Archive for February, 2008

A Worthy Project

Posted by Ty on 29 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: The Cookie Jar (Misc)

I love this project! Nothing finer than a man in a suit. LOL! Pass this along to the men of color in your lives.
From the Desk of Alex Ellis
Dear Brothers,
This is a call to my brothers. I have been sensing an urgency as it pertains to the state of our young men. Often times in [...]

How to Adjust Your Priorities # 3

Posted by Ty on 28 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: God's Word Unwrapped - Bible Studies

LET’S GET REAL DURING PRAYER TIME!
Have you ever prayed about a situation and felt like you weren’t getting through to God? Have you had a difficult time with consistency in your prayer life? This week as we continue to adjust our priorities, be encouraged and let’s rethink or restart our prayer life together.  If you [...]

Connecting with God | Dwan Abrams

Posted by Ty on 25 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Connecting with God

Dwan Abrams is a full-time novelist, editor and publisher.
Dwan, how do you find time to connect with God?
My relationship with God is very important to me. I start my day with reading the Word and praying. Even though I have a lot going on throughout the day, I try to find a [...]

How to Adjust Your Priorities # 2

Posted by Ty on 20 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: God's Word Unwrapped - Bible Studies

PLANT YOUR FEET ON SOLID GROUND
I hope you have reached the point where you have decided it’s time for a serious change.  A change in priorities.  The most logical way to start anew is to revisit the two basic ways to achieve spiritual growth. You can probably name them easier than you actually spend time [...]

Connecting with God | T.N. Williams

Posted by Ty on 18 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Connecting with God

T.N. Williams debut novel, Something on the Inside, was released December 2007 from Urban Christian.
T.N. , how do you find time to connect with God?
I try to connect with God on a daily basis. I ask him for guidance everyday, whether I am in bed, on the way to work or sitting at my computer. [...]

How to Adjust Your Priorities #1

Posted by Ty on 13 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: God's Word Unwrapped - Bible Studies

DON’T BE AFRAID TO SEEK HELP
Sometimes we don’t really know what we should be doing. Oh, we have plans for participating here, working on a household project here, traveling to a meeting here, taking the kids here, making time for hubby here, etc. Most of the time between our to-do lists and day timers, we [...]

Time for an Adjustment

Posted by Ty on 12 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: God's Word Unwrapped - Devotions, Reading List

A few weeks ago, I talked about setting priorities, using the story of Martha and Mary. In this familiar story, Jesus scolded Martha for not making him a priority. Now mind you, at first glance, it might seem Martha’s preparations for her special guest made it appear Jesus was a priority. This assumption goes downhill [...]

Connecting with God | Cheryl Lacey-Donavan

Posted by Ty on 11 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Connecting with God

Cheryl Lacey-Donavan’s  current book is Women What the Hell are You Thinking: An Inspirational Guide to becoming a Virtuous Woman of God.
Cheryl, how do you find time to connect with God?
By studying the Word. You must pick up a bible and fully engross yourself in its power. I ask God each day to light [...]

Connecting with God | Sonya Haskins

Posted by Ty on 04 Feb 2008 | Tagged as: Connecting with God

Sonya Haskins’ The Homeschooler’s Book of Lists was released fall 2007.
Sonya, how do you find time to connect with God?
We began going to a new church last year – the Johnson City Alliance Church – and the pastor and people in this congregation really seek God. They worship Him and praise Him and seek Him. [...]