Denise Powers-Join me on my journey growing closer to God
Every struggle, every lesson, every moment—this is my story, and I hope it encourages you on yours
Welcome FriendsIn Matthew 16:24, Jesus said:“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” When He said that, He meant two things:1. He was going to suffer2. Anyone who follows Him will suffer toowhether it’s financial, physical, relational, mental, or emotional. Sometimes suffering chooses us—like the story … Read More “Interactive Lesson # 51-Helpful or Harming” »
Welcome Friends,Today is Boasting Day ! Romans 15:18- “in Jesus Christ I have found a reason for boasting in things pertaining to God” This kind of pride glorifies God— being proud of having Him and Jesus in my lifenot the kind of pride that focuses on myself or my own accomplishments Our Divine Design – … Read More “Interactive Lesson # 50-my boasting rights” »
Welcome Friends,Some books in the Bible comfort us while others confront us.But Romans? It wrecked me—in the best possible way.It’s raw. It’s offensive.It’s even been called the most despised book in all of Scripture.Why? Because it tells the truth. Not the watered-down, feel-good version,but the kind that exposes sin and pride and leaves us humbled, … Read More “Interactive Lesson #49-my heartfelt apology” »
Welcome FriendsHow many of us rejoice after our struggles and hardship is over?Be honest, you’re going through something and you give that sign of relieved when it’s all over“I made it through it”Everybody struggles but not everyone knows what to do in the struggle Romans 5:3–5 says to rejoice in your suffering as it produces endurance, endurance … Read More “Interactive Lesson #48- are you suffering the way God intended?” »
Welcome FriendsI hope you had a great 4th of July.As we step into this new week, I want you to knowI’m praying for you — especially those silently battling anxiety, depression, or heavy heart.May you find peace today that your heart has been longing for-a peace that truly heals The Pursuit of HappinessThe Declaration of … Read More “Interactive Lesson # 47-how my autistic grandson found God’s peace” »
Welcome FriendsI may not know what you’ve been through or what you’re walking through right nowbut I do know this:We live in a broken, hurting world.Life can leave us bruised wondering if I will ever recoverBut here’s the truth I hold on to:Those who belong to Christ often endure hardshipThe path to heaven often winds … Read More “Interactive Lesson # 46-the day I stopped building walls” »
Welcome Friends,Wouldn’t it be nice if our future selves could come back and tell us exactlywhere we’re going to go wrong—so we could fix it before it happens?If only life were that easy… but in some ways, it can be.The Bible isn’t just a history book- it’s a book full of lessons.Because history has a … Read More “Interactive Lesson #45- a note from my future self” »
Welcome Friends,I remember sitting in school, taking tests — some were easy, but others were hard.The hard ones meant long hours of studying, digging deep into the books,and sometimes asking others for help or having them quiz me.But tests don’t stop when school ends.Life is full of tests — spiritual ones — challenging us, stretching … Read More “Interactive Lesson # 44-Everyone Of Us Takes This Test” »
Welcome friendsWhen I started writing these journal posts over 2 years agothey were just meant to be for me. A time for me to deep think and writemy out my thoughts as I went through my bible studies. Not only does writing helpme to remember what I have learned but also helps with become aware … Read More “Interactive Lesson # 43-Who’s Betraying Who?” »
Welcome friends I know relationships can be a touchy subject—especially when it comes to reconciliation since we all have different thoughts and ideasI’m not here to push my own opinion, just to share what God’s Word says and what has helped me find peace and hope in my walk with the LordFrom there, we can … Read More “Interactive Lesson #42-Time Heals all Wounds” »
