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It's My Life

In this video, Adessa shares what a near disastrous trip to the beach taught her about choosing your attitudes in life.

What is the Greatest Challenge Facing the American Church in 2021?

What is the biggest challenge facing the American church in 2021? Some would say that is the shift in political power from Republican to ...

Where were You When It Happened?

Today, God is looking for people who are willing to follow Daniel’s example and stay home from the party of sin that the world is throwing.

Living With Conviction

Over the past few weeks, the Holy Spirit has placed a message in my heart about the need for believers to be people of conviction. What d...

Not Gonna Bow

“Well I won't back down, no I won't back down You could stand me up at the gates of hell But I won't back down Gonna stand my ground,...

Honesty Is The Best Policy

“One thing I’ve learned over my lifetime is that there’s never a need to lie.” How did these words from a garage door salesman change my ...

Never Answer "What's for Dinner?" Again

Imagine you were invited to eat at a dinner featuring all of the best foods in the world. The choicest cuts of meat, the freshest vegeta...

A Few Thoughts As We Head Into Election Season

Labor Day. I cannot believe that it is here already. As a “summer girl,” I hate to see the season coming to an end. Even now, I can h...

How Did Paint Get There???

The other day I was doing one of my least favorite jobs: painting door trim. I was very careful not to get any paint on the walls or mes...

Taking the Leap

A few weeks ago, I spent some time at a pool with a friend and her kids. It was one of the best days of my summer. Even though I couldn...

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