does not lie (Numb 23:19). Wait on him regardless of how long it takes, for God is faithful (Deut 7:9). He promises never to leave or forsake you (Deut 31:8). Wait until your change comes.God has given me patience to wait on Him and I am so grateful that I have come to …
Having hope
Understanding why we should pray
We should pray because prayer is approaching God in a spirit of worship, magnifying and exalting Him for who He is. Rev 4:11 states that God is worthy to receive honor, glory and power, for he created all things and by His will they exist and were created. He is Holy (Ps 99:5), the mighty God and the God of all Gods (Deut.10:17). He is faithful and just (Deut 7:9), the forgiver …
Hope in the Midst of Despair
In the past months and prior, there has been tension in the USA and abroad over the killings of innocent people. You are wondering where is God in all of this? Do we still have hope? My dear friends, God is still supreme in the midst of disaster; the plans He has for people and nations never change. We can go back in history and we notice that God’s plans for his people Israel …
Prayer to Know and Walk with Purpose
God had a plan for you before the foundation of the world. That plan was made exclusively for you to walk in. Sometimes, struggles come to deter us from walking in God's divine plan. Please read the following prayer and answer the question: "What is holding you from attaining your purpose?" To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven(Eccl …
Living with Assurance
Good morning friends: My name is Joan M. Blake and today, I will be presenting the third in a series of six messages taken from the book of Galatians. Let me begin with a word of prayer. Father in the name of Jesus, I pray that you will lift every burden, that you will supply every need according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Amen. In our previous podcast, …
Living by Faith
Good afternoon friends: My name is Joan M. Blake and today, I will be presenting the second of a series of six messages taken from the book of Galatians. In our previous podcast, I discussed how to abide by the spirit. Today I am going to discuss living by faith and what it means to take up our crosses and follow Christ. Following Christ is never easy especially for those of …
Rise Up
Are you feeling lost, confused, lonely, broken, and can’t seem to find your way out of the struggles of life? You have come to the right place. I am Joan M. Blake, author, speaker, and spiritual-life coach and I have written a book entitled, Rise Up: How to Overcome Your Battles Utilizing Faith and Belief in God. Rise up can be used for personal devotions as well as for …
Do not give up
How are you holding up? The storm is over, but traces of the storm lie dormant waiting for the rain or the sun to melt them away. We can't give up although we are experiencing just a shadow of spring. Life goes on regardless of our disappointments, our grief, our setbacks, our shattered hopes and dreams. We live life with one thing in mind. We will run this race looking to …
My Makeover
Many of you think that my makeover is a result of a new hairdo, change in hair color, weight-loss, new dress code or new makeup. It doesn't include any of the above. Rather, I am giving my kitchen a makeover without remodeling the entire kitchen. Because I cook constantly, I decided that I needed a granite countertop that will last longer and at the same time, give my …
Count All Your Gifts as a Shower of Blessings
On Saturday, March 8, 2014, my husband Carl and I attended our daughter Monique’s baby shower which took place at her home, South of Boston. Her once college roommates and close friends who did a marvelous job at her wedding shower, did so again at her baby shower. The room was so beautifully decorated that it gave the guests a warm and cozy feeling. Everyone had a superb …
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God Makes the Impossible, Possible
I have seen God work in my family’s life in many unique ways. As we attended our daughter Monique’s great wedding this past weekend-the wedding that we have planned for so long, we knew that our prayers will be answered. We had no idea that God would give us much more than we asked for. Our daughter Jo-An was part of the wedding party. We didn’t think she could handle walking …
Spend Time with Your Family
For the past few months I have been busy with my family. Being involved in the lives of the people to whom God has entrusted to us to love and to enjoy, is a tremendous responsibility, one we should not ignore or forget. Whether you are a Pastor, an Evangelist, a teacher, a Principal, a stay at home parent, a business owner, an employee or a student, let us remember our …