For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NRSV) November is here and in the DMV area the cold temperatures came with it. A month ago, at the start of October, it seemed that the warm temps of Summer would never go away. Many of us were […]
Rev. Bridgeforth is so excited to finally be sharing her new devotional, Vantage Point, with the world. We were scheduled to have an official Book Release and Signing today, January 13th at 5pm, but due to snow in the DMV area it is being rescheduled. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on […]
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Ecclesiastes 7:8 (AMP) Beginnings and endings are inextricably linked. As we say good-bye to one year, we welcome another year one moment later. Whenever one door closes, another opens – even […]
“God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, His Spirit deeply and gently within us.” Ephesians 3:20-21 I recently had an experience, which reminded and reassured me that God is indeed […]
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow….” (James 1:1-4a NLT) Humans tend to be creatures of habit and comfort. Whether it is a […]
But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets… (Daniel 2:28a NLT) Listen, I have one simple thought upon which I want you to focus today. Here it is: God is still God. There are so many situations and voices trying to grab your attention to convince you that God is actually not who […]
“A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons. He was sitting there fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid.” Mark 5:15 (NLT) One of the hardest things about change, beyond the act of change itself, is that some people will […]
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trusting in the Lord is a weird endeavor. Admittedly, it feels funny, and often unsettling, no matter how long you’ve been […]
“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!” 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NRSV) Thanksgiving Day is approaching and, like many holidays, it evokes various thoughts and emotions in each of us. We all understand that gratitude is a core component to living a successful life; especially a life […]