Cheryl Jackson
The First Promise Day #1 Did you know the first promise God ever made was about Christmas? In Genesis, we read that when Adam and Eve first sinned in the Garden of Eden, mankind was separated from God’s presence. Sin robbed us of innocence and made us unclean. Because He is holy and perfect, God […]
Reorienting Your Priorities I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (Philippians 3:8) We suffer disappointment when we can’t get something we think we need. And while that is natural, it’s also an opportunity for us to ask: “What am I really living for?” How we answer […]
Your Source of Security Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ . . . contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way. (Philippians 1:27) Each day the newspaper gives us new reasons to be anxious: war, terrorism, economic troubles. When it seems like […]
Things Aren’t Always What They Seem (Day #3) Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance. (Philippians 1:19) 2004 was a disappointing year for me. I spent countless hours (and $1,500 I could ill afford) […]
King Richard, which tells the story of Venus and Serena Williams’ father and his determination to foster greatness in his children. We’ve got an in-depth featurette that shows us a little more of the movie. Will Smith is one of Hollywood’s great storytellers and hearing about his passion for the project is inspiring but, of […]
You Are a Work in Progress (Day #2) I am sure of this, that he who began good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6) Sometimes we’re tempted to can the Christian life because it feels unrewarding. Growth seems painfully slow: the same sins tempt us, […]
Inspirational Lifestyles: Habits of A Thankful Heart – The Habits of Highly Thankful People (Day #1)
The Habits of Highly Thankful People (Day #1) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4) It’s nearly Thanksgiving in the United States. For some of us, the holidays are a favorite time of year. But for those who are experiencing financial problems, or are grieving, or find themselves exhausted […]
Following a five-year hiatus, Israel and New Breed have returned with three new projects this year; “Feels Like Home, Vol 1” “Feels like Home Vol 2” and recent release, “Project LA: Alive in Los Angeles.” In a recent interview with The Real’s Jeannie Mai and Adrienne Houghton, Israel shared that he privately retired from music about three years ago. He said, “The difference […]
When There Seems to Be No Way (Day #8) Have you ever faced a situation and said, “There is no way this can ever be?” Maybe some of these thoughts weigh on your mind: There is no way I can handle the pressure at work. There is no way I can pay my bills. There […]
Living Amazed (Day #5) I think that many times we let what should be extremely special to us—things we should be extremely grateful for—become too commonplace. Several years ago, I was “prayer murmuring” to the Lord (praying but kind of murmuring at the same time), and I said, “Lord, why don’t I have those exciting, […]