What's On Your Mind?

I found this old song and it I believe it sets the tone for the message. The scripture speaks that there was no room for the savior to be born so he had to be born in the manger. After you listen to the song and view this weeks message, what do you have to say about the "lack of room" for the savior? Let's Talk....

No Room In the Inn

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. – Luke 2:4-7


9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. – John 1:9-13

MERRY CHRISTMAS

We will be on vacation until January 9th.

Wednesday's Word - Jeremiah 7:1-7

1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 “Stand at the gate of the LORD’s house and there proclaim this message:


“‘Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who come through these gates to worship the LORD. 3 This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. 4 Do not trust in deceptive words and say, “This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD!” 5 If you really change your ways and your actions and deal with each other justly, 6 if you do not oppress the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow and do not shed innocent blood in this place, and if you do not follow other gods to your own harm, 7 then I will let you live in this place, in the land I gave your ancestors for ever and ever. 8 But look, you are trusting in deceptive words that are worthless.

What's On Your Mind?

We have been teaching on the tricks of the enemy and today's lesson is the last in the series. Every lesson has pointed to the fact that we need God's Spirit to direct us so that we can overcome the tricks of the enemy. We have access to God because of His Son. Once you listen to this song by CeCe let us know what this means to you. Let's Talk....

The Plot Thickens Series - Wrong Self-Evaluation

Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. – Proverb 26:12

I can do all this through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 NIV

Wednesday's Word - Jeremiah 5:12-14

What's on your mind?

If we are to stand against the tricks of the enemy, we must place all our trust in God. What does that mean to you? Let's talk....

The Plot Thickens Series - Lies (the complete 3 part message)

The scriptures are given inside each message.Please listen to all 3 to get the complete message.

Wednesday's Word - Jeremiah 1:4-17

Jeremiah 1:4-17

The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”  “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”  But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.  Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”  The word of the LORD came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” “I see the branch of an almond tree,” I replied.  The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching[b] to see that my word is fulfilled.”  The word of the LORD came to me again: “What do you see?” “I see a pot that is boiling,” I answered. “It is tilting toward us from the north.”  The LORD said to me, “From the north disaster will be poured out on all who live in the land. 15 I am about to summon all the peoples of the northern kingdoms,” declares the LORD. “Their kings will come and set up their thrones in the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem; they will come against all her surrounding walls and against all the towns of Judah. I will pronounce my judgments on my people because of their wickedness in forsaking me, in burning incense to other gods and in worshiping what their hands have made. “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. 18 Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. 19 They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

What's On Your Mind?

God will change us. He will change our life as well as our thought processes. After you have listened to the song and viewed the message, let us know what you think. Let's Talk.....

The Plot Thickens - Mind Games parts 1 and 2

This weeks lesson is in two parts.

Wednesday's Word - Daniel 6:15-28

Daniel 6:15-28




15 Then the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, “Remember, Your Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.”

16 So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!”

17 A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Daniel’s situation might not be changed. 18 Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. And he could not sleep.

19 At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. 20 When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?”

21 Daniel answered, “May the king live forever! 22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”

23 The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.

24 At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought in and thrown into the lions’ den, along with their wives and children. And before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.

25 Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth:

“May you prosper greatly! 26 “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “For he is the living God

and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 27 He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

28 So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

What's on Your mind?

How wonderful it is to know that God never leaves you when you need him. It is also wonderful to know that God will give you what you need to be right with him. What does that mean to you? Let's talk....

The Plot Thickens

9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. – John 10:9-10




13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13 NIV

Wednesday's Word

Daniel 6:6-14


6 So these administrators and satraps went as a group to the king and said: “May King Darius live forever! 7 The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or human being during the next thirty days, except to you, Your Majesty, shall be thrown into the lions’ den. 8 Now, Your Majesty, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be altered—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” 9 So King Darius put the decree in writing.

10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. 11 Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. 12 So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: “Did you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lions’ den?”

The king answered, “The decree stands—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.”

13 Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day.” 14 When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him.

What's On Your Mind?

It is often difficult to believe when you are in the midst of troubles and trials. However, God is able to help us. He promises to never leave us and he is faithful to keep his promises. After you listen to this song and view the message, I'd like to hear from you. What are your thoughts? Let's Talk...

Judas In The Midst

Our Theme Scripture ~ I can do everything through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13

 ²⁰ When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. ²¹ And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”  ²² They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?”  ²³ Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. ²⁴ The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”  ²⁵ Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said so.” – Matthew 26:20-25

Wednesday's Word

Daniel 6:1-5


1 It pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, 2 with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. 3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. 4 At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. 5 Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.”

What's on your mind - part 2

I recently discovered this artist and I enjoy her worship. As you listen to this song, "How He loves us" allow the song to remind you of the care God took in creating you. You were not an accident or some mistake. God intentionally created you. Your situations, and things around you may  make you feel as if you have no purpose, but allow this song today to encourage you that his love is offered to you to make you a better you.

What's On Your Mind?

In the message this week we I talk about how God had a purpose for us, and one of those purposes is to worship him. When you listen to this song allow it to minister to you about how we were made to praise God. Then, Let's Talk...

Share how important it is to you to worship him.

Intentional Design

Our Theme Scripture ~ I can do everything through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13

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I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” - Psalm 139:14


And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. - Roman 8:28

Wednesday's Word - Daniel 3:19-30

Daniel 3:19-30


The Image of Gold and the Fiery Furnace

19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21 So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. 22 The king's command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, "Weren't there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?"

They replied, "Certainly, O king." 25 He said, "Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods." 26 Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!" So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, 27 and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them.

28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, "Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way." 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon.

To Forgive and Forget

Psalm 25:11
For the sake of your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.

Psalm 32:1
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered

Matthew 6:14-15
14For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Matthew 18:21-22
21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

Hebrews 8:12
For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."

What's On Your Mind?

We sometimes need to be reminded that God's forgiveness is endless. That he is willing to forgive us when we seek him, therefore are we willing to be as forgiving? Listen to the songs and then, Let's Talk....

Wednesday's Word - Daniel 3:1-18

Who Does God Say That You Are - Part 3 (My Testimony)

I can do everything through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13

For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. - 1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV)

What's On Your MInd? - Part 2

We normally only have one song, however, I decided to post two songs. This song is a reminder for us of the relationship God wants to have with us and that we should desire to have with him. Do you want to be known by God as his friend, as one that loves him? Listen and worship, then Let's Talk....

What's On Your Mind?

This song reminds us just how important we are to God. So when we doubt, or think we do not matter we need to listen to this song about God's love. How important is it to you to have God's love? Let's talk....

Wednesday Word

He Sees You in the Distance and He Meets You There

Scripture ~ Luke 15:11-24


11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

What's On Your Mind?

I found this song and thought how great it fits with the message for today. After you have listened to the song and watched the message for today, I ask you, this question. "How important do you think you are to God?" Do you think he cares about your every situation and circumstance? Worship Him today and then Let's Talk....

Wednesday's Word - Daniel 1:1-7

Daniel 1:1-7



1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia [a] and put in the treasure house of his god.

3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring in some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility- 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. [b] 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king's table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king's service.

6 Among these were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. 7 The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.

What Are You Looking For?

THEME SCRIPTURE: I can do everything through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13


Matthew 6:28-34 (New International Version)


And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

What's On Your Mind?

This week we are going to be talking about what you are looking for. This song answers that question for us, it is God we should be looking for through the redemption offered by His Son. Listen to this song and then share what this song means to you. Let's Talk...

Wednesday's Word - 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

1 Corinthians 3:16-23 (MESSAGE)

16-17You realize, don't you, that you are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you? No one will get by with vandalizing God's temple, you can be sure of that. God's temple is sacred—and you, remember, are the temple.


18-20 Don't fool yourself. Don't think that you can be wise merely by being up-to-date with the times. Be God's fool—that's the path to true wisdom. What the world calls smart, God calls stupid. It's written in Scripture,

He exposes the chicanery of the chic.

The Master sees through the smoke screens

of the know-it-alls.

21-23 I don't want to hear any of you bragging about yourself or anyone else. Everything is already yours as a gift—Paul, Apollos, Peter, the world, life, death, the present, the future—all of it is yours, and you are privileged to be in union with Christ, who is in union with God.

Who Does God Say You Are - Part 2

Romans 5:8 - “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”.

Romans 6:5 – “If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection.”

Hebrews 4:2 – “For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.”

1 Timothy 6:12 – “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”

Romans 6:12-13- “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. ¹³Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness.”

What's on Your Mind?

We often try to find our identity in many things...relationships, careers, friendships, etc. When we do that, we often find ourselves confused and hopeless because we cannot keep up with the changing winds. Yet if we seek to find our identity in God we can find hope, assurance and purpose. Listen to this song and share what it means to trust "in Christ Alone". Let's Talk...........

Wednesday's Word - 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

1 Corinthians 3:9-15



9-15Or, to put it another way, you are God's house. Using the gift God gave me as a good architect, I designed blueprints; Apollos is putting up the walls. Let each carpenter who comes on the job take care to build on the foundation! Remember, there is only one foundation, the one already laid: Jesus Christ. Take particular care in picking out your building materials. Eventually there is going to be an inspection. If you use cheap or inferior materials, you'll be found out. The inspection will be thorough and rigorous. You won't get by with a thing. If your work passes inspection, fine; if it doesn't, your part of the building will be torn out and started over. But you won't be torn out; you'll survive—but just barely.

Who does God say that you are?

¹³I can do everything through him who gives me strength. – Philippians 4:13

 ¹⁸Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?"  ¹⁹They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life."  ²⁰"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God." ~ Luke 9:18-20

What's on your Mind?

We do not realize our words have much power. There was a prophet in the Bible that "SPOKE" and the heavens closed up and there was no rain. This same prophet "SPOKE" again and the rains came. If God allows the words of a mere human to shut up the rains, do we not understand that our words still today can bring healing to a person's life? When you pray, your words are SPOKE to God for him to heal, to save, to help. Speak life to yourself today? Are there some things you are facing that you feel are hopeless? Then speak God's word, his blessings over yourself. What's on your mind? Let's Talk.....

Back to Basic - Message from April 25

Part 1 of 4 part message



Part 2 of 4 part message


part 3 of 4 part message


part 4 of 4 part message

Wednesday's Word

Who do you think Paul is, anyway? Or Apollos, for that matter? Servants, both of us—servants who waited on you as you gradually learned to entrust your lives to our mutual Master. We each carried out our servant assignment. I planted the seed, Apollos watered the plants, but God made you grow. It's not the one who plants or the one who waters who is at the center of this process but God, who makes things grow. Planting and watering are menial servant jobs at minimum wages. What makes them worth doing is the God we are serving. You happen to be God's field in which we are working. ~ 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 (The Message)

Thinking and Doing

Philippians 4:8-9 (New International Version)


8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Note: Minister Williams says the scripture is found in Philippians 3:8-9. He misspoke. He is reading the scripture correctly he simply gave the wrong address. Sorry for any confusion.

What's On Your Mind?

I used this song before as the music, but I felt a need to present this song again. As you listen to this song today, I pray that you listen to the words and allow them to speak to your heart. Can you begin to count what things God has done for you? Yes, I know sometimes things go wrong and it gets discouraging. Put I want us to stop and begin to count what good things has been done in your life and if there are anything good, then begin to praise him for what he has done.

I pray today that as you listen you would begin to experience a new walk with God. I pray that any that listen to this song and to the message today, would begin to experience a new walk, a new hope in Christ Jesus.

I'm praying for every person that listen this week, that God would begin to create such a spirit of praise that you would begin to experience a new work in your life. Amen. Share what new thing God is doing in your life. Let's talk....

Wednesday Worship!

But for right now, friends, I'm completely frustrated by your unspiritual dealings with each other and with God. You're acting like infants in relation to Christ, capable of nothing much more than nursing at the breast. Well, then, I'll nurse you since you don't seem capable of anything more. As long as you grab for what makes you feel good or makes you look important, are you really much different than a babe at the breast, content only when everything's going your way? When one of you says, "I'm on Paul's side," and another says, "I'm for Apollos," aren't you being totally infantile? - 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

God Strengthens Me, to be Me!

This week we look at how we need God's strength to utilize our gifts. View the message and be blessed.

What's On Your Mind?

We may not always be able to figure out how things will work out, however we have the comfort of knowing that God does. He has a way of giving us strength and helping us to continue to move forward. Knowing that even though you may not see the way, how does it make you feel to know that God does? Listen to this song and then share how these words encourage you. Let's talk......

The Secret

Scripture: I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. - Philippians 4:12-13 (NIV)

What's On Your Mind

As you listen to this song, what does it say to you? How are you encouraged by this song? If we are to be victorious, we have to have faith in God's word and believe it is true and trustworthy. Do you believe God's word is trustworthy? Let's talk..........

Welcome!

We welcome you back to the new year and hope you enjoy all the wonderful events that are upcoming.

Coming Soon!

I pray that each of you had an enjoyable summer. We are now in the first week of August. Many of you are getting ready to transition back to school. I know because my daughter is getting herself ready to go to school for her third year. Some of you are preparing for the first time to go away and are wondering what the experience will be like.

For some of you the excitement is overwhelming and you cannot wait. For others, it is a little scary because you will be leaving family and friends. We want to encourage you. For many of you going away also means leaving your familiar churches and church families. Over the years I have listened to many of your concerns about not being able to find a church near your schools that you felt comfortable attending.

That is where this vision came from. This blog is not meant to replace you attending church, because we hope you do find a church. It is intended to supplement your worship. Each Sunday you will be sent an e-mail with the weekly Sunday message and music. This year we will also be presenting a Wednesday Word. We will go through a study together (I am currently working on that study now).

So get settled in school and we'll see you in September!

On Summer Break!

This has been a great first year. I pray that each of you have a wonderful summer break. Come back mid August, early September for the weekly lesson. Until then, you can find us on Facebook. We will presenting messages from this first year as well as new messages. Look for C.O.M.E (College Online Ministry and Encouragement). Have a great summer!

What's On Your Mind?

This is the last message for this school year! I hope that what we have brought to you has been encouragement for your life. I think this song is fitting to end the year, "Moving Forward". Many of you are moving forward to another level in school. Many of you are moving forward in areas of your life. You went away to school not knowing what to expect but have found strength in yourself that you did not know was there. As we leave I pray that you allow God to continue to move you forward in your life and in your spiritual lives. Until next school year when I can say, Let's Talk....

Designed to be daughters of royalty - part 5 of 5

This is the final message in this five part series. I hope it has blessed you. Also I want to say I pray that you have a wonderful summer and we will see you back next school year. If you change your e-mail addresses please let us know so we can update the information and have it ready come September. God bless and have a wonderful summer.

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What's on Your Mind?

When you are seeking God, he is ready and available for you. Are you in need of his answers for the difficulty in your life today? Do you need him to help you through the heartbreak, disappointments, and upsets? What are you in need of God for today? Let's Talk..........

Designed to be daughters of royalty - part 4 of 5

This is the 4th in the installment. We are coming close to the end of this message as well as the end of this school year.

What's On Your Mind?

This song by Nicole Mullen reminds me of the promises, provisions and power that God has given to me through Christ. Take a listen and think about what great gifts you have received as a child of God. What has he offered to you? Let's Talk.....

Designed to be daughters of royalty - part 3 of 5

View the third installment of the message.

What's On Your Mind?

In life we find out that the things we hold to are really meaningless without the love of the Father in our lives. When you listen to this song, what do you find as meaningless? Let's Talk.....

Designed to be daughters of royalty - ACT 2 (part2 of 5)

Listen to this next installment of the message and be blessed.

What's on your Mind?

Is this your sentiment? Is the first thing you do in the morning is rise up and give God praise? Sometimes we forget. Sometimes we get busy with other things and we miss our time with the Lord? How can we make sure we keep that as our priority? Let's Talk.....

Designed to be daughters of royalty, designed to be daughters of deliverance

This is the first message of a 5 part message. The message is taken from the story of Esther. This is presented as a two part act. This message presents ACT 1. the scripture reading comes from Esther 2:9. Take a listen to the message and be blessed of the Lord.

What's on Your Mind?

Larnell Harris sings and as I listened I began to weep knowing how much Christ has given for me so that I can have an intimate relationship with the Father. What am I willing to give in service for the excellent gift of salvation? I do nothing to earn this gift, but now that I have it what is the excellent service I give? What excellent service do you give to God for his perfect gift? Let's Talk....

Designed for Intimacy, Destined to be Life Givers (part 4 of 4)

This is the last part of this message listen and be blessed. What does God want to birth in you?

What's on Your Mind?

This video presents a piece of three songs from CeCe Winan. Listen to the songs and allow them to minister a truth God desires you to know. That he fills your thirsty and he accomplished that through the gift of his son. After you listen to this song, what does it present to you? How has God filled your thirsty soul? Or are you still in need of a filling and need to know how to receive it? Let's Talk.....

Designed for intimacy, Destined to be Life Givers (part 3)

This is the third in the 4 part series. Listen to this message and hear why God allows you to go through some times that seem difficult and what he wants to do with those times.

Something you should know

As I was checking my class online, my teacher sent us a link done by focus on the family and the events of a student going off to college. I viewed it and thought it might be something you are interested in. Check out the link below and the videos and tell me what you think.


http://www.mytruthproject.org/truthproject/trueu/downloads.html

What's on your mind?

Listen to this song by CeCe Winans before you view the message for today. The song talks about thirsting, needing God. How do you need God in your life? What does the words of this song say to you? Let's talk......

Designed for intimacy, Destined to be a Life Giver (part 1 of 4)

Part one, view first.


part 2 of the videos, view last.


I (minister Jewel D. Williams) preached this message during Women's month. This is part 1 and 2 of the 4 pieces in this installment. The first two pieces are being presented because the first part consist mainly of the scripture reading. Listen to the message a receive a blessing.

What's on your mind?

I love all kinds of music, especially if it talks about the good things that God does for us. Now don't miss the message in this song. Listen to the cry for help, and then realize the underserving help that God gives to each of us. Are you grateful for that help? Have you been faithful in showing God your love for him or has it only been shown when there has been a need?

How do you plan on moving your relationship with Christ forward this year? Let's talk....

Hated but not hindered (part 4 of 4)

This is the final installment of this message and is short, but I did not want to leave any of the message off. Here this short conclusion and be blessed.

What's on your mind?

As you continue to listen to the message from Pastor Earley, can you image Joseph's need for God? Isn't it just like you and I? Don't we need God to come to our situations and our rescue? As you listen to this song, what do you need God to intervene in your life about?

What do you want to release into God's hand that you have been trying to solve yourself? Let's talk....

Hated but not hindered (part 3 of 4)

This is part 3 of 4 in this series. Continue to listen to the message and be blessed. What can you learn about yourself as you listen?

What's on your mind?

I choose this song because I remember asking God to help me through a difficult time and knowing how hard it was to wait while all the bad things were swarming around me. I don't know what has become of this young boy in the video. His name is Dan. But as you watch it, whisper a prayer for him and his family as they wait on God's hand in their situation. Dan has lukemia.

What have you had a hard time waiting on God to deliver you from? Let's talk.....

Hated but not Hindered (part 2 of 4)

This is part two of this message. Take a listen and be blessed, as Pastor Kevin Earley continues this lesson. Listen how he challenges you to see yourself (even where you are at) as being chosen to do something great for God.

What's on your mind?

I thought this was a good song as we go into this weeks lesson. Sometimes it is hard to wait for something to happen when we are in a hurry. It is also hard when things are difficult, but we are reminded in this song that it is good for us to trust and wait on God and his timing.

How do you handle the "waiting" time? Tell me how you handle it and let's talk....

hated but not hindered (part 1 of 4)

This is a message presented by Pastor Kevin Earley from Metropolitan Church of God in Detroit. This message was presented at the NIYC covention. This is the youth convention. Take a listen this week and the next three weeks to this 4 part presention.

I pray that something you hear this week will encourage you, be blessed.

The scripture is found in Genesis 37:1-36.

What's on Your Mind?

We have been talking about being thankful and grateful to God. There is also another part of being thankful, and that is to those who have touched our lives. When God works within the heart of his people then lives are touched by God through us. Who do you want to say thank you to for touching your life? Who has influenced you for the Lord because of their giving to you? As you listen to this song pray for those that have given into your life.

I have too many to thank but I want to just put a few names down: Arnetta Ivy, Sis.Cynthia Thomas, Evelyn Tolliver, Sis. Carolyn Waddy-Reid, Sis. Anum, Sis. Lillie Williams,Sis. Michelle Burkins, all my church family both at South Suburban Church of God, Langley Avenue Church of God, Faith Church of God and New Life Church of God. If I've met you and even if it was just for a few moments, I am thankful to God for the imprint you have left on my life. God bless your people every where as we leave imprints on the lives of others for eternal significance. Let's talk.......

Grateful for Choices - Who are you choosing?

Minister James S. Williams from South Suburban Church of God presents the message for today. He continues the lesson regarding being grateful. Listen to the message and allow the Lord to help you this week. God bless you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (New International Version)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Complaining turns an 11 day Trip into 40 years (part 3 of 3)

This lesson today completes the last of the installments. The subtitle for this lesson is, "A spirit of praise brings down walls".  I am including the scripture for you to read for yourself.

Now Jericho was tightly shut up because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. Then the LORD said to Joshua, "See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams' horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have all the people give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the people will go up, every man straight in." – Joshua 6:1-5

As you listen to this weeks lesson, what can you do differently in your life? What can you do to bring down some walls in your life? Praying for you this week, God bless you.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Even if you did not get candy or treats, know that you have the greatest gift of all, the love of the savior.

Minister Jewel D. Williams

What's on Your Mind?

This week we are presenting the last of the three part series titled, "Complaining turns an 11 day trip into 40 years". As we finish up this series, what better way than to ask God to change those things in us. We need God to remake us, renew us and create the right spirit within us. Listen to this song and meditate on what you believe God is speaking to you. What things do you desire God to change in you? Share it with us so that we can pray with you, Let's Talk.....

Working out the kinks

Thank you for your patience. You may have noticed that the last two videos we taped were not in sync. The sound was on a slight delay. Not quite sure how that happened. So if you are the type of person that is really bother about that, don't look at, but simply listen to the message. We've worked that out with the lesson that will post on tommorrow. So thank you and God bless.

Minister Jewel D. Williams

What's On your Mind?

Listen to this song by Kirk Franklin entitled, "Could have been me". Don't just listen to the music, but look at the pictures on the video and think about the message the producer of this video was trying to get across.

As you think about this video and watch the message for today, what can you learn about being thankful? What have you learned about complaining? Share with us this week your thoughts about being grateful. Let's talk...........

Complaining turns an 11 day trip into 40 years (part 2)

I pray that you find something to be thankful for this week. You can begin thanking God because he woke you up this morning and then move from there. I pray that you have a "GRATEFUL" filled week.

What's on Your Mind?

I hope you have had a wonderful time away with friends and family over the holiday. We are now into the second month of of the year. Can you believe how fast it is going? This week I want you to listen to this song, Grateful by Hezekiah Walker. This song sets the mood for our lesson this week.

Did you know that if you have a grateful heart, you prepare yourself to receive from God the many blessings he has for you? Did you also know that an ungrateful heart turns into an ungrateful life? When that happens you allow that attitude to set up in your heart and it keeps you from being able to receive what God has for your life.

Therefore, this week what things are you grateful for? Share them this week and let's talk.....

Complaining turns an 11 day trip into 40 years

For those that do not know, this is me, Minister Jewel D. Williams. I created C.O.M.E (College Online Ministry and Encouragement) because I was listening to many of the complaints about not being able to find a church to attend while many of you are away at school.

This blog does not attempt to replace the fellowship or growing that takes place in the church environment. It is only a supplement for you until you can find a church home and then afterwards, just a help in your growth process.

This year, the Lord has been speaking to me about being grateful. That will be the theme throughout many of the messages you see for the remainder of your school year. I pray that each of you receives the message in this lesson and applies it to your daily living. Let me know what your responses are, we would love to talk to you, pray with you and help you in your growth process. God bless you.

Returning in February!

Happy New Year!

I pray that all of you had a wonderful time at home with family and friends. Some have gone back and some are still making their way back to school. I pray for all of you to have a safe journey back to school.

Our regular Sunday messages will resume in February. You will all have had the opportunity to get back into the swing of school and your regular routines. In February we will feature several speakers. I will present a message, along with Minister James Williams. We also hope to present some younger faces to you this month. So keep tuned in for what's up coming. In the meantime, if you haven't had a chance to view the already posted messages, go back and receive the blessing from these previous messages.

Also, we want to hear from you regarding your prayer request and what you have to say regarding the let's talk sections. We have some prizes and some give aways this year, so keep in touch and let's talk!