Hope for…REST!

As I write this, it is 7:02 a.m. on the Sunday of the close of our Annual Conference. Mind you, I have been awake much longer than this and finally got out of bed just before 6:30 a.m. to have my devotional time in the presence of

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Keep Your C.O.R.E. Tight

07.26.2019 Final Friday Word FB Live Transcript: Greetings, I am Rev. Joy, Pastor of Mt. Herman AME Church in Millington, TN. If your schedule allows, please join us at 10:00 a.m. for Sunday morning worship service. We are located at 3492 Quito-Drummonds Road…Google says Millington but on

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THIS is the DAY

As we are a few days into the New Year, I hope you have taken some time to reflect on your God-given purpose. I hope you have taken some time to be still and seek the Lord that he may guide your steps in 2019 As I

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Simplicity

  Keep it simple. In order to eliminate stress and maintain my peace I must keep my focus on God. When I wake up with my mind racing about the multiple things I feel I MUST do, I must remember who is in control. I must remember

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Intentional

As I leave this year and prepare to walk into the new – I purpose to be intentional about pleasing God. Only what you do for God will last so stop trying to please and impress people. Today, right now before the clock strikes 12:00 midnight, I

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STOP IT!

#StoptheTrend of laziness, procrastination, passivity to injustice, getting by, keeping up with culture… #EndBadHabits of listening to mindless songs and watching mindless T.V., inadequate sleep, lack of exercise, not eating right, frivolous spending… Stop It! Stop killing time and wasting dreams with social media. Yes, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and

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Draw Near

“So let’s come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let’s keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water.” – Hebrews 10:22 CEV In May, just before our graduation from seminary, a classmate released

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Dented But Not Destroyed

Last week I was involved in a minor fender bender. I perceived that the accident was the other driver’s fault as the damage to my car is to the rear driver side and bumper. However, I received a citation for failure to maintain a safe lookout. That

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Change of Plans

For almost twenty years I have been moving. When I arrived in Memphis in January 1998 I was only going to be here for six months. Yes, that was my plan. I had every good intention of returning to a previous place of residence (yep, you guessed

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