Raising Resilient Children to Thrive in All Seasons

Raising resilient children is our responsibility. Two little girls walking away from the camera.

Should we shield children from the truth? We were told to keep negative issues like the threat of pedophiles, illness, and death from children. But, is this a good idea? Or should we share the truth with them on an age-appropriate basis? Let’s talk about raising resilient children who can discern and avoid danger, and also cope with difficult situations as they arise.

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Here’s Why You Need to Have Regular Family Devotions: No More Excuses!

Regular family devotions are a must-no more excuses!

These days everyone is home almost 24/7 amid the COVID-19 quarantine. Many anecdotes abound about how difficult it is to keep children occupied and yet out of trouble. But, while educating and entertaining our children is essential, we also need to pay attention to their spiritual development. This is where regular family devotions come in. Quick quiz: When was the last time you gathered your entire family to read the Bible, pray, and worship Jesus Christ? Hmmm…. Can’t remember? Don’t be harsh with yourself, simply repent and take the steps to have your family devotions once more. Let’s examine some of the reasons why you need to keep your family’s prayer altar active.

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Dry Fasting: How to Overcome Temptations During and After Your Dry Fast

Learn how dry fasting can turbo charge your spiritual life and gifts.

What is dry fasting? This is where you abstain from food and water for a set number of hours or even days. However, the length of any dry fast must be guided by the Holy Spirit of God and your health status. Earlier I wrote a post about tips for successful dry fasting. I had many comments and questions arising from that article. By God’s grace, I was able to answer these questions. Then the Lord led me to write this article about overcoming temptations during and after your fast. Let’s begin!

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Revelations About COVID-19

Revelations About COVID-19.

I had a series of revelations about the COVID-19 pandemic on April 2, 2020. As led by the Holy Spirit of God, between April 3 to 4, 2020 I recorded and posted a video about the same on my YouTube channel Sophia4Christ. Yesterday, April 7, 2020, Jesus Christ told me to post His messages on this website. These are not my thoughts or my ideas. I ask that you be led by the Holy Spirit as you read these COVID-19 revelations. Please see the revelations below:

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Single in a Time of Coronavirus: How I’m Staying Safe

Single in a Time of Coronavirus

I sit in voluntary isolation on a pleasant Sunday that would be perfect for going to church. I work from home as a freelance copywriter and researcher, so I’m used to staying at home for long stretches of time. Although I’m an introvert I always look forward to my church services and interacting with fellow church members. But now, that’s not possible because the Coronavirus pandemic has hit Jamaica. There’s a national ban on meetings that exceed 20 persons, and my church has a large congregation. Therefore, we are all staying home and live-streaming abbreviated Sunday worship. Since I’m a writer and I now have time on my hands, I’ll share my perspective of being single in a time of Coronavirus.

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Trusting God in Murky Situations

Keep trusting God even when it's dark.

If you are a type A personality like myself, then you love to be in charge. You take solace in being able to plan and execute everything according to that plan. However, life doesn’t always go according to plan. A lot of times, you can’t see your way clear. You will then discover that trusting God is your only option. As we begin this New Year and New Decade, what is Jesus telling you? Where is He leading you? What does He want you to do in this season? Trust Him and walk by faith! 

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Tips for Successful Dry Fasting as a Christian

Commit to dry fasting for a victorious Christian life

Consistent dry fasting is one of the requirements to live a victorious Christian life. There are many types of fasting, but the one that I will discuss in this article is dry fasting. Yes, no food, no water: the most extreme form of fasting. If you believe that the Holy Spirit is leading you to engage in dry fasting, please read these tips. Let’s begin!

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Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew In My 20s

The road of things I wish I knew in my 20s

I am currently 35 years old – yay! I have learned to see each birthday as a blessing and not a shameful thing. So, I have no problems declaring my true age. I have also learned to ignore society’s ideals about what I should have accomplished at my age. Instead, I have resolved to delight in the Lord for every day that He grants me on this earth. Daddy Jesus gave me the inspiration for this topic, and so I am going to share my insights. Now let’s look at the top 10 things I wish I knew in my 20s!

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Christian Purity for Singles: Being Intentional

It's important to be intentional in all that we do!

We are at the end of this series! Woohoo! So, as a quick recap, we discussed breaking ungodly soul ties, purging our lives and spaces, clean thinking, dressing for success, and having pure interactions with others. Now, I want us to discuss how to be intentional with our relationships. For those of us who are still single (yet called to marriage), we must exercise diligence in this area. Let’s delve into all the interesting facets of this discussion!

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Christian Purity for Singles: Pure Interactions

We must have pure interactions in everything and everywhere

This is the fifth blog in the Christian purity for singles series! Yay! We’ve talked about breaking ungodly soul ties, purging our lives and spaces, clean thinking, and dressing for success in the Kingdom. This week I want to talk about the importance of us having pure interactions with others. We interact with others through our body language, our words, and our actions. We have a daily challenge to ensure that all aspects of our lives reflect Jesus Christ, His Spirit, His ways, and His will. Keep reading as we discuss how to honor God by having pure interactions with others.

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