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Building a Relationship With a God You Cannot See
Are you a new believer.....or maybe you are still on the fence because you do not fully understand this faith? Perhaps you are wondering how to build a relationship with a heavenly Father you cannot see. I understand. If I had not been raised in the church, I would probably have had many questions too. It may have been difficult for me to believe in Christ. But I want to share the Gospel with you in a simple way (okay maybe not so simple😊) Because of the fall of humanity (wh

DeVonn Barlow
4 days ago4 min read


No Guilt, No Shame, & No Longer Bound
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 I want to speak directly to the person who is walking around carrying guilt and shame over something they did in their past. The thing you keep replaying. The thing you wish you could undo. The thing you believe is so terrible that surely God could never forgive you for it. Maybe you have even convinced yourself that you are too dirty, too broken, too far gone, or too unworthy to come to C

DeVonn Barlow
Oct 86 min read


Comparison: The Thief of Joy
A comparison is the act of examining two or more things to find how they are similar and different. We are all guilty of comparing and contrasting ourselves with others. There are many root causes, but the ones I have seen—and personally experienced—are rejection, fear, and abandonment. Scripture tells us: “Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else.”—Galatians 6:4 NIV This is not easy, fa

DeVonn Barlow
Sep 214 min read


Part III: Stop Running From God
My Personal Testimony Scriptures that kept me even when I continued to drift away: Psalms 139:14 (NIV) I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord , “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV) “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appoint

DeVonn Barlow
Sep 147 min read


Part II: Stop Running From God
✨I know someone is getting deliverance from this and I pray my brother, my sister, that the Lord moves miraculously in your life not because you are perfect but because of your obedience and your trust in the surrender! Blessings to you always in our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Jonah Tried to Run Too Jonah knew exactly what God told him to do ( like most of us today, WE know) “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it…” — Jonah 1:2, KJV God gave Jonah an ass

DeVonn Barlow
Sep 114 min read


Let’s Talk About Titles
📝Scripture: “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:8-12 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.2

DeVonn Barlow
Sep 84 min read


Believe in God’s Word and Know it’s TRUE
Hebrews 3:19 ERV [19] So we see that they were not allowed to enter and have God’s rest, because they did not believe. Hebrews 3:19 shows us that unbelief kept the Israelites from entering God’s rest. God’s rest is not simply the absence of problems; it is the peace that comes from trusting Him instead of living in fear, striving, doubt, or self-reliance. I believe in God’s word because I know it to be true. Knowing means having verifiable facts or direct experience, while

Te'Asha Heard
Sep 76 min read


Part I: Stop Running From God
Hey you!!! Yes you my brother, my sister reading this… Stop Running From God!! Question... What’s your price? Seriously. What will it take for you to compromise what God called holy? What will keep you from walking in the way of the Lord? Is it... Acceptance? We love to feel accepted, which is why we join sororities and fraternities.. looking for brother and sisterhoods outside of community with God's people. Creating our own oaths to things not of God...to feel like we bel

DeVonn Barlow
Sep 44 min read


Part II: The Way, The Truth, & The Life
🤗Welcome back family! If you haven’t read Part I, we highly recommend you go back and read it. Jumping right into it!! 📝Jesus Was Promised From the Beginning As we discussed in Part I, the Gospel did not suddenly appear in Matthew. God had already revealed His plan throughout Scripture. After the fall of mankind, God told the serpent: “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed…” Genesis 3:15 (KJV) This is often understood as the fir

DeVonn Barlow
Aug 296 min read


Why does it Matter??
Why does it matter what people think of you? The world has us so blind and insecure about ourselves that we minimize who we serve and who we belong to. The only reason why it matters what people say or think about you is because you are still in question about what they see when they look at you. But if you’re living according to His Word, if you are allowing Him to continue to order your steps and guide your tongue, if you’re walking in obedience, aligned with His will and H

Te'Asha Heard
Aug 273 min read


Part I: The Way, The Truth, & The Life
From Genesis to the prophets, from the cross to the empty tomb, Scripture reveals one undeniable truth Jesus Christ is LORD over ALL! “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:10–11 (KJV) There is one Gospel, and at the center of that Gospel is Jesus Christ. Jesus is not merely a good tea

DeVonn Barlow
Aug 224 min read


Prayer Is Your Most Powerful Weapon
Scripture to study: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24 (KJV) Philippians 4:6 (KJV) Isaiah 6:1–7 Family, we have to resist the need to always be in control, control over situations, outcomes, people, and even the timing of God. Your way does not work. Our way does not work, family. Only Yahweh’s way is the right way. Jesus must be Lord over our lives, with the Holy Spirit leading, guiding, comforting, correcting, and teaching us. But here’s the thing: we have to allow Him to. A Reality C

DeVonn Barlow
Aug 174 min read


Train Them Up: Love Corrects
One thing I have noticed is that we live in a time where many people reject discipline altogether. Some say, “I’m not putting my hands on my children,” and while no parent should abuse or mistreat their children, discipline does not always mean physical punishment. Discipline can look like consequences, time-outs, removing privileges, limiting screen time, extra responsibilities, or simply enforcing boundaries that teach children right from wrong. Children need discipline. Th

DeVonn Barlow
Aug 122 min read


Fearful
Holding Too Tight to What God Gave You (This blog was encouraged by my daughter Zailah) “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” — Job 1:21 Fear has a way of disguising itself as wisdom. Sometimes we are not trusting God, we are trying to become God. We hold tightly to the blessings He has given us, terrified of losing them. We try to protect relationships, money, positions, ministries, marriages, children, and possessions with our own st

DeVonn Barlow
Aug 53 min read


Discipline in Body and Spirit💪🏽🙏🏽
Discipline Counts Here Too We talk a lot about prayer, worship, Bible study, and obedience, and it’s not a bad thing at all. But there is one area many of us avoid talking about and that’s discipline when it comes to our bodies. Truth be told, many of us lack discipline when and where it count most. We will pray for healing while neglecting our health, and honestly Saints, that’s a shame.. I feel convicted. We will fast for a breakthrough but struggle to say no to a second or

DeVonn Barlow
Jul 263 min read


It Is Written: How Jesus Taught Us to Fight
📖 In Matthew 4:1–11, we are given a powerful example of spiritual warfare. Grab your bibles, a journal, and a pen! After fasting for forty days and forty nights, Jesus was hungry, physically weak, and yet spiritually prepared. Before beginning His earthly ministry, He was led into the wilderness to be tempted by satan. This moment wasn’t an accident, it was intentional. God ordained. Jesus was teaching us how to stand firm when temptation comes. Notice that Jesus did not arg

DeVonn Barlow
Jul 234 min read


They Belong to God First: Raising Children to Know the Lord
One of the greatest responsibilities God gives parents is not simply to raise good children, successful children, or even happy children, but children who know Him. Our sons and daughters are gifts from the Lord, but they do not ultimately belong to us. They belong to God, and our assignment is to steward them well and point them back to the One who created them. Scripture reminds us: “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.”— Psalm 127:3 In a worl

DeVonn Barlow
Jul 193 min read


Peace in the Storm
Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Ask yourself… What does my storm look like right now? What are my stressors? Think about the afflictions that has happened—or are currently happening—that have caused you to quest

Te'Asha Heard
Jul 153 min read


Waiting Season: When God is Silent
📖Key Scriptures: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” — Psalm 37:7 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” — Psalm 27:14 Waiting Is One of the Hardest Lessons of Fa

DeVonn Barlow
Jul 146 min read


Wounded by People, Healed by Christ: The Truth About Church Hurt
Key Scriptures: John 10:10 Matthew 7:16-20 Psalm 34:18 Hebrews 10:25 Ezekiel 34:2-6 Romans 8:38-39 Isaiah 55:6 Church hurt is real. Many people have been judged, rejected, ignored, manipulated, or mistreated by people inside a church. Some were wounded by leaders. Some were wounded by members. Some were wounded by their Christian family members (you know the, "holier than thou", family members). Some were made to feel unwelcome when they were at their lowest point and needed

DeVonn Barlow
Jul 114 min read
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