First of all, this series was a lot longer than I intended, but I truly feel like Holy Spirit is guiding me. During this process, my prayer life and expectations for people have changed. I no longer focus on their love for me, but their love for God. Once a person can love God with […]
Part 1: Day 8: Peter, The Prejudice One
As Christ followers, we must establish a prayer life. Prayer is how we communicate with God, and its how He communicates with us.
Part 1: Day 7: Peter, The Prejudice One
We must ask God to open our minds to understand the scriptures. Otherwise, we will live contrary to the Word of God.
Part 1: Day 6: Peter, The Prejudice One
Peter talked a good game, but he couldn’t back it up when the time came. When the time came to pledge his allegiance to Jesus, he acted like he didn’t even know him.
Part 1: Day 5: Peter, The Prejudice One
As we continue to examine Peter’s life as a disciple, I was led to Matthew 18: 21-35 NIV. This portion of scripture explains how we should forgive one another.
Part 1: Day 4: Peter, The Prejudice One
Recap The last time we were together, I had some questions for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Well, during my soul searching time, these questions led me to examine the word disciple. So! What is a disciple? One definition for the word disciple is a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher. Another […]
Part 1: Day 3: Peter, The Prejudice One
Praise Report: To my Soul Searching Brothers and Sisters, I wanted to let you know that I feel much better today! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers! It truly means a lot to me. Recap The last time we were together, we discovered Peter had a criminal record! Well, at least he would have […]
Part 1: Day 2: Peter, The Prejudice One
This photo is credited to the owner, Xavier Horton. Family Meeting If it’s alright, I would like to have a little family meeting first. I need to share something with you. You see, over the last few days, I’ve been experiencing some pain in my left jaw. It’s been difficult for me to eat, talk, […]
Part 1: Day 1: Peter, The Prejudice One
The photo is credited to the owner, Xavier Horton. Using some of his photos for my Soul Searching blog in 2023 is an answered prayer, and I thank God for blessing us this way. When I looked at this photo, I received multiple downloads about our history. Day 1- Soul Searching Introduction As I mentioned […]
Still Standing: Rooted in History Overview
The photo is credited to the owner, Xavier Horton. Using some of his photos for my Soul Searching blog in 2023 is an answered prayer, and I thank God for blessing us this way. As I looked at this photo, I received multiple downloads about our history and a series was birthed out of those […]
A Soul Searching History Lesson: The Year of 1963 (Part 2)
“It was a pivotal time for the Civil Rights Movement. It was also a turning for the worst in my life. It was the year my eyes were opened to the real reason for the differences I experienced growing up. This was the time I allowed the anger and the hatred to enter my heart,” Patricia Jefferson said.
A Soul Searching History Lesson: Growing up in Birmingham, Alabama (Part 1)
Mrs. Patricia Jefferson was born on February 10, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama. According to Mrs. Jefferson, the city was divided because of segregation; however, she did not truly understand what was happening in their city until her teen years.