Awareness is key, especially to our fellow Christian brothers and sisters around the world, on a global level. I have been naive to what has been happening currently around the world with Christian persecution, but listening has given me a gift of gaining perspective and compassion.

As human beings, we want to fix everything-but we can't. What we can do though, is continue to rest in God's promises trusting who HE says he is and believing our God is the God of hope, justice and pure love. And prayer most importantly! Please join me on today's episode, hope it is a humbling experience for you as you listen <3

Today's scriptures Psalm 89, 1 John 4

"We love, because he first loved us"

Grief defiantly comes in waves, you can be at peace one day and in tears the next. I appreciate you following my grief journey, and I hope that you are able to relate but also feel comforted. We trust the will of our Father, our Creator, our Lord Jesus Christ. We trust in the Only One TRUE living God, but I think it's okay too, to not agree with His will at times. God wants an open honest relationship thats real and true. He knows your heart and thoughts even before you say them-you mind as well be honest with Him. Join me on another episode of Growth Refined!

Scripture text today Colassians 1.

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God Bless!

From 1 Samuel into 2 Samuel in the Old testament, these books lay out the story of David's life as a boy, rise to be King and as King. The story is so relatable in so many ways. I am here to share how we can relate to David's story, with the faith and hope to come through Jesus and Salvation.

Learn that life can go so much more simpler when you choose to bring God into the center of it all. All glory always goes back to God even through our trials, our loneliness and our pain. God does have a purpose, let us unite and trust Him together. Thanks for being here, please join me!

There are no "works" for you to achieve for you to have eternal life, but there is repentance. Join me on today's episode where I speak about repentance, what it is and what it entails. Faith and hope are not religious but an act of proclamation in your relationship with Christ Jesus, the One true living God. This space was created just for you, it is a safe place for you to be yourself and surrender it all to the One above. Great to have you. Lets go..

Bible scriptures from today's episode: Romans 5, Matthew 23, John 10

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This is Holy week; what is Holy week, how can we posture our hearts for what is to come and where does our hope rest in. Easter is truly one of the best holidays that has been given to us. We praise God for his resurrection through Jesus Christ, who conquered sin and death on the cross by his blood shed. Please tune in as I read through the gospel John and explain what this all means for you and me.

You can follow along with me John (ESV) 1, 3 and 19.

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This has been a persistent question I have asked myself since my grief journey began, the waves of grief come crashing in when we least expect it; that is our love for our loved one. Lately, I have journaled on this question, dug into the Bible and asked God, what does it really mean to be well with my soul? Even if I am still sad and miss my loved one, can I still be well? Please join me on today's episode with Growth Refined. Glad you are here, friend.

Have you ever been at a crossroads in your life thus far, where you question 'God, why me?' Feeling defeated, lost or without answers? The conversation with friend and author, Ayaan Thomas is a deepened revelation on God's love for us, even in the midst of suffering and struggles. Our God is a God of justice and vengeance who will fight for His children. God will never allow what is within His will to be stolen from the enemy. Please join us today. Thank you for being here.

Please check out and buy Ayaan's book:

@Westbowpress.com "In my Mothers Hands" by Ayaan Thomas

Please seek the following if you or someone you know are sexually abused or are suffering with an eating disorder:

National sexual assault hotline: 1-800-656-4673

NEDA.com (National eating disorder Association) for a free screening

Thanks again for being here. Growth Refined is a safe space where you can be yourself, flourish and learn more about who God is and how much He loves you. This particular episode is about where you are planted, what makes up of what is concealed within you. Are you bearing fruit or none at all-what does this even mean? Join me as we dig into the words of Jesus.

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Todays readings: Matthew 12:33-37, Proverbs 10:18, Ephesians 4:31, 1 Peter 2:1