A joyful woman removing a mask inside a glowing church, with doves and a cross in the background—symbolizing spiritual authenticity and freedom.
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Authenticity and Anointing: Why God Can’t Bless Who You Pretend to Be

In a world obsessed with image, many believers find themselves trapped in performance—trying to be what they think God wants, or what others expect—rather than walking in who God truly made them to be. But here’s the truth: God doesn’t anoint your mask. He anoints your authentic self. When we’re not real with God, we…

Text graphic reading “Real Holiness: Staying Close to God, Not Pleasing Religious Rules” with Matthew 11:18 beneath, in clean modern font on an off-white background.
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Real Holiness: Staying Close to God, Not Pleasing Religious Culture

Holiness is often misunderstood as just a set of rules or cultural traditions that can seem judgmental. However, true holiness is about having a relationship with God, not about your actions. It’s not about your clothing or the customs you observe; it’s about what brings you closer to the Father. Both Jesus and John showed us what holiness looks like, even if they faced rejection for being genuine. Learn how to embrace a real sense of holiness that shows love, humility, and closeness to God, instead of following changing cultural standards.

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When Holiness Becomes Hypocrisy: A Call Back to the Fruit of the Spirit

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.”— Matthew 23:25 (NIV) The Holiness Movement began as a powerful spiritual revival, rooted in a desire to live in deeper connection with Christ and to reflect…

God Always Owns the Morning: Finding Hope in the Sunrise
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God Always Owns the Morning: Finding Hope in the Sunrise

Each new sunrise brings more than just daylight—it carries the promise of renewal, hope, and divine reassurance. No matter how difficult yesterday was, the dawn consistently reminds us that God owns the morning, offering us fresh strength and joy to navigate life’s uncertainties. By reflecting on ancient stories like those of King Solomon and Jesus’…

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The Church Must Repent: A Call from Within the House of God

By a Pentecostal Preacher Who Still Believes in the Power of the Holy Ghost, and the Love of Christ for All “For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household…” — 1 Peter 4:17 (NIV) The Church must repent and return to Christ. Christians, this message isn’t for the world. This word is…

A Call to Evolving Church Leadership: Embracing Community, Service, and Inclusion

As an LGBTQ+ affirming minister, I would like to offer some reflections with a heart full of hope and anticipation for what the church can become. We stand at a crossroads in our faith communities, really on the precipice of revival and getting back to the revival started on Azuza Street. On one hand, our…