May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth (Psalm 67:4, NIV).
Author Archives: Selma Dean
Another Year to Break the Bad
When I’m feeling offended or overwhelmed, Ms. Negativity very politely knocks on the door of my mind. If I fail to send her away immediately, she somehow finds her way inside my head. Once inside, she becomes extremely comfortable. Worse of all, she refuses to leave, and I become her captive. What about you? Is …
Will You Join Me in Praying for Our Children’s Return to School?
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for your love and grace to us. We are asking for your protection and these blessings for our children as they return to school.
A Back-To-School Prayer
Father God, Thank you for your love and grace to us. We are asking for your protection and these blessings for our children as they return to school: Keep them safe from those who would harm them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Protect them from severe illnesses and diseases, and if any become sick in this …
SDT REMEMBERS QUEEN BERTHA
On September 8, 2022, we heard of the death of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth. However, four days before that, we heard of the passing of another royalty, Queen Bertha Louise Lester. She was 105 years old. Many of you were introduced to this extraordinary Centurian when she was honored for her 101st birthday in …
SDT Says, “Later” to Tremaine
We ended last month’s observation of breast cancer awareness with sad news. One of our beloved team members, Tremaine Deuntae Hawkins, passed after fighting a six-year war with breast cancer. Tremaine was a devoted mother, a beloved daughter, a queen among us, and my darling niece. We introduced you to Tremaine in one of our …
A PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE IAN
Father God, please comfort those who are affected by Hurricane Ian by meeting their needs physically, financially and emotionally. Give them hope and peace as only you can. We pray in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. We love hearing from you. For comments or questions, please click here.
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Mondays can sometimes feel overwhelming to me. Yet, Mondays can be sluggish at other times, and I’m not inspired to do much. Either way, I can turn to this scripture in Philippians for reassurance. Whether I need to slow down, speed up, follow through, or rethink, I am sure God will help me accomplish whatever is required …
SERIOUSLY
I mean this. I’m asking God to bless you to accomplish whatever you need today. Therefore, remain diligent. Stay God-focused. Be encouraged. “Listen to me, you descendants of Jacob, all the remnant of the people of Israel, you whom I have upheld since your birth, and have carried since you were born. Even to your old …
Who Is Jesus to You?
What is your answer to Jesus’ question highlighted below? The answers to Jesus’ question, “But who do you say that I am?” will vary according to your religious beliefs, church denomination, culture, or family upbringing. Perhaps this is why Jesus presented His diversified group of disciples with this personal query. (Matthew 16:13-26, KJV)As we Christ-followers share …