Cecilia's Inspiration Corner

"But the land, to which ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys" (Deuteronomy 11:11). Have you ever asked the Lord the question, "Lord, why so much pain?" "Why is my life full of hills and valleys?" A Christian's life is a life full of hills and valleys. And yet we have not been the only ones whose life appears at one time or another disastrous. The life of the Israelites' children were no different there, yet their lives were full of great moments and disastr

Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, whether the threat is real or imagined. It is the feeling or condition of being afraid. Fear has a clear evolutionary purpose. It is a complex biomechanical process that involves adrenaline and a number of areas of the brain. Fear is tied not only to life threatening situations involving the body, but also the mind. Any circumstance that threatens someone's sense of self can also be said to incite fea

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2:5). Jesus gave us the best example of how we should live as children of God. Jesus' example is the pattern of that unselfish disregard of one's own things, and the devotion of things of others. Here Paul urges the Philippians, the mind which was in Jesus, is presented as the model of which they are to fashion their minds. He challenged them to "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus."

There are four seasons - spring, summer, fall, and winter. One season follow after another, regularly. A season is a period of the year that is distinguished by special climate conditions. Each season has its own temperature and weather pattern that is repeated every year. The four seasons have very different characteristics and can prompt changes in the world around them. In the spring, seeds take root and vegetation begins to grow. The weather is warmer and often wett

Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between people. It is a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an "acquaintance" or an "association," such as a neighbor, coworker, or colleague. It is a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust between people. In all cultures, friendships are important relationships throughout a person's life span. A friend is often someone that you will experience a bond with. You will normally share some common beliefs

When referring to "soul food" you usually think about collard greens, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, fried catfish, black-eyed peas, and sweet potato pie. The term "soul food" became popular in the 1960s and 1970s in the midst of the Black Power movement. Many Black Americans wanted to reclaim their part of the American culture, and thusly terms like "soul music," "soul sister," soul brother," and "soul food" started to be used and became very popular. Soul

What does it mean to "Seek the Face of God?" Seeking the face of God means seeking His presence. Psalm 105:4 tells us, "Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!" There will be a time one day, when we will be able to see Jesus face-to-face and we will dwell in His presence for all eternity. But right now, while we are still among the living, we must seek Him as we prepare our hearts for His coming glory. Seeking the face of God means seeking to know

Isaiah 55:11 says, "So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effort, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." Let's call this "The Power of the Word." Here in Isaiah 55:11, we see the Lord is talking to Israel, but also here is a gracious offer of pardon, peace, and happiness, because His Word is calling us and His spirit is str

There is an old spiritual song that is titled "Dem Bones" (also called "Dry Bones" and "Dem Dry Bones"). It was first recorded by The Famous Myers Jubilee Singers in 1928. There is a short and long version of this song. The lyrics includes a litany of various bones, their connections, and address Ezekiel's prophecy. Dem bones Dem bones Dem dry bones... Hear the word of the Lord. Toe bone connected to the foot bone Foot bone connected to the heel bone Heel bone conne

Just like there is a spiritual awakening, there is also a term called "spiritually dead." When a person is awakening it means that any time you realize or accept something important and life changing. It is called an awakening, because it's like you are waking up from a sleep and you are now fully conscience. The definition of awakening is the act of waking. Spiritual Awakening is a higher consciousness and a deeper mental awareness. The process of spiritual awakening bri

"Flesh" is used interchangeably with the word "body." Human beings are the flesh in essence. The flesh is the part of a Believer that disagrees with the Spirit. They are spiritual internal conflicts and few are ever taught how dangerous the works of the flesh are. "Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23). When Paul was talking about the "fruit of the Spirit," he was not referring to a piece of fruit from a tree, like an orange or an apple. Many common language terms used for fruit and seeds differ from botanical classification. For example, in botany, a fruit is ripened ovary or carpel that contains seeds; e.g., an apple, pomegranat

We cannot measure the love that God has for us, nor can we really understand why He loves us. We will never know how wide, deep, tall, and long the love of Jesus. We are told repeatedly in the Bible that God's love is the reason He sent Jesus to save us. How much do God loves us? God loves us beyond measure. John 3:16 tells us, "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Becau

What is investing? Investing is the process of buying assets that should increase in value over time and should provide returns in the form of income. In the world of finance, investing is the purchase of securities, real estate, and other items of value in the pursuit of capital gains or income. So how does investing work? Investors aim to generate a return on their investments, most commonly through appreciation and income. Appreciation is when something grows in value

If you were asked to produce your Christian evidence, what evidence would you present individually or as a group? Well let me present it...

King Solomon wrote most of the Book of Proverbs. The proverbs of Solomon, who was the son of King David and Bathsheba, is a collection...

To be submissive means someone gives up their rights and their free will to be controlled by another. When you hear the word submissive,...

In this walk of life, we are face with many challenges. These challenges will result in choices that must be made. These choices will...

The Bible teaches us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Throughout the ages, sin has been man's greatest...

What is contrast? Contrast means difference, especially when that difference is very noticeable. It usually shows up in pairs, such as:...