Time to Elevate...Last post...

Let me be transparent for a moment... When you say I'm sorry, mere words are not enough. I had a history of saying I'm sorry thinking it would be enough to pacify those I hurt and yet continue in my negative behavior. However, as I have been reevaluating my life and my process of thinking, I found out your heart has to change first for your actions to line up with the words "I'm sorry." I was reminded of Minister Sherita Rankins' message from Friday night where she quoted Hebrews 10:26, "For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins." Neither you or I are exempt. When you know the truth, God is holding you responsible to change your actions. When you refuse to do so, the consequences are painfully heavy because there remains no more grace. And they affect you as well as those you are connected to. After graduation, I was forced to take a hard look at myself. I saw my heart must change so my actions would follow. Word of advice...(as I receive it for myself), Don't say "I'm sorry" if you don't plan to change your ways...

FYI...
Well, I have decided that this will be my last post for Chronicles of a Strange Girl. I have dedicated almost three years in this ministry. It has certainly been rewarding. As ministry and life demands have increased, I had to put my priorities in order.  So as I graduate, I also elevate in my mind.

Thank you to all who have followed this blog and for your love, support and prayers... Feel free to look back on these posts if you ever need to be encouraged...

Grace and Peace,

Elder Twanna House

Don't Judge Me, Really?

Today, our Minister Laterra Rice shared a scripture in our leadership inbox. As I meditated on today's scripture, I thought about often we say "Don't judge me." Hebrews 4:12 says "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." The Greek word for "judge" is "kritikos" meaning skilled for judging. In other words, a judge is an ex...pert in a particular area of knowledge. Just as a judge in court is an expert of the law, the Word of God is an expert in judging our hearts. Truth is, we are not equipped as human beings to judge one another when it comes to knowing what is in our hearts. However, the Word of God is...Every time you study the word of God to live, you are being judged. But be encouraged and know, it is for your good to become better than what you are...That is God's desire for us anyway.

The Power of Your Testimony

Recently, I shared my testimony about God delivering me from a 30-year struggle with depression and a 14-year battle with masturbation on Facebook and Periscope. My mother mentioned to me one of my close relatives saw my testimony posted on Facebook. She said my relative did not understand my reason for sharing my testimony. I told her "the power of releasing your testimony and being transparent eliminates Satan's ability to keep you in a place of bondage to sin and shame." There is freedom that comes with telling your testimony to the world without fear or shame. It is true sign of deliverance when you are able to tell the truth about where you have been. It does not matter how painful or shameful your experience was. It is in our dirty places in life that births true value (Genesis 2:7).

By sharing my story, I am able to empower others to help them live and see it is possible to recover from devastating circumstances. It also challenges me to fight for my life to keep my deliverance each day. It is through the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony we are able to overcome (Revelation 2:11). I am overcomer and so are you because you are still here to tell your story.

The Choice is Yours

Choices… Have you ever thought about the many choices you make? What direction to go to work? What you will have for dinner? Should I pay this bill or another? Should I respond to this situation by how I feel or think? As children of God, we make choices that could make or break us.  Although the Holy Ghost presents us with a suggestion, we are to make the choice to obey or not. Honestly, I know I have ignored the voice of the Holy Ghost suggesting to me to not curse out someone or spend money on something unnecessary. According to the scriptures, Jesus said the Holy Ghost, the comforter is here to help us (John 14:26). Why is it so hard for us to receive the help the Lord has given to live successfully in Him? As humans, we tend to complicate things, when God has made it so simple. It makes sense to listen to the suggestion to help you make the right choice.

The Favor of a Godly Wife...

Husbands, do you really understand the meaning of having a Godly wife...FAVOR...it works to your advantage... But ladies we are not to taken advantage of...take a listen!

(c) 2015 The Chronicles of a Strange Girl by Elder Twanna House

Preventative Maintenance...

We do preventative maintenance to make sure our car runs efficiently. Don't you think we ought to do the same concerning our soul?

Discipline...It's so Important!

Proverbs 25:28 says "A man without self-control is like a city that is broken into and left without walls." I know for me, the lesson of discipline came at an expensive price for me to learn... check out this video to see what I mean...

(c) 2015 - The Chronicles of a Strange Girl by Elder Twanna House