by Rickey Macklin | May 13, 2018 | Christian Living, Encouragement
Pass Your Test When God takes us through tests, it’s not so He would know if we would pass or fail. He’s omniscient. He already knows. And neither are the tests given by Him designed to punish us. On the contrary, they are designed to refine us, humble us, strengthen...
by Rickey Macklin | Mar 25, 2018 | Christian Living, Empowering Moment, Encouragement
God Made You Relevant You’re trying to BE relevant by fitting in with the mood of the crowd and the next flow of our culture. So, you do what they do, go where they go, listen to what they listen to, wear what they wear, and talk their lingo. In many cases, to...
by Rickey Macklin | Oct 27, 2017 | Bible Studies
Run And Tell That! In the book of Proverbs Chapter 6, the Bible speaks of six things the LORD hates. And then it says, “yea, seven are an abomination unto him.” For the sake of time, I just want to deal with one of them. It can be found in the b-clause of verse 18...
by Rickey Macklin | May 13, 2017 | Christian Living
Keep your name; Keep My name Guest Blogger: Imani Payne “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” –Proverbs 22:1 Have you ever worked for a company that told you to treat it as if it were your...
by Rickey Macklin | Jan 27, 2017 | Christian Living
5 Step Approach To Answered Prayers Whatever you’re standing in need of, please try this 5 step approach to answered prayers. Jesus said we have nor because we ask not – so, pray to our heavenly Father about it. Don’t forget to ask Him in faith and let nothing...
by Rickey Macklin | Feb 29, 2016 | Christian Living, Encouragement
FEAR NOT LITTLE FLOCK By Elder Charles Ellerbe Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32) In this day and age, when it seems that “everything goes,” you may feel that you are standing alone for the...
by Rickey Macklin | Feb 15, 2016 | Christian Living
Wake Up Church Standing up for what’s right, especially in the times we are in, is not going to be easy. The enemy has intentionally blurred the line between right and wrong (1 Timothy 4:1) (2 Peter 2:1-2). Deception is pervasive, especially in the ministry. It has...
by Rickey Macklin | Nov 15, 2015 | Christian Living, Encouragement
Believer’s Word When you take a righteous stand, you’re going to upset a number people. Now, watch this – when you do, your enemies will first try and discredit what you’re saying and what you believe. When that doesn’t work, they will do their best to discredit...
by Rickey Macklin | Apr 20, 2015 | Empowering Moment, Encouragement
‘Is this not the carpenter?’ (Mark 6:3) The problem with this is that they completely missed who Jesus truly was. It’s funny sometimes how the people who are the closest to you have no real idea who you are. In Jesus’ hometown, that was exactly the case. They...
by Rickey Macklin | Apr 7, 2015 | Christian Living
Listen, you were born who you are and there is nothing you can do to change that. Good! God wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s important that you understand that who you are, was designed by Him. It’s your responsibility to develop that person and bring...
