Editor’s Note: As promised on Friday, this week we are beginning a series of messages on Grace. We are merely taking this day to honor the memory and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. read more...

Currently I’m reading a book entitled, True-Faced, written by authors, Bill Thrall, John Lynch, and Bill McNichol. I haven’t finished the book yet, and I have no intention of trying to give a synopsis of it. However, I do recommend you reading it! Already, not even half-way through, it has caused me to understand some things that as I reflected, took me years to muddle through to obtain understanding. In fact, it reminded me of how many, many years I spent trying to  work my way into God’s favor! read more...

On yesterday my usually busy schedule was interrupted with travel. I traveled across the country, and had more than enough opportunity to think, to reflect, to pray, to wonder… There are many who are acknowledging that we as the people of God are in the midst of a “shift” – for many of us things are changing rapidly! It is easy during these times to lose sight of the bigger picture that God wants us to focus on. When doors we have waited on so long begin to open, there is a tendency to jump out and “run on to see what the end is going to be”. There is also the tendency to dismiss all that was disturbing in our yesterday and conclude that there is a new chapter and the old chapter does not need to be re-visited. This can be a huge mistake! One thing I have learned on this journey is, God does not leave unfinished business! read more...

I am probably, like most of you, beginning a fresh new Bible reading plan for the new year. I decided that I would do it a little different this year – and I am excited about the potential that this new plan may provide. However, whatever plan you use – somehow we always start at the beginning of the Book – and certain familiar themes leap out to embrace us. Even though I haven’t got to Exodus yet – I see one such theme even in Genesis – the wonderful description of the Almighty God given by Himself to Moses. When Moses asked God what should he say to the children of Israel when he comes to them: read more...

There are times when the pages of our lives are not written as we have hoped. It is times like these that we take comfort in God’s Word, and the God inspired Words He has given to those who hear His voice. How we thank God for those God inspired writers who can speak to our sentiments. How our heart was encouraged this morning to awake to the words of this song…May it bless you too! read more...

What was once a solemn, quiet ceremony has become a rollicking, sometimes rowdy celebration – yes, I’m referring to graduations. It is almost nearly impossible to keep the audience quiet when their loved one marches across the stage and receives that blank portfolio that constitutes the completion of the required work for the level attained. As an educator, I have a lot of opinions about how this turn of graduation ceremonies is, but, I will say that I do understand.  I can remember a few graduations of my own when I looked for certain people to be in the audience to be proud of me – and those people weren’t there; what should have been a happy moment for me, was not. We all look for affirmation, especially from those we love. read more...

There’s a famous jazz instrumental entitled “Take Five”.  I was thinking about how often I heard it in years past and what it meant to me (and probably many others) when they heard it. The whole connotation speaks to “laying back, taking it easy”. This new year of 2012 has already come in like a lion, and I confess to feeling a little overwhelmed. It became necessary for me to step back a bit on yesterday, and I thought of it being January 5th. Five days have already come and gone in this new year! It seemed to be a good time to “take five” and see whether I was on course! read more...

Editors Note: Today we have a post from another HeartLife friend, Robbin Perkins. Thank you Robbin, for your willingess to share what you received from the Lord. read more...

Editors Note: Yesterday, we began a series from our guest contributor, Apostle Nina Marie Leslie. Today is Part Ii of that message. We also want to encourage you to let your friends and family members know of the upcoming Word Institute that Apostle Leslie is having in Joliet, Illinois this Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 8 a.m. If you are looking for good solid biblical teaching coupled with a powerful anointing, then this Word Institute is for you! read more...

Editor’s Note: Today we are privileged to have a Word from none other than Apostle Nina Marie Leslie.  Apostle Leslie has been a previous contributor to HeartLife and we are excited to post her latest contribution.  This is a two-part series with Part II posted on tomorrow. This Saturday, Apostle Leslie is hosting a Word Institute in Joliet, Illinois at 501 S. Raynor. See below for more information. Enjoy! read more...